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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

Coffee leaks from dispenser.

• Coffee grounds trapped in coffee tank dispensing mechanism under seal in coffee tank.

 

 

See Cleaning with Vinegar.

appears on clock.

• This is a reminder to clean every 30 cycles. It will disappear after 2 cycles.

appears on clock.

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Change optional water filter. It will disappear after 2 cycles.

 

 

 

 

 

Coffee tastes bad.

• Coffeemaker needs cleaning.

 

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Coffee ground too coarsely or too finely. Set coffee grinder to automatic drip grind.

 

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Coffee-to-water ratio unbalanced. Adjust for personal preference.

 

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Poor water quality. Use water filter or bottled water to make coffee.

 

 

 

 

 

Coffee not brewing/coffee

• Mineral deposits have built up. Clean the coffeemaker following Cleaning with Vinegar.

stops brewing/unit will not

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Water reservoir is empty.

turn on.

• Unit is unplugged.

 

 

• Power outage.

 

• Power surge. Unplug; then plug the unit back in.

 

 

 

 

 

Coffee brews slowly.

• Coffeemaker needs cleaning. Clean the coffeemaker at least every 30 days to maintain

 

 

proper performance.

 

• Coffeemaker is in the 1–4 Cups or Flavor+ modes. Press Brew Options until no lights appear.

 

 

 

 

 

Coffee overflows basket.

• Excessive amounts of coffee grounds. See Table on page 5.

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Coffee ground too finely. Set coffee grinder to automatic drip grind.

 

 

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More than one paper filter in filter basket.

 

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Poor quality paper filter or wrong size paper filter.

 

• Coffee is decaffeinated blend. Use 1–4 Cups Brew Option when brewing with decaffeinated coffee.

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Hamilton Beach 47454J, 47453, 47474C, 47454H, 47494, 47474J manual Troubleshooting, Problem Probable Cause
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47474J, 47454, 47494, 47454J, 47454H specifications

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