Hamilton Beach 47454J, 47453 Troubleshooting, See Cleaning with Vinegar, Problem, Probable Cause

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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.	•	Change optional water filter. It will disappear after 2 cycles.
Coffee tastes bad.	• Coffeemaker needs cleaning.
	•	Coffee ground too coarsely or too finely. Set coffee grinder to automatic drip grind.
	•	Coffee-to-water ratio unbalanced. Adjust for personal preference.
	•	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	•	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.
	•	Coffee ground too finely. Set coffee grinder to automatic drip grind.
	•	More than one paper filter in filter basket.
	•	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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