Hamilton Beach 49980Z manual Troubleshooting Carafe Side, Problem, Probable Cause

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Troubleshooting (Carafe Side)

PROBLEM

Brew basket overflows or coffee brews slowly.

Coffee leaks onto base.

Coffee tastes bad.

PROBABLE CAUSE

•Excessive amounts of ground coffee.

•Decaffeinated and/or coffee ground too finely can cause overflow. Set coffee grinder to automatic drip grind and use slightly less grounds.

•Coffeemaker needs cleaning.

If using a paper filter:

•Coffee grounds between paper filter and brew basket.

•Paper filter not open and in proper position.

•Rinse brew basket before inserting paper filter so the edges will remain pressed against the sides of the basket.

•Poor-quality paper filter.

•Carafe removed from keep-hot plate for more than 20 seconds during the brewing cycle.

•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 coffee quality and freshness.

•Poor water quality (use filtered or bottled water).

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