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Troubleshooting

POTENTIAL PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

 

 

 

Leaks from dispenser.

Coffee grounds trapped in coffee tank

 

 

dispensing mechanism under ring in

 

 

coffee tank. See “To Clean Coffee Grounds

 

 

from Tank” on page 10.

 

Ensure seal is fully seated for a proper seal (see

 

 

page 7).

Coffee tastes bad.

Coffeemaker needs cleaning. See page 9.

 

Coffee ground other than automatic drip.

 

 

See page 5.

 

Coffee-to-water ratio unbalanced. See page 5.

 

 

Adjust for personal preference.

 

Poor water quality (use filtered or bottled water

 

 

to make coffee).

 

 

 

Coffee not brewing/

Clock model requires pressing Auto ON/OFF

unit will not turn on.

 

button twice. Light should glow.

 

Mineral deposits have built up. Clean the

 

 

coffeemaker following Cleaning Instructions.

 

Water reservoir is empty.

 

Unit is unplugged.

 

Power outage.

 

Power surge. Unplug then plug the unit back in.

 

Clock blinking in program mode. Press PROG

 

 

once then press ON/OFF until indicator light

 

 

glows.

 

Clock model requires reset after power outage.

Coffee brews slowly/

Coffeemaker needs cleaning. Clean the

coffee stops brewing

 

coffeemaker at least every 30 days to maintain

before brew cycle is

 

proper performance.

completed/switch light

Excessive amounts of coffee.

blinking during brew cycle.

Coffee ground too finely (not automatic

 

 

 

drip grind).

 

More than one paper filter in basket.

 

Poor quality paper filter.

 

 

 

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Hamilton Beach 840136100 manual Potential Problem Probable Cause, Clock model requires pressing Auto ON/OFF