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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.”

CLEAN appears in display.

This is a reminder to clean coffeemaker. See “Cleaning with Vinegar.”

 

 

 

 

 

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 or stops

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

brewing/unit will not turn on.

• Water reservoir is empty.

 

• Unit is unplugged.

 

• Power outage or power surge. If surge, unplug; then plug back in.

 

 

 

 

 

Coffee brews slowly.

Coffeemaker needs cleaning. Clean at least every 30 days to maintain proper performance.

 

• Coffeemaker is in the 1–4 CUPS or BOLD modes. Press Brew Mode button 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Unit beeps continuously/

• No water in reservoir. Transfer water from coffee tank to reservoir.

will not brew and/or POUR

 

 

 

 

 

WATER appears in display.

 

 

 

 

 

Coffee is cold

• Selected Keep Warm Hours have elapsed and coffeemaker has automatically shut off. Brew new

when dispensed.

 

cycle. See “How to Make Coffee.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hamilton Beach 48465, 840177100, 48464, 48463 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Probable Cause

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