Hamilton Beach 48465, 840177100, 48464, 48463 manual Troubleshooting, 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.”
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.”