Hamilton Beach Coffee BrewStation 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.”
ON/OFF Light blinking or		• Mineral deposits have built up. Clean the coffeemaker following “Cleaning with Vinegar.”
	appears on clock.
Coffee tastes bad.		• Coffeemaker needs cleaning.
		•	Coffee ground too coarsely or too finely. Set 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.
Coffee overflows basket.		• Excessive amounts of coffee grounds. See Table on page 5.
		•	Coffee ground too finely. Set to automatic drip grind.
		•	More than one paper filter in filter basket.
		•	Poor quality or wrong size paper filter.
		• Coffee is decaffeinated blend. Do not exceed amount shown in Table on page 5.

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