Proctor-Silex Brew Strength Selector Coffee Maker-48578 - Manual (Page 11)

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Filter basket
overflows or
coffee brews
slowly.
Coffee leaks
onto base.
Coffee tastes
bad.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE
• Excessive amounts of coffee.
• Coffee ground too finely. Set coffee grinder
to automatic drip grind.
• Coffeemaker needs cleaning.
If using a paper filter:
• Coffee grounds between paper filter and
filter basket.
• Paper filter not open and in proper position.
• Rinse filter 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. Refer to “Pause ’N Serve” in the
“Features” section.
• 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).
Troubleshooting
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