Hamilton Beach Coffee BrewStation - Manual (Page 8)

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PROBLEM
Coffee leaks from dispenser.
ON/OFF Light blinking or
appears on clock.
Coffee tastes bad.
Coffee not brewing/coffee
stops brewing/unit will not
turn on.
Coffee brews slowly.
Coffee overflows basket.
PROBABLE CAUSE
• Coffee grounds trapped in coffee tank dispensing mechanism under seal in coffee tank.
See “Cleaning with Vinegar.”
• Mineral deposits have built up. Clean the coffeemaker following “Cleaning with Vinegar.”
• 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.
• Mineral deposits have built up. Clean the coffeemaker following “Cleaning with Vinegar.”
• Water reservoir is empty.
• Unit is unplugged.
• Power outage.
• Power surge. Unplug; then plug the unit back in.
• Coffeemaker needs cleaning. Clean the coffeemaker at least every 30 days to maintain
proper performance.
• 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.
Troubleshooting
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