Troubleshooting – Proctor-Silex Brew Strength Selector Coffee Maker-48578 User Manual

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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).

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