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Troubleshooting – Hamilton Beach 47374 User Manual

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POTENTIAL PROBLEM

Leaks from dispenser.

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.

Coffeemaker needs cleaning.

• Coffee ground other than automatic drip.

• 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 Instructions.

• 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. See Table on page 5.

• Coffee ground too finely (not automatic drip grind).

• More than one paper filter in basket.

• Poor quality or wrong size paper filter.

Troubleshooting

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