Hamilton Beach 840153800 - Manual (Page 10)

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Filter basket overflows or coffee brews slowly.
• Carafe not securely placed on Keep-Hot Plate.
• Carafe removed during brewing for more than 15 seconds and
not placed securely back on Keep-Hot plate.
• Filter basket not locked into position.
• Coffeemaker needs cleaning.Clean the coffeemaker at least
every 30 days to maintain proper performance. See page 8.
• Excessive amounts of coffee. One scoop or level tablespoon of
ground coffee per cup is recommended.
• Coffee ground too finely (not automatic drip grind).
• Poor quality paper filter.
Coffee tastes bad.
• Coffeemaker needs cleaning.Clean the coffeemaker at least
every 30 days to maintain proper performance. See page 8.
• Coffee ground other than automatic drip.
• Coffee-to-water ratio unbalanced. Use one scoop or level
tablespoon of coffee per cup. Adjust for personal preference.
• Poor coffee quality and freshness.
• Poor water quality (use filtered or bottled water).
Coffee not brewing/unit will not turn on.
• Mineral deposits have built up. Clean the coffeemaker at least
every 30 days to maintain proper performance. See page 8.
• Water reservoir is empty.
• Unit is unplugged.
• Power outage.
• Power surge. Unplug then plug the unit back in.
• Clock requires reset after power outage.
Longer than normal brew time.
• Mineral deposits have built up. Clean the coffeemaker at least
every 30 days to maintain proper performance. See page 8.
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