Hamilton Beach 49983 Coffeemaker User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting – Carafe Side
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Brew basket overflows or
coffee brews slowly.
Excessive amounts of ground coffee.
Decaffeinated and/or coffee ground too finely can cause overflow. Use slightly less grounds when brewing
decafeinated, flavored, or finely ground coffee. Or use medium ground coffee.
Coffee maker needs cleaning.
If using a paper filter:
Coffee grounds between paper filter and brew basket.
Paper filter not open and in proper position.
Rinse brew basket before inserting paper filter so the edges will remain pressed against the sides of the
basket.
Poor-quality paper filter.
Coffee leaks onto base. Carafe removed from warming plate for more than 20 seconds during the brewing cycle.
Coffee tastes bad. Coffee maker needs cleaning.
Coffee ground too coarsely or too finely. Use medium ground coffee.
Coffee-to-water ratio unbalanced. Adjust for personal preference.
Poor coffee quality and freshness.
Poor water quality (use filtered or bottled water).