Hamilton Beach 840136100 Coffeemaker User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
POTENTIAL PROBLEM
Leaks from dispenser.
Coffee tastes bad.
Coffee not brewing/
unit will not turn on.
Coffee brews slowly/
coffee stops brewing
before brew cycle is
completed/switch light
blinking during brew cycle.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Coffee grounds trapped in coffee tank
dispensing mechanism under ring in
coffee tank. See “To Clean Coffee Grounds
from Tank” on page 10.
Ensure seal is fully seated for a proper seal (see
page 7).
Coffeemaker needs cleaning. See page 9.
Coffee ground other than automatic drip.
See page 5.
Coffee-to-water ratio unbalanced. See page 5.
Adjust for personal preference.
Poor water quality (use filtered or bottled water
to make coffee).
Clock model requires pressing Auto ON/OFF
button twice. Light should glow.
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.
Clock blinking in program mode. Press PROG
once then press ON/OFF until indicator light
glows.
Clock model requires reset after power outage.
Coffeemaker needs cleaning. Clean the
coffeemaker at least every 30 days to maintain
proper performance.
Excessive amounts of coffee.
Coffee ground too finely (not automatic
drip grind).
More than one paper filter in basket.
Poor quality paper filter.
Questions?
You can call us toll free at
1-800-851-8900 in US
1-800-267-2826 in Canada
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