Hamilton Beach 840153800 Coffeemaker User Manual


 
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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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