Troubleshooting - Hamilton Beach BrewStation Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Coffee leaks from dispenser.
CLEAN indicator appears in
display.
Coffee tastes bad.
Coffee not brewing or stops
brewing/unit will not turn on.
Coffee brews slowly.
Coffee overflows basket.
Unit beeps continuously/
will not brew and/or ADD
WATER indicator appears in
display.
Coffee is cold
when dispensed.
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PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
• Coffee grounds trapped in coffee tank dispensing mechanism under seal in coffee tank.
See "Cleaning With Vinegar."
• This is a reminder to clean coffee maker. See "Cleaning With Vinegar."
• Coffee maker needs cleaning.
• Coffee ground too coarsely or too finely. Set coffee grinder to automatic drip grind.
• 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 coffee maker following "Cleaning With Vinegar."
• Water reservoir is empty.
• Unit is unplugged.
• Power outage or power surge. If surge, unplug; then plug back in.
• Coffee maker needs cleaning. Clean at least every 30 days to maintain proper performance.
• Coffee maker is in the 1–4 CUPS or BOLD modes. Press Brew Mode button until no lights appear.
• Excessive amounts of coffee grounds. See table on page 5.
• Coffee ground too finely. Set coffee grinder to automatic drip grind.
• More than one paper filter in filter basket. Poor quality paper filter or wrong size paper filter.
• No water in reservoir. Transfer water from coffee tank to reservoir.
• Selected Keep Warm Hours have elapsed and coffee maker has automatically shut off. See "To
Reheat Coffee" instructions on page 6, or brew new cycle.
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