Troubleshooting - Hamilton Beach A56 Operation Manual - Original Instructions

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Coffee leaks from dispenser.
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
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
• 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
Reheat Coffee" instructions on page 6, or brew new cycle.
or modes. Press Brew Mode button until no lights appear.
have elapsed and coffee maker has automatically shut off. See "To