Hamilton Beach 49980 Instructions Manual page 14

Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Coffee sediment in cup.
Coffee not brewing or
unit will not turn on.
Longer than normal
brew time.
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(Carafe Side) (cont.)
PROBABLE CAUSE
• Use a high-quality, basket-style paper filter instead of optional permanent coffee filter.
• Carafe not positioned on keep-hot plate.
• Water reservoir is empty.
• Unit is unplugged.
• Power outage.
• Power surge. Unplug; then plug the unit back in.
• Clock requires reset after power outage.
• Mineral deposits can build up in the pump of your coffeemaker. Periodic cleaning of the inside
of the unit is recommended. More frequent cleaning may be necessary, depending on the
hardness of your water. See "Care and Cleaning – Carafe Side" section.
NOTE: Do not disassemble the unit.