Troubleshooting - Hamilton Beach BrewStation 6-Cup BrewStation User Manual

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Troubleshooting

POTENTIAL PROBLEM
Leaks from dispenser.
Coffee tastes bad.
Coffee not brewing/coffee
stops brewing/unit will not
turn on.
Coffee brews slowly/
coffee overflows basket.
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PROBABLE CAUSE
• Coffee grounds trapped in coffee tank dispensing mechanism under seal in coffee tank.
See Cleaning with Vinegar.
• Coffeemaker needs cleaning.
• Coffee ground other than automatic drip.
• 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 coffeemaker following Cleaning Instructions.
• Water reservoir is empty.
• Unit is unplugged.
• Power outage.
• Power surge. Unplug then plug the unit back in.
• Coffeemaker needs cleaning. Clean the coffeemaker at least every 30 days to maintain
proper performance.
• Excessive amounts of coffee. See Table on page 5.
• Coffee ground too finely (not automatic drip grind).
• More than one paper filter in basket.
• Poor quality or wrong size paper filter.