Troubleshooting - Hamilton Beach Eclectrics Use & Care Manual

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Troubleshooting

POTENTIAL PROBLEM
Filter basket overflows
or coffee brews slowly.
Coffee leaks onto base.
Coffee tastes bad.
Coffee sediment in cup.
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PROBABLE CAUSE
• Filter basket is not securely in place. See How to Make Coffee.
• Carafe not securely placed on Base.
• Excessive amounts of coffee.
• Coffee ground too finely (not automatic drip grind).
• Carafe removed during brewing for more than 15 seconds and not placed securely back on Base.
• Coffeemaker needs cleaning.
If using a paper filter:
• Coffee grounds between paper filter and filter basket.
• Paper filter not open and in proper position.
• Rinse filter basket before inserting paper filter so the edges will remain pressed against the
sides of the basket.
• Poor quality paper filter.
• Coffee filter basket needs cleaning.
• Coffeemaker needs cleaning.
• Coffee ground other than automatic drip.
• Coffee-to-water ratio unbalanced. Adjust for personal preference.
• Poor coffee quality and freshness.
• Poor water quality (use filtered or bottled water).
• Use cone paper filter instead of permanent stainless steel coffee filter.