Hamilton Beach 47686 Use & Care - Page 8

840156002 ENnv04.qxd 9/8/08 8:54 AM Page 8 Troubleshooting PROBLEM Coffee leaks from dispenser. ON/OFF Light blinking or appears on clock. Coffee tastes bad. Coffee not brewing/coffee stops brewing/unit will not turn on. Coffee brews slowly. Coffee overflows basket. 8 PROBABLE CAUSE • Coffee grounds trapped in coffee tank dispensing mechanism under seal in coffee tank. See "Cleaning with Vinegar." • Mineral deposits have built up. Clean the coffeemaker following "Cleaning with Vinegar." • Coffeemaker needs cleaning. • Coffee ground too coarsely or too finely. Set 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 coffeemaker following "Cleaning with Vinegar." • 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 grounds. See Table on page 5. • Coffee ground too finely. Set to automatic drip grind. • More than one paper filter in filter basket. • Poor quality or wrong size paper filter. • Coffee is decaffeinated blend. Do not exceed amount shown in Table on page 5.