Hamilton Beach 40304 Use & Care - Page 10

840153800 v02.qxd 7/5/06 3:15 PM Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING Filter basket overflows or coffee brews slowly. • Carafe not securely placed on Keep-Hot Plate. • Carafe removed during brewing for more than 15 seconds and not placed securely back on Keep-Hot plate. • Filter basket not locked into position. • Coffeemaker needs cleaning.Clean the coffeemaker at least every 30 days to maintain proper performance. See page 8. • Excessive amounts of coffee. One scoop or level tablespoon of ground coffee per cup is recommended. • Coffee ground too finely (not automatic drip grind). • Poor quality paper filter. Coffee tastes bad. • Coffeemaker needs cleaning.Clean the coffeemaker at least every 30 days to maintain proper performance. See page 8. • Coffee ground other than automatic drip. • Coffee-to-water ratio unbalanced. Use one scoop or level tablespoon of coffee per cup. Adjust for personal preference. • Poor coffee quality and freshness. • Poor water quality (use filtered or bottled water). Coffee not brewing/unit will not turn on. • Mineral deposits have built up. Clean the coffeemaker at least every 30 days to maintain proper performance. See page 8. • Water reservoir is empty. • Unit is unplugged. • Power outage. • Power surge. Unplug then plug the unit back in. • Clock requires reset after power outage. Longer than normal brew time. • Mineral deposits have built up. Clean the coffeemaker at least every 30 days to maintain proper performance. See page 8. 10