Hamilton Beach Eclectrics Use & Care Manual

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Hamilton Beach Eclectrics Use & Care Manual Manual pdf 12 page image

12POTENTIAL PROBLEMFilter basket overflowsor coffee brews slowly.Coffee leaks onto base.Coffee tastes bad.Coffee sediment in cup.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 thesides 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.Troubleshooting840153300 nv02.qxd 1/12/07 2:42 PM Page 12