10Problem Possible cause SolutionThe coffee tastes too weak. Not enough ground coffee isbeing used.Add more coffee to the permanentor paper filter.Coffee is overflowing from thepaper filter or filter basket.There is too much water in thewater tank.Use the carafe to measure theamount of water you are puttinginto the water tank.Do not exceed the ‘1¼L /10 cupMAX’ mark.The filter basket is overflowing orthe coffee is brewing too slowly.There is too much coffee in thefilter.Use less ground coffee in the filter.The coffee may be ground toofinely. The coffee maker may needcleaning. The paper filter may notbe in the correct position.The coffee is not brewing or thecoffee maker will not turn on.The carafe is not on the hot plate.The water tank is empty. The coffeemaker is not plugged in.Check the carafe is on the hotplate, and the pourer is lined upwith the hole in the carafe lid.Check the water tank is filled andthe coffee maker is plugged in.The coffee maker is taking a longtime to brew.The coffee maker may needcleaning.See ‘Care and cleaning’, the coffeemaker may need descaling.HINTS AND TIPS• To avoid the coffee maker overflowing, use less ground coffee when brewing decaf orflavoured coffee.• Ground coffee does not stay fresh for as long as coffee beans. If you are using groundcoffee, watch expiry dates and buy in small amounts.• If you are grinding coffee beans, set your grinder to a fine/medium grind, and try touse the ground coffee within a week of grinding.• Use approximately 7.5 grams of ground coffee for each cup (125ml); or one levelmeasuring spoon.• Very finely ground coffee may cause the filter basket to overflow.• Ensure you regularly clean the Gravity Filter Coffee Maker, see ‘Care and Cleaning’.• If using paper filters, we recommend using size 4.TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following are some common problems that can occur when using the LakelandGravity Filter Coffee Maker. Please review the problems, their possible cause and anycorrective action that should be taken.