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The power light is on, but the unit will not brew.
If the machine will not turn on, the power button could have been not pressed down all the way. Double check the button by turning it on and off.
If the machine will not turn on, it might not have enough water in the water reservoir. Open the top lid of the water reservoir and check that there is enough water to brew your coffee. There is a water-level gauge on the side of the water reservoir that displays the amount of water in the machine. If there is not enough water to use, add more water and try brewing again.
If the machine will not turn on, it might be clogged with minerals from your tap water. Fill the water reservoir with 5 cups of white vinegar and 3 cups of cold water. Hold the power button down for 3-5 seconds. When the coffee maker is finished discard the water/vinegar solution from the carafe. Rinse thoroughly by brewing 2-3 8-cup batches using cold water in the water reservoir.
It is possible that the machine is not working properly due to lack of power. Check your home’s breaker box and make sure that the circuit is on and working. If it has been turned off, then reset the circuit breaker. If it is still malfunctioning, replacement of the power cord may be necessary.
Your coffee is not warm.
Be sure that the coffee machine is switched on and has access to power. The outlet that you are using may not be working. Also, be sure to check that the cord is completely plugged into the wall and there are no faults in the wiring. Be sure that the prongs fit into the socket properly, if it does not securely go in one way try flipping the plug over and inserting into the socket that way.
When unused for a long period of time, the heating console will shut off automatically. This feature cannot be deactivated. Remove the previous pot and brew another batch or reheat coffee separately.
The filter basket overflows and the coffee spills over the top of it which causes a mess.
Be sure that you have properly placed the filter in the top of the carafe. The filter should rest comfortably on top of it and should be directly underneath the showerhead.
You may have added too many coffee grounds into the filter. In this case it will cause it to clog and not let enough water pass through. Remove all grounds and try again, using the specified amount of grounds.
The glass carafe may be incorrectly aligned with the warming plate. Place the carafe and ensure that it is centered on the warming plate, and try brewing again.
There could be hard water buildup on the showerhead from the filter to the carafe, or it is damaged.
Every time you make coffee, there are coffee grounds in the carafe.
Make sure that the coffee filter is properly situated in the basket. Improper placement results in coffee grounds flowing over the filter into the carafe.
You find pools of water beneath your coffee machine.
The problem may be that you are simply using too much water to brew your coffee. Locate the gauge that displays how much water you have poured in, and do not pour above the 12-cup mark.
The high temperature tubing in the bottom of the machine could be loose or damaged from movement or heavy use.
Using strong cleaning chemicals to remove scale from the coffeemaker can damage the heating coil.If the source of the leak is not from overflow water, turn the machine over (while empty), remove the screws from the bottom of the machine, and locate the source of the leak.
