Hamilton Beach 47474C Manuel D’Utilisation

Coffee leaks from dispenser.

appears on clock.

appears on clock.

Coffee tastes bad.

Coffee not brewing/coffee 
stops brewing/unit will not 
turn on.

Coffee brews slowly.

Coffee overflows basket.

• Coffee grounds trapped in coffee tank dispensing mechanism under seal in coffee tank. 

See Cleaning with Vinegar.

• This is a reminder to clean every 30 cycles. It will disappear after 2 cycles.
• Change optional water filter. It will disappear after 2 cycles.

• Coffeemaker needs cleaning. 

• Coffee ground too coarsely or too finely. Set coffee grinder 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.

• Coffeemaker is in the 1–4 Cups or Flavor+ modes. Press Brew Options until no lights appear.

• Excessive amounts of coffee grounds. See Table on page 5.
• Coffee ground too finely. Set coffee grinder to automatic drip grind.
• More than one paper filter in filter basket.
• Poor quality paper filter or wrong size paper filter.
• Coffee is decaffeinated blend. Use 1–4 Cups Brew Option when brewing with decaffeinated coffee.

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