Hamilton Beach 42494 Manuel D’Utilisation

Filter basket overflows 
or coffee brews slowly.

Coffee tastes bad.

Coffee not brewing/
unit will not turn on.

• Excessive amounts of coffee.

• Coffee ground too finely (not automatic drip

grind).

• Carafe not securely placed on Keep-Hot Plate.

• Carafe removed during brewing for more than 

20 seconds and not placed securely back on
Keep-Hot plate.

• Coffeemaker needs cleaning.

• Coffee grounds between paper filter and filter

basket.

• Paper filter not open and in proper position.

• Press the seamed edges of paper filter before

inserting into basket. 

• Rinse filter basket before inserting paper filter so

the edges will remain pressed against the sides
of the basket.

• Poor quality paper filter.

• 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).

• Water reservoir is empty.

• Unit is unplugged.

• Power outage.

• Power surge. Unplug then plug the unit back in.

• Clock blinking in program mode. Press PROG

once then press ON/OFF until indicator light
glows.

• Clock requires reset after power outage.

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