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TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SUGGESTED REMEDY
Water won’t heat
Brewer unplugged or circuit breaker
tripped
Check power supply cord
Check / reset circuit breaker
Thermostat set too low
Set for desired temperature
Hi-Limit thermostat tripped
Allow to cool
Reset hi-limit (8786, 8788)
Damaged internal component or wiring
Examine wiring & connectors, thermostat
and heating element, Repair/replace as
needed
Pourover - no water or too little water
added at startup
Coffee level low (pour-over)
Not enough water poured in
Increase water amount
Too much coffee grounds
Adjust amount of grounds
Coffee level too high or low
(automatic)
Timer out of adjustment
Adjust timer
paper
brew
Brew chamber dispense hole plugged
Thoroughly clean brew chamber
Adjust coffee amount and grind
Sprays water from brew head
Spray gasket improperly installed
Check/reinstall gasket on INSIDE of brew
head
Spray disk plugged
Clean spray disk
No brew (automatic)
Water supply OFF
Turn water supply ON
Water line strainer plugged
Clean strainer (see pg. 14)
Bad BREW switch
Replace switch
Damaged internal component or wiring
Examine wiring & connectors, brew switch
and solenoid, Repair/replace as needed
Faucet valve turned OFF
Turn faucet valve ON
Faucet plugged
Disassemble faucet, clean
Poor coffee quality
Water not hot enough
Adjust water temp 195-205ºF
replace cartridges regularly. Use a quality coffee with a consistent roast. Use proper
grind and amount of coffee per brew.
2M-75804-6
11 Koffee-King 8900 Series Brewer
2M-75804-6
11 Koffee-King 8900 Series Brewer
