Troubleshooting - Breville Precision Brewer BDC455 Instruction Book

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Coffee too strong
or weak
Coffee leaking
from basket
when removed
Coffee overflowing
from the basket
(CAUTION:
If the basket
has overflowed
remove slowly and
with caution)
'FILL TANK' on
LCD screen
Auto Start does
not function
Shows 'CLOCK'
when Auto Start
is pressed
Clock does not
remember time
Auto Start starts
at the wrong time
Carafe overfilling
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•
Amount of coffee and water is not
correct (1 spoon : 150ml cup).
•
The basket drip-stop seal doesn't
cover the gap properly due to
foreign material.
•
Carafe is not inserted.
•
Amount of coffee and water is not
correct (1 spoon : 150ml cup).
•
Grind size is too fine.
•
Too much grinds in the basket.
•
No paper in the basket.
•
Putting paper into mesh basket
filter.
•
Pour Over mode selected when
using the default brewing basket.
•
Water tank is empty or not enough
water to brew the selected volume.
•
Sensors may be dirty.
•
Auto Start does not repeat after it
has been activated.
•
Current time should be set before
setting Auto Start.
•
Clock is cleared every time the unit
is unplugged.
•
Current time is not correct.
•
Carafe is not completely empty
before brewing.
•
Amount of water is too much.
WHAT TO DO
•
Check correct amount of coffee or
water is used.
•
Check that there is no obstruction in
the basket drip-stop seal.
Wash out the basket seal by turning
the basket upside down, and pressing
down and rinsing into the seal to clear
any particles obstructing that area.
•
If you are brewing with carafe, check
that the carafe is inserted.
•
Check that the correct amount of
coffee and water is used for the
operation.
•
Correct grind size/amount.
•
Use mesh basket filter without paper
and other baskets with paper.
•
Deselect the Pour Over mode in the
Mybrew menu.
•
Open the lid and pour the desired
amount of cold, preferably filtered
water.
•
While the tank is empty wipe the
sensor prisms in the tank with a cloth.
•
Re-engage the Auto Start mode for
each time that it needs to be used.
•
Set the current time before using Auto
Start.
•
Keep the unit plugged.
•
Check that the current time is correct.
•
Check that the carafe is empty before
brewing.
•
Check that the MAX line on the water
tank is not exceeded.
•
Ensure water runs freely through
carafe lid.
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