Black+Decker Over-Extraction / Overheating of Brewed Coffee

Coffee tastes bitter or burnt.

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Possible Causes

Coffee left on warming plate too long, warming plate thermostat stuck on high, using too fine a grind or too much coffee, scale causing uneven heating

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Use caution when handling hot coffee and the warming plate.

Usage adjustments:

  • Do not leave coffee on the warming plate for more than 1–2 hours.
  • Use a medium grind and adjust coffee quantity to taste.

Check warming plate control:

  • If coffee tastes burnt quickly, the warming plate thermostat may be running too hot.
  • Measure plate temperature with an infrared thermometer; if excessively high, inspect and replace the thermostat.

Descale:

  • Run a descaling cycle to ensure even heating and proper brew temperature.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Warming Plate Thermostat
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