Black+Decker Warming Plate Not Energized

Warming plate does not heat after brewing; coffee gets cold quickly.

Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Open warming plate heating element, failed warming plate thermostat, control board not sending power to plate, burnt wiring to plate

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug and allow the unit to cool before accessing the base.

Internal checks:

Remove the bottom cover to access the warming plate heater and thermostat.
Test the heater for continuity; an open circuit indicates a failed element.
Test the thermostat for continuity when cool; it should be closed.
Inspect wiring for burns or loose connections.

Control board:

If heater and thermostat are good, the control board may not be energizing the plate; inspect and replace the main control PCB if necessary.

When to replace:

Replace a failed warming plate heating element or thermostat as indicated by testing.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Warming Plate Heating Element

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