Breville coffee maker hot plate does not heat or keep coffee warm.
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
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug before accessing the base. Hot plate surfaces can remain hot for some time.
Steps:
- Verify that the keep warm function is enabled and timer has not expired.
- Turn the machine off, unplug, and remove the base cover to access the hot plate wiring.
- Test the hot plate element for continuity with a multimeter.
- Check the thermostat and wiring for continuity and secure connections.
Resolution: Replace the hot plate element or thermostat if open. If they test good, the control board relay may be faulty and require replacement.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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