Farberware Overfill / Excess Brew Volume

Carafe overfills beyond the selected cup level.

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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.

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Possible Causes

Incorrect reservoir markings, Control board timing fault, Sticking relay controlling heater, User misreading cup scale

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not leave the unit unattended if it is known to overfill.

  • Confirm markings: Check that you are filling to the correct cup marking and that the carafe scale matches the reservoir scale.
  • Measure output: Brew a known volume (e.g., fill to 4-cup mark) and measure the output. Note any consistent overfill.
  • Reset control: Unplug for 10 minutes to reset the control board, then retest.
  • Replace control board: If overfill persists and is consistent, the control board's timing or sensor logic is likely faulty and should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Main Control PCB
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