Carafe overflows or coffee spills over the rim during brewing.

Safety first: Unplug the unit and allow hot surfaces to cool before cleaning.

• Seat carafe correctly:
  • Ensure the carafe is pushed fully back so the lid presses the drip-stop valve.
• Match brew size to carafe:
  • Do not brew 12 cups into a smaller carafe; adjust water level and settings.
• Clean drip-stop:
  • Remove the filter basket and clean the drip-stop valve to ensure it opens freely.

If overflow continues with correct setup, the drip-stop mechanism or carafe lid design may be faulty and the basket or carafe should be replaced.