Display shows HOT or a hot surface icon and the unit will not start a new brew cycle immediately after finishing one.

Normal behavior: Many Oster coffee makers display HOT and prevent a new brew cycle until the internal boiler and warming plate cool to a safe temperature.

What to do:

• Turn the unit off and leave it plugged in so the fanless cooling can occur naturally.
• Wait 10–20 minutes, then try starting a new brew cycle.

If HOT persists for an unusually long time:

• Unplug the unit for 15 minutes to reset the control board.
• If the HOT message appears immediately on power-up when the unit is cold, the temperature sensor or control board may be faulty and require replacement.