Display shows NO CARAFE or a carafe icon and the unit will not start brewing.
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 first: Unplug the coffee maker before inspecting the base.
Check carafe placement:
- Ensure the carafe is the original Oster carafe designed for your model.
- Place it squarely on the warming plate and push it fully back until it stops.
Clean the warming plate area:
- Wipe the warming plate and the bottom of the carafe to remove coffee residue that may prevent proper seating.
Internal switch inspection (advanced):
- Remove the bottom cover to locate the carafe presence switch under the warming plate.
- Verify that pressing down on the warming plate (simulating carafe weight) actuates the switch.
- Test the switch with a multimeter for continuity when pressed. Replace if defective.
If the NO CARAFE message remains even with a correctly placed carafe and a working switch, the issue may be on the control board.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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