Panasonic Warming Plate Overheating

Keep-warm function overheats coffee; coffee boils or steams on the plate.

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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

Stuck warming plate relay, Faulty thermostat sensor, Incorrect temperature calibration on PCB, Bypassed thermal safety

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the coffee maker if you notice boiling or excessive steam from the carafe.

  • Reduce keep-warm time: Turn off the keep-warm function or reduce its duration if adjustable.
  • Monitor temperature: If the plate visibly boils coffee, discontinue use until serviced.
  • Do not bypass safety: Never attempt to bypass thermostats or fuses.
  • Professional repair: Overheating indicates a control or thermostat failure and must be corrected by a technician.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Warming Plate Thermostat
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