Russell Hobbs Overheating Warming Plate

Coffee maker keeps coffee excessively hot or burns coffee on the plate.

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

Stuck warming thermostat, Shorted control triac/relay, Incorrect replacement thermostat fitted previously

Safety first: Unplug the unit if coffee is boiling or smoking on the plate.

Observe behavior: If the plate remains extremely hot long after the programmed keep-warm time, the thermostat or control is stuck on.
Short-term workaround: Manually switch off the coffee maker after brewing to prevent burning.
Permanent repair: Replace the warming plate thermostat or control PCB if the relay/triac is welded closed.

Hard 4/5

Warming Plate Thermostat

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