Sunbeam Keypad / Membrane Switch Failure

Buttons on the control panel are unresponsive or require very hard presses.

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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

Worn membrane contacts, Moisture under keypad, Loose keypad ribbon cable, Cracked control panel PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the coffee maker before working on the control panel.

  • 1. Clean the surface
    • Wipe the keypad with a slightly damp cloth and then dry thoroughly.
  • 2. Power reset
    • Unplug for 5 minutes, then plug back in and test the buttons.
  • 3. Dry out moisture
    • If the panel was exposed to spills, allow it to dry for 24 hours unplugged.
  • 4. Inspect keypad connection (advanced)
    • Remove the control panel cover and reseat the keypad ribbon cable on the main PCB.
  • 5. Replace keypad assembly
    • If specific buttons remain unresponsive, replace the control panel keypad or entire control board assembly.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Keypad / Control Panel Assembly
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