Sunbeam
Brew Volume Control Fault
Coffee maker overflows the carafe; more coffee is brewed than the carafe can hold.
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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
Incorrect brew size selection, Faulty volume sensor or flow meter, Stuck relay on control board, User filling reservoir beyond intended capacity for selected size
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the unit and allow it to cool if an overflow has occurred. Clean up spilled hot coffee carefully.
- 1. Confirm brew size setting
- Check the selected brew size (e.g., 4-cup, 8-cup, full carafe) and adjust to match your carafe capacity.
- 2. Match water volume
- Fill the reservoir only with the amount of water you want brewed; many Sunbeam models brew all water added.
- 3. Reset control
- Unplug for 5 minutes, then plug back in and reselect the desired brew size.
- 4. Flow meter inspection (advanced)
- If your model uses a flow meter, unplug and remove the bottom cover.
- Locate the flow meter in the water path and check for blockages or stuck impeller.
- 5. Replace faulty components
- If the flow meter is stuck or the control board is not stopping the brew at the correct volume, replace the flow meter or main PCB as appropriate.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Flow Meter (if equipped)
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