Display shows ADD CARAFE or a carafe icon and brewing will not start.

Safety first: Unplug the coffee maker before reaching under the filter basket.

• 1. Position the carafe correctly
  • Place the carafe squarely on the warming plate and push it fully back until it stops.
  • Ensure the lid is properly attached and closed so it contacts the drip-stop mechanism.
• 2. Test drip-stop
  • Open the filter basket and manually press the drip-stop lever.
  • You should feel smooth movement; if sticky, clean with warm soapy water and dry.
• 3. Check for obstructions
  • Make sure no coffee grounds or filter paper are preventing the basket from closing fully.
• 4. Inspect carafe switch (advanced)
  • Unplug the unit and remove the bottom cover.
  • Locate the carafe presence microswitch under the warming plate and verify that its actuator moves when the carafe is pressed down.
  • Reseat any loose wiring connectors.
• 5. Replace damaged parts
  • If the microswitch is broken or the drip-stop lever is cracked, replace the affected part with the correct Sunbeam component.