Display shows HOT or a high-temperature icon and the unit will not start a new brew cycle.

Safety first: Do not touch the warming plate or internal boiler until they have cooled. Unplug the unit while waiting.

• 1. Allow cooling time
  • Unplug the coffee maker and wait 20–30 minutes.
  • Once the warming plate is cool to the touch, plug back in and check if the HOT message clears.
• 2. Improve ventilation
  • Ensure the coffee maker is on a hard, flat surface with several inches of clearance around it.
  • Avoid placing it under low cabinets where heat can build up.
• 3. Reset by power cycling
  • After cooling, unplug for 5 minutes, then reconnect and attempt a brew cycle.
• 4. Sensor inspection (advanced)
  • If HOT remains even when the unit is cold, the thermistor or thermostat may be faulty.
  • Unplug, remove the bottom cover, and inspect the sensor wiring and mounting on the warming plate.
• 5. Replace faulty sensor
  • If the sensor is damaged or tests out of specification, replace it with the correct Sunbeam thermistor or thermostat assembly.