T-fal
Start Circuit / User Interface Failure
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing when the Start button is pressed.
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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
Faulty Start button membrane, Loose keypad ribbon cable, Control board input failure, Brew cycle inhibited by open lid or missing carafe sensor
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the coffee maker before pressing or cleaning around the control panel.
- Check safety interlocks: Ensure the carafe is correctly placed on the warming plate and the lid or brew head is fully closed. Many T-fal models will not start if these are not detected.
- Clean control panel: Wipe the buttons with a slightly damp cloth to remove sticky residue. Do not allow liquid to seep into the panel.
- Reset electronics: Unplug for 10 minutes, then plug back in and attempt to start a simple water-only brew.
- Try alternate modes: If your model has manual or program modes, test whether any mode will start. If none respond, the keypad or control board is likely faulty.
Persistent failure to start despite proper setup indicates a defective keypad membrane or control PCB, which typically requires replacement.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Control Panel Keypad
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