A basic reset is your best bet if you’re experiencing any sort of software issue. Power down the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew, pull it out of the wall and let it sit for five to ten minutes before plugging it back in.
Next you let it sit. This give time for your electronics to reset and any temporary glitches to run out of the system. Patience is a virtue and you don’t rush this step, you give the capacitors time to discharge completely.
Inspecting Internal Components
Once done, simply turn the machine back on by plugging it in and pressing the power button.
The display often lights up instantly if the problem was minor.
If it’s a minor issue, then nine times out of 10, the problem is fixed when the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew powers back on right away. A lot of problems is solved with this quick power cycle that doesn’t require any tools.
But if the reset doesn’t fix it, then you check the inside. If you see something wrong inside, you go inside the casing to find some kind of electrical failure. It looks like a mess inside. Circuit boards exposed and wiring all over the place.
Looking at the control board more carefully you find evidence of damage. If you see any discoloring or burn marks, the component are toast. This means it’s a no-go for your board. Because it stands out so much from the other parts, you quickly spot the burned-out area.
You’ll also check for other causes if the board appear to be clean. Even when the machine has power, a bad control panel will cause an empty display.
If you’re handy, then go ahead and take off that back panel. Examine all the wiring around there and see if anything is disconnected or hanging loose based off the control board.
If there is nothing wrong with the unit, you check to see if the loose connector have broken the circuit and prevented it from turning on. All of the connectors in the panel might have gotten knocked loose when being transported, so you’re sure to give them a good seat.
Often just resitting the connectors will remedy the problem. That’s an easy physical solution without replacing any parts.
Most no-power situation fall into one of these three categories. Software bugs get reset. Electrical failures require an inspection of the board. Panel issues is fixed by checking the connectors.
It’s a logical path to follow when it comes to trouble shooting. No service call required. No advanced technical skills required. You just need a screwdriver and a little patience.
And if you’ve got a burnt up board? Well then you’ll be needing a new machine as there’s no fixing a melted circuit. Well then you’ll be needing a new one as there’s no fixing a melted circuit. But if you just had a loose wire? Then you’re good to go.
If you want to rush the reset, it almost never works so you should of give it the entire ten minutes. If there are any signs of physical damage like burn marks, you know it’s toast and you don’t attempt to fix it. It’s not worth the gamble. Instead, you swap out the entire machine.
Wiggling loose wires back where they belong as long as they snap or click into place ensures a good connection. There, you’re up and running again soon enough.
Taking the thing apart stinks but it pays dividends. When your machine won’t turn on, you go through this checklist. Start with the power reset and if that doesn’t work, go ahead and take a peek inside. Cover all the bases. Check for loose wires and burns.
Fixing it yourself is more cost-effective different than calling someone for help. You’ve got your java going again.
