If you love to sip coffee right after waking up, we are pretty sure that having a coffee machine will be convenient. On the other hand, it can be frustrating when the coffee bar stops brewing a full carafe.
If you are facing the same issue with your Ninja coffee bar, there is a troubleshooting guide that you can follow
Ninja Coffee Bar Not Brewing Full Carafe
1. Size Of Brew
If the coffee bar is not brewing the full carafe, there are chances of incorrect brew size. With coffee bars, the users need to select the size of the brew as there are various brew types and sizes
The brew types and sizes also depend on the Ninja coffee bar’s model. So, it is best to check the instruction manual and determine the correct brew size.
On the other hand, if you have already selected the correct brew size, it’s important to check the brew type.
For instance, if you choose the over-ice brew, it will dispense 50% less coffee as compared to the rich brew or classic brew type. So, try to change the brew type that could be causing incomplete carafe filling.
2. Water Reservoir
The water reservoir is an important part of the coffee bar, and if it’s not full, it will result in a low carafe level. The solution is to take out the water reservoir from the coffee bar and make sure it is filled up to the top line.
If the water level is below the top line, fill it up and push it into the coffee bar to ensure it starts filling the cup and creates a full carafe.
3. Dirt
In case you use the coffee bar regularly, there ought to be dirt buildup. This dirt can restrict the coffee bar’s ability to make a cup of coffee. In the majority of cases, dirt is the culprit when you use hard water in the water reservoir.
This is because hard water often leads to scaling. To resolve the issue, it’s important to open the coffee bar and clean the unit.
On the other hand, if you don’t want to clear your coffee bar yourself, it’s suggested to hire a professional cleaner as he/she will have the professional equipment and expertise to clean the coffee bar without any damage.
Still, if you want to clean the coffee bar yourself, it’s suggested to use vinegar as it helps ensure quick and thorough cleaning.
The right way of cleaning is to open the Ninja coffee bar and dump out the old coffee ground. After clearing the coffee ground, put the basket back in its place and fill your water reservoir with 50% hot water and 50% vinegar.
This solution will help loosen up the dirt buildup, and it also deodorizes and disinfects the coffee bar’s interior.
You must clean the carafe with the help of mild dish soap, and it must be rinsed before you brew the next cup of coffee. Lastly, you must clean the spray heads and make sure they are clear of buildup and blockages.
4. Filter
A coffee bar won’t be able to brew a full carafe if you are using the incorrect filter. Ninja coffee bar works best with #4 paper filter or permanent filter. Once the filter is changed, the brewing will be restored.
On the other hand, if you are already using the right filter, it could be clogged, so inspect the filter and replace it with a new one in case of clogging.
Last but not least, you must open the coffee bar’s lid to check the filter and make sure it is balanced and centered.
5. Coffee
Which type of coffee you are using can directly influence the brewing capacity. For a full carafe, you must use medium-ground coffee as it grounds well to make a full cup.
So, if you are using any other type of coffee, it’s time to purchase medium-ground coffee for making a full cup of coffee.
6. Brew Basket
The brew basket should be properly installed in place to brew the full carafe. It is better to take out the brew basket and check for hindrances, such as dirt buildup, food particles, or loose wire.
This is because when there is an obstruction, it won’t lock the brew basket in place, hence the problem. To lock the brew basket in place, you must follow the correct installation instructions from the manual or just align it with the rails.
In addition to this, make sure that the drip stop lever is pushed to the right side.
7. Lid
The lid of the Ninja coffee bar’s carafe needs to be properly closed down to brew a full carafe. On the other hand, if the lid is loose, it will open mid-way through the brewing process, halting the process.
For this reason, we suggest that you check the lid to make sure it’s tight and closes down properly. In case the lid is loose, you should contact the technician for installing a new lid or tighten up the old one.
8. Drip Stop
When you start the brewing process, the drip stop normally makes five beeps, which indicates that the top of the water droplet is closed.
However, to brew the full carafe, it is important for the drip stop to be open. So, you must enable the drip stop option on the coffee bar to optimize the coffee brewing process.
9. Tubes
Ninja coffee bars are designed with aluminum heating tubes, and limescale buildup on these tubes can adversely impact the functionality of the coffee bar. Limescale buildup generally happens when you use hard water in the coffee bar.
To clean the limescale buildup, you have to run the coffee bar with a vinegar and lemon solution (one cycle will be enough). Once the limescale buildup is cleaned away, run two cycles with coffee to eliminate the vinegar smell.
10. Reset
Reset is the most suitable solution when the coffee bar doesn’t brew a full carafe. The reset process can be completed by unplugging the coffee bar for five minutes.
After five minutes, you can plug in the coffee bar and give it five to ten minutes to set up. A reset process will help restore the coffee bar to its original state. After the reset, you also need to reset the clock.
11. Fuses & Heating Element
Ninja coffee bar has fuses on the machine’s bottom. For this purpose, you must disconnect the coffee bar from the power outlet and clear out the water reservoir.
After this, take off the plastic cover from the coffee bar’s bottom, and you will see the heating element in the form of a metal plate. The heating element is connected to the U-shaped hose that’s essential for feeding the water reservoir.
In addition, thermal fuses must be connected to the heating element, and both these components should be checked for continuity. In case there is a power continuity issue, start by replacing the thermal fuses.
While installing a new thermal fuse, you must use solder to develop continuity. On the other hand, if replacing a thermal fuse doesn’t work, you should replace the heating element.
12. Call Customer Support
If you still don’t have the full carafe coming out of your Ninja coffee bar, there are chances of some internal problems that only customer support can help with.
So, it is better to call Ninja customer support at 1-866-826-6941, narrate the problem, and they will share the solutions. In case of a severe issue, they might give you a replacement or repair voucher.
The Bottom Line
Despite the brewing issue, the Ninja coffee bar is one of the best machines with advanced features. To prevent such brewing and operational issues, always set up the coffee machine properly.
Still, if the problem incurs, try to follow a systematic process for identifying and resolving the problem.