We have only used this machine about 5 times and today it got very hot when we turned it on the 4 minute cycle and had it on for about 30 minutes. It smelled funny and the liquid got boiling hot. Is this supposed to happen? We have only used this machine about 5 times and today it got very hot when we turned it on the 4 minute cycle and had it on for about 30 minutes. It smelled funny and the liquid got boiling hot. ... » Read More We have only used this machine about 5 times and today it got very hot when we turned it on the 4 minute cycle and had it on for about 30 minutes. It smelled funny and the liquid got boiling hot. Is this supposed to happen? « Show Less
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I run mine every morning for 3 minutes. Have so for a year. 30 minutes is a long time. I think anything would overheat when subjected to that interval. If whatever you have in there isn't clean in 3 or 4 minutes, it's not going to happen.
1127530
Not that I'm aware of. I usually put hot water in the unit first and then run it. The vibration keeps the water hot. The piezo transducers in these aren't meant for a 30 minute duty cycle, and there needs to be a few minutes cool down between cycles when using the 4 minute setting. I've run mine quite a bit, but not 30 minutes constantly. These machine are inherently weak and inefficient because of design, and when the water reaches boiling point, the efficiency drops much further. That is why commercial machines cost so much more.
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Nope. The smell was probably from the electronic components on the inside. Mine finally burned out & I replaced the power supply diodes. (I have an electronic background) For a less than industrial grade cleaner this little fellow has given me my money worth. Over a thousand cycles. However it is not sturdy enough to handle extended high time settings. The liquid should get hot, but I think this is the problem for the circuit board; Insufficient cooling on the inside to vent the heat away from the circuit board. I installed a micro pancake cooling fan & have had no further problems on any setting. If you have a friend that is electronic savy this is a simple & cheap modification. Hope this helps Nope. The smell was probably from the electronic components on the inside. Mine finally burned out & I replaced the power supply diodes. (I have an electronic background) For a less than industrial grade cleaner this little fellow has given me my money worth. Over a thousand cycles. However it is not sturdy enough to handle extended high time settings. The liquid should get hot, but I think this is the problem for the circuit board; Insufficient cooling on the inside to vent the heat away from the circuit board. I installed a micro pancake cooling fan & have had no further problems on any... » Read More Nope. The smell was probably from the electronic components on the inside. Mine finally burned out & I replaced the power supply diodes. (I have an electronic background) For a less than industrial grade cleaner this little fellow has given me my money worth. Over a thousand cycles. However it is not sturdy enough to handle extended high time settings. The liquid should get hot, but I think this is the problem for the circuit board; Insufficient cooling on the inside to vent the heat away from the circuit board. I installed a micro pancake cooling fan & have had no further problems on any setting. If you have a friend that is electronic savy this is a simple & cheap modification. Hope this helps « Show Less
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i had one last about 10 months.worked fine up to that point. the scond on i have had about 3 months and is working fine...
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I have never turned mine in for longer than 6 mins at a time. The motor on these things seems awfully small for extended use.
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I find that it stops brewing... Then I would remove the grounds...and maybe occasionally it will kind of sound like it's trying to rebrew but actually is just reheating... I personally think you wouldn't want to leave it plug in all day or it would taste old and burnt... Hope this helps!
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I have used Hot Shots for over 30 years - the earlier ones did get stained but the two new ones I just got (for different rooms) have not done so yet. Might be the water. Occasionally, one would burn out because it was accidently turned on without water.
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Is this a new unit? If it is, you might consider warranty repair. If it's been in service for a while, I would look at the unit while hot water is running to see if you have plenty of flame coming from the burners. I've never had problems with the water being only warm on my unit, usually too hot.
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Yes I too found it a little chemically at first as well. But I've experienced that with every new Coffeepot. I did the water-only brew twice before my first brew. It was still a little chemically so I did another water- only brew. This helped. The new pot smell quickly goes with regular use.
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I timed it today and it was a little over 6 hours. It could have something to do with humidity or maybe someone else put in a little more water? I don't know. I had never timed it before but I know from the beginning it was more than 4 hours.
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I am an electronics engineer and usually any burnt smell from equipment or appliances is not a good sign. It takes quite a bit of curent to boil the water in the coffe maker. Make sure the cord or plug are not getting hot to the touch. If the plug is getting hot you might have a loose connection or defective power receptacle in the wall. If the plug is not getting hot and the smell is from the inside of the coffee maker I would call the company with the model number and the serial number. It can be hard to read but it is stamped on the bottom. If the device is under warranty they should send you a new one. This burnt smell could be a safety issue so call them and tell them you have a safety concern. Try 1-800-851-8900. I'm still lovin my Hamilton Beach Machine. Ron in Virginia Beach
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I'm sorry I can't help you, I do not like this machine because it's not sturdy and gets too hot while holding it down, after my first use I stored it away so I have not had to replace anything, had I used it as soon as I bought it I would have sent it back.....quickly!!!!
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I returned mine, I had problems with it . It didn't brew at all. There is a warming session right after brewing due to the stainless is may have to be hotter than a glass carafe. A heating light should stay on to warn you it is still hot to prevent injury. If not send it back and choose another.
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Ours did that and later it messed up and we ended up exchanging it (unrelated problem). The new one did not have the smell/taste at all! I think there's something wrong with it.
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I have no idea what the temperature is. It gets pretty hot and I think that's what happened to mine. I am guessing that it overheated and the motor burnt out??? No other reason for it to have stopped working after a few months and under 10 usages. Maybe someone else actually clocked the temp.
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I am experiencing what seem to be "computer" glitches occasionally. The cup will start to brew, stop after just a little bit then switch by itself to the largest cup size and say "ready to brew." It has happened a few times (have owned the unit about 6 weeks). I was wondering if it was related to not running a water only cycle after hot chocolate k-cups (is it dirty or somehow "clogged") so we are being diligent about this. Wondering if I should just get a new one. The posts that say things like "has worked flawlessly for over a year" make me think I just have a bum unit. I am experiencing what seem to be "computer" glitches occasionally. The cup will start to brew, stop after just a little bit then switch by itself to the largest cup size and say "ready to brew." It has happened a few times (have owned the unit about 6 weeks). I was wondering if it was related to not running a water only cycle after hot chocolate k-cups (is it dirty or somehow "clogged") so we are being diligent about this. Wondering if I should just get a new one. The posts that say things like "has worked flawlessly for over a year" make me think I... » Read More I am experiencing what seem to be "computer" glitches occasionally. The cup will start to brew, stop after just a little bit then switch by itself to the largest cup size and say "ready to brew." It has happened a few times (have owned the unit about 6 weeks). I was wondering if it was related to not running a water only cycle after hot chocolate k-cups (is it dirty or somehow "clogged") so we are being diligent about this. Wondering if I should just get a new one. The posts that say things like "has worked flawlessly for over a year" make me think I just have a bum unit. « Show Less
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no -I only run it maybe 10 mins so I haven't noticed anything like that but I would not consider it a normal thing to heat up so much-ask the company
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you might have to play with the regulators...i noticed when i have the burners off and turn the tank on that you will hear a click and i think the pressure needs to equalize before trying to start it. it happens when i change tanks and i usually wait and then it gets hot, if i start it right away i have trouble getting a high temp. also watch the wind, i have my door face the wind and play with the dampners on the sides. i have been using mine in 10 degree weather and it is heating just fine. as far as damage i didnt experience that.
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I don't know about that but I can tell you that this machine does not get very hot. I called the company thinking maybe something was wrong with mine but they said this model just doesn't get that hot.
855391
I've never had that problem. We've had the coffee maker for about 60 days, the coffee has always been hot, at the perfect temperature.Michael
1524418
Yes. I did experience the same issue with mine. Tried to return the machine but amazon did not allowed me to do so. I dont use the machine any more as the coffee always smells burned.