Unit Turns On But Does Not Brew
The power light is on, but the unit will not brew.
Power Switch
Before taking apart the Mr. Coffee machine, double check the switch by turning it on and off.
Adequate Water Supply
Your Mr. Coffee Maker will not work without water. Open the top lid of the coffee maker and check that there is enough water to brew your coffee. Additionally, there is a water-level gauge on the front side of the pot that displays the water in the machine. If there is not enough water to use, add more water and try brewing again.
Filter Positioning
There is a possibility that your Mr. Coffee maker refuses to work because the filter is off-centered or unbalanced. Open the top lid of the machine and reposition the filter. If the problem continues, then the filter may be misshapen and need to be replaced.
If this is the problem, find a new filter at the nearest home appliance store.
Dirty Machine
If your machine will not turn on, it is possibly clogged with minerals from your tap water. Fill the glass pot with 5 cups of white vinegar and hold the start button down for 2-3 minutes. When the coffee maker starts to heat, pour the vinegar through the filter. Then, rinse the machine out with water and attempt to brew another pot of coffee.
Bad Power Connection to Unit
It is possible that the machine is not working properly due to lack of power. Check your home’s breaker box and make sure that the circuit is on and working. If it has turned off, then reset the circuit breaker. If it is still malfunctioning, replacement of the power cord may be necessary.
See our Power Cord Replacement Guide.
Or Contact Mr. Coffee for cord replacements and repairs.
Cold Coffee
Your coffee is not warm.
There Is No Power
Be sure that the coffee pot is switched on and has access to power. The outlet that you are using may not be working. Also, be sure to check that the cord is completely plugged into the wall and there are no faults in the wiring.
The Auto Shut-Off Has Been Activated
When unused for a long period of time, the heating console will shut off automatically. There is no way to deactivate this function. Remove the previous pot and re-brew new coffee or reheat coffee separately.
Faulty Warming Plate
There could be an issue with the warming plate. If everything else is working and you have tried all of the above options, the warming plate may need to be replaced.
See our warming plate replacement guide.
Overflowing
The filter basket overflows and you come back to a mess instead of a pot of coffee.
Improper Placement of Filter
Be sure that the area where you place the filter is properly placed in the top of the coffee maker. The lid should close with ease and the tabs should fit into their proper holes.
Too Many Coffee Grounds
It is possible that you have placed too many coffee grounds into the filter. This will cause it to clog and not enough water to get through. Remove all grounds and try again, using the specified amount of grounds.
Improper Placement of Pot
The glass coffee pot may be incorrectly aligned with the warming plate. Place the pot and ensure that it is centered on the warming plate, and try brewing again.
Broken Spout
There could be hard water buildup on the spout from the filter to the pot, or it is damaged.
Coffee Grounds in Brewed Coffee
Every time you make coffee, there are coffee grounds in the decanter.
Improper Placement
Make sure that the coffee filter is properly situated in the basket. Improper placement results in coffee grounds flowing around the filter into the decanter.
Collapsed/Deformed Filter
In some cases, the filter may collapse or become deformed. If this is the case, the filter will need to be replaced. Collapsed and deformed filters allow coffee grounds to pass through into the decanter.
View our filter replacement guide here.
Base of Machine Surrounded With Water
You continuously find water puddles underneath your coffeemaker.
Pouring Excess Water
The problem may be that you are simply using too much water to brew your coffee. Locate the gauge that displays how much water you have poured in, and do not pour above the 12-cup mark.
Tubing Loose/Damaged
The high temperature tubing in the bottom of the machine could be loose or damaged from movement or heavy use.
Heating Coil Leak
Using strong cleaning chemicals to remove scale from the coffeemaker can damage the heating coil.
If the source of the leak is not from overflow water, turn the machine over (while empty), remove the screws from the bottom of the machine, and locate the source of the leak.
See our tubing replacement guide.
O-Ring Loose/Damaged
The warming plate may have melted or otherwise damaged the O-Ring, a rubber ring that lines the connection between the warming plate and the base of the machine. It is supposed to keep water from leaking through the base of the coffeemaker.
See our O-Ring replacement guide.
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Coffee Maker Model BVMC-ZHI
120VAC-950W-60HZ
Will not pour the Coffee Out
maryannesquivel - Réponse
when coffee maker is turned on, the coffee maker gives a warning type beep and does not brew. Nothing in manual about a beep. Any ideas
Greg - Réponse
Got the same problem.
Ezequiel Martinez -
Same prob;repeated pushing--7 X--starts it gurgling and finally it stays on(MrCoffee BVMC-EJX37) .
Ed W -
I just came across this as well. Any answers?
soniamgalante -
Any solution econn1212? Mine just started this as well? Beeps 3 times & nothing...
soniamgalante -
Same problem also
Kathy Morton -
Same problem and I've only had this %#*@ machine for 4 months.
missmillerlite248 -
Junk junk junk! Machine runs for a minute, beeps 3 times, then shuts off. Stupid thing is less than 4 months old. Won't buy this this brand again!
missmillerlite248 -
mine is doing the same what did you all do
annettesue1@gmail.com -
I have the same problem.
Priscilla Lopez -
Mine was putting out I believe it was eic? Looked at the filter it was in there a little longer took it out and it was ready to reset the time…
Amanda Middleton -
I too, have the same issue. The coffee pot beeps immediately, but doesn't brew any coffee. Can someone please help. Thanks
Bryan E Carrier -
It just quit. It was brewing but quit. I've emptied the water, checked the filter, added new water. It shows it's on but will not brew coffee. This machine is not that old.
rancherhicks - Réponse
Yeah. We had a Mr Coffie for less than a year. The hot plate stoped working. Although the Kmart employee gave us a new Mr Coffie maker. It was not without major hassle. Final thoughts. Mr Coffie stop makeing Crap!. Next Coffie Maker will be a Krupts.
Mike Tippens - Réponse
Power light turns on but nothing happens. No hot plate, not brewing. More google searching I guess, then I'll take her apart to see if something mechanical is stuck
Stephen Barr - Réponse
Same here, did you find anything in your Google efforts?
mcjames19 -
Did you ever find out what the problem was? I'm having the same problem. I've had it for about 6 months.
Kristie Schroeder -
Did you ever find out a solution? Mine is doing same thing.
christysmidt -
I have the same problem!!!
Stacey -
Same problem
Stacey -
Power light on get beeps will not make coffee 2 months old
Jeff wisler - Réponse
Had this unit for 2 months - 16 days over the return policy - typical. Seems like a lot of similar complaints - is anyone at Mr Coffee listening?
adksurf -
I have only had my Mr.Coffee machine for a couple of months wont brew light is on but won't do anything.Total BS
Lisa Stickle - Réponse
We've had ours for about 1 year... worked fine until this morning... won't brew... just beeps... tried putting vinegar water in an hit clean - that won't work either.
joyrenfro - Réponse
Beeps about three or four times and nothing :(
econn112 - Réponse
These machines are nothing but crap. I have went through 3 of them in a little over a year. I bought the first one. Then one day out of the blue the warming plate stops working, no heat light is on etc but will not brew. So, I went to the store thinking I just got a faulty one. I bought another one. Six months later same EXACT THING goes wrong with it. Then my Mom passed away and she had the same exact coffee maker. Well it's when down the same beaten path today. These were cheap coffee makers, but you would expect them to last longer than 6 months. I'm currently making cowboy coffee on my stove.
tammyolsons - Réponse
My coffee maker was just producing steam and about a 1/3 of a pot of coffee. The problem was in the cold water line, there's a small plastic frame with a little red ball that was clogged with what looked like coffee grounds. I cleaned it and put it back together and it works perfectly. Thanks YouTube!!
Gabriel - Réponse
Going to check our YouTube. I have the same problem!
BlynnFid -
I’m having the same problem! Will search YouTube to fix myself. Thanks!
BlynnFid -
I had my machine for about a year and it after a while all that did was produced Steam and about a third of a pot of coffee. Problem was in the cold water line, it stops the back flow. Unscrew the bottom plate, take off the cold water line and squeeze the back flow device out of the line. Mine had coffee grounds in it. Clean it out make sure you put it in the right way and put it back together. While it's apart you might want to check the heating element and make sure it's not clogged either. Mine was clean but on YouTube his was badly clogged. He used white vinegar and let it sit for a day and ran a wire through it. There are videos on YouTube that you can watch for pointers, the one I watched showed one different from mine but they all have just about the same inards. I hope this helps someone out there. Good luck. Oh and that security scew on the bottom can be taken out with a small scew driver on one side.
Gabriel - Réponse
My Mr coffee makes the best flavor coffee but too has stated the 3 beeping and no brewing. I keep hearing it make clicks and bumping noises too. It won't clean either
DiAnna Starks Hudson - Réponse
ugh. same issue here. I'm seeing comments of this nature repeated throughout the thread but the company not addressing with solutions. Sketchy....
jmrutherford29 -
1 yr old Mr Coffee. Over flowed on to counter. Mess of coffee & grounds. Cleaned everything. Today, absolutely quit. No indicator lights, etc. Why????
mhb40 - Réponse
Why doesn't the delay button work. My coffee will brew but when I tried to delay my pot of coffee, nothing. It goes from brew to clean. Any answers on why this does it.
Scott Shannon - Réponse
My water is not feeding into filter basket. I filled the reservoir with water, positioned filter, added grounds, closed basket flicked it on and it made only 4 of 8 cups. Hmm, opened reservoir and pushed tubing at both ends, still firm. Checked filter basket to make sure not filled with water, no. Water occasionally trickled through but that was it. This machine is 16 years old, so after reading other posts I count myself lucky. It's just always worked so perfectly, it's such a surprise to see it just stop. Does Mr. Coffee ever actually respond to these comments? Not sure if I should wait for a response or just assume it's done for. Maybe I will try to call...
ckbedra - Réponse
The power is on but it's not brewing the coffee.
Racquelita m Jackson - Réponse
The machine is on but it's not brewing.
Racquelita m Jackson - Réponse
My coffee maker turns on, starts to brew, then shuts off after only 1 min or so of brewing. I switch it back on, brews for a minute then shuts off again. This is continued through the whole cycle. I would like to switch it on and walk away. Any ideas?
starr4ever10 - Réponse
I have the same issue. The machine will brew for about 1-2 mins, then stop. The light and warmer plate stay on. I need to shut it off and turn it back on to continue the pot of coffe.
So I took apart the base and rubber tubes to provide a thorough cleaning inside the water reservoir and tubes. Unfortunately, it’s still shutting off before the coffee is fully brewed. I can’t figure it out. We’re you able to find a fix?
basara_24 -
Again another mr. Coffee quite working. Worked fine 24 hours ago. Checked elec. Filter, centering, clock wont stop blinking, nor can time be set. Once time is set., no problems. Could the electrical cord be wet on inside?? Thank you doreena
Doreena kay fitchhorn - Réponse
ok thought it was me until I read everyone else's comments. Second Mr Coffee that stop working. It starts to brew and then the auto shutoff beeps and the machine quits working. I waste more money on this brand. Mr. Coffee needs a quality program for their business.
Valerie Scott - Réponse
my coffee maker beeper sounds 3 times but coffee is not finished but still brews
marvin jones - Réponse
So I recently just got my espresso machine, but the brew basket seems to be jammed in place, and ideas how to get it out?
Thesunnysky Show - Réponse
Coffee pot will not shut off. It will turn on, go to delay brew then clean, but that's it. Never had this problem before.
Christine - Réponse
My mr. Coffee worked perfect until yesterday. I made coffee as usual. But this morning. It wouldn’t turn on. Apparently there’s no power but I checked in other plugs and other electronics on the coffee maker plug and power doesn’t seem to be the problem. It wouldn’t give me a light or nothing. It’s just dead
Mariana Cook - Réponse
Makes noise like it's going to brew and then nothing
Michael Higgins - Réponse
I pour in 12 cups of coffee and my net brewed results is 8 cups. There is not leakage and I have done proper cleaning with vinegar technique.
Bob Walatka - Réponse
I say they need new technical writers. The power light is on, yet they say to check the breaker. Idiots!!
Peggy Zugaro - Réponse
My Mr.Coffee is not brewing light is on and nothing only had it less than 2 months! Is there a resat button?
debrasimmons783 - Réponse
Light on and not brewing is there a reset button? Help I need my coffee!!
debrasimmons783 - Réponse
My coffee maker does not keep time. I've check the circuit breakers changed the plugin and it still doesn't work correctly. I purchased this at Walmart. I will be taking it back and getting a new coffee maker but it won't be a Mr. Coffee.
Andrea Johnson - Réponse
Push power button comes on for second then goes off
Debbie Butler - Réponse
I just bought the machine havent had but 1 week and now wont brew.iI turn it on and it beeps 2 times and nothing comes out!!! I have had mr coffee machines and never had this issue before i cant even take it back cause i dont have the box for it or receipt fot it
Julie Reed - Réponse
Coffee pot won't beep anymore, I want it to, what do I do?
Clara Graves - Réponse
Put water in it and leaking from the bottom
smokeyboots561 - Réponse
My coffee maker was working fine one day but the next day there was nothing. I no the instructions said somewhere don't just push buttons..but the day before I did…not intentionally.
I figure it's to the high tech timer…can anyone help.. Tell me something…gotta have that morning coffee..!!
..Mary Rickman…
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Mary Rickman - Réponse
I bought the iced tea/iced coffee maker from Target. The first time using it, the light wouldn’t stay lit. I followed the directions of holding it down for 5 seconds because new machines can be tight. After holding it down for 3-4 seconds, it got extremely hot, I smelled burned plastic and it started smoking.
I returned it to Target then bought one at Walmart this morning. I just tried using it for the first time, again the light wouldn’t stay lit, I held it down for a few seconds before I smelled the same plastic smell and haven’t touched it. It didn’t smoke that time but it got hot and smelled.
Any ideas?
Julie Flowers - Réponse
My Mr. Coffee SJX33GT will turn on but it will not brew. It beeps one time when I turn it on then goes to “last brew” automatically on the display. WHAT is wrong with my coffee maker? UGH
a.werneth57 - Réponse
My coffee maker is making noise like it's almost done but there is no liquid in the pitcher HELP please is too early for this to happen
kathyseelbach1961 - Réponse
Our mr. coffee will not brew coffee it just keeps making a tiny beeping noise. I have checked the water level, the placement of the basket with the coffee grounds and the placement of the coffee pot. What else should I check?
Yvonne B.
mybrady534 - Réponse
How do you turn off the delay brewing?
sharon hickman - Réponse
Same problem here. 4 months old Mr Coffee and I turn the machine on. It beeps 3 times and turns off. Have to pour hot water over the grounds to make coffee. Took the machine apart to clean thinking the water tube was clogged. It wasn’t. So disappointed and will it buy a Mr Coffee pot maker again.
lanagoodin56 - Réponse
Have cleaned and my auto brew dosnt work?
mistyo - Réponse
When iI turn on the coffee pot it beeps like its done brewing, but it hasn’s started
pmartin1986 - Réponse
Mine has the same problem
Priscilla Lopez -
My delay won’t set, any ideas
teresa.anderson3 - Réponse
Clean red light is blinking. I put it on clean, run the vinager thru red light is still blinking. What do I do?
Sandra Aslinger - Réponse
The lid on my brand new 4 cup Mr. Coffee maker (the maker, not the carafe) will not open. I removed all the tape holding it shut. If I force it any harder, I feel it will break!
judyaeckerle52 - Réponse
How is a spout suppose to work? This is my first coffee maker, typically used a French Press, and it overflows even without coffee grinds. Is the thing suppose to depress? If I push it in, the liquid streams out. Otherwise, nothing.
Lisa - Réponse
The switch came out of the front where you turn it on and off and it sparked what do I do to fix my mr. Coffee maker
Debora Bradford - Réponse
Mine shows IA88 in the display and can't get it to work at all now. What is this code and is it now useless?
wendy_peek - Réponse
The light is too dim to read time or set delay time.
phawes4 - Réponse
The time can not be read is not dark enough. Can not set brew time because can’t see the time
phawes4 - Réponse
Your poor watering makes all the right noises, steams, and then all the water goes out of the bottom of the machine. I tried to take the bottom off, as suggested, to see if the hoses were shot – but there are two crazy Lookin screws that I can’t get out. Any suggestions? Njmclemore@yahoo.com
Njmclemore@yahoo.com - Réponse
My coffee pot is just not making coffee even when I clean it with vinegar no liquid comes out.
This is the 5 cup Mr. Coffee maker I can honestly say I guess I'll go back to Black & Decker.
lssrep - Réponse
The base of machine is surrounded by water that is dripping from the hold in the back of the machine. Any ideas of how to fix?
Bonnie Van Overbeke - Réponse
Check water filter unplug first take out and replace it's its old replace or throw away only filter not holder…
Amanda Middleton -
Same issue with mine
Patricia Gavrielides - Réponse
Coffee pot starts running without turning it on. This has even happened when no water or coffee is in machine!
michael scalzo - Réponse
Mine was doing this too…checked the filtration replaced it might have been a little loose…I use ozarka at this no water filter needed…
Amanda Middleton -
When I make 4 - 6 cups, it only brews2 - 3 cups and then the water just stands in the filter. Doesn’t happen when I make more coffee, only when I brew 4 - 6 cups. I don’t always want a full pot. This happens every time.
rubyfmathieu - Réponse
Same here. But mine doesnt even make any sounds that its heating water. So bummed…
debbiekmetzger1 - Réponse
Check the water filtration it is suppoce to be removed while cleaning…I took mine out because I use bottled water not the holder just the filter part…
Amanda Middleton -
Light comes on…YAYYY! Does not brew, no noise, no actions whatsoever after 4mos of use. Daughter gave to me at Christmas . Please HELP!!!!!
debbiekmetzger1 - Réponse
My Mr Coffee does not start. I believe it has to do with my delay timer.
Curtis - Réponse
Check the inside small filter. I took it out but I use regular
Amanda Middleton -
I just purchased one at a yard sale and, when I got it home and tried it out, it would just beep 3 times and shut off. I cleaned it by using white vinegar through the cycles and about the 3rd time through, it went through with no beeping or shutting down. I am very happy with it now, hope it is such an easy fix for you!
janetrose7 - Réponse
Mine was the little filter took it out and it's fine now…
Amanda Middleton - Réponse
clocks working but coffee maker will no turn on
scttrgby - Réponse
Just got this 2 days ago. Made 1 pot. Now can't get the %#*@ thing to do anything! Press the On button…nothing happens. Tried delayed brew…red light came on at correcr time…nothing. Total POS.
Jim Hoard - Réponse
Light comes on but will not perk
Christina Mayhall - Réponse
Bought ours early September and keeps tripping our 20 amp breaker. It’s the only appliance on that circuit
Gilbert - Réponse
What does ex1 on display mean . ?
It's on the unit and I can not do any functions ..
Thanks
Shayne Chiverella - Réponse
my mr coffee 12 cup machine does not brew. Whenpowered clock runs mad, but starting switch is ineffective. Is there a remedy for this ?
bapachi2003 - Réponse
Was cleaning my machine with 4 cups vinegar. On the last cup it stops and a alarm goes off. Any ideas?
lepore1971 - Réponse
My iced coffee Mr. Coffee is not coming out with cold coffee. It is still coming out with hot coffee and melts my ice. Am I doing something wrong??
Krystyna Zumski - Réponse
My Mr Coffee beeps three times like when is is done but nothing happens. I have tried making sure filter is in correctly, unplugging it, turning off and back on. Help!
Mary Evelyn Canter - Réponse
I have had good luck with Mr Coffee machines until now. Have never had this problem before. Beeps three times and doesn't make coffee. Seems to be a common problem. Desperate for coffee.
Mary Evelyn Canter - Réponse
The basic problem with my unit is: There is power to all the controls. the lights come on , the filter is located properly. but the there is no steam generated. Could be the resistance coils? I checked all other possibilities as per your manual, removed the water and install a new filter, pushed the flapper all the ways back. and no heat is being generated. there is no leaks any where.
I. H. Garcia
garsamintl - Réponse
None of these seem to be the issue. It has only been used once a day for four months. It doesn't heat up even though the light is on!
Inez Norgard - Réponse
I have check all the things suggested in troubleshooting. I purchase the Mr. Coffee switch coffeemaker on March 8, 2021 and it stopped heating on July 6, 2021. I want a replacement!
Inez Norgard - Réponse
What is Ecl mean I’d the display
lilyespiritu - Réponse
It stays wet in the back. You open lid and water drips off it. Getting gnats in it. Only had it for less then a month!
Sally - Réponse
Seriously. What is the useful life ?
albinofox - Réponse
What is the usefulife ?
albinofox - Réponse
Cheap junk ?
albinofox - Réponse
Mine is nOT turnign ON at all. use it 1-2 times a day, but this mORNing nO pOwer. All my OTher appliances wORk. ONly have had it maybe 6 mONThs. Help??
Erica Czufin - Réponse
My coffee maker is suppose to shut off after two hours, however, it has been shutting off randomly anywhere between 45 minutes and 2 hours. The unit is only a few weeks old and has done this right from the beginning. Is there a fix? If not, what’s my recourse?
Denise - Réponse
Power light is on but NOTHING ELSE HAPPENS. Any suggestions
Teresa Edwin - Réponse
When I press start button the warming light comes on put won't brew. Tried running the watet/vinegar through it but again the warming light comes on. HELP!
Bea Dubec - Réponse
Code on clock screen
Ec6
Philip Durham - Réponse
My coffee machine is saying Ec6 what’s that mean
Karen Ball - Réponse
Lots of the same problems but no solutions. I’m getting an 3C1 message and nothing works. I checked on U Tube but the only video I found was from a guy that appeared half asleep. I tried his solutions ey didn’t work.
Any more ideas?
Dennis Stewart - Réponse