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Posted on Aug 24, 2017

I fill the Brew and Go with water (ground coffee is in, etc), push start button and then is shuts itself off after about 20 seconds (it makes the gurgling sound like it does at the end of a normal, successful cycle). Sometimes, by the third try, it will go thru the complete cycle. I suspect is might have something to do with the small plastic ball at the bottom of the reservoir?

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It sounds like the valve [ball?] at the bottom of your reservoir is sticking. That will prevent good water flow into the heating chamber. Hence, the thermostat trips and shuts off the brew element. Try running undiluted vinegar [without coffee in the basket] to see if this cleans the valve. Also try turning the maker upside down over the sink when the cycle stops, to "backwash" the valve with the vinegar. You may have to repeat this several times.

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  • Posted on May 01, 2006

SOURCE: Coffee does not brew

The thermal breaker has died in it. This is usually mounted on, or near the heating elementm and usually turns off when excessive temperatures are present (such as when a pot boils dry, or the unit is left on for days) It can be checked with a ohm meter on its contacts. If it shows as good, it should show up as normally closed. Some overtemp breakers have a small button for resetting, but most are simply supposed to reset themselves once the heat is sufficiently reduced. There are also heat fuses that blow...for good when excessive heat is detected, mounted in the same place, they are often a metal bullet shaped tube. OR.....your power cord...or main power switch could also be faulty.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 17, 2008

SOURCE: Cuisinart Grind & Brew not using all the water in the reservoir

Same problem . Sent my first machine back (less than 1 year old, you pay shipping and handling both ends) and now after 4 months, same issue. Not sure what to do.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 10, 2008

SOURCE: One year old coffee maker won't brew

I had the same problem, only this happened on the last 3 dcc-2000 I purchased. I called customer service today, and they informed me that there is a 3 year warranty on this product. Wow... This time they really helped. I have made 2 phone calls to customer service, and was put on hold for over 20min. each time they found out what machine I was calling about. Call customer service, and don't give up!
the number is 1-800-726-0190. you will need the serial # from the bottom of the unit (stamped in) and the model #.
good luck! Bob

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  • Posted on Feb 12, 2009

SOURCE: Bunn coffee maker reservoir makes a gurgling noise

THis sound is usually caused by the water being low in the tank. This can be because the machine is left on for long periods without being used. If this is not the case, then it would probably be your heating element getting small holes in it.

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  • Posted on Mar 13, 2009

SOURCE: water comes out the bottom of my home cafe GT300

Sounds like the sswitch is bad.

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