20 Most Recent Faberware FCP280 Coffee Maker - Page 2 Questions & Answers

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At the bottom of the pump stem, there's a flat washer that should move freely (it tends to get gunked up with usage). I used a small flat-bladed screwdriver to carefully pry it up a bit all around, and then sprayed it with WD-40 and manually rotated it to free it up. To get rid of the WD-40, run a few brew cycles with just water. Here's what the pump stem looks like:

If you're lucky, that'll fix the problem you're having. If not, it may be the thermostat. In my case, one of the thermostat connectors had corroded and slightly loosened.



I removed the connector (CAREFULLY) and lightly sanded the terminal it was attached to. Reattached, reassembled and the percolator is now working fine. If I have the problem again, I think I'll simply bypass the thermostat completely (it's probably ready to fail anyway--the terminal felt loose, and I noticed a few small particles of ceramic plastic--chances are the thermostat housing is crumbling due to high temperature). This will disable the "keep warm" feature, but since I've got the 2-4 cup model, I won't really miss it (I usually make only enough for an extra-large mug). Once the coffee is brewed, I'll just unplug it.

Hi you need a prong assm. [email protected] bobbyone

Hi. It can be fixed, but the cost will be high. You can not gets parts for them. I repair them and have to make the parts I need.. bobbyone

Go to [email protected]. bobbyone

Hi, you have an 8 cup pot made in China.

The problem is the keep warm element. The reason, your pot perc's and it gets hot near the thermo, the thermo turns off the main element. The keep warm element is not on so after a small amount of time the water cools and the thermo turns the main element back on again, thus making the water hot. The K W element is supposed to be on all the time the pot is plugged in, it is instrumental in perking the first brew making it really hot, the thermo turns off the main element and the K W element keeps the water hot. The K M element is very a easy fix, it is the small looking white rope that runs around the bottom of the pot. You have 1-nut and 1- screw to remove. When removing the screw from the main element you must hold the (leg) that the K M element is screwed to so it does not bend and brake off. Take your time and be firm with the pressure you apply to the screw, while holding it with a pliers

Hi. normal is 2 scoops of coffee for 3 cups of coffee, then adjust from there for your taste. Good luck.

Go to [email protected] let him know what size pot you have an 8 cup. Good luck Ron

Hi. If you have a light on your coffee pot the model # should 122. A 12 cup older pot. I can fix it for you but you should consider the cost. I only charge for thr parts you need. Shipping both ways is about 10.00 , Max on the repair will be 15.00. My email is [email protected] Good luck. Ron

Hi you have a pot made in China, 1 of 2 things are broken. 1 the thermostat, 2 the keepwarm element. 9 out of 10 times it is the thermo.You can not buy them in the USA. I have a auction on eBay and I cab make the parts out ob USA parts. Mt eBay name is ron622c, you can take a look. Go to Farberware coffee pot parts. Good luck. Ron

Hi. Sue, Problem is you're buying China pot's. One of 2 things can cause that problem. The Thermostat or the keepwarm element. 9 out of 10 it is the thermo. The parts are not available in the USA. I have a eBay auction site. I have to make the thermo's out of USA ones. They are 8.00 plus 2.00 S/H. My eBay name is ron622c. If you want to stay with Farberware you can buy a used one or if you are lucky a new one. But don't buy a China one, Good luck. Ron

Did you leave the house while it was pluged in? If so you need a fuse. Easy job, take the base off and you will see the broken part. Go into eBay and go to Farberware coffee parts, You will get all the parts you need and all the answers. Ron

You can get a new thermostat on eBay look for Farberware parts

If the power cord can be removed via a plug on the unit you should test the power cord for continuity. This can be done with an inexpensive multimeter. The cord should be removed from the coffe maker and the wall outlet. Then connect one of the probes on the meter to one of the prongs that go into the wall. The other probe of the meter should be touched into one of the two holes in the other end of the plug. You should set your meter to read resistance or ohms. If the meter reads close to zero then one leg of the cable is fine. If it blinks a "1" that usally indicates an open connection on a digital multimeter. If that is the case then connect the probe to the other prong. Once this is done then you need to test the other prong.

Hope this make sense.

If you get continuity on both legs of the power cord then I can explain further how to test the coil in the coffee pot itself.

Bob Janelli I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/bob_62dfa2f81bb55288

I am looking for an electric cord for a FABERWARE Vintage coffee pot, Model #325985 or 86. The plug in is 1-1/2" wide. If you can help me with this request, I would appreciate it.
Thanks
Wilkilene Smith

farberware griddle  vintage #260  came with a glass warming tray     where do I get one.?

i have had 2 of these do the same thing,i guess it is factory defect, GE has a 2 year no questions ask warranty,so if i were you i'd take it back to where i bought it and exchange it for different kind of GE coffee pot,GE has contract with every store they sell to for the return policy,no reciet is needed if they need to call GE they have their number.

Most electronics have a 1 year warranty, if you could find out were it came from you could take it back and get store credit for it. I wish I could help you more, but on this sort of thing I can't imagine there is much you can do other than that.

if the pot is leaking at or thru power indicator light, there is no repair. The spigot is not available. You can look on eBay for used similar urns.