20 Most Recent Faberware FCP412 Coffee Maker - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Hi there are a few things that can be wrong. The pot is getting electric. Take the bottom off and see if you can find the broken. bobbyone

If you look at the well in the bottom of the percolator where the stem fits, you will probably find it gotten coated with minerals that have built up over long use. This can reduce the percolator's performance. Lime-Away is a cleaning solution available at big-box home improvement places and hardware stores that can help dissolve the buildup. Pour some into the bottom of the percolator and let it sit a while. Then, while wearing gloves, stuff the well with steel wool and work it back and forth to scrub away the buildup. (Use plain steel wool, not a Brillo pad or other brand with soap. The soapy ones are too stiff. I also don't know if the soap and the Lime-Away will play nice together.) Rinse out the percolator and give it a wash, and the well should be much cleaner. You should find it works better. If you can't find Lime-Away you can use white vinegar, but it's not as effective on the built-up scale.

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We need to know what size pot you have. bobbyone

Hi. It is very importent, that the spring is in place. With out it the stem is like floating around the bottom of the pot, thus not forcing the water up the stem to the spreader. I hope this is the problem. Good luck. Ron

Hi. Yes I have the parts. [email protected] bobbyone

Hi, you use 3 scoops of coffee for 4 cups. Then go to what you like. bobbyone

Hi. 3 scoops of coffee to 3 cups, Them adjust from there, bobbyone

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 good luck. bobbyone

Not a stupid question, are you turning it counter clockwise. I have the parts you might need. bobbyone

Yes, go to [email protected]. bobbyone

Hi. The base is not supposed to get hot.. If it was perking you would hear it, for Farberware makes a lot of noise. I need more info. bobbyone

Go to [email protected]. Good luck. bobbyone

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 Good luck. bobbyone

Hi. I think you mean the fuse, Go to eBay member (ron622c) for parts. Good luck

Go to the repairshack.com. They have the part. Good luck. bobbyone

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 Good luck. bobbyone

Hi. The model # you have a 12 cup China pot.You have to replace the base. Do you use a 3 wire cord or a 2 wire cord. I have the 2 wire base, 8.00 plus 3.00 Go to eBay (ron622c) in find member. bobbyone

Hi, Checl the cord and the ruse. Good luck. Bobbyone

Hi. You are right. Go to [email protected]. You need a thermostat. Good luck. bobbyone