20 Most Recent Braun FlavorSelect KF 180 Coffee Maker Questions & Answers

Time to start looking at coffee makers, sir. It likely could be fixed, but it would be best to simply get a new one.

I have the same problem and even though I was able to disassemble the unit + get to the heating element, I fear I won't ever find a replacement part. Element is def bad; checked w/ohm meter across element - OPEN.Like everything else we buy, coffee makers are throwaways when they fail so no one sells repair parts.SAD!

Hold down on/off button until it blinks. Display should read 3:59. Adjust with "h" & "m" buttons to set auto shut off duration.

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Sounds like there an issue with the heating element. When the element goes bad it wont pull any water from the tank nor will it heat the water sending it up through the shower head and onto the beans. Unfortunately, since Braun has discontinued ALL kitchen appliances here in the US many of the parts are obsolete including the heating element for this machine.

I would say clogged hose if not than water pump shot but I doubt it

to prgram the automatic operation, press the automatic buton until the green pilot light begins to flash. The time "12:00" or the previously programmed time appears on the display. When the green pilot light begins to flash, release the button and press the hour and minute buttons until the correct shows; ensure the hours are am or pm. After programming is completed, the green pilot light will go off after 5 seconds.

That sound as the thermostat out that heat the water and let it drop on the coffee you need to check on that if you like to open it and see but before you start your journey see first of any parts are available and the cost of it. ...let me know how that work for you and please do not forget to rate my service so we can improve on it with your help. God bless

I assume You are talking about the water-brewing heater thereare two, the second is the heater that warms the coffee pot (I think!). When the water-heater is encrusted with calcium deposits it "thinks" that the water reservoir is emptyand ceases the brew cycle. water boils at 212 degF and the heater will go to a much higher temperature. I will leave you with the same solution as was posted to another problem that may have similar cause:

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I have the same machine, Braun KF180 12 Cup Coffee Maker. In normal operation the brew cycle is stopped when the water reservoir is empty. The only way the coffee maker knows if that is true is when the water-brewing heater gets too hot. Your brewing heater is probably encrusted with calcium deposits if you have been heavily using the coffee maker. Vinegar will work but it is weak and you will have to cycle this solution through many many times. You should instead use "Lime Away" or "CLR" and let it sit there in a brew cycle or multiple brew cycles for a while. NOTE: Remove the filter when cleaning this way and when the brew cycle is complete, rinse thoroughly -- your taste buds will let you know if the machine is not rinsed thoroughly. -- Good Luck!!

I would have change the filter frist.

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I have the same machine, Braun KF180 12 Cup Coffee Maker. In normal operation the brew cycle is stopped when the water reservoir is empty. The only way the coffee maker knows if that is true is when the water-brewing heater gets too hot. Your brewing heater is probably encrusted with calcium deposits if you have been heavily using the coffee maker. Vinegar will work but it is weak and you will have to cycle this solution through many many times. You should instead use "Lime Away" or "CLR" and let it sit there in a brew cycle or multiple brew cycles for a while. NOTE: Remove the filter when cleaning this way and when the brew cycle is complete, rinse thoroughly -- your taste buds will let you know if the machine is not rinsed thoroughly. -- Good Luck!!

Same problem here. I did get it apart and there are two metal water lines each connected by a rubber fitting that is just slipped on. My guess is that as the rubber connectors get old they start leaking water. I'm going to try putting a small worm clamp on the bottom half of the rubber connectors to see if it stops the leaking.