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Mine was doing this too. You need to tilt the basket so that the blade device hangs toward the center of the basket and you can guide it into the bottom of the K-Cup. (It will be on the edge, but the blade enters from the bottom.) Then push the cup on down on top of the blade and it will make a hole so the coffee can drain out of the cup. I was afraid grounds would spill out but there is a filter that keeps that from happening. I was ready to throw the machine out before I figured this out!
Maybe you've already figured it out, or just tossed the thing by now...lol... I found your question when trying to research the exact same problem. I ended up finding the answer in the Hamilton Beach Use and Care Guide for the appliance:
http://useandcares.hamiltonbeach.com/files/840225000.pdf
Right at the top of page 10, it says that the 'Piercing Nozzle', right above where the K-cup sits is clogged, and needs to be cleared out. Once this gets clogged, it won't work, even if you are using regular ground coffee.. the hot water simply won't flow.
Sure enough, it fixed it for me! Good luck.
The K-cup must be getting pierced on the top, where it lets the coffee grounds out into the cup during the brewing process. This usually means the K-cup isn't seated properly in the basket.
The filter for the K-cup is not properly seated. It must be slush with the top of the filter piece; if it doesn't slide into the coffeemaker easily, then it is raised above the edge and will break, causing coffee grounds to get into your cup of coffee.
I was able to fix this:1. Remove top cover2. Remove grate, one screw3. Dump water4. Clean water sensor probe (silver colour, bullet shape, approx 1/4" long), use a small flat screw driver with paper towel to remove any build up.5. Plug in and test until it works.if you get it to work again, that would be a good time to run the vinegar solution through.
There are a few possible reasons why the coffee dispenser bar on your Hamilton Beach
Check the water level in the reservoir. Make sure that there is enough water in the reservoir to brew a full pot of coffee. If the water level is too low, the coffee dispenser bar may not work properly.
Clean the coffee dispenser bar. Over time, coffee grounds and other debris can accumulate on the coffee dispenser bar, clogging it and preventing the coffee from flowing properly. To clean the bar, run a solution of equal parts water and vinegar through the coffeepot and then rinse it thoroughly.
Check the filter basket. Make sure that the filter basket is properly seated in the coffeepot and that it is not clogged with grounds. If the basket is not properly seated or is clogged, it may prevent the coffee from flowing through the dispenser bar.
Check the gasket. The gasket is a rubber seal that helps to create a tight seal between the carafe and the coffeepot. If the gasket is damaged or worn, it may cause a leak and prevent the coffee from flowing through the dispenser bar.
If none of these troubleshooting steps resolve the issue, it is possible that there is a problem with the coffeepot itself. In this case, you may need to have it repaired or replaced.
