Does your Hamilton Beach Flexbrew keep saying ‘needle’? This common alert is a signal that the needles in your coffee maker are blocked and need cleaning.
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to resolve this issue, ensuring your Flexbrew gets back to brewing the perfect cup of coffee in no time.
Only a trickle of hot water came through, and he got the message “Needle”, which means the piercing needle was clogged. It took over two hours of painstakingly cleaning out the needle and flushing the machine with cup after cup after cup of clear water (at least ten) to make the machine workable again.
How To Fix A Hamilton Beach Flexbrew That Says ‘Needle’?
When your Hamilton Beach Flexbrew shows the ‘needle’ message, it means that the needles are clogged and need to be cleaned.
To fix the ‘needle’ message on a Hamilton Beach Flexbrew, clean the bottom and top needles with a straightened paper clip and rinse under water. Run water-only cycles to flush out debris.
If the message persists, descale the machine with a vinegar-water mix (3 cups each for coffee pot side, 1 cup each for single serve side), letting it sit for 30 minutes, then rinse 2-3 times with fresh water.
If issues continue, contact Hamilton Beach customer service.
Let’s go into some more detail on how to do this below!
Clean and Descale Your FlexBrew
After cleaning the needles of your Flexbrew, it’s a smart move to run a descaling cycle. This ensures that your coffee maker is as clean as possible and operating at its best.
Additionally, mineral buildup can block the water flow, which might lead to your Hamilton Beach Flexbrew saying overload. Running a descaling cycle might solve this issue as well.
Before starting make sure the filter basket, capsule holder, and coffee pot are empty.
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FAQ
Why is my Hamilton FlexBrew not brewing?