How to Fix Stuck Buttons on a Black & Decker Coffeemaker
Coffeemakers use a variety of buttons to program the unit and turn it on and off. Over time, the buttons become sticky and in some cases difficult to operate the unit effectively usually due to spilled creamers or sugar. The Black and Decker coffeemaker is no exception. Fixing stuck buttons on a Black and Decker coffeemaker is the same as any other type of coffeemaker. It is a simple matter of cleaning the control console area. Once you free up the stuck buttons, make a habit of cleaning the control area regularly to prevent future problems. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 cups warm water
- Cloths
- Toothpick
- Can of compressed air
Instructions
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Turn off the Black and Decker coffeemaker and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Remove the carafe and allow the unit to cool completely.
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Pour a 1/4 cup of white vinegar and 2 cups of warm water into a small bowl. Dampen a clean cloth with the mixture and squeeze the excess out of the cloth.
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Wipe the control console area with the cloth. Avoid squeezing any liquid in between the buttons and the unit case. Allow the vinegar to naturally soak into any grime or sugar deposits around the edges of the buttons. This keeps any liquid from bleeding into the circuit board. The grime and sugar act like sponges for the vinegar water.
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Slide the tip of a toothpick above the area where there is a grime build-up in the edges of the button. Pull the grime away from the unit with the toothpick.
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Wipe the control console with a clean damp cloth and allow it to dry. Blow a few shots of compressed air in between the button edges and the control console. Work the buttons with your fingers and continue cleaning until the buttons move in and out without sticking.
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Tips & Warnings
Buttons that are mechanically stuck, require a service repairman to take the unit apart correctly. Often it is much less expensive to simply purchase a replacement in these cases.
