Have the older version of this Coffee Maker changing the thermal cutoff fuse as above did NOT resolve my issues. (Coffee maker would get HOT very HOT and cutoff/flashing RED light, Some steam but i noticed little water passing up tubes.) A strong sharp blow down both white rubber tubes/pipes (when machine is COLD! seen in step 6) did however fix my issue. (& now it has a new thermal cutoff fitted also) Just cleaning it out now with white vinegar/water solution. Hope this helps someone else.