i can't get the 24-hour clock to set, the hour buttons just make it blink.

Diagnosis

The issue is a misunderstanding of the "Confirmation Cycle" on the Taylor Swoden 12-Cup interface. When the clock begins to blink after pressing the 'CLOCK' button, the machine has entered a sequential programming mode. Many users assume that pressing the 'HOUR' button repeatedly is the final step, but the machine is actually waiting for a specific hand-off from the hour digit to the minute digit before it will commit the time to the internal memory. If the hour digits continue to blink and will not "lock," it is because the device is stuck in the first phase of the input sequence. The blinking is not an error message; it is a cursor indicator. The machine will ignore any attempt to save the time until the minute sequence has been initiated and completed, as the logic board requires a complete HH:MM data string before exiting the setup mode.

How to Fix It

To successfully lock in the 24-hour clock settings and stop the blinking, follow this precise sequence:

1. Press the CLOCK button once. The display will begin to flash, indicating the hour digits are now active for editing.
2. Press the HOUR button repeatedly until the correct hour is displayed. Note that if you are using a 24-hour format, you must cycle through 12 until you hit 13, 14, etc.
3. Press the MIN button once. This is the critical "hand-off" step. The hour digits will stop blinking, and the minute digits will now begin to flash.
4. Press the MIN button repeatedly until the exact minute is reached.
5. Press the CLOCK button one final time to confirm and save the settings. The display will stop blinking and the time will remain static.

If That Didn't Work

• Perform a Hard Logic Reset: Unplug the machine from the wall outlet for exactly 60 seconds. This clears the volatile memory (RAM) of the control board. Plug it back in and immediately attempt the CLOCK sequence again before the machine enters a standby state.
• Check for "Stuck" Button Membranes: If the hour button continues to blink even after pressing MIN, the tactile switch on the PCB may be sticking. Gently press around the edges of the HOUR and MIN buttons with a microfiber cloth to ensure no residue is holding the button in a "half-pressed" state, which confuses the input sequence.
• Test for Power Fluctuations: Ensure the machine is plugged directly into a wall outlet rather than a crowded power strip. Low voltage can cause the microcontroller to reset during the programming phase, causing the clock to revert to a blinking 12:00 state.
• Verify AM/PM vs 24-Hour Logic: If the clock seems to jump or reset, ensure you aren't accidentally toggling the "Strong Brew" or "Program" buttons during the process, as these can interrupt the clock-setting sequence and force the machine back to the home screen.

Heads Up

• Power Outage Reset: This model does not have a battery backup for the clock. Any power surge or flicker will reset the time to 12:00 and trigger the blinking mode; you will need to repeat the fix steps above.
• Avoid Steam Exposure: Do not set the machine directly under a low kitchen cabinet where steam from the 12-cup brew can condense on the control panel, as moisture can cause the buttons to ghost-press and change your clock settings.
• Carafe Alignment: Ensure the glass carafe is pushed firmly against the drip-stop valve; while this doesn't affect the clock, a misaligned carafe can sometimes trigger a system pause that makes the interface feel unresponsive.