Just got a BDC550XL for Christmas. It grinds a full mesh filter of coffee beans no matter what strength setting is selected?
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I have the one with the stainless steel carafe; somehow my review ended up on the glass carafe version. I don't know that it makes a difference in ths case though. Mine (I have two, actually) has, on occasion, done this, but not often. Not sure what to do about it. I like strong coffee, however.
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If your coffee maker is filling the filter every time no matter what you change the settings to (cup or carafe), then you should return it. That is a software issue within the coffee maker. If you just got it for Christmas, you should not have any issue contacting Breville and them replacing it. Directly from the Breville Website: Customize your brew strength with 7 settings that increase the amount of ground coffee, as well as your flavor profile with 5 settings that vary the steeping time of the coffee and water.If your coffee maker is filling the basket, you have an issue and need a replacement.All the best, and happy brewing!~ Joe If your coffee maker is filling the filter every time no matter what you change the settings to (cup or carafe), then you should return it. That is a software issue within the coffee maker. If you just got it for Christmas, you should not have any issue contacting Breville and them replacing it. Directly from the Breville Website: Customize your brew strength with 7 settings that increase the amount of ground coffee, as well as your flavor profile with 5 settings that vary the steeping time of the coffee and water.If your coffee maker is filling the basket, you have... » Read More If your coffee maker is filling the filter every time no matter what you change the settings to (cup or carafe), then you should return it. That is a software issue within the coffee maker. If you just got it for Christmas, you should not have any issue contacting Breville and them replacing it. Directly from the Breville Website: Customize your brew strength with 7 settings that increase the amount of ground coffee, as well as your flavor profile with 5 settings that vary the steeping time of the coffee and water.If your coffee maker is filling the basket, you have an issue and need a replacement.All the best, and happy brewing!~ Joe « Show Less
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i finally tired of this over-engineered, poorly constructed apparatus and sent it back...final straw was a was a failed water pump that delivered 3 cups of water to enough grounds for 10 cups of coffee...a little strong for my taste...sent it back to amazon and bought a cuisinart for 90$ and never looked back
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I use paper but would agree it is on the strong side. I put mine on the second from weakest and it grinds and brews to the strength I prefer. Did you keep your machine?
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If your coffee maker is filling the filter every time no matter what you change the settings to (cup or carafe), then you should return it. That is a software issue within the coffee maker. If you just got it for Christmas, you should not have any issue contacting Breville and them replacing it. Directly from the Breville Website: Customize your brew strength with 7 settings that increase the amount of ground coffee, as well as your flavor profile with 5 settings that vary the steeping time of the coffee and water. If your coffee maker is filling the basket, you have an issue and need a replacement. All the best, and happy brewing! ~ Joe
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I have not experienced that problem. The amount ground when we use it is in proportion to the amount of water (cups) poured in. Admittedly, we have it set to pretty mild most of the time, but when we've used the cup only, not pot, it only grinds up enough for the cup as well.
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With the bean hopper full, the coffee maker grinds only enough beans to make the coffee according to your settings. It does use ALL the water you put into it, so measure your water before you pour it in. I have found that the settings make a difference in the way the coffee tastes with a cup, the carafe does not have the variety of settings, we measure the beans too for the carafe.
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I've made the same observation. The amount of grounds seems to be totally dependent on the amount of water you put in the tank. I asked the Breville CSR about it and got a non-answer. It seems to make the same strength coffee regardless of the setting.
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It is likely because either your grind is too coarse or you're not tamping the grounds forcefully enough. Invest in a good quality grinder and make sure that you set it to a rather fine setting, tamping to approx 25lbs pressure.
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The settings for grinding are 2,4,6,8 and 10 cups. If you put in enough water for one cup and set it on two for grinding it might be a little strong.
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The settings right out of the box work well. Half way through on the amount and about 10 - 11 on the grind. Of course, this might also have to do with the type of coffee, in my opinion, a mexican lighter roast, bali or indian malabar, might benefit from slightly finer grind. It is a matter of trial and taste.. Good luck!
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You adjust the amount of beans by the setting of cups. I always tend to put in a little extra pre-ground just to make the coffee a bit stronger. If you do buy one of these, be sure to clean the part underneath the bean holder so it doesn't clog up. You really should do it once a week so it works at it's optimum. Hope this helps.
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Good question, not sure there is an easy answer. What I do is slip a business card between the mesh filter and knock out any large grinds. My suggestion is that you wash the filter as soon as possible after making your pot of coffee. I have been using my pot for a very long time and it still looks like new. My only other suggestion is that you visit the Bodum website and see if they have any suggestions. This is a great pot, I love it. Well built and the coffee is fantastic.
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I do not know of an official grind size guide. There is a range of ideal settings for any brewing method, since light and dark roasts tend to fragment differently. For French press (coarse grind), I have had good results with 9-13 clicks from the finest setting (9=light roast; 13=French roast). For Melitta manual drip pour-over (fine grind), I get good results with 5-8 clicks, depending upon the bean. I used 7 clicks for a medium roasted Ethiopian bean the other day and brewed some of the best coffee I've ever had. Hope this helps.
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There it's not a specific adjustment, but I control the grind by how long I grind the coffee. I use 10 pulses for regular grind; more pulses for finer coffee and less for coarser grind.
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Right in the middle works best for me. About what you would use for a drip machine, or slightly coarser. I've found that for small batches of coffee a finer grind works best, but for a full pot you want to go slightly coarser so the filter does not get clogged. Hope this helps
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I'm using an all purpose grind (Starb_cks C_f_ V_r_na), 6 coffee measures (old C-F-Nuts measure) for an 8 cup pot. Using M-L_tt_ #4 paper filters, and coffee is very good. Found that some St_rb_ks stores grind coffee coarser than others, even when you specify conical filter. Like the pot; makes cosistently good brew.
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Thanks JJLet me know how you like the A10.Now the question is, how are you grinding your beans? I have a Baratza Vario and I am also very happy with it. Occasionally grinds will stick in the basket due to static, but overall pretty rock solid. They have the new Vario that doses by weight; wish I had it. When I use my Chemex or Hario pour overs, I weigh out the beans and water. If you haven't tried a pour over, it's an inexpensive investment which brews excellent coffee.Happy brewing my friend...
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It's a blade inside a mesh cup so there's no need for filters. (it grinds an brews through the same cup) I had this coffee maker for years. Used to be able to call Melitta for parts but they don't make this unit anymore. When my second grinder gear stripped on the bottom after YEARS of use, I finally had to throw it out (although you can put pre-ground coffee in it), and I bought a Breville BDC600XL which has a burr grinder.
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I never knew there was a difference in the mesh. I use a coarser ground french roast so I don't have an issue with any grounds getting through the filter. The replacement filter mesh featured here appears to be exactly the same as the one included with my original Bodum press purchase.
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Absolutely - it matters how many beans you put in grinder. That will determine the strength of brewed coffee.
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A coarse grind works well. The filter won't clog like the one for the Bodum does if you use a finer grind, but the coarse grind seems to provide a little more flavor and eases cleanup. Play around with the amount of beans you use until you find the amount that meets the taste you like. One other tip is to boil the filter in a pot of water with a little Oxyclean every couple of weeks and the filter will last longer. Enjoy some great coffee.
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This is the best reference I have found, though it's hard to say what will be correct for the coffee you are using. This is meant to be a general guide that you should adjust based on your personal experience, flavor preferences, coffee age, et cetera. http://www.reddit.com/r/Coffee/comments/1wxcs4/reference_hario_mini_mill_grinder_click_settings/
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I like my coffee stronger, so I add more grounds. The filter cone allows for a better taste, caffeine strength depends on how long the beans are roasted. I will use 1/3 - 1/2 cup of beans, grind it and place it into the filter. Then 450-500ml just boiled water to pour over the grounds into a 20oz mug. Please adjust to your own preferences.