coffee overflowing We have had problems with overflow when brewing. It seems as if the water is coming out of the coffee maker faster than the coffee drips into the carafe-- then the coffee and ground overflow from the filter area. Quite a mess. Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks coffee overflowing We have had problems with overflow when brewing. It seems as if the water is coming out of the coffee maker faster than the coffee drips into the carafe-- then the coffee and... » Read More coffee overflowing We have had problems with overflow when brewing. It seems as if the water is coming out of the coffee maker faster than the coffee drips into the carafe-- then the coffee and ground overflow from the filter area. Quite a mess. Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks « Show Less
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Yes its disappointing to deal with but it seems a function of too much fine grind at once. Just make 8 cups instead of ten . With less coffee it doesn't occur
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Oh, yes I have! It is quite a mess. This is my second one of these Bunn brewers. The first brewer lasted a long time. This particular flaw in the new model is driving me over the edge. The water always builds up faster than it should. The grinds are over the edge of the filters always. However, the overflow of water and grounds started within a month and has been happening more and more often. Strangely it does not happen EVERY time.
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Order a free flow restrictor sprayhead from Bunn. This will brew the pot a little slower, but no mess. It is free. Just complete the form below.http://www.bunn.com/commercial-support/service-center/parts-form
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Ordered the Restrictor Flow Head through Bunns Website and they shipped me two for nothing.. Again, thanks to BKBerger for directing me there.. This did indeed address the overflow issue..Items of note: With the ORIGINAL head, water flows through the unit in just a hair under two minutes w/o any paper filter or grinds. With the REPLACMENT head, water flows through the system in a hair over four minutes. A pot of strong brew with abnormally fine grinds, such as mine, took 5 minutes from lid closure to stream-to-drip transition.Hope this helps.. It helped me!!! The clean up totally sucks!! Ordered the Restrictor Flow Head through Bunns Website and they shipped me two for nothing.. Again, thanks to BKBerger for directing me there.. This did indeed address the overflow issue..Items of note: With the ORIGINAL head, water flows through the unit in just a hair under two minutes w/o any paper filter or grinds. With the REPLACMENT head, water flows through the system in a hair over four minutes. A pot of strong brew with abnormally fine grinds, such as mine, took 5 minutes from lid closure to stream-to-drip transition.Hope this helps.. It helped me!!! The... » Read More Ordered the Restrictor Flow Head through Bunns Website and they shipped me two for nothing.. Again, thanks to BKBerger for directing me there.. This did indeed address the overflow issue..Items of note: With the ORIGINAL head, water flows through the unit in just a hair under two minutes w/o any paper filter or grinds. With the REPLACMENT head, water flows through the system in a hair over four minutes. A pot of strong brew with abnormally fine grinds, such as mine, took 5 minutes from lid closure to stream-to-drip transition.Hope this helps.. It helped me!!! The clean up totally sucks!! « Show Less
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Yes, what a mess. call bunn Phone: (800) 352-BUNN (2866) and they will send you flow restrictors for free.
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We had this problem with our Bunn Coffeemaker and found a way to avoid the overflow. We wet the paper filter just a bit before adding the coffee grounds. That seems to take care of the overflow. Hope this helps others with the same problem.
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Call Bunn and order a soft water spout. This will fix your problem. It will add 20 seconds to the brewing cycle but no more overflows.
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The only time I had this problem is when I accidently used two filters instead of one, .. I never buy the name brands anymore.. seems the thinner the better as far as the paper is concerned. Hope this helps.. Deni
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Although I have the 12-cup, if my glass carafe leaked I would return it for replacement. You may be using too much coffee grounds or overfilling the water channel...in this machine, you do not put water directly on grounds! Also, if you have an "aroma" button and press it, the coffee will brew much slower.
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I have had no problems with the carafe spilling or dripping coffee when pouring a cup. Further, I use the carafe to pour water into the coffee maker without a mess. Also, look at the costco CBC-5200PC Series, it maybe a similar machine but cheaper in price.
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Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in bulk), but the time savings and cleanliness during a busybusy morning makes it well worth it!!Good Luck!PG Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in... » Read More Hi there! I've now had (3) of these machines and for the price it is a Very good machine. I would guess your grind is either too coarse and the pressurized water is going right through - but also, if too fine the water can find its way around the coffee and find a 'channel' to flow through making it way too weak.These variations led us to "ESE Pods". They are very consistent and VERY clean, especially if you need multiple 'shots'. That machine has a special disk just for pods. The downside is they are more expensive (try Miscela'd oro at 1st Line abour $.33 per if in bulk), but the time savings and cleanliness during a busybusy morning makes it well worth it!!Good Luck!PG « Show Less
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Bunn has a fix for that, an optional spray head that restricts the flow and increases the brew time. Also try using finer grinds, not just more grinds. If you do use more or finer grinds, however, make sure you are using Bunn-brand filters that have the taller sides to avoid overflows.Good luck!
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I've had the same problem. Bad design. The workaround that I've found is to close the top before putting the carafe in place. If you put the carafe in first and then close the top, it doesn't seem to work as well.
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Make sure you get the carafe directly under the basket all the way in. It's a little stiff at first. If it's not all the way in the shut-off valve may not allow the drip/brewing. Otherwise I can't imagine what's wrong.
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Hello Bill, your coffee will not over flow just remove your cup off the dispense button. Refill at any time. Enjoy
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I spoke with Breville and they told me that the likely problem was too fine of a grind in the filter. They had me soak the filter in a vinegar/water mixture over nite then run the machine without coffee and I would see the grounds in the cup. Well, I did as they advised and only saw a few grounds. The problem persisted. I tried the pod and the flow was mostly drips, not a steady flow. I decided that this machine is too fussy, I just want my latte!
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I found that if I use ground coffee the water filters through slower than if I grind my own coffee as it is more of a course ground. The tapper/filter goes on top of the coffee and then you pour the water on top of that.
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Reduce the amount of coffee in the recipe for the drink you are making. Sounds like too much coffee is going into the brewer and overflowing. Even when operating perfectly you will get some grinds in the tray.
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James, just pour the water slowly in, I first had problems with water spillage, had a regular Cuisinart before and I was tired of grinding my beans, thus having a mess. Good luck/brewing, I love mine
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Could be the coffee is ground too fine. If you are grinding it or having someone grind it, specify it is for a "flat bottom" filter. My guess is the water is flowing over the top because of the fine grind, it can't filter through fast enough.
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I have not had this problem but I don't fill mine to the "limit". I make cups of coffee at once at the most which only requires a little water. Also I don't actually boil the water as it has been recommended that the perfect temp for a pour over is between 199 and 202 degrees. If you have a thermometer take your water temp, put the lid on at 199 and see the result.
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just pull pot out pour and put it back quickly, the filter basket bottom is spring loaded to stop dripping when carafe is out but it can fill fast. hope you like good coffee.
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I've had this happen on occasion. If some grounds get stuck in the lid opening, it blocks the coffee from entering. Just a bit of debris can make the little moving flap stick in the closed position. Rinse out the lid under running water and shake it to make sure you can hear the flap move. As I've noted before, this coffeemaker can be very temperamental because it has a number of little parts that, if even slightly blocked, can mess up the whole operation.
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I've had this machine for only 4 days now, and the only problem I see with it is that even with low levels of coffee grounds they come perilously close to overflowing the #4 cone filter. I suspect this is due to two factors: 1) the filter basket bottom is flat so that once the filter is wet it sags to conform which lowers it and allows grounds to overflow, and 2) I suspect water flows faster than other coffeemakers I've had (DCC-1200) and this causes water to stay in the basket longer. I'm using the same amount and grind on my coffee and also the same filters and this was never an issue on the DCC-1200. I'll experiment a bit and hopefully find a solution or this is going back.