Does the water always stay heated like a Bunn so that it brews quickly? I hope the answer is no. I don't like the Bunns.
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It does not. For the best cup of coffee in this brewer use filtered cold water and use the slow brew button and the coffee is amazing. And yes there is a taste difference when using the slow brew option.
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No. You put in as much water as you need to make the amount of coffee you want. It all heats, pours through the grinds and becomes coffee.
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Hmmm Margaret, My subsequent cups are just as hot as the first. It's not going off is it? Mine is set on a 2 hr timer & if I want to keep it hot after that I have to turn the knobs to: Brew & then On & the light will turn red. Otherwise, you may have an issue with it. Hope that helps. :)
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I do and it works just as well. I only use the over size Bunn paper filters the water flow through faster without backing up when you don't use the gold filter.. I also have used the gold filter with a paper filter; makes clean up easier with the handle on the gold filter. The Bunn filters I use are the round ones. They work just as well as the V shaped the pot calls for. In fact they work better for me. When I used just the gold filter I always had sludge at the bottom of the pot, but I grind my own low acid coffee.
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we have the same problem. Had same brewer for 4 years before it started leaking.Very convient brewer to use BUT This new one has a plastic smell even after 2 weeks. tank hotter than old one- must be new plastic and metal compositions used in the parts and BUNN isn't testing product enough. Amazon.com please use your collective costumer complaints as influence with BUNN.
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Ms. Maria, According to Roxygirl down below approximately 200 degrees which is what the Bunn states in their description of the unit. I personally have never tested it,(no thermometer!) but I assure you in all regards it is hotter than my old Keurig, cups are not only hotter but richer in flavor; I use pulse with all drawers if you have one. One of the main reasons I chose this unit was because of that temp and I have not been let down yet. Keep in mind though that they're are four drawers and all will affect temp. The hot water pass through & Keurig drawer are hottest because of quick pass through followed by pod & ground drawer. Now, I mostly use the grounds drawer with ultra fine ground so I am slowing down the brew process and the temp by default. So, if you were using the grind drawer and adding cream/sugar I'd have to say your temp could be less by 20-30degrees, maybe possibly more but still hotter than the Keruig or many other units. I love this machine though quirky, loud, and slightly messy at times; it tends to sputter when doing kcups but after 4 pots inc.. the Cruisinart Cadillac Unit I'll take Mr.Sputters any day of the week! Please forgive, I am a touch chatty and overly descriptive in my answers ;)&gt; ...
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I just bought mine yesterday and that question was a huge concern for me. I just returned a Mr. Coffee Keurig machine that I paid $80 for because I was unhappy with the water/coffee temperature. I measured the temperature of the coffee sitting on the burner of my Bunn, it was 175 degrees. I was curious about this one right away, so I measured it and it comes out very hot at 178 degrees! So adding your cold creamer, milk, cream won't cool it down to lukewarm. You'll still be able to enjoy a hot cup of coffee with this machine.
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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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If you are using decaf (or like we do, a mix of reg and decaf), there is something about the grounds that inhibits flow and Bunn makes a 'shower' tip nozzle to slightly slow the flow down. I wish they would ship the shower nozzle with their coffee maker, but it's a special order part. It's not expensive though, and I think you can get it here on Amazon for under 5 bucks.
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I just zap my mug with water in it for about a minute, then dump the hot water out and brew into the hot mug, works much better for me. My husband likes the tepid brew though, weirdo.
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I do not really have that problem. Once every two weeks I run the water through, I add more water if it does not make a full pot.(this replaces the water that evaporates from the heating)..... I have had the coffee maker for a long time and have done this per their recommendations since I bought it. As it heats up the water all the time there is evaporation.
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I have had 2 Bunn's with the thermal carafe [ one was damaged in a move], neither had any odor at all. I had a Bunn with the glass carafe for many years previously, but got tired of pouring to an insulated container so it would keep warm & not burn on the heating element... I have had a Bunn coffee maker for over 30 years & never had a problem with them.
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I asked Hamilton Beach and the response I got, was this is a problem that we cannot fix or correct, I was welcome to select another coffee pot. What happens is that water condenses in the lid from the steam and goes down the inside of the back behind the holding tank. It gathers on each side of the heating element. Most of the time on mine it gathers on the right hand side but occasionally on the left. After each pot of coffee, before I make the next pot, I use paper towels to soak up the water and thus far none has gone onto the counter! I like everything about the pot except this water problem, I'm still trying to decide if I'l go for another product which has been offered by Hamilton Beach. I asked Hamilton Beach and the response I got, was this is a problem that we cannot fix or correct, I was welcome to select another coffee pot. What happens is that water condenses in the lid from the steam and goes down the inside of the back behind the holding tank. It gathers on each side of the heating element. Most of the time on mine it gathers on the right hand side but occasionally on the left. After each pot of coffee, before I make the next pot, I use paper towels to soak up the water and thus far none has gone onto the counter! I like everything about the pot except this water... » Read More I asked Hamilton Beach and the response I got, was this is a problem that we cannot fix or correct, I was welcome to select another coffee pot. What happens is that water condenses in the lid from the steam and goes down the inside of the back behind the holding tank. It gathers on each side of the heating element. Most of the time on mine it gathers on the right hand side but occasionally on the left. After each pot of coffee, before I make the next pot, I use paper towels to soak up the water and thus far none has gone onto the counter! I like everything about the pot except this water problem, I'm still trying to decide if I'l go for another product which has been offered by Hamilton Beach. « Show Less
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I think how this works is, there is always water in it that stays hot so the fresh water you pour in it to make coffee re-fills what was just used as hot. It does go through the grounds fast, 3 min I think. We buy higher quality coffee and just love it. This is our second Bunn and we won't buy any other. My parents swear by it as well and they buy the cheap store brand coffee. A good coffee makes all the difference in my opinion.
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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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Wow... what kind of coffee do you use? I have never had that problem but I only make enough coffee to drink at the moment. I know the heating plate on the unit keeps the coffee hot, so if the coffee is just sitting there for a long while then the water will evaporates and the coffee will start to get a burnt overcooked taste but it does not get weak. I have not had a problem with my unit and even gave one out as a present... and that one is working fine.
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The Bunn is all stainless steel construction I don't think boiling water should damage the unit. I've been using my 2 pots for at least six months with no proplems. Bunn has been great for standing behind their products.
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You have to turn it on and fill the reservoir for the initial set up. After that you may cut off the heater to the reservoir (known as the vacation switch), but then it will take about 5 to 10 minutes to reheat before you can brew a pot of coffee (which defeats the purpose of having a Bunn coffee pot in the first place). If your concerned about the safety of leaving it on all the time, I have only heard of only one incident of it causing a fire, however my father, his brother and I have been using them for years with no problems. Hope this helps, Robert.