Wondering how everyone is having such a great experience? I have it but the holes are so big the coffee comes out like water! Have to stop one up..
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When you put in the paper filter, wet it with water and gently push it down into the cone so it is stuck to the bottom and edges. Then put in your coffee. Wet the grounds with hot water and proceed to half fill with water. Continue slowly adding water until your cup is full. the wet filter sticks to the cone and creates a vacuum so it drains much more slowly. I was tempted to plug one hole before even trying this for the first time but followed the directions in the email that I received after purchasing the cone first and it does work. Too coarse a grind will speed up the drip, too. Mine is just a little finer than traditional drip grind. When you put in the paper filter, wet it with water and gently push it down into the cone so it is stuck to the bottom and edges. Then put in your coffee. Wet the grounds with hot water and proceed to half fill with water. Continue slowly adding water until your cup is full. the wet filter sticks to the cone and creates a vacuum so it drains much more slowly. I was tempted to plug one hole before even trying this for the first time but followed the directions in the email that I received after purchasing the cone first and it does work. Too coarse a grind will speed up the drip, too. Mine... » Read More When you put in the paper filter, wet it with water and gently push it down into the cone so it is stuck to the bottom and edges. Then put in your coffee. Wet the grounds with hot water and proceed to half fill with water. Continue slowly adding water until your cup is full. the wet filter sticks to the cone and creates a vacuum so it drains much more slowly. I was tempted to plug one hole before even trying this for the first time but followed the directions in the email that I received after purchasing the cone first and it does work. Too coarse a grind will speed up the drip, too. Mine is just a little finer than traditional drip grind. « Show Less
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Are you using a filter with it? You are supposed to use a number 2 paper filter.
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When you put in the paper filter, wet it with water and gently push it down into the cone so it is stuck to the bottom and edges. Then put in your coffee. Wet the grounds with hot water and proceed to half fill with water. Continue slowly adding water until your cup is full. the wet filter sticks to the cone and creates a vacuum so it drains much more slowly. I was tempted to plug one hole before even trying this for the first time but followed the directions in the email that I received after purchasing the cone first and it does work. Too coarse a grind will speed up the drip, too. Mine is just a little finer than traditional drip grind.
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Pre-wetting the filter really helps. I use this device for a travel coffee maker with very hot water. The result is a refreshing cup of coffee that doesn't have the old oil smells of hotel room coffee makers.
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There are 2 small holes in the bottom of the one I have. I find that this is about perfect for how I brew coffee, the most crucial thing is to have the right grind, it may take a couple try's to perfect it, but I've never had a bad cup of coffee out of this thing
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debugging anything involves working your way step by step thru the processI did not experience this but my inclination is to recheck the kcup - and how it is sitting in the coffee makeryou look to see if where the water enters is blocked because the kcup is not properly seated also look at what 'appears clogged' literally means - is water coming out some other way? or it just does nothing if kcup is in place? I did have trouble with water saturating the coffee - and this was reason I ultimately returned the product
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My is getting clogged at the opening of the lid of the carafe. It just can't handle the amount of water going in. It's very sporadic when it does this but when it does, whooo boy do you have a mess on your hands.
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This is the same amount of time I think I've had mind. For about the same amount of time, mine also will clog, or get stuck in the top of the little cup holder. My work around is to take the compartment out (the whole receptor clear thing) with the pod still in and then I poke through the hole with the back of the little brush that came with it and scrape the top of the plastic thing, the coffee falls into the pod. I have also noticed I have to grind it at 1, but I assumed this was the new coffee I have been buying.
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You have to be happy with your purchase. Your coffee and the process have to be enjoyable. Good luck...
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First did you wash out the coffee pot before use, and second maybe the water. I have never had a problem
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I have owned 2 now... Same issue... Coffee leaking out.. Big mess.. I'm done and moving on
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Hey there. I, like maybe yourself, am a gadget type of guy... I bought this machine in hopes that it would be the best espresso machine that I every purchased. I found out, like all other intricate gadgets, that this machine is very finicky. I had the same problem when I got mine unfortunately. Be forewarned that the machine will also do this if it is left on too long. Don't worry, I will get to the point of how to solve the issue soon. To keep this from happening, make sure to turn off the machine after brewing the amount of espresso or coffee that you want. I haven't timed it, but I know that the machine can stay turned off for up to 15 minutes before needing to go through another warm-up and rinse cycle. So... To solve the issue: 1. Remove the water container from the back of the machine 2. Carefully remove all screws holding the back and top of the machine together 3. Find the boilers and press the resets found under them 4. Put everything back together and it will be good Hopefully this helps. Taking the machine apart is a little confusing, but I have a system down, if it would help. Give me a shout if you need more help. 509.439.3019 -Josh
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I have had my coffeemaker since April and initially gave it a bad review because of this problem. The answer for me is the positioning of the carafe on the heating plate. If it is not in EXACTLY the right position you will get the overflow of grounds and minimal coffee will flow into the pot. After a while you get a feel for the exact right position, but the machine is very finicky and even now I find myself occasionally missing the spot. Other than that, it is a great coffeemaker.
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Hello Donald, mine will also occasionally leak as well. When this happens, I have found that the pot was not entirely empty when I made a fresh pot or I filled the water level too high. It will also "spring" a BAD leak if the components (water tank, filter bay and coffee pot itself) are not completely seated in their proper alignments. Check all of these things EACH time you make a pot of coffee and I think you will be as pleased with your coffee maker as I have been. Also, I always make coffee for my guests instead of letting them try to make it themselves! They ALWAYS make it leak! It just takes a little getting used to and being careful each and every time! Enjoy! Hello Donald, mine will also occasionally leak as well. When this happens, I have found that the pot was not entirely empty when I made a fresh pot or I filled the water level too high. It will also "spring" a BAD leak if the components (water tank, filter bay and coffee pot itself) are not completely seated in their proper alignments. Check all of these things EACH time you make a pot of coffee and I think you will be as pleased with your coffee maker as I have been. Also, I always make coffee for my guests instead of letting them try to make it themselves! They ALWAYS make it... » Read More Hello Donald, mine will also occasionally leak as well. When this happens, I have found that the pot was not entirely empty when I made a fresh pot or I filled the water level too high. It will also "spring" a BAD leak if the components (water tank, filter bay and coffee pot itself) are not completely seated in their proper alignments. Check all of these things EACH time you make a pot of coffee and I think you will be as pleased with your coffee maker as I have been. Also, I always make coffee for my guests instead of letting them try to make it themselves! They ALWAYS make it leak! It just takes a little getting used to and being careful each and every time! Enjoy! « Show Less
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I have not had that problem to date. I have noticed, however, that the only way for me to fill the water tank is somewhat at a slow pour rate so none of the water splashes out and into the body of the coffee maker. Could that possibly be the problem you are experiencing? A side note here...I, too, experience a continual blinking of the 'clean' light even after thoroughly cleaning the unit. I would NOT have purchased this unit except for the ability to fill the water from the front without constantly moving the unit back and forth under the cupboards just to fill the water reservoir. On the whole, I would NOT purchase this unit again...but it was inexpensive and ya get what ya pay for. I have not had that problem to date. I have noticed, however, that the only way for me to fill the water tank is somewhat at a slow pour rate so none of the water splashes out and into the body of the coffee maker. Could that possibly be the problem you are experiencing? A side note here...I, too, experience a continual blinking of the 'clean' light even after thoroughly cleaning the unit. I would NOT have purchased this unit except for the ability to fill the water from the front without constantly moving the unit back and forth under the cupboards just to fill the water reservoir. On the... » Read More I have not had that problem to date. I have noticed, however, that the only way for me to fill the water tank is somewhat at a slow pour rate so none of the water splashes out and into the body of the coffee maker. Could that possibly be the problem you are experiencing? A side note here...I, too, experience a continual blinking of the 'clean' light even after thoroughly cleaning the unit. I would NOT have purchased this unit except for the ability to fill the water from the front without constantly moving the unit back and forth under the cupboards just to fill the water reservoir. On the whole, I would NOT purchase this unit again...but it was inexpensive and ya get what ya pay for. « Show Less
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I hated that coffee maker! Threw it in the trash. Tried everything to keep it from overflowing but nothing worked. Sorry
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Mine did the same thing. Turns out it was leaking coffee through the metal heating plate at the base of the tank. Tightening the screws on the metal plate did not solve the problem. Possibly I warped it by pouring cold water on it while it was hot? Not something I normally do but it may have happened once or twice.
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Although I have had other problems with this coffee maker, I have never had that problem. The coffee is always very hot. There is no button to regulate the temperature of the coffee. You should call the manufacturer. They will send you a box to ship the device to repair. Be prepared to be without it for at least six weeks!
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FYI, I hate wet, messy grounds. I have the basket that came with the pot but I still just push a paper coffee filter down in and press the excess paper against the sides and fold the excess at the top over the edge, place my grounds in there, close the lid and start brewing. When it is all done I just have to pull out the soggy filter and toss it. I can do this either with the permanent filter in place or not. If you can't find a permanent filter replacement, you might try that.
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Hi Victoria: I delayed answering your email because I wanted to be 100% sure I was correct. I went home and made a pot of (Mountian Blue) coffee. I filled it up to 5 cups - on the glass carafe it was just a tad under the max line and not a drop spilled. So short answer your pot is defective :(