I just bought this, but am disappointed the plunger doesn't go down all the way. Has anyone made just a few cups of coffee in this without issues?
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The space is leaving room for the coffee & you don't want to break the glass carafe if you press too hard.
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I also found this quite strange but fortunately it has little impact on the coffee, I've used it to make just one cup and even though there is a gap, the filter does it's job and same goes for multiple cups.
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Hi, check that the siphon tube is connected fully and that no coffee ground "gunk" is in the small strainer. Cleaning this part with a toothbrush helps. The other thing is to see that the silver dispenser bar is engaging all the way.
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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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This happened to me, and I figured out that you have to snap the coffee into the holder until it is flush with the top of the holder, this will puncture the bottom, but you have to do that in order for it to sit correctly in the K2V cup. I hope this helps, I had coffee grounds and water everywhere. I didn't think about pushing it down, I just assumed that it would be pushed in when I closed the top of the Keurig, but it has to be pushed down first. This is only if you buy the ones that have to use an adapter, if you buy the ones that have the lip on them, they will fit without having to "snap" it in. This happened to me, and I figured out that you have to snap the coffee into the holder until it is flush with the top of the holder, this will puncture the bottom, but you have to do that in order for it to sit correctly in the K2V cup. I hope this helps, I had coffee grounds and water everywhere. I didn't think about pushing it down, I just assumed that it would be pushed in when I closed the top of the Keurig, but it has to be pushed down first. This is only if you buy the ones that have to use an adapter, if you buy the ones that have the lip on them, they will fit without having to... » Read More This happened to me, and I figured out that you have to snap the coffee into the holder until it is flush with the top of the holder, this will puncture the bottom, but you have to do that in order for it to sit correctly in the K2V cup. I hope this helps, I had coffee grounds and water everywhere. I didn't think about pushing it down, I just assumed that it would be pushed in when I closed the top of the Keurig, but it has to be pushed down first. This is only if you buy the ones that have to use an adapter, if you buy the ones that have the lip on them, they will fit without having to "snap" it in. « Show Less
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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 :(
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I don't think I can help you. Different makes of coffee makers produce slightly different coffee - sometimes you have to adjust the amount of coffee. Are you switching from another brand? Making less than four cups?
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I laughed at the admonition for "gentle pressure" on pushing the plunger down. I, too, have to lean over it and push hard. What works for me is to start out gently - the first inch or so is easy. Then I continue to gently and forcefully keep pushing SLOWLY until the plunger is all the way to the bottom. But isn't it worth it to get the best cup of coffee one can ever drink? I have a Keurig and a Gevalia but neither makes as good a cup as the Aero-Press. I hope this helps. I use a mug that is 3 and 3/4 inches across (outside measurement) and 3 and 3/8 inside measurement. I have never had the mug slip out from under the Aero-Press. I laughed at the admonition for "gentle pressure" on pushing the plunger down. I, too, have to lean over it and push hard. What works for me is to start out gently - the first inch or so is easy. Then I continue to gently and forcefully keep pushing SLOWLY until the plunger is all the way to the bottom. But isn't it worth it to get the best cup of coffee one can ever drink? I have a Keurig and a Gevalia but neither makes as good a cup as the Aero-Press. I hope this helps. I use a mug that is 3 and 3/4 inches across (outside measurement) and 3 and 3/8 inside measurement. I have... » Read More I laughed at the admonition for "gentle pressure" on pushing the plunger down. I, too, have to lean over it and push hard. What works for me is to start out gently - the first inch or so is easy. Then I continue to gently and forcefully keep pushing SLOWLY until the plunger is all the way to the bottom. But isn't it worth it to get the best cup of coffee one can ever drink? I have a Keurig and a Gevalia but neither makes as good a cup as the Aero-Press. I hope this helps. I use a mug that is 3 and 3/4 inches across (outside measurement) and 3 and 3/8 inside measurement. I have never had the mug slip out from under the Aero-Press. « Show Less
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I do know that if you have the silver handle pushed DOWN and then'/try to push the coffee pod in it will bend and possibly break the middle! You handle has to be up, place the pod in then......Push down the handle to start the making!?
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Same for me too! I just received this and I've tried two different manufacturers ground drip coffee and both resulted in quite a bit of sediment. Not good at all to say the least!!
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Are you pressing the K cup down into the adapter cup so it gets punctured with the little pointy thing in bottom? Unless your adapter is defective & doesn't have it. I've not had any over flows!
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Mine stopped working because the overpressure valve failed. No matter what I did, I couldn't get enough pressure built up to make the water come up through the coffee grounds and into the top chamber. Maybe your S.A.F.E. valve needs to be cleaned? If that doesn't resolve your issue, I'd say it's junk.
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Hi Karen, I see! Make sure the basket is sitting correctly. The basket has a small stick-out/handle, that should sit tight into the gap of the holder of the basket. You can see it at around 2:00 direction (if you face the coffee maker). Once it sits correctly, the valve will be dropped at the right height for the carafe to reach/push up. Hope this helps!
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Is the plunger all the way up into where the lever is? Check that first. If it still does it then you might have a defective one. Play with it and see if you can get it to work properly. Good Luck!!
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Yeah, mine has vertical cracks up the sides now, and you can hear it crackling when I pour in the hot water. It's never been in the dishwasher, I always washed it by hand. It leaks coffee when pressed. Kind of disappointed in it. Back to the glass one, I guess.
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just got mine out of the box and i'm having the same problem. the filter holder is hot, the steamer seems to be working, but water isn't going through. i thought i tamped the grounds too much, so i have now tried with a loose tamp and with no coffee grounds at all. All I get is a horrible noise. I'm very frustrated!
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We use one in our office here and have run into this problem only two or three times when we first got it. We figured out a few things that can lead to this issue:-users mistakenly leaving the drip-stop in the half-shut position when brewing-loose grounds building up in the drip stop mechanism after successive brews (especially overflows) and blocking water flow-coffee that is too finely ground-gold filter not being seated fully/properly in the basket
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You might try using less coffee beans in the grinder. Also, try using the "1-4" feature, so that the water flows a little bit slower.