Is there a water filter on this coffee maker that needs to be replaced or cleaned? We've had this unit for a year and it has worked well, but recently, we have started having some problems. Don't know if this one can be fixed or get a new one. Is there a water filter on this coffee maker that needs to be replaced or cleaned? We've had this unit for a year and it has worked well, but recently, we have started having some problems.... » Read More Is there a water filter on this coffee maker that needs to be replaced or cleaned? We've had this unit for a year and it has worked well, but recently, we have started having some problems. Don't know if this one can be fixed or get a new one. « Show Less
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No, there is no water filter that I am aware of, just the water reservoir. The instructions recommend using filtered water for the best taste, but we use tap water and the coffee tastes just fine. About the only problem I have noticed....and it's an annoyance, but not a deal breaker.....if I make more than a couple of cups, I have to hold the "brew" button down for a few seconds in order to make the unit start the cycle again. Other than that, nothing.
1578388
No filter that I know of. Try running it with vinegar to clear it out as it says in the paperwork that came with the coffee maker.
1578389
No there is no water filter. I looked through the manual that came with mine and took a look at my unit and I did not locate any sort of water filter. Depending on what type of problem you are having you can take it to a service center to see if they could fix it, I looked on Mr. Coffee's website and there are 5 service centers in Texas (I got that state from your profile). I hope this helps.
375251
We had our first one replaced under warranty for the same issue after cleaning with vinegar twice and our replacement now has the same problem after 6 months (we brew once a day) . I would never buy this coffee maker again it must be some flaw in the design.
1628976
First did you wash out the coffee pot before use, and second maybe the water. I have never had a problem
1857862
Changing the filter depends on how often you use the coffee machine. We change ours about once every 18-24 months because we do not use the machine very much (about 2 - 3 times a month). You could also gauge the changing time by how the coffee tastes. If you make it the same every time and you notice it tastes a little different, you probably need to change the filter.
1739453
I love mine but haven't had it for over a year. My mother though has had her keurig for 3 years and it still works fine, did you clean it regularly? If you do not clean these regularly they can become almost like clogged up and will stop working so make sure to follow the care instructions.
2252528
So far I haven't had that issue. I just clean off the filter - wipe off with paper towel or hand and replace it. I haven't had it longer than about one month.
1838628
Hello AS. I have not had a problem with my same coffee maker. It has worked at our expectations, and we are heavy coffee drinkers. Two pots brewed per day and weekends at least four. This includes brewing teas & hot water for soups and such. Hope this helps. I did buy a similar product years ago from the Navy Exchange. Called customer service to have repaired/replaced under warranty. No problem gave me address to mail to four days later my replacement arrived and I had just send the broke one back. I can't complain about that. Good product and my experience, "THEY STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT". Hello AS. I have not had a problem with my same coffee maker. It has worked at our expectations, and we are heavy coffee drinkers. Two pots brewed per day and weekends at least four. This includes brewing teas & hot water for soups and such. Hope this helps. I did buy a similar product years ago from the Navy Exchange. Called customer service to have repaired/replaced under warranty. No problem gave me address to mail to four days later my replacement arrived and I had just send the broke one back. I can't complain about that. Good product and my experience, "THEY STAND BEHIND THEIR... » Read More Hello AS. I have not had a problem with my same coffee maker. It has worked at our expectations, and we are heavy coffee drinkers. Two pots brewed per day and weekends at least four. This includes brewing teas & hot water for soups and such. Hope this helps. I did buy a similar product years ago from the Navy Exchange. Called customer service to have repaired/replaced under warranty. No problem gave me address to mail to four days later my replacement arrived and I had just send the broke one back. I can't complain about that. Good product and my experience, "THEY STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT". « Show Less
1049661
I use mine daily and never "clean" it. I just rinse it out and fill it with hot tap water before trading the water for fresh coffee.
899528
I never needed to get filter cartridges for the coffee maker. I used filtered water so I didn't see a need to filter the water twice. I no long have this coffee maker. It was a problem from the day I got it. If you haven't purchased it yet I would look for a different model. This is one I bought and am very please with, Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker. Good luck.
1506663
What kind of coffee do you use? Does it happen both with beans and powder? Wonder if it's too fine or if maybe the water overflows in the filter and wash the grounds in your pot. I had that once.
131900
Never had a problem with the coffee maker. Had it for more than two years . Make sure the basket and the unit the coffee pours into are all the way snapped in.Would buy this coffee maker again.
2041107
When I got this message I finally changed out the filter and that fixed the issue. They have a big pack of filters on Amazon pretty cheap so I change ours out every 30-days. We make about 8-10 cups of coffee a day and use the hot water feature for cocoa, soups and tea. Hope this helps!
1789424
I would call the Company, I have one and it has done really good. I have had mine for about two years and love it. I use it every day, I make all my coffee and tea with the water and that is the only water I drink. I hope you can get it fixed. Wish I could have been more help.
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The only thing I can think of is that you my be using too much coffee or the holes in the bottom of the filter might be some how obstructed or not properly made at the factory. There is a good instructional video on you tube that I recommend watching. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DwPGkq8SFE There might me something helpful to you in the video. This is how I learned to do it.
1476910
I bought this coffee maker today, but the box had been opened before and resealed, and I don't find the manual inside. There is any way to find a manual online for this model? Also I'm wondering if is coming with a permanent filter like:"Coffee GTF2-1 Basket-style Gold Tone Permanent Filter", or it has only that plastic bin for paper filters!
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I got one about two years ago. It continues to brew great coffee since day one. There was one time the coffee did not come out right -- weak coffee. Upon investigation -- we forgot to clean the chute. It was clogged big time. Since then we clean the chute more regularly. We love the coffee so much, we brew the coffee several times a day. No problem what so ever other than the one time clogged chute incident.A friend of ours loved our coffeee so much we got one for him as a gift. He has a lot problem with the grind since the first week he got it. To my knowledge he is still having the problem to this day. I got one about two years ago. It continues to brew great coffee since day one. There was one time the coffee did not come out right -- weak coffee. Upon investigation -- we forgot to clean the chute. It was clogged big time. Since then we clean the chute more regularly. We love the coffee so much, we brew the coffee several times a day. No problem what so ever other than the one time clogged chute incident.A friend of ours loved our coffeee so much we got one for him as a gift. He has a lot problem with the grind since the first week he got it. To my knowledge he is still... » Read More I got one about two years ago. It continues to brew great coffee since day one. There was one time the coffee did not come out right -- weak coffee. Upon investigation -- we forgot to clean the chute. It was clogged big time. Since then we clean the chute more regularly. We love the coffee so much, we brew the coffee several times a day. No problem what so ever other than the one time clogged chute incident.A friend of ours loved our coffeee so much we got one for him as a gift. He has a lot problem with the grind since the first week he got it. To my knowledge he is still having the problem to this day. « Show Less
1058565
There is no filter that gets changed, but there are recommended cleaners to use regularly to remove any mineral deposits that might occur. We have been using ours daily since mid-July and have seen no need to clean yet and our water for tea and coffee has not changed in taste.