How does the brew selector work? Which way do you turn it for stronger coffee?
1580811
It has a plastic tab that slides from side to side. But seems to be a fake adjuster because that tab doesn't attach to anything. It makes no difference. One reason we switched to a Hamilton Beach.
1580812
I was asked to answer this, but I never did figure that one out. I usually just adjust the amount of coffee or water. Perhaps this is a question for the manufacturer to answer. I do like the fact that this coffeemaker has a thermostat and never burns the coffee, thus the coffee it brews is pretty good.
1580813
Try just turning the selector counter - clockwise. We always leave ours on strong and adjust the strength with the amount of coffee we put in.
1580814
I would like an answer too! Is the dark cup or light cup weak or strong? The dark cups has smaller dots which to me say weaker, but then again, maybe darker is stronger? The manual does not indicate which is which. It just says to dial your strength! Anyone out there that knows this answer???? Otherwise, the machine makes great coffee!!!
1580815
all the selector does is either divert water, mostly, over the coffee grounds, or if you want weaker coffee, then it just diverts some of the water to the side of the paper filter and directly into the carafe. I never got this machine to brew an even mildly strong cup of coffee. total garbage
395705
It's my understanding that it brews better but harder to use since the coffee squirts everywhere. I like it because I can place my cup directly underneath for a better brew, more crema. I will admit that I use it rarely, but have used it.
2133918
You can "train" the machine to the brew the strength of coffee you want.Technically, yes. But you have to train it, which is nothing more than holding the button of your choice to the level in the cup with the appropriate capsule.
212614
There is a lever on the brewing basket which regulates the flow of the coffee into the pot. It has settings of off, half on, and full on (up). That might be your problem.
1888421
You have to push the brew button to start and stop the machine and open the to lever to expel the used pod, as opposed to the Nespresso U, which does this automatically. t
1668466
to Dan K. This model, I do own and use. It has one button (Brew/Off). Below that there are two indicator lights (Heat and brew). This machine is as simple as it gets. Grab your cup, fill it with water, pour into the top reservoir and close lid and place cup on the filling tray. Then open the k-cup holder, place k-cup in and close lid. Finally, press the brew button. ***I believe you have a different machine as this has no 'size' selector. It only brews as much water as you put into it (up to the max amount the machine is rated for).
162491
I have the one with the stainless steel carafe; somehow my review ended up on the glass carafe version. I don't know that it makes a difference in ths case though. Mine (I have two, actually) has, on occasion, done this, but not often. Not sure what to do about it. I like strong coffee, however.
162494
I use paper but would agree it is on the strong side. I put mine on the second from weakest and it grinds and brews to the strength I prefer. Did you keep your machine?
1864462
1- make sure you top the water tank. 2- make sure the machine is at hot temperature ( turn on the coffee brewer until it gets to #2) that way you know its hot enough3- the steam nob is adjustable you can turn it to its max or lower it.. i hope that helps, i have a youtube channel i forgot the password :(
277965
It doesn't have a setting for how many cups you'll brew. It just grids the beans. I'm not sure it would be very helpful to have such a setting anyway. My mother uses half the amount of coffee that I do to brew a pot. I like it strong. She like colored water.
2045558
If you pull the carafe out the drip stops but I think you want to wait until it fully brews since really it does not make a huge amount of coffee and it really has the full rounded strength after the full brew.
792549
Hello Vera, I don't know why - all I can say is how I use it, and that I am happy. I use the typical round filters on top of the filter supplied, since I do not wish to clean it each time. I use a mug, so it takes 2 1/2 scoops for the strong coffee I love. My mug and the supplied mug hold the same amount of liquid. I timed it, and it takes 3 1/2 minutes from the time you push the button until it stops dripping. I then tip the unit to get every drop, remove the paper filter, and I have my morning coffee, the way I like it and saved a ton of money rather than the premeasured pods. It shuts itself off after the 3 1/2 minutes is up; but you cannot turn it off once it is on. It is so small, it would easily fit in my travel case when I go out of town. I am so happy with this that I am giving it as a Xmas gift as well. It is exactly what I wanted! I hope all this helps you, and you are welcome to ask me any other questions you may have. Happy Thanksgiving, Suzanne
1998642
No but shouldn't you be able to control the strength by the amount of coffee you use? The paper filters that I buy are flimsy so I use two at a time. Contrary to another reviewer, this is the nicest, easiest coffeemaker to use. Nothing complicated, unlike our old Krups. I've had it for more than a year and am very happy with it.
368011
Cut down on the water and increase the amount of coffee used. For the coffee part, that is in the area where you put the beans, the first knob on the left in the front. Increase it only one click at a time until you get it where you want it. As for the water, that is adjusted by the knob on the outside of the front of the machine, just under the on/off and brew buttons. I make a mug every morning, but I push the brew button twice, essentially making two demitasse size portions in one larger cup. Hope that helps.
1788462
Just add more coffee before brewing and it will be stronger. That or buy bold coffee. Its a great choice for the money. Its only a twenty dollar coffee pot amd it has A LOT A OF FEATURES for the price!
1455339
There is no control on the machine. You choose the various coffee pods for strength and flavor. It does have 2 settings for cup size, so I suppose if you used the bigger choice, the coffee would be less strong.
726766
the speed of the water and intensity of the coffee are controlled "the old fashioned way" by adjusting 2 things, grind and tamp pressure. the art of using a real machine like this is that over time you come to understand how roast, grind (with a real burr grinder!!) and tamping pressure control and shape your coffee. I suggest you watch videos from Seattle coffee works on you tube and you will being your apprenticeship!!