Regarding the answer: "white plastic liner inside the top that seems to be securely attached to top". Will it then be in contact with the coffee?
1601535
I have a black plastic liner. Yes, it will come in contact with the coffee when the coffee is poured into a cup.
1601536
The hot coffee will come in contact with the linner white plastic cover. It will also be moist with condensation from the steam action of the boiling water. The Lid and plastic can be taken apart if a deep cleaning is needed. My only warning is that no one should use fine ground coffee. The fine espresso grounds will clog up the screen when pressing your brew. What ever you do, dont reach the breaking point by using so much pressure it breaks the glass... I suggest a Coarse ground coffee for best results. Oh by the way, where can I find a Replacement Glass Element for My French Press?
1601537
Not really becuse you press the coffee below the top. It maybhit it when you pour. Not sure..
1955665
it is an odd construction. the only plastic that could touch the coffee is the phalange of the top. if you look at the photo you can seethe black lip of the top. it only touches the foam not the actually coffee. The pour lip which keeps the grounds in place is plastic.
715880
OKAY this is what he said: I took the coffe machine apart. Some of the tubes were a bit trickey to get to and to get back on but it was fun to figure out. The top of the machine is where the hot watter bubbles up and then is dispursed into the coffee drip area. The cover the directed the bubbles from up to over just snapped into place. There is a grove to help seal this cover but ours did seal right. I removed the cover, put a thin line of silicone sealant in the groove and re-installed the cover. I let it dry for a few days so no silicone would seep into the bubbles then into the coffee. It seems to be working. OKAY this is what he said: I took the coffe machine apart. Some of the tubes were a bit trickey to get to and to get back on but it was fun to figure out. The top of the machine is where the hot watter bubbles up and then is dispursed into the coffee drip area. The cover the directed the bubbles from up to over just snapped into place. There is a grove to help seal this cover but ours did seal right. I removed the cover, put a thin line of silicone sealant in the groove and re-installed the cover. I let it dry for a few days so no silicone would seep into the bubbles then into the coffee.... » Read More OKAY this is what he said: I took the coffe machine apart. Some of the tubes were a bit trickey to get to and to get back on but it was fun to figure out. The top of the machine is where the hot watter bubbles up and then is dispursed into the coffee drip area. The cover the directed the bubbles from up to over just snapped into place. There is a grove to help seal this cover but ours did seal right. I removed the cover, put a thin line of silicone sealant in the groove and re-installed the cover. I let it dry for a few days so no silicone would seep into the bubbles then into the coffee. It seems to be working. « Show Less
795314
It does not appear to come in contact. The pump tube, where the coffee percs from, is above a small aperture leading to the o-ring. The pump tube bypasses the o-ring aperture and percs directly into the plastic knob in the cover. Yes, the knob in the cover on the model I use is plastic. In the end plastic is inescapable!
69145
It is an easy answer. Just put the coffee in it and close it. Depend upon how you want it you put a little or a lot of coffee in it. Never fill it to the top. �
444471
There is some wiggle room. If it were pressed with no space, it would force the grounds back into the coffee. At least that's what I've figured. Mine has wiggle room and the coffee is great.
587581
not really. also, since there is a pour spout, coffee splashes out of it while pressing.
2253386
Yes, it pushes the screen down to the coffee. We are impressed that there has been no coffee grounds in the coffee.
1736687
Yes, even with everything closed tight, when I purposely turned the mug upside down, the coffee spilled out the sip area. Just secure the mug in a good spot.
2113561
This worry has crossed my mind too ;-) So far my mug has stayed on the counter. The first idea that comes to mind is cutting a square of gripper shelf liner to fit the mug's footprint: Kittrich Corp 05F-C6B50-06 Con-Tact Brand Grip Shelf LinerA mouse pad might work or a thick pot holder or even a damp dish cloth folded into quarters. My fear is I might break the mug!
445930
Got it, used it, it fits but I think the top(meta top from coffee pot) fits too loosely on the plastic. thus coffee gringes are allowed into the base. Small problem, I just don't drink the last drop. I am next going to get paper filters that coat bottom mental before you put coffee in. Just to see which is better. One thing for sure is this gizmo saves getting alot of paper filters.
496661
The lid fits fairly tight but it is not air tight. I have gone thru three large bags of coffee so far and have not had a problem with it staying fresh. I think Robert B. Whyte summed it up best.
491539
Yes, it doesn't sit well in it empty, but once coffee is placed in it and water poured you should be okay.
1044718
The coffee is in a bag that is foiled lined with a filter to keep it fresh. It is a good bag to safe-keep the coffee! So, do not worry and I hope this helps you.
55279
No plastic parts come into contact with the coffee. Drawer is all wood. Only the lid, but usually I don't need so much coffee to actuall fill it all the way to the lid. Hope this helps.
1630443
I've had this happen on occasion. If some grounds get stuck in the lid opening, it blocks the coffee from entering. Just a bit of debris can make the little moving flap stick in the closed position. Rinse out the lid under running water and shake it to make sure you can hear the flap move. As I've noted before, this coffeemaker can be very temperamental because it has a number of little parts that, if even slightly blocked, can mess up the whole operation.
1168151
Only the lid is plastic, should not touch the coffee. Should also mention that the product is extremely fragile.