how do you adjust the coffee strenth?
1129003
You can increase the strength of the coffee in two(2) ways: 1. Decrease the coarseness of the grind (make the coffee grounds finer...more powdery)...this coffee ground coarseness adjustment nob/dial is in the coffee bin on top of the machine. 2. Brew/press in espresso mode instead of coffee mode and/or brew with espresso beans.
1129004
You can increase the strength of the coffee in two(2) ways:1. Decrease the coarseness of the grind (make the coffee grounds finer...more powdery)...this coffee ground coarseness adjustment nob/dial is in the coffee bin on top of the machine.2. Brew/press in espresso mode instead of coffee mode and/or brew with espresso beans.
1129005
I believe you can do it in Program / Settings. If not, you must utilize the different drinks choices. Meaning Strong Espresso vs. Espresso. Long Coffee is a thinner version of coffee (read American Style).
1129006
Turn knob inside the beans container to left for strongest coffee, right for weaker.
1129007
Thanks for your responses! I was hoping there was a way to adjust the strength because the coffee is too strong. I use Tully's French roast and it makes a great cup of coffee in the drip coffee maker, but this Krups does such an excellent job of making the most of these coffee beans, it looks like I may need to find a medium roast bean. Any suggestions? ;-)
1129008
The knob in the bean bin sets the grind. Finer grind = stronger coffee. Less water, obviously does as well.
1129009
there are three grind settings. the finest would be the strongest. you can vary the amount of dilution of each shot. this machine makes espresso. so american style coffees are just espresso shots with more water added to them. starbucks (and the europeans) calls these "americanos" to make a full mug of coffee the machine double cycles.
1129010
You can't adjust the strength directly but DB's answer is correct. In addition, you can increase or decrease the volume of coffee brewed per cycle which will decrease or increase the potency per volume, respectively.
794488
You have two buttons, each of them giving you a different amount of coffee. They come pre-set but you can customize them to your taste.
1893100
I put 4 tablespoons in my 12 cup coffee maker. Make this and you can adjust from there if you like it weaker or stronger.
346748
Tom is right (and you set the water volume for these buttons yourself by holding them). I always use a double shot! You can also alter both the grind size and strength on the bean grinder. You can't make the water temperature any different as it's pre set BUT you can use the steam nozzle to make your drink hotter i guess.. it's always been the perfect temperature for black coffee but I would always use hot milk otherwise the drink isn't hot enough.
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.
925134
There isn't. But since the coffee comes out so lukewarm, I think you somewhere fairly square in the middle. Really not a fan of this machine.
2241087
Open top cover; remove basket for grounds & put amount of grounds in for how much coffee you want to brew. Put water in brew station and pour water in back up to the pointswhere it tells you how many cups; put cover back on and press on/off button on top left side. The brew station buzzes when coffee is done; place cup in front and just press inon lever in front for coffee to come out. I'll be happy to answer any other questions. Hope this helps!
721986
I never change it. We have made over 4,000 cups (mostly Espresso Lungo) since new. I don't remember changing it from the factory setting, pointing at the fourth dot. Works like a champ.
1069843
make sure the cup that holds the coffee is in place.I threw mine out the first time I used it by mistake and had the same problem.
1247525
I have found the link below helpful on the grind setting for each method. I tweak it based on my liking and coffee properties.http://www.thecoffeechaser.com/a-guide-to-grinding-your-beans/
841072
I use medium setting but it is really the coffee that makes the difference. Perhaps try lighter coffee not espresso. I use mainly Black Cat from Intelligenzia or Illy Mokka that is for this method of making coffee.
942177
First you have to make sure that the time is accurate on your coffee maker. If not, follow these steps: SETTING THE CLOCK 1. Plug appliance into standard electrical outlet. 2. The digital clock display flashes12:00. 3. To change the time: Press HOUR button until the correct time appears on the display. When the time passes noon "PM" illuminates to let you know you are in PM time. If the "PM" is not illuminated it is AM time. 4. Press the MIN button to select the minutes. Note: If the appliance is unplugged or power is interrupted even momentarily, the time may need to be reset. Next, follow these steps to Auto Brew: AUTO BREW 1. Follow steps 1 through 10 under BREWING COFFEE. 2. Make sure clock has been set to correct time of day. 3. Press the program (PROG) button. 4. The digital clock will flash 12:00. Note: If the coffeemaker has not been unplugged the last delayed brewing time will appear on the digital display. 5. To change the time: press HOUR button until the desired correct time appears on the display. Press the MIN button to select the minutes. 6. Press the AUTO button to activate the delayed brewing. The word AUTO is displayed. 7. To check the preset auto time, press PROG button and hold it. Once button is released, the clock time will display again. 8. If you want to change the preset auto time, press the AUTO button to cancel the AUTO function. The word AUTO goes off from digital display. 9. Follow steps 3 through 6 under AUTO BREW to reset time. 10. To cancel auto brew, press AUTO button. The word AUTO goes off from digital display.
344209
On the left hand side of the machine is a clear plastic water level guide showing 4 to 10 cups. Fill water to level you want to make. Use a tablespoon measuring spoon to measure out the coffee. I use one well rounded spoonful for each cup I want to make plus one "for the pot". Adjust according to the strength you like
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On the left hand side of the machine is a clear plastic water level guide showing 4 to 10 cups. Fill water to level you want to make.Use a tablespoon measuring spoon to measure out the coffee. I use one well rounded spoonful for each cup I want to make plusone "for the pot". Adjust according to the strength you like
1580468
Put what you are grinding in the top and turn clockwise slowly to grind. It will take a little time to grind say 12 cups worth of coffee. To adjust grind corpse ness or fineness remove nut, leaver and locking device. Turn star nut counterclockwise for a corser grind and clockwise for a finer grind. Reinstall locking device, leaver and nut and you are ready to grind. I used this grinder camping and it did a lovely job for us.
1074491
No settings other than choosing the cup size, which can dictate the strength of the coffee. In the morning I take a large mug to work so I use a full body, deep, dark roast. However if I am having a 2nd cup at home I will use a light breakfast blend with a smaller cup size. If you drink Coffee you will love this machine. Period.
1127374
All you have to do is add more coffee.orif you prefer add less coffee for a lighter cup.