Why does the filter holder not sit level when the coffee pot is in. It pops up, it's not flush.
644322
Mine is the same way but I believe when you shut the cover the arm swings over the basket and pushes it down. Mine works great. It really hasn't caused any problems with the operation of the coffee maker.
644323
I believe that is the mechanism that is used to prompt the water to start going through the coffee container as it is boiling. When you put your ground coffee in the filter, shut the lid, and turn the coffee maker on everything is flush, right? The lid on the coffee maker closes and the process begins. I have never owned a coffee maker where the cup sat flush once the pot was in place UNTIL it was filled with coffee and the lid closed. Hope this helps. Otherwise, the manufacturer is the source to query for that information.
644324
It works fine that way. it fits okay as soon as you shut the lid, but it does tend to want to pop up when the lid is open and you are filling it. I take the pot out to put coffee in the filter holder, then fiill the pot, close the lid and put the pot in position. I don't notice the pop up that way
644325
Once the carafe is in place the top lid sometimes pops up-- I just gently/lightly press is back down-- guess yours does not work that way-- Have you tried calling the Proctor-Silex folks? TOLL-FREE CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS: USA 1-800-851-8900 (all electrical products except microwave ovens and compact refrigerators) 1-877-395-5109 (microwave ovens and compact refrigerators only); Canada: 1-800-267-2826 (all products except cookware and kitchen gadgets); Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100.
644326
I don't know the reason, just can confirm that mine is the same way. Obviously that's the way it was engineered, and it works fine. So although it seems "wrong" it works "right".
644327
I played around with the filter basket and it sits in a certain way no problem with it popping up.
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.
2199121
I just want to chime in that I was having the exact same problem, and we were about to give up and get a new coffee pot. I tried the suggestions of taking a toothbrush to the outer opening and inner filter area, and problem solved!
156665
We had this problem with our Bunn Coffeemaker and found a way to avoid the overflow. We wet the paper filter just a bit before adding the coffee grounds. That seems to take care of the overflow. Hope this helps others with the same problem.
1377871
Try to do the cleaning cycle again, could just be a simple malfunction. I've never had that problem. I love my DeLonghi Coffee Maker, it makes the best coffee, but I have a problem with spilling coffee when I'm pouring a cup. I believe it's the engineering of the pot.
238901
it looks that you overfilled the the cup with ground coffee,try to have at least 3 mm clearance from the coffee grounds to the edge of the cup
478588
My coffee maker uses a different style filter. So I guess I can't help. But it works quite well without the filter. It filters the water not the coffee.
796539
You may need to line up the carafe better. The hole is very small so being off even a little bit can cause it to spill
1020439
Hi, assuming the holes on the filters are not obstructed or defective, using coarse ground coffee might work. If the coffee is too finely ground like a powder (like Turkish coffee), it can clog up the holes. Perhaps setting your grinder (or asking your coffee store) to grind your coffee at drip or french press setting will work.
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.
2020291
This sounds like a defect to me. I would contact Hamilton or see if Amazon can replace the coffee pot. I've never had this problem.
2199122
I have owned three of these coffee pots. One had the same problem. I had to pull out the instructions and follow them exactly. This particular pot required cleaning OFTEN. I hope this helps.
2156352
You need to have the brew basket pushed to the left and locked in the open position. If it is closed, and you cannot see the open filter basked with the filter in it, then it will not grind and assumes that you have pre-ground coffee in it.
1670318
I'm not sure what your lid is doing, but every once in a while ours will stay popped up a bit after pouring. It only does this sometimes and when it does I just tap lid near the spout and it seats down again.
790630
I'm guessing that you have the two-cup adapter still on the filter cup? I apologize if I just insulted your intelligence.
654777
Hello Donald, mine will also occasionally leak as well. When this happens, I have found that the pot was not entirely empty when I made a fresh pot or I filled the water level too high. It will also "spring" a BAD leak if the components (water tank, filter bay and coffee pot itself) are not completely seated in their proper alignments. Check all of these things EACH time you make a pot of coffee and I think you will be as pleased with your coffee maker as I have been. Also, I always make coffee for my guests instead of letting them try to make it themselves! They ALWAYS make it leak! It just takes a little getting used to and being careful each and every time! Enjoy! Hello Donald, mine will also occasionally leak as well. When this happens, I have found that the pot was not entirely empty when I made a fresh pot or I filled the water level too high. It will also "spring" a BAD leak if the components (water tank, filter bay and coffee pot itself) are not completely seated in their proper alignments. Check all of these things EACH time you make a pot of coffee and I think you will be as pleased with your coffee maker as I have been. Also, I always make coffee for my guests instead of letting them try to make it themselves! They ALWAYS make it... » Read More Hello Donald, mine will also occasionally leak as well. When this happens, I have found that the pot was not entirely empty when I made a fresh pot or I filled the water level too high. It will also "spring" a BAD leak if the components (water tank, filter bay and coffee pot itself) are not completely seated in their proper alignments. Check all of these things EACH time you make a pot of coffee and I think you will be as pleased with your coffee maker as I have been. Also, I always make coffee for my guests instead of letting them try to make it themselves! They ALWAYS make it leak! It just takes a little getting used to and being careful each and every time! Enjoy! « Show Less
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I have found that mine has only overflowed once. I used the "clean" option when this happened and replaced the filter. I have not had any problems since. Great coffee maker. I'd but it again.