We have only used this machine about 5 times and today it got very hot when we turned it on the 4 minute cycle and had it on for about 30 minutes. It smelled funny and the liquid got boiling hot. Is this supposed to happen?
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I have never turned mine in for longer than 6 mins at a time. The motor on these things seems awfully small for extended use.
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I haven't had that problem and I use my machine daily so I would say no, it's not normal. If it's not the outlet (do other appliances work using that same outlet?), the tank isn't empty, it sounds like the machine broke.
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Mine smelled funny the first time or two. Be sure to move it out from any walls so it has plenty of vent room. I've had mine since Xmas and it doesn't smell anymore. I think it might have something to do with the fans because it only smelled when I used the convection oven.
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Yes I too found it a little chemically at first as well. But I've experienced that with every new Coffeepot. I did the water-only brew twice before my first brew. It was still a little chemically so I did another water- only brew. This helped. The new pot smell quickly goes with regular use.
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Yes and I kept moving the cables around the cables and wraps back with electrical tape. Started working but I unhooked every night. A few times I had come in and it was off but bed was hot. I really did not think it was so. Last week everything in my room was off but the room had a funny smell. Machine was turned off but this machine still burned up everything thank God I can in the next day everything had melted. Long story short send it back or chuck it. I am being honest. Thank God cause I was getting ready for 10 day vacation. Unplug every day. Problems starts get rid not worth it.
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Good morning, I have had mine for only a year and it has not had any problems. However, I had a couple of thoughts that might (or might not!) help. Have you tried a different plug in? There is a safety limit switch that will turn off the machine if it overheats that may have failed. Finally, the heating element may have failed. If you have not done so you may want to contact the people that built it - they are here in the USA so they should be available to help. Good luck, I would really miss mine! Dave
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The coffee maker has a heating element inside it, but I always turn off the coffee maker the second it's done brewing because otherwise the coffee tastes burnt -- terrible. I don't know if you're turning off the machine but if so there's no mechanism for the coffee to stay hot -- the only mechanism is that heating element in the coffee container, which makes the coffee taste bad! Not a good design.
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Sorry, I actually returned my machine. I didn't think it got the milk hot enough (I use a thermometer typically). Where I live I have to descale pretty regularly (I now have a Giro - it tells me when to do it). But I think regardless of your water source the repeated boiling of water creates a buildup whether or not there's a water filter in place (not sure about that).
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Yes. I did experience the same issue with mine. Tried to return the machine but amazon did not allowed me to do so. I dont use the machine any more as the coffee always smells burned.
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I also think you should contact the seller. I've never had that problem. Either it got really hot in transit or it's from a old batch. Good luck!
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have several of these machines. have not had an issue. buy a new one and keep cooking.
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I just got mine a couple weeks ago and have used it 3 times. I do see and hear the steam when using it, it sounds like something might be wrong with yours.
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Never heard of that problem. We've had ours for several years and several hundred uses. I would recommend never heating it for more than 2 minutes without repositioning it just so you don't get hot spots and cool spots.
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I don't remember it being hot. I would only worry if it was hot by the motor or plug. I have 2, been using for years without a problem.
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Mine won't stay on after I brewed the 2nd pot. Any idea how to get it work again? I've unplugged it, tried all 5 settings, tried different amounts of water.... Did I get a bad Breville? I loved my old Breville.
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Hmmm Margaret, My subsequent cups are just as hot as the first. It's not going off is it? Mine is set on a 2 hr timer & if I want to keep it hot after that I have to turn the knobs to: Brew & then On & the light will turn red. Otherwise, you may have an issue with it. Hope that helps. :)
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I fill the milk to the line indicated, turn on the button, and it gets hot and foamy all by itself. Maybe your machine is defective?