Has anyone figured out how to pour the coffee without dripping on the counter? i have tried to put the lid on multiple ways to no avail.
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I take the lid completely off to pour the coffee and I do not have a problem.
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We take the lid completely off to pour. It is the only way that will not spill all over the counter.
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YES! But follow these steps. (1) Do NOT fill the water reservoir to the top line. (2) I tested the lid to see how far to open it to be able to pour - it's not much. Then I put a dot of red nail polish on the pot to mark the spot. (3) After opening the lid that SMALL bit, apply a little pressure to the edge of the lid closest to the handle. This creates a bigger opening for pouring. (4) Pour SLOWLY and you'll have minimal if any drips. I always tighten the lid after every pour, and the coffee stays hot longer than any other carafe I've ever used. I haven't found another front-load coffee maker, so for me it's worth the extra effort. Good luck! YES! But follow these steps. (1) Do NOT fill the water reservoir to the top line. (2) I tested the lid to see how far to open it to be able to pour - it's not much. Then I put a dot of red nail polish on the pot to mark the spot. (3) After opening the lid that SMALL bit, apply a little pressure to the edge of the lid closest to the handle. This creates a bigger opening for pouring. (4) Pour SLOWLY and you'll have minimal if any drips. I always tighten the lid after every pour, and the coffee stays hot longer than any other carafe I've ever used. I haven't found another front-load coffee... » Read More YES! But follow these steps. (1) Do NOT fill the water reservoir to the top line. (2) I tested the lid to see how far to open it to be able to pour - it's not much. Then I put a dot of red nail polish on the pot to mark the spot. (3) After opening the lid that SMALL bit, apply a little pressure to the edge of the lid closest to the handle. This creates a bigger opening for pouring. (4) Pour SLOWLY and you'll have minimal if any drips. I always tighten the lid after every pour, and the coffee stays hot longer than any other carafe I've ever used. I haven't found another front-load coffee maker, so for me it's worth the extra effort. Good luck! « Show Less
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I unscrew the lid until the coffee can flow fairly freely, but I hold the lid on while I pour, because I have to unscrew it to the point that it can fall off, resulting in coffee all over. (Definitely not the result you're looking for).
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I did not have that problem. My problem with this is that it did not keep the coffee hot and it shut itself right away. I consider it not a great carafe that did not have the insulation properties to keep the coffee only "warm." Poor quality control so I returned it before the end of 30 days.
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Usually, if I decide I want less water flow on any of the three buttons, I press the current button and the water shuts off. I haven't had what you're experiencing, but I'd pull the cup away and let the extra water gather in the drop container so my coffee wouldn't get too watered down. You might have to email Nespresso if this continues to happen.
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With the lid on, yes, the liquid seemed to trickle out more slowly than other coffee makers. As you indicated, you can take the cover off but I'd rather be able to pour it easily with the cover on.
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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.
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Are you using the optional filter? If so we did not have good luck with it. Put 6 coffee scoops of coffee in the gold basket, make sure the snap on lid is secure and the other lid is closed. The coffee is amazing but definately not watery! In fact the bottom of the pot has a sediment that most of the time that we prefer to not drink.
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Hi Victoria:I delayed answering your email because I wanted to be 100% sure I was correct. I went home and made a pot of (Mountian Blue) coffee. I filled it up to 5 cups - on the glass carafe it was just a tad under the max line and not a drop spilled. So short answer your pot is defective :(
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I have a 6 1/4" travel mug that easily clears the spout when the drip tray is removed. If I'm filling a large thermos I pull out the coffee reservoir and pour directly from there. It too, has a spout. But be very careful doing that! It's really hot!
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I have not had a problem with dripping, I primarily pour into a thermos on the countertop and that is drip free. For the price point, I was surprised how good the coffee is, but I do use filtered water from the fridge door. Hope this helps, Jim.
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I have found condensation does tend to drip down the back when you open the lid to remove the basket. I put some paper towels under the machine when I set it up because I read other reviews with this problem. The coffee this machine makes is so good I'm willing to overlook a little leaking condensation issue.
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Being scientifically challenged, this has happened to me. If I pour the water in, then put the lids on in the wrong order, I have had this issue. For me, put hot liquid in with tea. Next, add the two lids. Let teas brew. It should work then. Best of luck. I adore this cup!
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Since that has never been a problem for me, I would have to watch how you pour the coffee. Maybe the pot is too close to the cup. It only spills when I am filling the canister and that is because I am holding the pot too close to it and am in a hurry, so just wipe up the water when done. I love this coffee pot and never want a different kind.
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Don't pour fast. Slowly and it doesn't come out of the top. I haven't had a problem with that.
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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.
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Sorry, I have not tried it that way. I've only used a regular coffee maker with mine. I guess experiment is next.
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Regular ground coffee works good. Take out plunger...put in coffee...( I use 4 scoops ) ....carefully pour in hot water up to the top chrome of the handle...... replace plunger pushing down halfway then pull back up to top of water.....wait for coffee to steep.... 8 or so minutes....push plunger all the way down.....and pour into favorite mug. Enjoy !
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Hi, Peyton! That is precisely why I detest the coffee maker. I talked with Kitchen Aid; they are not willing to accept return of the product; they would send me some replacement part which is supposed to remedy the overflow problem. The overflow occurred whether I brewed 2, 6, 12 or any amount. I honestly don't see how the new part will correct the issue, but I'm going to try.
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I have not had that problem to date. I have noticed, however, that the only way for me to fill the water tank is somewhat at a slow pour rate so none of the water splashes out and into the body of the coffee maker. Could that possibly be the problem you are experiencing? A side note here...I, too, experience a continual blinking of the 'clean' light even after thoroughly cleaning the unit. I would NOT have purchased this unit except for the ability to fill the water from the front without constantly moving the unit back and forth under the cupboards just to fill the water reservoir. On the whole, I would NOT purchase this unit again...but it was inexpensive and ya get what ya pay for. I have not had that problem to date. I have noticed, however, that the only way for me to fill the water tank is somewhat at a slow pour rate so none of the water splashes out and into the body of the coffee maker. Could that possibly be the problem you are experiencing? A side note here...I, too, experience a continual blinking of the 'clean' light even after thoroughly cleaning the unit. I would NOT have purchased this unit except for the ability to fill the water from the front without constantly moving the unit back and forth under the cupboards just to fill the water reservoir. On the... » Read More I have not had that problem to date. I have noticed, however, that the only way for me to fill the water tank is somewhat at a slow pour rate so none of the water splashes out and into the body of the coffee maker. Could that possibly be the problem you are experiencing? A side note here...I, too, experience a continual blinking of the 'clean' light even after thoroughly cleaning the unit. I would NOT have purchased this unit except for the ability to fill the water from the front without constantly moving the unit back and forth under the cupboards just to fill the water reservoir. On the whole, I would NOT purchase this unit again...but it was inexpensive and ya get what ya pay for. « Show Less