The upside of the handle is not attached to the body, feel like it will be totally detached once you add the coffee in. Is it suppose to be that way?
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The upside of the handle IS attached to the body. It is tightly attached by a hook at the top and attached to the metal ring at the bottom of the pot. Everything will be fine if when you wash the pot if you don't separate the glass pot from the top and the handle.
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It is wrapped around the top edge, as tightly as ca be. Using this great little pot every day, with no problem.
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The handle has a hook at the top that hooks over the glass pot. It is very secure. This is a great pot. I would buy it again. I should say will buy it again. It is simple to use and keeps the coffee hot. I use it at least once a day.
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On mine the little handle on the cup just slides up into a little pocket on the right side of the seat. Kinda wish it could be used in either side but there's only one little pocket on mine. It does hold it in place though. Hope that hels.
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The aeropress will not fit directly below, you would have to hold it at an angle and therefore not hands free.
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Not really. I take the basket out before I pour the coffee. Sometimes, if I don't put the basket lid on well enough, the boiling will make it come off a little, but that's operator error. Make sure the lid is tight on the basket and it will be fine.
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No, the handle does not get hot at all. I agree it's not the most pretty, or ergonomic design, but the function is flawless. You average Joe coffee will taste excellent when brewed with the Vigano...we've had ours for over a year now, and have never washed it...only rinsed. It builds up better flavor over time that way. Like seasoning a grill.
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I have had no problems with this. I would send it back. I fill just so I can still see the "whip" for one cup of coffee. It works beautifully.
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i think so - as i put extremely hot coffee into my mug daily - and i have no trouble picking it up by the handle almost immediately - and the heat does not transfer to the handle over time - so no problem. one caveat - as you appear to be female, i would warn you that this is a pretty heavy mug - which at first bothered me, but i've learned how to pick it up so the weight no longer is an issue. however, i'm male, 6 feet and 182 pounds.
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I think you are not putting in straight. May had this problem but I didn't. Love the coffee pot and the coffee. Bev
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The difference appears to be the size of the bottom piece, which holds the ground material. The mini will hold all of material ground fine when the upper part is filled with unground coffee beans. I never had a problem with the handle coming off my Mini, but there is nothing holding it on on either model. The Mini appears to be easier to hold firmly.
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The pic doesn't show but the handle is not shaped at all to feel comfortable in the hand. It's edges are square and very uncomfortable. I took a file and had to smooth down the handle. Don't think it would break though. They used nice wood, maybe Mahogany??? The blade is nice but when closed the knife edge rests on metal in the handle. They need to redesign this one. Other than the poor shape of the handle, it feels solid but I did buy another knife and will use this as a back up. Glenn
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In my case, no! Works good for me! But you just take the handle never touch other part .
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I successfully separated the handle from the cup but now I cannot put it back together, rendering it basically useless. It seemed like it should be able to snap apart and snap back. Honestly, I even tried HAMMERING it back to snap back, to no avail. I would not recommend separating the cup and handle for cleaning.
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That is normal, it is to help break the seal so you can remove the lid. It would really be harder to remove the lid if that wasn't there. I love my Presto and the great coffee it makes!
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I don't know what the problem is ... have never had it. Can only guess that you are not attaching it properly. Try to be sure it is evenly hooked into both the main grooves (and not filled over the top with coffee) before you turn it, and lock it in. I love our machine. If you clean it each time (run it through without coffee a little), it should last many years. pg
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not really. also, since there is a pour spout, coffee splashes out of it while pressing.
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I actually took a standard coffee mug and tried it on the rack... works fine! and looks pretty cute. I'd say you might not like trying to hang something with a smaller handle on it (like a tea cup?) but the standard coffee cup worked well on the hook.
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I'm not sure I can help, I have problem with holding factory made coffee mugs,so I made a larger handle out ofwood and uses the dip to cover it. It was messy and didn't get hard, I gave up.