I just bought this, but am disappointed the plunger doesn't go down all the way. Has anyone made just a few cups of coffee in this without issues?
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The space is leaving room for the coffee & you don't want to break the glass carafe if you press too hard.
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I also found this quite strange but fortunately it has little impact on the coffee, I've used it to make just one cup and even though there is a gap, the filter does it's job and same goes for multiple cups.
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Yes, it still has a "dribble" problem when you pour. I haven't really figured out why, other than some mornings it dribbles and others it doesn't. Might have something to do with how fast I need that first cup. I just keep a paper towel handy. I would still buy another one. I really like the idea behind not having to worry about a warming unit being left on.
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I always make 1 or 2 cups only, so, I don't have this problem... Don't make a lot of coffee as well. :)
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Hi, check that the siphon tube is connected fully and that no coffee ground "gunk" is in the small strainer. Cleaning this part with a toothbrush helps. The other thing is to see that the silver dispenser bar is engaging all the way.
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I've had that happen also. Sometimes the grind of the coffee isn't fine enough. Sometimes I don't have the filter holder screwed in tight enough. I also make sure the printed side of the filter is facing up as per the directions. Sometimes the evil morning coffee gnome is at work!!! Good luck!
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I don't think I can help you. Different makes of coffee makers produce slightly different coffee - sometimes you have to adjust the amount of coffee. Are you switching from another brand? Making less than four cups?
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I have not had any problem like that. If you turn the left knob to the coffee indication and the right knob to the coffee indication the coffee comes flowing out quite fast. It is a great cup of espresso.
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I own one of these. I also had this problem and read a review describing this problem= the hole in the bottom is too large, allowing the water to drain through before it can "steep" The other reviewer used one of those coffee stir straws inserted along the side into the hole to take up some room and make it drain slower. Possibly a skinny tip bamboo chopstick inserted would work, if you don't want to run all your coffee over a soft plastic straw.
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I had that problem the first time I used mine, cause the coffee did not stay hot. I then put the lever down when not in use and it keep the coffee hotter. Its hard to explain but on the lever that keeps the pump up, just flip that thing back and the pump will go back down in the closed position again. Sorry hard to explain, hope that helps.
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Hi Karen, I see! Make sure the basket is sitting correctly. The basket has a small stick-out/handle, that should sit tight into the gap of the holder of the basket. You can see it at around 2:00 direction (if you face the coffee maker). Once it sits correctly, the valve will be dropped at the right height for the carafe to reach/push up. Hope this helps!
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Only solution I've found is don't fill all the way to the top which effectively makes it a 10.5 cup coffee maker. Otherwise just make sure lid is attached correctly
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You need space for your coffee grounds to go. When you plung the coffee grounds to the bottom of the glass you need that extra space to squeeze the grounds down to get more of the coffee oil and flavor out. With out that space you could potentially damage the plunger or even break the glass.
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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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That seems about right. There is a removable drainage tray that sticks out of the frount that needs to be dumped frequently, after every cup you brew. One has to dump water in for each cup. If you can afford it get a good one that you refill a resourvour with water that lasts for a few cups and you can adjust the strength and the size of the cup-this one doesn't. It was cheap and only my wife drinks coffee, not me-I didn't know better then. I do now. Good Luck!
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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
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I have not had this problem but I don't fill mine to the "limit". I make cups of coffee at once at the most which only requires a little water. Also I don't actually boil the water as it has been recommended that the perfect temp for a pour over is between 199 and 202 degrees. If you have a thermometer take your water temp, put the lid on at 199 and see the result.
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You might try using less coffee beans in the grinder. Also, try using the "1-4" feature, so that the water flows a little bit slower.