i have woke up to coffee all over my counter for three days i love the coffee pot but whats going on i do rence thetop out every time i use it and a
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Check the bottom part of the unit where it sits on the counter. Do you still have all four plastic nubs? The back two went missing on mine and I had the same problem with coffee spilling all over the counter. Once I re-leveled the system by replacing the back two rubber pieces, I never had the problem again!
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I've had this same problem. I keep my coffee maker clean, use the clean cycle with vinegar, use Q tip on lid. It's still pouring coffee (or water when I tried to clean it again today) all over my counter top. Mine is less than a year old, usually one pot a day. I'm really frustrated@
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The only time mine has done this, which I am embarrassed to say has been often, is when I forget to empty the carafe before making a new pot. Since it is not glass I don't have that visual cue to do it. My bad...
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Your best bet is to make a pot of coffee while you are awake and see where the problem originates. With a different model, we found that we added too many grounds and the basket would overflow. If you are in an area with hard water, be sure to run white vinegar or other hard water remover through the system. All the other answers are good too. Until you watch the process, though, you can't really find the problem to come up with a solution.
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Use a Dremel with a cutting wheel to make an opening in the carafe lid just large enough to pop the floating ball out with a slotted screwdriver. Be sure to retain enough of the top-center portion of the lid so the coffeemaker will continue to work regardless of the carafe position. The result is much easier than trying to keep the lid completely clean and dry, no? The ball causes the problem, yet serves no purpose that I can tell except to add a small amount of insulation to the carafe.
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Make sure you're cleaning out the little float valve on the lid. It can clog up with coffee grinds from time to time if you've put a little too much in the filter area.
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We had our first one replaced under warranty for the same issue after cleaning with vinegar twice and our replacement now has the same problem after 6 months (we brew once a day) . I would never buy this coffee maker again it must be some flaw in the design.
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I would recommend soaking the lid in vinegar for awhile, and i have even cleaned the float valve (? - circular stop valve) w/ q-tips -- clean that area out really well. I would also recommend highly to use coffee filters vs. the reuable gold filter. Once i cleaned and used disposible filters -- it stopped the leaking. Good luck to you~!
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Call Breville directly, If you've had the coffee machine less then a year I would call the company tell them whats going on with yours, my first one did that after 30 days Hope you are still in the warranty time frame. They are junk! Im on my 3rd one and I really would just rather get my money back.
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I always run water throught it when I first get any coffee pot! Then I run coffee through it and run water again through it! I guess you call it a little prep before I actually drink it!
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I've had my stovetop coffee maker for about three years and I just changed it as the rubber was yucky
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Run the cycle of brewing a cup of coffee, you should be able to open the lid than, it happened to me once and that's how I fixed it. Good luck!!
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i love storng coffee and espresso. mine was too strong- but after 3 weeks it is perfect.maybe you are not putting the grind on the correct setting- also- best to use french roast, espresso beans- etc for strong flavors
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Coffee goes in from the top. If you have it under a countertop you will need to move it out.
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Do use more coffee grounds than suggested on the package. Also, if you still have your old coffee maker try that too. The newness of the coffee pot may also affect the taste.
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Seems your warming plate is busted. I'd get a new one. (Mine keeps it plenty hot after being frequently used. The only problem I have with it is that it doesn't have an automatic shut-off switch, so you if you forget about it, the coffee can potentially evaporate and scorch).
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Gosh, I wish I could answer that for you. All I had to deal with was a lot of spilled coffe stains and dirt - the kitchen's always a very high traffic area, isnt it? i would call the company and ask them. They are super nice and very helpful and best of all, no long string of annoying automated menus before you get a real person. Sorry I couldn't be of more help to you.
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Ours does the same sometimes and generally indicates the tank hasn't been properly seated in the machine. Make sure to carefully place the tank when you fill it and that should reduce the problem. I know this is hard before having coffee so perhaps fill the tank the day before when your brain has already been caffienated.
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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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The coffee is hot but not too hot to sip after pouring a cup. Also, if the carafe leaks around the top, contact Cuisinart and they will replace it. At least they did for me.........
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I asked Hamilton Beach and the response I got, was this is a problem that we cannot fix or correct, I was welcome to select another coffee pot. What happens is that water condenses in the lid from the steam and goes down the inside of the back behind the holding tank. It gathers on each side of the heating element. Most of the time on mine it gathers on the right hand side but occasionally on the left. After each pot of coffee, before I make the next pot, I use paper towels to soak up the water and thus far none has gone onto the counter! I like everything about the pot except this water problem, I'm still trying to decide if I'l go for another product which has been offered by Hamilton Beach. I asked Hamilton Beach and the response I got, was this is a problem that we cannot fix or correct, I was welcome to select another coffee pot. What happens is that water condenses in the lid from the steam and goes down the inside of the back behind the holding tank. It gathers on each side of the heating element. Most of the time on mine it gathers on the right hand side but occasionally on the left. After each pot of coffee, before I make the next pot, I use paper towels to soak up the water and thus far none has gone onto the counter! I like everything about the pot except this water... » Read More I asked Hamilton Beach and the response I got, was this is a problem that we cannot fix or correct, I was welcome to select another coffee pot. What happens is that water condenses in the lid from the steam and goes down the inside of the back behind the holding tank. It gathers on each side of the heating element. Most of the time on mine it gathers on the right hand side but occasionally on the left. After each pot of coffee, before I make the next pot, I use paper towels to soak up the water and thus far none has gone onto the counter! I like everything about the pot except this water problem, I'm still trying to decide if I'l go for another product which has been offered by Hamilton Beach. « Show Less
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PS - They say you can find the replacement information on the bottom of your coffee pot. I'll have to check it out. ;)
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I'm sorry to hear that you had a problem with your carafe. I know they sell these parts on Mr Coffee.com. I would also write to customer service and let them know what happened. Maybe they'll replace it for free. Good luck!
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I have not had this happen with my coffee pot. I have the DeLonghi 12 cup coffee maker.