What do you use to clean them after extended use? The coffee grime clogs the filter and nothing I tried will actually clean it.
211952
I seldom use them as it defeats the convenience of the k-cup. When I do use it I found a small brush that look like a bottle brush and carefully clean the filter after giving it a good rinse. It seems to work best if rinsed as soon after use.
211953
When this happen to me I replaced them with these from Amazon. I dump out the grinds then rinse them very well after each use. This seems to help at least in my case. I have found that if you let the grinds sit in the filter until the next day it is much harder to get the filter clean.
211954
I use a very fine grind, and have more trouble not getting the sludge in my cup. But, soaking it with some baking soda should clear the screen.
211955
I use paper towels to scrap the clogged grounds from the filter when I need to use it again - I have two filter cups to fill up with my decaffeinated coffee in the mornings after breakfast daily! Good luck in cleaning yours thoroughly!!
211956
Sorry can't help with this one. I only used it once and it left coffee grounds all over the place so I just trashed them.
211957
I don't do anything special, just a good rinse after each use and then in the dishwasher about once a week or so, I have not had issues with the filter clogging.
211958
I have no problems. I dump immediately after brewing and rinse well with the sink sprayer. Cleans it perfectly. If something does stick, I use a toothbrush.
2236912
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!
776389
just got mine out of the box and i'm having the same problem. the filter holder is hot, the steamer seems to be working, but water isn't going through. i thought i tamped the grounds too much, so i have now tried with a loose tamp and with no coffee grounds at all. All I get is a horrible noise. I'm very frustrated!
1404093
After every use I wash the basket that holds the filter and the little drip tray. I also wash the little round discs the pot sits on and use the brush to clean off the outside of the blade. It takes about 5 minutes, like any other coffee machine. According to the owner's manual the machine is supposed to tell us when it's time to clean the blade. That has happened yet, so I'm not sure how extensive it is, but it's only an occasional cleaning and not an everyday thing. Hope that helps!
1020439
Hi, assuming the holes on the filters are not obstructed or defective, using coarse ground coffee might work. If the coffee is too finely ground like a powder (like Turkish coffee), it can clog up the holes. Perhaps setting your grinder (or asking your coffee store) to grind your coffee at drip or french press setting will work.
1568626
I have not had to clean mine yet, due to the water we have (very few minerals in it), but when brewing a bussing sound is normal, but this unit is suppose to shut off in 90 or so seconds after brewing a cup of coffee. Which means the blue indicator lights that you have on the unit that blink after you brew a cup will stop flashing , and you would need to press the on button again to turn the unit on before you can brew another cup. In short, if the lights don't go off, you have a problem, and if they do, the unit would not be able to overheat because it would be off. Hope that helps. Also, if you have cleaned the unit, you likely opened up the cap that gives you access to the water filter section, I do know that if that has not been put back on correctly, the unit will be very loud, and not function properly (wife when she first used it thought that was were the water was poured into, and didn't get it back on correctly), the way the marking are for lock/unlock really do not line up correctly, so you have to make sure you secure it back on correctly. Jim V
1857003
Is this the first time you've used the unit? If so, I wonder if you didn't install it correctly...? On the other hand, if you've been using the filter for some time, it probably needs to be cleaned. Remove the filter, let it dry, then scrub with sandpaper, rinse in plain water, then re-install. At least, that's what I do when the filter stops working. Eventually, I need to buy a new filter.
2144076
Could be clogged. have you tried a very thorough cleaning?that would be my best guess
1502788
Mine isn't doing this. I would use some very diluted bleach and clean it very well and replace the filter. Search for the dilution you'll need on the bleach and water for cleaning.
347842
I just take out the little filter bag and shake it over the trash or use a whisk broom to get it cleaner. I've had mine for over a year, and I haven't needed a new filter yet.
3966
Possibly using too fine a grind for the permanent filter. I use paper filters since cleaning the permanent filter is too messy and not worth the trouble.
1176646
i stopped buying them a while back...i just used without filter and cleaned it out weekly. About a year ago, i bought them on amazon.
248597
What I've done was made sure that I allowed the filters to completely dry out once a week. And if I remembered made sure to wash the filters. I washed in the dishwasher and worked fine. I may start to wash more by hand with vinegar as that may allow the filters to last longer...in my opinion. I hope this helps.
1703300
Make sure to soak the charcoal filter for at least 10 minutes in water and rinse that thoroughly. 1 Tbs of coffee per cup. I use paper filters. if all else fails, bottled water.
2257366
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a number of people are having this problem and attributing it to something more serious. Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a... » Read More Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a number of people are having this problem and attributing it to something more serious. « Show Less
177079
Good question, not sure there is an easy answer. What I do is slip a business card between the mesh filter and knock out any large grinds. My suggestion is that you wash the filter as soon as possible after making your pot of coffee. I have been using my pot for a very long time and it still looks like new. My only other suggestion is that you visit the Bodum website and see if they have any suggestions. This is a great pot, I love it. Well built and the coffee is fantastic.
807484
I too have sediment problems, but I have sediment problems in a normal coffee maker with one of those reusable filters (plastic/mesh, not paper). So, thanks to the responses here, it's clear that these types of filters always leave sediment unless you add paper. It doesn't taste bad anyway. Just don't drink that last sip. ;)