Do you press the button down for 5 seconds every time you fill the pitcher, or just when you change the filter?
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The pitcher can't "tell" when the filter is getting old. It's just a sensor in the lid that senses how many times it's been removed, etc. So it 'guesses' when its time to replace the filter. Holding down the button resets that counter to zero so do it when you put a new, fresh filter in and the light will give you an estimate on when to change the filter. I tend to use the filter at least a month after the light goes red.
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green light turns to red,( times the pitcher tilts appears to be trigger ) to reset, push and hold the button, turns green again.
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You have to lift off the top and pour the water out of bottom unit. Fast it filters around two cups at a time.
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I'm not sure I understand what you mean but you have to press the button every time you want to dispense water
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Changing the filter depends on how often you use the coffee machine. We change ours about once every 18-24 months because we do not use the machine very much (about 2 - 3 times a month). You could also gauge the changing time by how the coffee tastes. If you make it the same every time and you notice it tastes a little different, you probably need to change the filter.
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Nope. For the coffee you push it once to turn it on, and then once to turn it off. For the milk you just press it once.
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It happens sometimes. You can minimize that by pushing the press down slowly as it keeps the particles from slipping above the filter
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You just keep pressing it until your mug is filled and you want it to stop pumping water out. Then it stops right away, so you don't need to worry about overfilling your mug or spilling water on the floor or whatever.
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You have to press the button. (I see that as an advantage - water stays hot until you dispense it.)
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Quite while. I fill it and then walk away, so it takes 2 or 3 hours at least. If I go back to the kitchen I often top it up, it seems to work faster if it is full or near full and using the entire filter.
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When the pitcher is fully assembled, take the lid off (not obviously easy - I have to get my fingernail between the lid and the pitcher to lift it up). With the faucet on slowly, fill the top portion until it is about to overflow. The water trickles through the filter and then collects in the clear portion of the pitcher. Any time the water volume gets low, just refill the same way. It's OK if water sits in the top "blue" portion, because it will eventually pass through the filter. When you pour water out, it is only coming up from the water in the bottom, already filtered portion of the water. I do not plan to need to wash the pitcher, until the filter needs to be replaced. Hope this helps! When the pitcher is fully assembled, take the lid off (not obviously easy - I have to get my fingernail between the lid and the pitcher to lift it up). With the faucet on slowly, fill the top portion until it is about to overflow. The water trickles through the filter and then collects in the clear portion of the pitcher. Any time the water volume gets low, just refill the same way. It's OK if water sits in the top "blue" portion, because it will eventually pass through the filter. When you pour water out, it is only coming up from the water in the bottom, already filtered portion... » Read More When the pitcher is fully assembled, take the lid off (not obviously easy - I have to get my fingernail between the lid and the pitcher to lift it up). With the faucet on slowly, fill the top portion until it is about to overflow. The water trickles through the filter and then collects in the clear portion of the pitcher. Any time the water volume gets low, just refill the same way. It's OK if water sits in the top "blue" portion, because it will eventually pass through the filter. When you pour water out, it is only coming up from the water in the bottom, already filtered portion of the water. I do not plan to need to wash the pitcher, until the filter needs to be replaced. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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You have to hold down the button. But it isn't a big deal. You almost do it automatically.
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I usually switch them when the filter gets dirty (usually on the inside) and/or loss in suction. Hope this helps
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Yes, I have seen this at times. Usually when the filter has been dry a long time. Here is what I have found helps.1 I soak my filter in a large glass of filtered water for 40 minutes before I start using it. 2 I never allow my filter to be out of the water. 3 I refill after taking some out, rather than let the pitcher become empty. Doing this has helped my filters work better.
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Turn the function button to "Auto off", set the time with the hour and min buttons to an amount at 4 hours or less and return the function button to "Brew". If you unplug the unit, you will have to complete this process again as the settings only hold while the unit is plugged in.
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When I bought a new pitcher it showed a schedule of how often to change the filters, it shows every 2 months. I write it on my calendar so I don't forget.
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On the unit I bought no there is only 4 seconds after the button is pressed (default) and 1 second after the button is pressed.
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It takes awhile to turn yellow then in will turn red. I have read in a lot of reviews that you can set it back to green by removing filter and going through the colors a second time. I have done this and the water is still a lot better than my tap water. I love this pitcher!