Do you HAVE to use the charcoal filter? I think I read somewhere you can't brew coffee with this Capresso unless you have filter in place ?
1487444
You don't have to use it. I use spring water any way to brew my coffee, and I do have a filter, but it never gets dirty. If you have lousy water, you do want to use the filter, in my other house I used tap water and the filter worked and needed to be changed about every 3-4 months.
1487445
It came with one, but it is not necessary. I just brewed a pot without the charcoal filter.
1487446
I have not used the charcoal filter and have been able to use it just fine.
1487447
My question for you is why you would want to buy this coffeemaker? It has poor ergonomics and makes a less than mediocre cup of coffee. It would be a terribly disappointing device for half the price they are trying to extort from you. Don't worry about the overpriced filters, find a coffeemaker that will deliver a decent cup of coffee first.
1487448
For the short time I used this coffeemaker, I used it without the filter. My home water is filtered by a better system than any coffeemaker filter could provide, so I wouldn't buy any coffeemaker that insists on using their filter as a condition for the appliance working.
2157500
I wish I could help by giving an answer to your question. I don't really remember there being a big difference in the grind of the coffee, just that the grounds were mostly dry after brewing, wasting a lot of coffee. I now have the Cuisinart with burr grinder and thermal carafe and am very happy I sent the Capresso back.
220681
I have made coffee in a friends cold tea brewer and the two devices differ in that this one has a much finer filter. In my friends tea brewer, coffee grounds sometimes slip through. I assume, the finer mesh in the hario will trap more particles, but brew slower as a result. Other than that it'd be fine.
195600
You probably do not need to use the charcoal filters. You will need to use the filter housing to make the connection between the pump and the top of the tower. I also highly recommend that you use the foam pre filter. It sits around the pump and stops larger items (like pet hair) from entering the pump. I have been surprised at how much cat hair this filter stops and I am hoping it helps lengthen the life of the pump.
96538
Hi Mary - no you don't have to use the filter but I do because even pure water has minerals that can build up and clog the water inlet.This is my second one - the first lasted over 15 years. makes the best coffee - enjoy
146927
The coffee is placed directly in the filter and then brewed. Generally this works well but there is sediment (coffee fines?) at the bottom of the cup. Also coffee is not as strong as the K-cups which I think is because the water passes too quickly through the filter.
694040
I haven't tried the espresso blend - I use three of the other coffee's from this company and have never had that happen. You should not have to use a reusable filter with their cups.
637852
I have not encountered any problems with my Capresso. Not exactly sure of your question. Just a few thoughts that may be of help. If water is not coming down from the tank into carafe, make sure no objects or inside the tank blocking the process, such as a bean. Check to make sure the filter system is in correctly or remove it. Finally, contact Capresso. I have had a number of Capresso brew/grinders from them and they have always taken care of any issue I had. Which was usually me causing the problem, lol. As to all grinds not being water infused, don't forget to adjust the grind (at container) to coarse if using darker oilier beans. Or reduce the aroma level which will grind just a little less for the cup setting. I know I sound like an ad, but don't give up on this coffeemaker. We love coffee and this is the best machine out there for the price. A plus is the easy clean up. I am not a strict coffee afficianado, so I do use a paper filter.
1641018
no ... it has no filter ...don't need it when using pods ... as a saver ... I buy fodgers single coffee and use those.
266669
No, I dont believe it has a carbon fiber filter - I fill it from a brita. Its a very good basic coffee maker - I have had no problems so far. In fact I recently bought a second identical unit for my office. The "beeps" to signal brewing is finished are rather loud but that doesn't bother me at all.
102483
Yes, you can add brewed coffee, it's glass so it shouldn't absorb the coffee flavor, but you can't use it to brew coffee, the filter is to course for grinds.
1736848
I don't know, but in looking up the type of coffee maker, it says you just put the coffee in, no pods needed, although I note there is also an option to purchas 350 filters so it appears that the pressure used to make the coffee may push through some of the coffee grounds. I'm thinking that I'd need to see the part of the coffee maker that you place coffee in to see if the pod filters would work. Sorry I couldn't be more help, good luck finding a resolution.
531471
if you jam as much coffee as you can into the filter, then limit the water. It is not real espresso like from a machine, but it is real strong coffee...
29733
No, there is no water filter that I am aware of, just the water reservoir. The instructions recommend using filtered water for the best taste, but we use tap water and the coffee tastes just fine. About the only problem I have noticed....and it's an annoyance, but not a deal breaker.....if I make more than a couple of cups, I have to hold the "brew" button down for a few seconds in order to make the unit start the cycle again. Other than that, nothing.
1737570
Yes you do. It is a removable basket that "holds" your filter. Without a filter you would have a very messy and chunky pot of coffee. I use the "Pure Brew" brand for a 4-cup coffee maker. They are very inexpensive at Walmart and work great!
1299609
Hello, Yes, the filter filters out nasty tap water. I have not had a bad cup of coffee with this machine. I also think the very best and probably cheaper in the long run is to only use filtered water in the first place. We have a Brita and I refill from that all the time. I do use the charcoal filters also, but, I bought them so I should use them, right. Hope this helped.
289006
You have to run an actual "clean" cycle, not just run a regular brew cycle with water and vinegar. The manual has the directions to do this, and it can be downloaded from KitchenAids website if you don't have the original paper version that came with the coffee maker.Remember to pull out the charcoal water filter during a cleaning cycle.