after coffee is brewed, is there a gauge to tell how much is left as you are pouring cups?
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You place a cup or mug up against the machine and press, and the coffee flows into cup. Yes, there is a "gauge" that shows how much is left. I love the machine.
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Yes, on the side of the reservoir there is a calibrated window that looks into the pot to indicate the amount of brewed coffee still remaining, albeit hard to see unless you have ample lighting.
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There is a window on each side of the coffee holder, it can easily stain but can be cleaned off with stainless steel scrubber.
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There's an opaque window on the front that shows the fill level, but it's hard to read unless you have a bright kitchen. We love the coffee pot and use it 2-3 times a day to brew coffee. Another great item we've used for years is a Zevro coffee dispenser. It holds one can of coffee and works great with the brewstation.
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I find that my coffee is hot enough when it's finished. As far as I know, there is no button to make it hotter.
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If it's like mine, it has the option to only brew 1-4 cups. You may have set it on that by accident, Look in the lower left corner of the display and see if it reads 1-4 cups.
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No there is nothing to let you know when the brewing is done. But when you see that the water is emptied and it stops dripping, then it is done. Not sure about the shut of light. I haven't tried it. Sorry for not being much of a help on that one.
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No you have measure it 1st. I found the best way is use the mug I am using & pour the number of cups I think I'm going to drink or just use carafe .
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When you take the pot out to pour a cup of coffee the pot will stop brewing until you put it back
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A full pot of coffee . . . maybe 5-8 minutes BUT as it brews, you can remove the pot and pour yourself a cup or two before the full pot is done. That's the best part! Some gizmo prevents the liquid from continuing to drain into the pot while you pour a cup and until you place the pot back in its place.
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no but i measure my coffee by using a measured scoop and i believe that markings would be hard to read.
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Make a full capacity batch Pour into a measuring cup and divide that amount by 1.5. As a "cup" is 1.5 oz
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I agree with E Dennis. It's more of an estimate. I have been using mine for over a year and fill the water tank to 6 cups every morning (to make 3 actual mugs of coffee) and the gauge reads full. I use the gauge to take it down in thirds. When I make a full pot the gauge reads full for a couple of draws and then starts to move down.
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I usually only fill it 3/4 full with grounds. Also I think it depends on what type of reusable cup you use with it. If you can't seal it good before the brewing starts, that might contribute to your issue too. Good luck!
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Yes, simply adjust the water and grounds to your needs for the moment - however, the indicator shows up at 14 cups, so if you are brewing less than that, then it may be a little difficult to judge.
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Yes, the markings are on the outside of the percolator. Don't ask me why. Bad design. We just eyeball it by putting our finger on the outside and watch the level of the water while pouring in. Or I read someone else say they actually measured with a ruler the outside and scratched the inside by the same measurements. The strength depends on your ratio of coffee grains to water that you like. The 5 oz. is a small cup, so we go with 1 tbspoon and a half more than the number of cups we're making. But it's according to how you like it. Just experiment till you find the right ratio that works for you. Yes, the markings are on the outside of the percolator. Don't ask me why. Bad design. We just eyeball it by putting our finger on the outside and watch the level of the water while pouring in. Or I read someone else say they actually measured with a ruler the outside and scratched the inside by the same measurements. The strength depends on your ratio of coffee grains to water that you like. The 5 oz. is a small cup, so we go with 1 tbspoon and a half more than the number of cups we're making. But it's according to how you like it. Just experiment till you find the right ratio that works... » Read More Yes, the markings are on the outside of the percolator. Don't ask me why. Bad design. We just eyeball it by putting our finger on the outside and watch the level of the water while pouring in. Or I read someone else say they actually measured with a ruler the outside and scratched the inside by the same measurements. The strength depends on your ratio of coffee grains to water that you like. The 5 oz. is a small cup, so we go with 1 tbspoon and a half more than the number of cups we're making. But it's according to how you like it. Just experiment till you find the right ratio that works for you. « Show Less
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I make a nice, big cup of coffe with mine. About 16 oz. I've never actually timed it but I would guess about 5 minutes all told, including the time it takes for the grounds to finish draining. Might take less if you don't gring your coffe as fine as I do.
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Yes there is a marker to show you how much water you pored. It is a great coffee maker. The water has a filter system and the coffee is hot and tastes great.
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No, there is NOT a light that lets you know the coffee is ready. But you CAN hear when the perking stops completely, and that's whenit's ready.
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There is a button to push for brewing 1 to 4 cups of coffee, with an indicator light to let you know that the "mode" is active.