Does the carafe seem hard to empty - even with the lid completely off - which I know you do not have to do to pour?
255700
Yes. In my opinion, this is a horrible coffee maker all the way around! I regret the day I purchased it.
255701
yes, it is the shape of the carafe, it is hard to flush and when you pour coffee it drips. But all said, the invention of the insulated carafe is wonderful when you can have a good cup of coffee even two hours after brewing.
255702
With the lid on, yes, the liquid seemed to trickle out more slowly than other coffee makers. As you indicated, you can take the cover off but I'd rather be able to pour it easily with the cover on.
255703
No - after a couple of times you get the hang of it -only take the lid off to clean the pot
255704
Not really. Just don't turn it too far or it kinda splatters. When it's off I haven't had a problem
1232773
You have to position the basket correctly so that it is flush inside and the handle folds flat. Make sure it's turned the right way or you will never get it to sit properly. When you put the carafe underneath, you may have to jiggle a bit, but it fits. Personally, I have a small issue with the lid staying OPEN long enough to put the coffee in. Minor problem, as I do like the Frigidaire.
231018
Make sure you get the carafe directly under the basket all the way in. It's a little stiff at first. If it's not all the way in the shut-off valve may not allow the drip/brewing. Otherwise I can't imagine what's wrong.
1033844
Yes! There is a problem. Seems like a new design and it is not right. Call Cuisinart and get another lid for carafe & a mesh holder, just inc ase there is a problem with that too. They have a 1-800#.It will not work right unless replaced!! somebody's idea of a new design doesn't work!!
2062413
I just checked mine out. It vacuum locks when you put the cover on and won't pour until you press the lever. IT"s a great carafe. Keeps liquids hot for at least 5 hours.
2045558
If you pull the carafe out the drip stops but I think you want to wait until it fully brews since really it does not make a huge amount of coffee and it really has the full rounded strength after the full brew.
1478912
When the lid is removed, the top of the carafe is flat. I have never done that but is looks like it would work. The opening is about 2 1/2 ".
1670321
To remove the cap to the carafe, you have to give the cap about a quarter turn and then it comes off easily. I then fill the carafe with water and load the water into the coffee maker. Put the cap back on the way it came off. The carafe does not slide easily into the hotplate. But with the right angle, it goes in. When I pour the coffee, I press with my thumb the part of the cap that tips the cap upwards from the spout and allow coffee to come out. Release of the thumb area works fine and I jiggle the carafe to get it back on the hot plate. I hope this helps. The cap should be relatively secure after you pour but it's not a tight fitting lid that snaps in like some other coffee makers. To remove the cap to the carafe, you have to give the cap about a quarter turn and then it comes off easily. I then fill the carafe with water and load the water into the coffee maker. Put the cap back on the way it came off. The carafe does not slide easily into the hotplate. But with the right angle, it goes in. When I pour the coffee, I press with my thumb the part of the cap that tips the cap upwards from the spout and allow coffee to come out. Release of the thumb area works fine and I jiggle the carafe to get it back on the hot plate. I hope this helps. The cap should be relatively... » Read More To remove the cap to the carafe, you have to give the cap about a quarter turn and then it comes off easily. I then fill the carafe with water and load the water into the coffee maker. Put the cap back on the way it came off. The carafe does not slide easily into the hotplate. But with the right angle, it goes in. When I pour the coffee, I press with my thumb the part of the cap that tips the cap upwards from the spout and allow coffee to come out. Release of the thumb area works fine and I jiggle the carafe to get it back on the hot plate. I hope this helps. The cap should be relatively secure after you pour but it's not a tight fitting lid that snaps in like some other coffee makers. « Show Less
1237018
I have had no problems with the carafe spilling or dripping coffee when pouring a cup. Further, I use the carafe to pour water into the coffee maker without a mess. Also, look at the costco CBC-5200PC Series, it maybe a similar machine but cheaper in price.
1831975
Same problem, also contacted seller and was sent replacement carafe with no improvement. I suspect it's just a design flaw, although interestingly when the coffee pot is freshly cleaned the dripping is minimal (maybe coffee deposits on the lip of the plastic pour change the surface tension/capillary action? idk...)
24156
No, not at all !! I have trouble even getting the lid to stay on at all and usually don't even use the lid. It is also open at the pour spout, so you definitely can't close the container completely.
162491
I have the one with the stainless steel carafe; somehow my review ended up on the glass carafe version. I don't know that it makes a difference in ths case though. Mine (I have two, actually) has, on occasion, done this, but not often. Not sure what to do about it. I like strong coffee, however.
1668421
I'm looking for a new coffee maker because not only does this one take forever to complete the brew, but if you pull the carafe out before it is absolutely, totally complete it starts pouring coffee on to the heating pad. I am really surprised at how others have answered this question, because their experience is completely different from ours.
212614
There is a lever on the brewing basket which regulates the flow of the coffee into the pot. It has settings of off, half on, and full on (up). That might be your problem.
950283
You turn the lid of the carafe a quarter of the way off and pour. I have it down to muscle memory, but there was a white arrow on the lid that showed you how far you turn the lid. If looking at the carafe lid by itself, you can see the square hole it pours out of.
1918049
When you remove the carafe to pour a cup while it is still brewing, the brewing continues and the outlet for coffee coming out of the bottom of the basket closes. If you take too long pouring your cup, the brewing coffee will overflow the top of the basket. I have never managed to be that slow fortunately!
116681
There are two marks on the carafe and you can fill it up to those marks or less, never to exceed the top mark...and at least to cover the frothing disk. I love mine and use it practically every day.