hi, my coffee is finely ground but in 4 min only about 1/2 of the liquid had drained through, the other half was taking forever to drip, any ideas? what is the additional filter/tamper for? thanks
1020437
I found that if I use ground coffee the water filters through slower than if I grind my own coffee as it is more of a course ground. The tapper/filter goes on top of the coffee and then you pour the water on top of that.
1020438
The only thing I can think of is that you my be using too much coffee or the holes in the bottom of the filter might be some how obstructed or not properly made at the factory. There is a good instructional video on you tube that I recommend watching. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DwPGkq8SFE There might me something helpful to you in the video. This is how I learned to do it.
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.
1020440
Sorry this is happening to you. I only use coarse or drip ground coffee, works faster and tastes fine. I use 2 Tb per 6 oz. cup.
1020441
Tip for when this happens: wait until the dripping has slowed to an unacceptable rate, by which time the top of the filter will have cooled to below-scalding temps. Then cup your bowed palm over the top and press down while flattening your palm... repeat until all water is pumped through. Use a folded paper towel or some such for insulation if necessary.
1020442
that sits on top of the coffee grounds. then pour the water onto that and put the lid on.
1020443
if you can, adjust your grinder so that it's not so fine. Do not tamp it down, it's only used to level the coffee surface and to let water seep down onto the coffee. I find that if it's taking too long, you can remove the filter/tamper and get a spoon and stir it to free up what's stuck in the bottom filter. You'll find that having the coffee ground more coarse than fine will do the trick.
2159458
Sounds like you need to return it. There is some steam but it doesn't affect my coffee. I love the machine by the way. I've started using organic half and half and buying more expensive cafe. I've recently tried/enjoyed espresso from trader Joe's & juan valdez.
222864
You either have too much coffee in the filter or too fine of grind. Leave about 1/8" below the filter top. As the liquid comes out watch until it almost hits the fill level mark turn the flame off and let it finish for 10 seconds or so. With my 4 cup once the liquid comes out it takes about 15 seconds for it to get to the level to shut off with a espresso grind. 10 seconds to finish then pour. If you use a coarser grind use a little less heat and add a little more coffee. I fill my pot with water just below the pressure relief valve which will be more water than the marked level. Also, take the pressure valve apart and clean it. When you put it back together just lightly finger tight. When you tighten the pot only go 1/8 turn after it starts to tighten. Whai I have learned after more than 500 pots with this, use less coffee and don't tighten the pot or the weight too much.
728923
If you just got it, did you run a cycle of just water through before brewing coffee? It not, out if you've had it for a while, I'd get some coffee Brewer cleaner (usually sold near the filters in the store) and follow the instructions on that product to clean it out.
2236911
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!
643604
I put two scoops of coffee in the filter for each cup of coffee. It pretty much fills the whole filter inside the pod. Once I put the cap on I give the bottom where the spring is a little push to compact the coffee then brew at the larger cup setting. Makes a great cup every time! Maybe it's the type of coffee or the amount you're using?
1300452
Perhaps the grounds are wrong, do you await the light going on? Some suggest using a paperfilter but I don't mind grinding it fine and having a bit of silt Or two grinding runs, usually, one coarse and the top fine (not too fine ... caffeine is a certain size, like LSD, it gets smaller in your system )
2164138
I had this happen with a difference brand. I kept filling the reservoir with water, swishing and pouring it out. I put the sprayer part under running water to hopefully back-wash it. and again filled reservoir and swished and poured out. Finally, repeatedly started running full reservoir with filter in to flush the rest of the grounds out of the tube. It worked. Good luck. Coffee makers are too expensive to just replace if you can get it going again.
2172993
Perhaps make sure only 1 filter is being used. Also another brand of coffee? I use Folger's brand of various blends with good results.
274226
There should only be a little water in the espresso holder when you empty the used grounds. It may be that you are pacing the espresso in to tightly or too loose. After the grounds are in the holder you should tamp or press them lightly; not jamming them down, but not having them loose. Hope that helps
807486
Same for me too! I just received this and I've tried two different manufacturers ground drip coffee and both resulted in quite a bit of sediment. Not good at all to say the least!!
3968
I have found that mine has only overflowed once. I used the "clean" option when this happened and replaced the filter. I have not had any problems since. Great coffee maker. I'd but it again.
796542
We thought it was in the mechanism that allows it to drip into the carafe at the bottom of the coffee ground section. Of course since it was more than 30 days when this happened and we could NOT return it, we sent the whole thing back to Capresso where we ordered the old standard one that we had had for 14 years without the carafe. Much happier.
1991495
Susan, if your coffee is ground very fine, you might want to use the filter. I don't use, although with a different grind I might want to to avoid grounds in the coffee dispensed.
41233
If it works fine with just water, then maybe you packed in the coffee too tightly. It might take some trial & error to get it right.
566898
I used a standard "drip coffee" fine grind. I found the filters to eliminate the silt and give you full flavor of the coffee. The filters can be a bit messy. The cover doesn't fit tight with the filter in place and grounds overflow if not seated properly. I would suggest sticking with the basket or buy K cups.
1546880
I am having the same problem. I just used the singel brew several times. We buy specialty coffee beans at costco & grind them daily since we love gormet coffee. I used 2 scoopes of beans (normally 5 scoops for a full pot) brewed it & it was see thru dirt colored water! WTF? So I ground up 3 heaping scoops & tried again, darker water with tons of grounds in it! Seriously? What could a preson possibly get wrong with putting in a cup of water, grounds & pushing a button (basically)? I dont get it...Maybe its just defective. I guess I hate the single brew in this machine now. Kinda sucks. BUMMER!