Does steam from the brewing process make it's way into the grinder making it hard to clean?
1027253
I have used several brew grinder coffee pots. this one is the easiest to clean. i have had no trouble with moisture entering grinding chamber or shoot. ken
1027254
No, so far the grinder has stayed dry. The grinder does not need to be cleaned every time it is used.
1027255
No. That is a big advantage of this coffeemaker over Cuisinart. However, this one has some annoying issues of its own - see the reviews.
1027256
Yes. Now that I think of it, there was an issue- I thought I did some thing wrong.Too bad because it made a great cup of coffee.
177079
Good question, not sure there is an easy answer. What I do is slip a business card between the mesh filter and knock out any large grinds. My suggestion is that you wash the filter as soon as possible after making your pot of coffee. I have been using my pot for a very long time and it still looks like new. My only other suggestion is that you visit the Bodum website and see if they have any suggestions. This is a great pot, I love it. Well built and the coffee is fantastic.
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.
598721
If you mean cleaning as in washing - I have not really done that. But if you mean getting all the grind out after each use so that there is little or no residue ground coffee in the well, I find that this model is much easier than Krups that I also use. Somehow with the Krups model, coffee grind get on the plastic cover as well as the well bottom and it is harder to get it out. With this Secura model, virtually no grind gets on the cover and the bottom of the well meets the side wall in a larger radius that the grind gets out easier. Overall, I find it easier to get most of the grind out of the well after each use for this model than the Krups. If you mean cleaning as in washing - I have not really done that. But if you mean getting all the grind out after each use so that there is little or no residue ground coffee in the well, I find that this model is much easier than Krups that I also use. Somehow with the Krups model, coffee grind get on the plastic cover as well as the well bottom and it is harder to get it out. With this Secura model, virtually no grind gets on the cover and the bottom of the well meets the side wall in a larger radius that the grind gets out easier. Overall, I find it easier to get most of the grind out of... » Read More If you mean cleaning as in washing - I have not really done that. But if you mean getting all the grind out after each use so that there is little or no residue ground coffee in the well, I find that this model is much easier than Krups that I also use. Somehow with the Krups model, coffee grind get on the plastic cover as well as the well bottom and it is harder to get it out. With this Secura model, virtually no grind gets on the cover and the bottom of the well meets the side wall in a larger radius that the grind gets out easier. Overall, I find it easier to get most of the grind out of the well after each use for this model than the Krups. « Show Less
707418
The only cleaning I do is brush out the dust from the Drawer area. Since I use it every day, I don't worry about the Grinding Mechanism. It grinds very well and leaves very little dust behind.I've never noticed any different flavor in my coffee. To clean the Grinding chamber, I think you would have to dismantle it.
674567
I would say yes, but if you do pepper and spices I would keep it that way. It is not easy to completely clean if you were to then try grinding coffee.
1613048
FYI, I hate wet, messy grounds. I have the basket that came with the pot but I still just push a paper coffee filter down in and press the excess paper against the sides and fold the excess at the top over the edge, place my grounds in there, close the lid and start brewing. When it is all done I just have to pull out the soggy filter and toss it. I can do this either with the permanent filter in place or not. If you can't find a permanent filter replacement, you might try that.
740718
Haven't yet done that despite using it twice a day for months. Assume when I feel it necessary I'll take off the rubber base and wash the glass part by hand. Wouldn't think it necessary to wash the grinder part. The grinder part may need to be brushed off from time to time; but to date it has been grinding consistently.
1469997
No, and I don't think such a feature would be of any advantage unless the grinder is built into an automatic coffeemaker. You want to get the grounds in water as soon as possible after grinding, so you don't lose all that aroma!
1181790
Hi Susan, it is a bit of a pain, but I use the dish cloth to scrub between the threads on the lid and in the opennings on the underside of the lid. I use a pipe cleaner (scrunched up) to clean the openning from which the coffee flows. I clean mine every night, so that helps. It is painstaking work, but for me, it is worth it. Good luck.
375250
Make sure you're cleaning out the little float valve on the lid. It can clog up with coffee grinds from time to time if you've put a little too much in the filter area.
747130
nope, you're supposed to grind themusually use a slightly finer grind than a drip coffee maker, but it's mostly to taste, the coarser the grind, the longer it'll have to steep though
689654
The coffee grounds must be wiped away from the edges of the cup holding them-otherwise a seal won't be made between the top & bottom. Also, do not pack the coffee -- it won't allow the stream to penetrate & will cause the pressure to build , causing the leaking & pressure valve to steam outward. Also, make sure you use espresso grind only. Important: make sure the top & bottom are tightly screwed together. That will also let the steam leak between the pieces. Press down the top button, if you put milk in for cappuccino. This isn't a fast process, but it's good. Just keep your instructions nearby for a bit.
1297778
I haven't had the grounds come up into the coffee. It is a mess to clean up but that's part of the French press thing I'm guessing!!!! You don't grind the coffee very fine so check that out too....good luck!!!!
1908261
Try this. NO water. Filter Set grind control to 2. Grind away. View results.Next set grind control on 12 (finest) Grind away. Observe.Grind Control might be bad.Are you using "strength control"?When you clean the chute, do you get a packed fine powder type substance?I've had my first machine for 9 years and the new one for one year.I recently had a problem. The chute & everything all the way down was clogged with wet coffee. I somehow must have gotten water in the hopper. REAL mess to clean up.For the first 7 years of ownership I never cleaned the chute. The grinder was powerful enough to make a hole in the chute.Let me know if this was helpful.Sincerely,Roger Try this. NO water. Filter Set grind control to 2. Grind away. View results.Next set grind control on 12 (finest) Grind away. Observe.Grind Control might be bad.Are you using "strength control"?When you clean the chute, do you get a packed fine powder type substance?I've had my first machine for 9 years and the new one for one year.I recently had a problem. The chute & everything all the way down was clogged with wet coffee. I somehow must have gotten water in the hopper. REAL mess to clean up.For the first 7 years of ownership I never... » Read More Try this. NO water. Filter Set grind control to 2. Grind away. View results.Next set grind control on 12 (finest) Grind away. Observe.Grind Control might be bad.Are you using "strength control"?When you clean the chute, do you get a packed fine powder type substance?I've had my first machine for 9 years and the new one for one year.I recently had a problem. The chute & everything all the way down was clogged with wet coffee. I somehow must have gotten water in the hopper. REAL mess to clean up.For the first 7 years of ownership I never cleaned the chute. The grinder was powerful enough to make a hole in the chute.Let me know if this was helpful.Sincerely,Roger « Show Less
111172
Make sure the inside of the filter holder is clean, over time the gasket will loosen and the handle should end up centered. As for the drip/steam, you may have packed the coffee too tight, or your grind is too fine. It takes a few tries to get it right.
778623
That is a good sign I'd say: also excessive steaming out of the vent port. It shouldn't make any sounds except the sort of gurgling sound when the coffee is brewing and filling the upper chamber.