Is this a manual only machine? Do You have to keep on pressing for the coffee to come out?
1183154
I have not had any problem like that. If you turn the left knob to the coffee indication and the right knob to the coffee indication the coffee comes flowing out quite fast. It is a great cup of espresso.
1183155
you do not need to keep pressing. Just turn the dial to the espresso setting and it will start. You have to turn it off when you are done filling It does not automatically stop after a certain amount.
100840
We have never had to push the start button more than once in all of the years we have had brew stations, and we have had about five machines total. Ours have, as one should expect, brewed quickly no matter how many cups we are making and without the process stopping at any time during the brew. I think you should contact Hamilton Beach and ask for a replacement. I hope this helps you.
1816286
No, you have to press manually. Which I like as it allows me to grind exactly the way I want.
912906
This coffee maker operates by an On/Off switch only. It does not have programmable controls.
1442051
No it must be done manually. Hope this helps. It is a great pot. We have two.
1611585
You would think I would know the answer because I have used the grind and brew model every day for years and years. I don't think I have ever tried to brew with the grinder out of the machine. I clean the grinder and return it to the machine after every use, so if I decide to brew from ground beans - the "clean grinder" just remains in the machine. It brews perfectly whether you turn the grinder on to "grind and brew;" or if you turn the grinder off and put ground beans in the gold basket.
1526805
Yes, it operates from a timer. I do not insert the ground coffee receptival all of the way "home" as the blue light stays lit. I just press it home when I want a new batch.
1417302
Yes, plenty. I've had the machine for years and it still works perfectly, however, the writing on the buttons wore off within the first year, which is un-appealing, so I've had to refresh myself as to how to brew coffee on a number of occasions! (Via online instructions)
537284
Yes, you can do that. The other option that you have is to simply press the carafe (or single serve) button when you have the amount you desire (just a moment before actually to give the machine time to respond) and the brewing will stop then too.
1480171
There is a red light that is on when is plugged in. You have to plug it off when the coffee is done. No push button.It is a really good coffee maker
1526803
Yes. But It's important to set the amount of Coffee powder you would like to grind. DO this by moving the small selector in front of the device. The lower number, less coffee you will grind, then the machine will shut of sooner
1125831
Yes. Buy I DON'T recommend buying it from amazon! The sell used. I purchased that coffee machine and received the used one. I sent it back for the replacement and got second one that was even more used!
1109775
Hello Vicki, manual means that you have to stop the machine when making the espresso while automatic stops itself. This guarantees the exact amount.
1100205
There is no press. It settles naturally. I have been taking the grounds insert out after it is strong enough and that seems to be working great. The trick is to find the right kind of coffee that makes the the best coffee to your particular liking.
1998553
No, no noise at all. Nothing automatic, just on or off. Makes great coffee though.
587183
hmm not sure, all i know is you have to have the machine on for atleast 30 mins before getting a hot cup of espresso
2100381
There's a dial on the side that determines how long/how much coffee it grinds, so it does not grind all the coffee at once. I'm happy with mine. My only complaint is that the knob that sets the amount to grind moves from the vibration. A simple solution was a piece of tape over the knob once I figured out where I wanted it.