If you broke the glass pitcher, Can you use an alternate container underneath? Is there a switch to prevent this swap?
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Yes, you can use another container as long as the container's opening lines up with the brew dispenser. You can even use a plastic container or pitcher. I love this item! If the break happens while brewing switch the machine off and once you have another in place switch back on and the brewing will continue.
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Mr. Coffee website sells replacement carafes for about $10 on their website. They charge about $10 shipping for orders under $35 though. So you can get a replacement that works perfectly. Also, there is no switch that needs to be activated by the carafe. I'm sure a regular plactic 2 quart pitcher would fit in a pinch.
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Our pitcher was 9.5 inches tall, 4.5 inches top diameter and 5.5 inches bottom diameter. It just broke because of the thin glass problem. Replaced with Classic Pitcher 64oz by US Acrylic which is almost the same size and essentially unbreakable. Even the lid fit. However, note this BPA-free pitcher is plastic which may be a concern for some (the machine is also plastic but not BPA free)
1466909
There is no switch but you would need a pitcher that is the right size to fit under the dispenser. also you would have to know how much water and ice to use, as it is marked on the pitcher.
1675483
There's a slight click when you turn them to the open or closed setting. It seems like it's gotten just slightly harder to open them as I use them more. But that could just be the result of holding with one hand and trying to open with the other (non-dominant) hand, without putting the pitcher down first. Instead of turning, you can also fairly easily lift the lid out, move it to the open position and then put the lid back in. That's usually what I do now.
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The lid of this pitcher is attached with a very small, and in my opinion, inadequate joint. It broke (quite predictably) when I was washing the pitcher. I did not buy another one. So I would suggest stirring the contents with a large spoon. Shaking will possibly break the lid and the product is anyway by no means leak proof if you do! It's a shame that the joint is so fragile, or it would be a very good pitcher.
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I believe the weight would be too much when the pitcher is filled. The filter lid is weighty so for me it would be difficult to manage with the heavier glass. We are very pleased with our pitcher and would definitely purchase it again.
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It goes with thisitcher, it's just that it doesn't reach all,the way to the bottom. Therefor when your pitcher is only half full, the fruit may not be in the water. Not sure if that is by design or not. I found the tea infuser is longer and therefor I like it better.
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Hold the base with the Black & Decker sign facing you and turn the pitcher n the anti clockwise direction. It should pop right off!
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The pitcher is glass and I put it in the bottom. The lid is plastic and I only put it in the top rack.
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No, but the pitcher is glass and very very heavy. Plus it sits deep enough in the well that i9is
101982
The same thing happened to me and the replacement pitcher fit/worked perfectly. I was nervous because the color wasn't the same, and I think the model # wasn't the same either, but it worked out great!!
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There is the blender glass pitcher, the metal piece with the revolving blades, and the plastic screw cap. Place the glass pitcher up-side-down on the counter. Now place a rubber 'O Ring' on the bottom rim of the glass pitcher (which is facing upwards, since the pitcher is up-side-down). Follow this by placing the metal piece with the blades on top of the 'O Ring' (so that the blades are inside the glass pitcher). Lastly, screw on the plastic screw cap that fits on the bottom of the glass pitcher. Make certain that the screw cap is on tight so that whatever you put in the glass pitcher to be blended doesn't leak out from the bottom. This should do it! There is the blender glass pitcher, the metal piece with the revolving blades, and the plastic screw cap. Place the glass pitcher up-side-down on the counter. Now place a rubber 'O Ring' on the bottom rim of the glass pitcher (which is facing upwards, since the pitcher is up-side-down). Follow this by placing the metal piece with the blades on top of the 'O Ring' (so that the blades are inside the glass pitcher). Lastly, screw on the plastic screw cap that fits on the bottom of the glass pitcher. Make certain that the screw cap is on tight so that whatever you put in the glass pitcher to be... » Read More There is the blender glass pitcher, the metal piece with the revolving blades, and the plastic screw cap. Place the glass pitcher up-side-down on the counter. Now place a rubber 'O Ring' on the bottom rim of the glass pitcher (which is facing upwards, since the pitcher is up-side-down). Follow this by placing the metal piece with the blades on top of the 'O Ring' (so that the blades are inside the glass pitcher). Lastly, screw on the plastic screw cap that fits on the bottom of the glass pitcher. Make certain that the screw cap is on tight so that whatever you put in the glass pitcher to be blended doesn't leak out from the bottom. This should do it! « Show Less
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Breaking the top is definitely what happens! We have broken two. We never found the top alone (of course!) but did find a top-and-basket duo, what they call "infuser and lid", at AMazon. Search for "grosche infuser" -- the idiot robot at Amazon won't let me give you the URL.
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Gee Carol, I really wish I had the answer but I don't. If Amazon doesn't have a replacement pitcher (Amazon is where I purchased my tea maker), try searching on ebay. If you are successful in locating a pitcher, please let me know where you found it for future reference.
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You sure can and I did. I think you actually can find it on Amazon...I can't remember if I got it there or at a large hardware store. It's a very standard glass top but be sure you get the right size..if you go into a hardware store measure the diameter of the glass top that you broke so you'll know--ditto for buying it on Amazon. The replacements are cheap and identical.
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Sure, but be forewarned that the pitcher tended to crack around the rim and pour spout. I finally stopped using it.
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I'm so sorry...I read your question again and see that it was the carafe, not the top, that broke. I definitely would not try to switch tops. I'd call B&D; anyway, and ask them about the carafe and ask if it will fit your coffee maker. They'll likely be able to tell you if the specific replacement carafe(s) you found will fit. They're very nice!
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Nope. We're stuck with the smaller jar/pitcher. A second pitcher can be had for between $30-$40, usually closer to $30.
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I have a dark glass container for my tea. It does bother me but if it means continuing to get the tea at this price I don't mind doing a container swap.