Is there a heating element for the brewed coffee with the bv1800TH model?
1483430
No - the coffee is in a thermal carafe. You put the lid on the carafe and it keeps coffee hot for a couple hours. At least that is the longest I have ever left coffee in it.
1483431
As the responders state, the thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot for over 2 hours. I have poured a cup 4-5 hours after brew and it is perfect. You don't want an element that keeps it hot as that would ruin the coffee....Great product, highly recommended.
1483432
There is no heating element to keep the coffee hot once brewed. It has a carafe that keeps the coffee hot. I have had a cup two hours after brewing and it is still hot. The water in the brewing process is heated to about 200 degrees. Highly recommend this product.
1483433
There is no hotplate. The carafe is excellent, brews quickly and stays warm for hours. Very good design, we have been very happy with this purchase!
1483434
No heating element but the coffee stays hot for hours in the thermal carafe. Great coffee.
1483435
No-the coffee is in a thermal carafe. You put the lid on the carafe and it keeps the coffee very hot
1483436
No. The coffee flows into a thermos type pot which keeps the coffee hot for several hours. I have had many types of coffee makers over the years and this is by far the best.
1483437
No, you don't need it, heating element is only on glass carafe model, thermal carafe keeps coffee hot and fresh several hours great machine
1665132
I'm sorry. Mine does that also. It only brews a couple of cups and shuts off completely. I kept turning it back on until it got to be a nuisance. So now I make the coffee in the glass carafe and transfer the fresh coffee into the stainless carafe when it is done. The stainless carafe has a magnetic bottom so the machine "knows" when you are using it. The warming plate doesn't turn on when using the stainless carafe. Seems to be a defect in the design. Maybe someday the manufacturer will figure it out.
1229143
I find that my coffee is hot enough when it's finished. As far as I know, there is no button to make it hotter.
1677054
Agree! Would be nice if they could allow users to increase the brew temp beyond the current 192 degree max. Since my brewer is next to my microwave, I just brew a cup then hit it for 20 seconds in the microwave. Wouldn't have to do that if I could increase the brew temp 10 degrees or so...
1307874
Thermal carafe but the heater turns off before the coffee is fully brewed so it is always lukewarm :(
899683
Here is a coffee maker with stainless steel reservoir. BUNN BT Velocity Brew 10-Cup Thermal Carafe Home Coffee Brewer, Black
1098538
Not sure of the problem you're having. I just fill up cup that came with the maker, pour it in the back, put 2 scoops of coffee in filter and turn it on. It does take a few seconds for the water to heat up, however. If that's not happening I suggest calling the 800 number in the instructions. Good luck.
571932
my machine makes a good coffe. but I have the European model. the first I received from US exploded because of the different electric power
1630377
No, and take my advice, it's a piece of junk that I'm stuck with. This is a warranty replacement from Breville. the first one started giving a smell of burnt plastic from the inside and this replacement shuts down in the midst of trying to brew or heat up. I called Breville about it and they said there was nothing they could do as it was a warranty replacement and it is now out of warranty. It can sometimes take 5-10 unpluggings at the outlet to reset the machine for each brew and recently I've just plain given up because I don't have the time, so I use our regular coffee maker. My brother has had great success of with his Gaggia which is what I'll be replacing it with, never again buying a Breville espresso maker. http://www.amazon.com/Gaggia-14101-Classic-Espresso-Stainless/dp/B0001KOA4Q
1864462
1- make sure you top the water tank. 2- make sure the machine is at hot temperature ( turn on the coffee brewer until it gets to #2) that way you know its hot enough3- the steam nob is adjustable you can turn it to its max or lower it.. i hope that helps, i have a youtube channel i forgot the password :(
1264536
To my knowledge there is none. Mine has worked great, however now when I brew a pot either auto brew or manually some water remains in the coffee maker. Out of 10 cups 2 will stay in the machine. This could be due to user error as my wife has poured hot water into the machine a few times. It might just be worth the extra $45 to go for a new one.
1954851
Don't remember sent it packing. Coffee was not hot enough probably because thermal pot needs to be preheated and I only made about 5 cups at one time. Have and old pot just made 12 cups Sunday and coffee was hot, not hot when just 4 or 5 cups made
1457005
yes it does; however, I wasn't happy with the coffee maker. The brewed coffee was only luke warm and never got hot. I sent it back for a refund. If I can help you out further, give me a yell. Bill
1435425
After installing and filling the maker as directed the maker will only brew for the amount you add. The water is kept at brewing temp in the reservoir and the water added pushes it through the basket. The heating element for the brewed coffee has a on/off button on the front. Naturally you need to turn that off if there is no coffee left in the pot. You can turn the reservoir heater off if you will be away for long periods. I like to make my coffee in the morning quickly and so I leave mine on over night.
2214948
I just received mine, and relying on the "a thermal version that holds in heat without the need for a heating plate" statement, I assumed there was no heating plate and managed to burn (slightly) my hand. I do not understand the need for the heating plate with the thermal version. I would not have bought this coffee maker, if I had understood this was a standard feature.
1665131
Well...You are welcome...and Congratulations on figuring it out...I strongly suggest pre-warming the carafe with hot water before brewing. That's the only way we get hot coffee from the carafe. ENJOY! Heck, I think I'll go make myself a cup of coffee.
1009898
Yes, any source of heat will work ...If the heat is too high, coffee may have a burnt taste. Getting the optimum temperature for brewing may take some trial and error.