i have woke up to coffee all over my counter for three days i love the coffee pot but whats going on i do rence thetop out every time i use it and a
375245
Check the bottom part of the unit where it sits on the counter. Do you still have all four plastic nubs? The back two went missing on mine and I had the same problem with coffee spilling all over the counter. Once I re-leveled the system by replacing the back two rubber pieces, I never had the problem again!
375246
I've had this same problem. I keep my coffee maker clean, use the clean cycle with vinegar, use Q tip on lid. It's still pouring coffee (or water when I tried to clean it again today) all over my counter top. Mine is less than a year old, usually one pot a day. I'm really frustrated@
375247
The only time mine has done this, which I am embarrassed to say has been often, is when I forget to empty the carafe before making a new pot. Since it is not glass I don't have that visual cue to do it. My bad...
375248
Your best bet is to make a pot of coffee while you are awake and see where the problem originates. With a different model, we found that we added too many grounds and the basket would overflow. If you are in an area with hard water, be sure to run white vinegar or other hard water remover through the system. All the other answers are good too. Until you watch the process, though, you can't really find the problem to come up with a solution.
375249
Use a Dremel with a cutting wheel to make an opening in the carafe lid just large enough to pop the floating ball out with a slotted screwdriver. Be sure to retain enough of the top-center portion of the lid so the coffeemaker will continue to work regardless of the carafe position. The result is much easier than trying to keep the lid completely clean and dry, no? The ball causes the problem, yet serves no purpose that I can tell except to add a small amount of insulation to the carafe.
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.
375251
We had our first one replaced under warranty for the same issue after cleaning with vinegar twice and our replacement now has the same problem after 6 months (we brew once a day) . I would never buy this coffee maker again it must be some flaw in the design.
375252
I would recommend soaking the lid in vinegar for awhile, and i have even cleaned the float valve (? - circular stop valve) w/ q-tips -- clean that area out really well. I would also recommend highly to use coffee filters vs. the reuable gold filter. Once i cleaned and used disposible filters -- it stopped the leaking. Good luck to you~!
1342233
I agree the coffee is too weak for me, so I do run it on the darkest setting and 10 cups but only put 8 cups of water in. Depending on the type of coffee this seems to work, I have to make about two pots a day though.
2238030
You don't need to raise hell. My heating element went out too about a year after my purchase. Just call them and they'll send you a brand new one.If you want hot coffee in the meantime, I suggest you boil water in a teapot, and pour that through the coffee maker. I think they Fedexed mine for free and I got it within a day or two
959628
Sandy, I had this coffee machine... IT STINKS.. to put it mildly. Same problem you are having. I loved the coffee but the pot was a pain to deal with. The only model worth the money and I'd buy it over and over again is the "Hamilton Beach 48464 Brewstation Summit" Believe me, get the 48464 and you will not be disappointed one bit. GREAT COFFEE, NO LEAKING, NO PROBLEMS... I THINK IT IS BEST TO START OUT WITH THE ONE YOU HAVE SO YOU WILL NEVER BE WEAK ENOUGH TO PURCHASE THAT MODEL AGAIN.GET RID OF THIS ONE AND GET THE ONE I HAVE. YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY....
1285752
It's probably because of the cord. The same warning is on my toaster and it says the cord contains lead and advised to wash your hands after touching. So coffee brewed in it should be fine, just don't lick the cord! The same warning is on Christmas tree light cords, artificial Christmas trees, etc., because they contain lead.
1657195
I recommend calling Mr. Coffee directly. Maybe they have received other complaints from people having the same problem. In my experience, Mr. Coffee is a customer friendly company.
683449
Ok. Your coffee maker is still under warranty. Return it to where you bought it and get another. If they don't cooperate, contact Mr. Coffee, online, and they will make arrangements to send you a new one. I just did this very thing because of a bad heating plate that rusted out. Best of luck!
2199122
I have owned three of these coffee pots. One had the same problem. I had to pull out the instructions and follow them exactly. This particular pot required cleaning OFTEN. I hope this helps.
399756
Call Breville directly, If you've had the coffee machine less then a year I would call the company tell them whats going on with yours, my first one did that after 30 days Hope you are still in the warranty time frame. They are junk! Im on my 3rd one and I really would just rather get my money back.
41237
You Meyer have packed the coffee too tightly. When you pack th coffee just tamp it slightly after a few times you will get the hang of it
1788462
Just add more coffee before brewing and it will be stronger. That or buy bold coffee. Its a great choice for the money. Its only a twenty dollar coffee pot amd it has A LOT A OF FEATURES for the price!
1377871
Try to do the cleaning cycle again, could just be a simple malfunction. I've never had that problem. I love my DeLonghi Coffee Maker, it makes the best coffee, but I have a problem with spilling coffee when I'm pouring a cup. I believe it's the engineering of the pot.
2160405
The entire pot is brewing so you can take a cup of not quite brewed coffee if you want. :)
959625
I asked Hamilton Beach and the response I got, was this is a problem that we cannot fix or correct, I was welcome to select another coffee pot. What happens is that water condenses in the lid from the steam and goes down the inside of the back behind the holding tank. It gathers on each side of the heating element. Most of the time on mine it gathers on the right hand side but occasionally on the left. After each pot of coffee, before I make the next pot, I use paper towels to soak up the water and thus far none has gone onto the counter! I like everything about the pot except this water problem, I'm still trying to decide if I'l go for another product which has been offered by Hamilton Beach. I asked Hamilton Beach and the response I got, was this is a problem that we cannot fix or correct, I was welcome to select another coffee pot. What happens is that water condenses in the lid from the steam and goes down the inside of the back behind the holding tank. It gathers on each side of the heating element. Most of the time on mine it gathers on the right hand side but occasionally on the left. After each pot of coffee, before I make the next pot, I use paper towels to soak up the water and thus far none has gone onto the counter! I like everything about the pot except this water... » Read More I asked Hamilton Beach and the response I got, was this is a problem that we cannot fix or correct, I was welcome to select another coffee pot. What happens is that water condenses in the lid from the steam and goes down the inside of the back behind the holding tank. It gathers on each side of the heating element. Most of the time on mine it gathers on the right hand side but occasionally on the left. After each pot of coffee, before I make the next pot, I use paper towels to soak up the water and thus far none has gone onto the counter! I like everything about the pot except this water problem, I'm still trying to decide if I'l go for another product which has been offered by Hamilton Beach. « Show Less
1572223
Same here. I would not worry too much about the beans. Never had a problem with the coffee but make sure you alway clean the sprout on the steamer.
59314
you may be overflowing due to too much coffee grounds in the coffee basket.also try a paper liner. and make sure that the basket is inserted evenly.
1300451
It sounds like you are either not using enough coffee, or you are using a filter, which is not needed. It takes at least 6 heaping tablespoons of coffee.