Does the carafe seem hard to empty - even with the lid completely off - which I know you do not have to do to pour?
255700
Yes. In my opinion, this is a horrible coffee maker all the way around! I regret the day I purchased it.
255701
yes, it is the shape of the carafe, it is hard to flush and when you pour coffee it drips. But all said, the invention of the insulated carafe is wonderful when you can have a good cup of coffee even two hours after brewing.
255702
With the lid on, yes, the liquid seemed to trickle out more slowly than other coffee makers. As you indicated, you can take the cover off but I'd rather be able to pour it easily with the cover on.
255703
No - after a couple of times you get the hang of it -only take the lid off to clean the pot
255704
Not really. Just don't turn it too far or it kinda splatters. When it's off I haven't had a problem
1154524
Yes, there is a plastic plug that is supposed to keep everything airtight, but i don't think it's effective. I have gone back to using the carafe I had from before.
793569
that sounds like a long time. I have never timed it, but I usually brew about 6 cups and don't feel it takes a long time. There is also the option to pour a cup before the brewing is complete. It will stop until you put the carafe back in.
1757639
I haven't tried taking it apart, because it doesn't look like it should. I soak the top in soapy water to get the coffee gunk out. I also take the vinegar water mixture from cleaning the coffee maker, pour it into the container while it is still hot, and run it through the spout.
817565
you shouldnt normally need to remove the beaker.. if it came out easily then you might be in more of a danger of it just falling out when pouring. it is very easy to wash though. another good thing from my experience, is that the frame covers more of the glass surface, so it is better protected. i have broken several of these, but they make amazing coffee so i have to have one. this one has lasted. when cleaning you only need to remove the top and screen plunger assembly, use a rubber spatula to scoop out the grinds, and rinse with warm water. never ever ever ever use a metal spoon. take it from me.. for some reason it cracks the glass, even when you are very careful. IF you need to remove the beaker.. say it cracks and needs replacing, then soaking it in very hot water will help to remove it... so when making your coffee make sure you dont turn the beaker... i found this out with my first one...i couldnt figure out why the pour spout was shifting slightly.. when it cools down it doesnt move very easily, if at all.....lol hope this helps
212614
There is a lever on the brewing basket which regulates the flow of the coffee into the pot. It has settings of off, half on, and full on (up). That might be your problem.
1914785
The coffee is hot but not too hot to sip after pouring a cup. Also, if the carafe leaks around the top, contact Cuisinart and they will replace it. At least they did for me.........
1237018
I have had no problems with the carafe spilling or dripping coffee when pouring a cup. Further, I use the carafe to pour water into the coffee maker without a mess. Also, look at the costco CBC-5200PC Series, it maybe a similar machine but cheaper in price.
647573
I did not have that problem. My problem with this is that it did not keep the coffee hot and it shut itself right away. I consider it not a great carafe that did not have the insulation properties to keep the coffee only "warm." Poor quality control so I returned it before the end of 30 days.
1532966
There is an inner ring you will notice as you open the lid. Don't fill above that line and you won't have any problems. It's not how much coffee you use actually the less is best.
1665129
I don't know why it happens but I had the same experience and left a review here on it. One way to work around it is (and this only works if you're only making 3 or so cups, otherwise you'll have a mess) to not put the carafe in until it's done brewing. I kept the dumb thing but ordered the glass universal which works fine.
846507
hold the carafe under your chin....... Grab the lid with your teeth yank it off using a quick motion. seriously? It just snaps on and off.
647570
We take the lid completely off to pour. It is the only way that will not spill all over the counter.
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@
675186
YES. ugh ... But only if you pour it without the lid. The lid, when in place, pours it nicely. If you pour from an open carafe, then yes, it drips.
555498
Yes. I had an issue with that. Also I have trouble getting it to pour when I suppress the button. It shows it is ready but does not pour. So I just turned it off, I got so frustrated.
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.