The water would not go up, it leaks. I tried without coffe and milk, it worked fine, water went up. But when I put coffee, disaster! Help!
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The coffee grounds must be wiped away from the edges of the cup holding them-otherwise a seal won't be made between the top & bottom. Also, do not pack the coffee -- it won't allow the stream to penetrate & will cause the pressure to build , causing the leaking & pressure valve to steam outward. Also, make sure you use espresso grind only. Important: make sure the top & bottom are tightly screwed together. That will also let the steam leak between the pieces. Press down the top button, if you put milk in for cappuccino. This isn't a fast process, but it's good. Just keep your instructions nearby for a bit. The coffee grounds must be wiped away from the edges of the cup holding them-otherwise a seal won't be made between the top & bottom. Also, do not pack the coffee -- it won't allow the stream to penetrate & will cause the pressure to build , causing the leaking & pressure valve to steam outward. Also, make sure you use espresso grind only. Important: make sure the top & bottom are tightly screwed together. That will also let the steam leak between the pieces. Press down the top button, if you put milk in for cappuccino. This isn't a fast process, but it's good. Just keep your instructions... » Read More The coffee grounds must be wiped away from the edges of the cup holding them-otherwise a seal won't be made between the top & bottom. Also, do not pack the coffee -- it won't allow the stream to penetrate & will cause the pressure to build , causing the leaking & pressure valve to steam outward. Also, make sure you use espresso grind only. Important: make sure the top & bottom are tightly screwed together. That will also let the steam leak between the pieces. Press down the top button, if you put milk in for cappuccino. This isn't a fast process, but it's good. Just keep your instructions nearby for a bit. « Show Less
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The coffee grounds must be wiped away from the edges of the cup holding them-otherwise a seal won't be made between the top & bottom. Also, do not pack the coffee -- it won't allow the stream to penetrate & will cause the pressure to build , causing the leaking & pressure valve to steam outward. Also, make sure you use espresso grind only. Important: make sure the top & bottom are tightly screwed together. That will also let the steam leak between the pieces. Press down the top button, if you put milk in for cappuccino. This isn't a fast process, but it's good. Just keep your instructions nearby for a bit.
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I could never get this gadget to work properly and gave up on it after many tries. If there is any way to return, I think you should.
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Ours appears to be leaking, too. It isn't keeping the coffee warm either. Seeing the price on this, I seriously hope my husband didn't pay $300 plus for this. Absolutely not worth it.
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I haven't had any problem with mine but if is leaking something other than coffee I would sure return it!!!!
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I don't have such problem. The carafe only releases some steam upon completion of the drink, which is normal. You might want to make sure you don't put too much milk in the carafe (see the MIN and MAX lines).
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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.
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I'm sorry to hear that you had a problem with your carafe. I know they sell these parts on Mr Coffee.com. I would also write to customer service and let them know what happened. Maybe they'll replace it for free. Good luck!
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We had the same problem, it never stopped. We felt the coffee was boiling, and tasted bad. Finally got rid of the machine. Too bad it was something we really wanted, but it just didn't deliver.
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Sounds like a defect....if it is coffee that is leaking out, there is a crack somewhere in the pot. If it was steam, I would suggest vegetable oiling the screwing part. Also there is the possibility you might be using too much coffee. As you put coffee in the hopper, tamp it down with the spoon after each addition and fill it just below the rim. But to be honest, it sounds like it is defective.
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I have not encountered any problems with my Capresso. Not exactly sure of your question. Just a few thoughts that may be of help. If water is not coming down from the tank into carafe, make sure no objects or inside the tank blocking the process, such as a bean. Check to make sure the filter system is in correctly or remove it. Finally, contact Capresso. I have had a number of Capresso brew/grinders from them and they have always taken care of any issue I had. Which was usually me causing the problem, lol. As to all grinds not being water infused, don't forget to adjust the grind (at container) to coarse if using darker oilier beans. Or reduce the aroma level which will grind just a little less for the cup setting. I know I sound like an ad, but don't give up on this coffeemaker. We love coffee and this is the best machine out there for the price. A plus is the easy clean up. I am not a strict coffee afficianado, so I do use a paper filter.
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Eric it sounds like when you initially set it up you did not add enough water and there may not be enough water in the reservoir. Or you do not brew coffee enough and water is evaporating off between brews. I would check the Bunn Web site as they were quite helpful when I needed them.
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Put in a little water first, then coffee and add the rest of your water. You can find complete instructions in some of the most helpful Amazon product reviews. Enjoy.
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I can't help you out on this-----I did not keep this coffee maker long enough to clean the water tank. I suggest you contact the company direct.
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Hi Victoria: I delayed answering your email because I wanted to be 100% sure I was correct. I went home and made a pot of (Mountian Blue) coffee. I filled it up to 5 cups - on the glass carafe it was just a tad under the max line and not a drop spilled. So short answer your pot is defective :(
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Hi, Peyton! That is precisely why I detest the coffee maker. I talked with Kitchen Aid; they are not willing to accept return of the product; they would send me some replacement part which is supposed to remedy the overflow problem. The overflow occurred whether I brewed 2, 6, 12 or any amount. I honestly don't see how the new part will correct the issue, but I'm going to try.
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You can add water only up to the level line where marked inside and use less coffee grains to make it weak. It will work that way too.
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Try tamping the portafilter not so densely. If the machine has good water flow without coffee in it, experiment with the fineness of the grind, the amount in the portafilter, and the amount of pressure you use to tamp. there is definitely a learning curve!
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Yes, but, and the but is; Sometimes we (my wife & I) think that the water didn't get hot enough during the brew process. It has to get really hot to make good coffee. We are thinking of going back to perc.