Must you use all 12 cups to prevent damage to those cups?
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Good question. It is okay to fill the cups 1/4 or 1/2 full, or even leave them empty. You will not hurt the product in any way. Happy baking.
1113327
I have used it with half the cups full-doesn't seem to have made a difference or caused any damage to mine.
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For 12 cups fill the water up to the bottom hole of the spout. Otherwise measure the amount of water for the cups you want. F.
1552718
I have had these for several years with no mishaps. I suppose there is always a possibility of a manufacturing issue with a single cup; but I don't think you need to be concerned about them in general.
843199
I've loaded just enough for 4 cups. I'm assuming you could use just enough for one cup.
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I have reused these cups many times. I buy new filters (available here on Amazon) and rinse the cups and lids after each use. Here's the secret: after filling the cup again, cover the hole in the lid with a small piece of masking tape. That will prevent any leaks, and the needle pokes a hole in the tape. When you put the used cup in your Keurig, align the hole in the bottom of the cup with the bottom pin - don't punch another hole in the bottom. I have some that have been re-used many times!
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Yes you can but honestly I would not recommend this machine. Since we received it it gives an error if it has been several days since it was used and we have to run water through the carafe side before we can use the individual cup side. I wish I had purchased another machine.
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Sure. You'll have to play with the amount of coffee and water to get the number of cups and strength you like but you can make anything from a single cup up to six.
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I have made 4 large cups one after the other, which could be the same as 6 smaller cups. You need to be careful not to touch any metal.
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With coffee and tea a 'cup' is usually considered 5-7 fl oz. In this brewer, it's 5 fl oz. So, 12 cups is just under 60 oz of brewed coffee (accounting for water left in the grounds and a little evaporation). Measure your mugs and divide into 60. I have some huge mugs marked 16 oz, but that's to the top. I actually pour about 13-14 oz into them, so I'd get about 4.5 mugs - equal to nearly 3 normal 'cups'. That's a lot of coffee! :) I don't think you're really going to find a larger residential brewer, whether it's this 'on demand' style or a standard carafe. Everything I've seen has 40-60 oz reservoirs and carafes (8-12 5-oz cups). With coffee and tea a 'cup' is usually considered 5-7 fl oz. In this brewer, it's 5 fl oz. So, 12 cups is just under 60 oz of brewed coffee (accounting for water left in the grounds and a little evaporation). Measure your mugs and divide into 60. I have some huge mugs marked 16 oz, but that's to the top. I actually pour about 13-14 oz into them, so I'd get about 4.5 mugs - equal to nearly 3 normal 'cups'. That's a lot of coffee! :) I don't think you're really going to find a larger residential brewer, whether it's this 'on demand' style or a standard carafe. Everything I've seen has 40-60... » Read More With coffee and tea a 'cup' is usually considered 5-7 fl oz. In this brewer, it's 5 fl oz. So, 12 cups is just under 60 oz of brewed coffee (accounting for water left in the grounds and a little evaporation). Measure your mugs and divide into 60. I have some huge mugs marked 16 oz, but that's to the top. I actually pour about 13-14 oz into them, so I'd get about 4.5 mugs - equal to nearly 3 normal 'cups'. That's a lot of coffee! :) I don't think you're really going to find a larger residential brewer, whether it's this 'on demand' style or a standard carafe. Everything I've seen has 40-60 oz reservoirs and carafes (8-12 5-oz cups). « Show Less
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I have used 12 cups of all purpose flour with no problem. Haven't used whole wheat.
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No. For a little bit. You can use 2 cups plus the brown sleeve to give some insulation. The outside cup can be used in the next or some other time so as to avoid waste.
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I have the 12 cup model. I'd say it's always better to go with the largest model if you ever think you'd need it. You can always make less, say 4 cups in the 12 cup model. Just my $.02.
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when they say 12 cups its not 12 coffee mugs.. :O) 12 cups would probably be filled up to the neck.
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I use a level tablespoon (the kind you would use when baking) for each cup I make. That is on the strong side.
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I'm sure you can but I always make a full pot and bought a smaller one for five cups. The 5 cupper gives me two mugs and the 8 cupper gives me 4 mugs. I'm not sure I answered your question but I hope this helped. Also, I love these pots! They make the best tasting coffee! I also bought the metal mesh filter.
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I wouldn't see why not. I have made six cups in this pot and no trouble, so 4 would probably be just fine.
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Sorry to be honest I would not know I have the 12 cup . The Cuisinart web sight might be able to help underneath accessories , I would click on the image of the case and see if it is interchangeable with the 7 cup .