Water doesn't brew - what's the problem?
1098534
The one I bought worked great for 8 cups then just stopped heating the water. Lousy workmanship, lousy product
1098535
It took me about 10 tries. You have to turn the machine on, listen for the water to heat, then press the button again. Kinda hard especially after the drawn out bit of priming that had to be done. That's takes a bit of time too. Just hang in there
1098536
I don't know how it is working for you, but it takes a few minutes for the water to heat up before it will start brewing the coffee. The little switch on the side lights up if it is working. Hope this helps. If not, I recommend calling the customer support number included with your literature.
1098537
I had the same thing happen. From the internet surfing I did, I assumed the unit was dead. Sorry.
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.
2283835
Ours isn't circulating either. We filled to the water line and have a slight bubbling, but it barely works. Suggestions?
1516328
Make sure the impeller and magnet are properly seated in position. Also check the valve that directs the water flow - spin it to a few different directions to ensure you have water flow.
1628309
hello from Java Exotic Imports! This low cost espresso machine does a pretty good job. Check you water bin and make sure it is FULLY seated. There is a valve below the bin and the bin must go into that valve. We have noticed on occasions where the bin does not make full contact. Try dropping the water bin hard into the valve to be sure it is seated properly. If you can hear the pump running, it sounds like a seating or priming issue. Try priming again to be sure there is no air in the lines. Hope this helps!
1613048
FYI, I hate wet, messy grounds. I have the basket that came with the pot but I still just push a paper coffee filter down in and press the excess paper against the sides and fold the excess at the top over the edge, place my grounds in there, close the lid and start brewing. When it is all done I just have to pull out the soggy filter and toss it. I can do this either with the permanent filter in place or not. If you can't find a permanent filter replacement, you might try that.
585380
I had the same problem and was told by Keurig customer service to run a mixture of vinegar and water through the machine. That solved the problem. I can't recall the mix but Keurig should be able to assist
131898
I've never had this problem. I think you must have a defective brew station.
1292131
Mainly due to the impeller. The top portion must not be working. Did you plug the system in? If you can't here any water movement or the system running, then it has malfunction. Try changing the impeller first.
899745
Make sure you're not using distilled/reverse-osmosis or high-alkaline water, the vapors won't come through if you do. If straight tap water yields the same results, return the defective unit.
740352
First question are you using distilled water? Any other water will partially plug ducts and spit and sputter. Second, is it fully heated? If not then give it five more minutes or so. If it is still not working as it should, your machine needs some repair. My machine provides continuous steam. Good luck...when working properly, the machine is great!
153542
sounds like there might be some kind of obstruction. Not real sure, I never had any problems with mine. Is the tank sitting on the base properly? I use either R/O or distilled water
1914680
debugging anything involves working your way step by step thru the processI did not experience this but my inclination is to recheck the kcup - and how it is sitting in the coffee makeryou look to see if where the water enters is blocked because the kcup is not properly seated also look at what 'appears clogged' literally means - is water coming out some other way? or it just does nothing if kcup is in place? I did have trouble with water saturating the coffee - and this was reason I ultimately returned the product
637852
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.
878195
I found a solution! Take a can of compressed air, the kind you use to clean your keyboard, and shoot a few short bursts into the water drain after removing the water reservoir. Do this when the machine is off and the water has cooler. OR, use a small needle to poke around in the top piercing needle for a few seconds then run a cycle without a k-cup. You should get a full cup of hot water with lots of coffee grounds floating around. It's a quirk but this resolution really works!
1665134
We are sorry to hear that your coffee maker is not completing the brew cycle. For assistance, please contact customer service directly. You can send an email through our website at www.mrcoffee.com/contactus.
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.
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.