Am I doing something wrong, here? Every time I use these, very light colored coffee trickles out....
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Like, K. Bader, I have a Delonghi EC155 machine. Sadly, the pods did not perform well in mine (and, I did use it in the single serving filter). The espresso that I got was watery. I tossed all the pods because of this.
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When I used them in my Illy machine I got very weak espresso, because the water is passing through the pod too quickly, as if the coffee in the pod isn't compacted enough. As Ria mentioned, maybe you need the Lavazza machine to have the pods work.
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I had the same problem. I tear apart the packets and use two in my espresso machine.
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I've used these a number of times in my Delonghi EC155 machine, and they make a nice dark cup of espresso with good crema. Not sure if this applies to your machine, but mine comes with two inserts, one for a single cup and one for a double, and these need to be used in the single size insert.
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You have to have the Lavzza coffee brewer which is very expensive. I wasted my money buying these. All I got from my one cup brewer was light brown just like you. I wish they would state that and prevent us from wasting our money.
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I have not had that problem to date. I have noticed, however, that the only way for me to fill the water tank is somewhat at a slow pour rate so none of the water splashes out and into the body of the coffee maker. Could that possibly be the problem you are experiencing? A side note here...I, too, experience a continual blinking of the 'clean' light even after thoroughly cleaning the unit. I would NOT have purchased this unit except for the ability to fill the water from the front without constantly moving the unit back and forth under the cupboards just to fill the water reservoir. On the whole, I would NOT purchase this unit again...but it was inexpensive and ya get what ya pay for. I have not had that problem to date. I have noticed, however, that the only way for me to fill the water tank is somewhat at a slow pour rate so none of the water splashes out and into the body of the coffee maker. Could that possibly be the problem you are experiencing? A side note here...I, too, experience a continual blinking of the 'clean' light even after thoroughly cleaning the unit. I would NOT have purchased this unit except for the ability to fill the water from the front without constantly moving the unit back and forth under the cupboards just to fill the water reservoir. On the... » Read More I have not had that problem to date. I have noticed, however, that the only way for me to fill the water tank is somewhat at a slow pour rate so none of the water splashes out and into the body of the coffee maker. Could that possibly be the problem you are experiencing? A side note here...I, too, experience a continual blinking of the 'clean' light even after thoroughly cleaning the unit. I would NOT have purchased this unit except for the ability to fill the water from the front without constantly moving the unit back and forth under the cupboards just to fill the water reservoir. On the whole, I would NOT purchase this unit again...but it was inexpensive and ya get what ya pay for. « Show Less
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I think it is a problem with the grind. I have been using this coffee for a while now and the last 2 cases I have ordered have been very un-even in the grind...some of it is too coarse and there has been a lot of "dust" that is just way too fine to pass through the filter properly (tamped or not)
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2 superstar!I luv my K-Cup that came w/ my Keurig, i use Folgers Black Silk in it and never had a problem w/ it, comes out perfecto, i don't remove the piercing part either! Maybe ur not screwing on the lid tight or filling it w/ 2 much coffee grinds? I add right below the top, then turn the lid till it clicks! Close the top of ur Keurig and ur ready 2 go unless u may have a defect w/ ur K- Cup? I had a defect w/ my 1st Keurig unit my friend got me at Sams Club! Water would run out the bottom of my maker, called Keurig they were really nice and helpful, they sent me out a new 1 right away! Hope this helped? 2 superstar!I luv my K-Cup that came w/ my Keurig, i use Folgers Black Silk in it and never had a problem w/ it, comes out perfecto, i don't remove the piercing part either! Maybe ur not screwing on the lid tight or filling it w/ 2 much coffee grinds? I add right below the top, then turn the lid till it clicks! Close the top of ur Keurig and ur ready 2 go unless u may have a defect w/ ur K- Cup? I had a defect w/ my 1st Keurig unit my friend got me at Sams Club! Water would run out the bottom of my maker, called Keurig they were really nice and helpful, they sent me out a new 1 right... » Read More 2 superstar!I luv my K-Cup that came w/ my Keurig, i use Folgers Black Silk in it and never had a problem w/ it, comes out perfecto, i don't remove the piercing part either! Maybe ur not screwing on the lid tight or filling it w/ 2 much coffee grinds? I add right below the top, then turn the lid till it clicks! Close the top of ur Keurig and ur ready 2 go unless u may have a defect w/ ur K- Cup? I had a defect w/ my 1st Keurig unit my friend got me at Sams Club! Water would run out the bottom of my maker, called Keurig they were really nice and helpful, they sent me out a new 1 right away! Hope this helped? « Show Less
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I always make 1 or 2 cups only, so, I don't have this problem... Don't make a lot of coffee as well. :)
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I assume you mean that the grounds are shooting out when you are grinding the coffee. Make sure that the cup is seated properly against the machine at the top. Place the k-cup on the spring stand and feel the top of the k-cup. It should fit snugly into the grinder. There is a little lip to help make sure that the grounds stay in the k-cup
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There certainly could be some water but your description seems like it's too much. This is a pressure system so that pressure should force the water thru the grounds. Are you filling the basket with enough coffee grounds? What is the quality of the coffee you're making? I presume you are allowing a small amount of time for the water to percolate thru when the pressure tapers off.
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It might be the grind. My coffee if finely ground, I use 4 Tablespoons per pot (20oz). Its yummy.
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I've had that happen also. Sometimes the grind of the coffee isn't fine enough. Sometimes I don't have the filter holder screwed in tight enough. I also make sure the printed side of the filter is facing up as per the directions.Sometimes the evil morning coffee gnome is at work!!! Good luck!
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That makes no sense unless you inadvertently got instant coffee. I've used these with regular coffee and with the special roasts and love them ... and I always have water soaked coffee grounds to dump out afterwards.
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We use the default option with no complaints. Perhaps it's the coffee you're using? Or try brewing a larger size cup for a more dilute brew.
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Mine did the same thing. Looks like they have a design flaw. I went with Cuisinart.
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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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My Keurig brewer had the same issue with beverage weakness and errant grounds when I used the single cup K-adapter to brew my own coffee. I think it's an inherent issue with these brewers due to the lack of forced air pressure (which you get with store bought K-cups) and not unique to this particular coffee maker. I think it has something to do with the coffee grind and the water-to-coffee ratios. I suggest to stick to using K-cups, pods or the permanent wire basket for smaller servings. Only my 2-cents, which isn't even worth that.
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Perhaps the grounds are wrong, do you await the light going on? Some suggest using a paperfilter but I don't mind grinding it fine and having a bit of silt Or two grinding runs, usually, one coarse and the top fine (not too fine ... caffeine is a certain size, like LSD, it gets smaller in your system )
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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.
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Perhaps make sure only 1 filter is being used. Also another brand of coffee? I use Folger's brand of various blends with good results.