I have a beautiful Farberware coffee urn (18-55 cups) model 155C The coffee is coming out much too weak. What can be the problem? Help plz!
1649651
I have a slightly different model so probably of no help to you. Mine makes 36 cups max. I use a measuring tablespoon for each cup and it is quite strong.
1649652
I too, hate weak coffee. I know how to make 36 cups of coffee in this urn. I use 3 1/2 cups of ground coffee.I hope it works well for you.
1649653
I too, hate weak coffee. I know how to make 36 cups of coffee in this urn. I use 3 1/2 cups of ground coffee. I hope it works well for you.
1318260
Yes, I had the same experience. I thought it might be due to a difference between a flat vs. conical basket. Thinking a flat basket required more coffee. Couldn't find any support. Capresso will tell you it uses the same amount.
683450
This happens to me too from time to time. I have found that the cheaper paper filters do not have a strong enough pleat to hold up during the brewing process. Some even have cheaper paper that collapses easily. Check for filters with good strong pleats in them and that should help. Perhaps try using two filters too. That has worked for me more than once. Hope that helps!
1899970
I set mine almost at coarse, as I use a drip coffeemaker, and it seems coarse enough. Maybe contact the Saeco company?
1546880
I am having the same problem. I just used the singel brew several times. We buy specialty coffee beans at costco & grind them daily since we love gormet coffee. I used 2 scoopes of beans (normally 5 scoops for a full pot) brewed it & it was see thru dirt colored water! WTF? So I ground up 3 heaping scoops & tried again, darker water with tons of grounds in it! Seriously? What could a preson possibly get wrong with putting in a cup of water, grounds & pushing a button (basically)? I dont get it...Maybe its just defective. I guess I hate the single brew in this machine now. Kinda sucks. BUMMER!
2236912
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!
1422620
I've had this machine for only 4 days now, and the only problem I see with it is that even with low levels of coffee grounds they come perilously close to overflowing the #4 cone filter. I suspect this is due to two factors: 1) the filter basket bottom is flat so that once the filter is wet it sags to conform which lowers it and allows grounds to overflow, and 2) I suspect water flows faster than other coffeemakers I've had (DCC-1200) and this causes water to stay in the basket longer. I'm using the same amount and grind on my coffee and also the same filters and this was never an issue on the DCC-1200. I'll experiment a bit and hopefully find a solution or this is going back.
989315
Call the company first. I use a water urn and dry chocolate mix for hot chocolate. If you ever use the coffee urn for coffee it will never be good for water for tea or hot chocolate. You can never get the coffee taste out of urn.
893512
the water is heated faster than most coffee maker ,, which create some vibration , it should not be that much or the coffee , if you leave in hard water area caclium deposit might be the cause {if you have been using for a while"} send an Email to Krupp .
1446820
Try filling the basket to the top and litely pack grounds down with the tamper.Are you using the finest grind of expresso? If the grind is to large can cause the problem.I have had mine for a year now an from day one it was great,what impressed me mostwas the amount of crema you get on each and every cup. I think the design of the basketis the reason for all the crema.One more think,every now and then wipe the screen where the basket and machine meet.
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.........
1769295
Are you cleaning it periodically. The shoot where the coffee comes out can get narrow over time with buildup. Also, you must completely screw off the hopper to get into the burrs to clean them. Without cleaning the buildup will slow output and strain the motor to eventual failure. So are you doing this maintenance or does the problem lie elsewhere? I have one which I use daily but it is only 3 weeks old
1801088
I am not sure, there is must be something wrong with your machine. My coffee is still warn the next morning if we didn't finish the pot from the morning before. It's always got when I make it, so you may want to want to send it back for replacement
2172991
It might be the grind. My coffee if finely ground, I use 4 Tablespoons per pot (20oz). Its yummy.
853626
Check on ebay for ones made in the great USA !I just bought an 8 cup Farberware perk for my father. It looks brand new.The China-made have "superfast" written in blue... the early models are all silver / gold I believe. On mine "superfast" is written in red.I've had mine since the late '70's ... still brewing amazing coffee in a minute or less per cup... Use the Melita filters for perks or just cut out circles from a non-bleached basket filters... This works too!
1081976
Your grind was probably too coarse. Try increasing it finer. Mine is set between espresso setting (maximum finest) and drip coffee grind. I too sometime wish it can be stronger, but Keurig+Ekobrew is more convenient than other method of brewing.
1664377
I've got three of these in 3 different locations and they all produce good crema. By good I mean about 1/4 thick. The amount of crema is affected by the type of coffee and amount of water. I use only Baronet and Melitta because that's what I like. Try reducing the amount of water to 5 or 8 ounces. If it doesn't produce crema to your satisfaction look under the outflow where the liquid coffee comes out and there is a little screen filter, slide it forward with your finger. Clean it under running water and put it back. If that doesn't work I would call Suncana at (855) 786-2262.