i have woke up to coffee all over my counter for three days i love the coffee pot but whats going on i do rence thetop out every time i use it and a
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Check the bottom part of the unit where it sits on the counter. Do you still have all four plastic nubs? The back two went missing on mine and I had the same problem with coffee spilling all over the counter. Once I re-leveled the system by replacing the back two rubber pieces, I never had the problem again!
375246
I've had this same problem. I keep my coffee maker clean, use the clean cycle with vinegar, use Q tip on lid. It's still pouring coffee (or water when I tried to clean it again today) all over my counter top. Mine is less than a year old, usually one pot a day. I'm really frustrated@
375247
The only time mine has done this, which I am embarrassed to say has been often, is when I forget to empty the carafe before making a new pot. Since it is not glass I don't have that visual cue to do it. My bad...
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.
375249
Use a Dremel with a cutting wheel to make an opening in the carafe lid just large enough to pop the floating ball out with a slotted screwdriver. Be sure to retain enough of the top-center portion of the lid so the coffeemaker will continue to work regardless of the carafe position. The result is much easier than trying to keep the lid completely clean and dry, no? The ball causes the problem, yet serves no purpose that I can tell except to add a small amount of insulation to the carafe.
375250
Make sure you're cleaning out the little float valve on the lid. It can clog up with coffee grinds from time to time if you've put a little too much in the filter area.
375251
We had our first one replaced under warranty for the same issue after cleaning with vinegar twice and our replacement now has the same problem after 6 months (we brew once a day) . I would never buy this coffee maker again it must be some flaw in the design.
375252
I would recommend soaking the lid in vinegar for awhile, and i have even cleaned the float valve (? - circular stop valve) w/ q-tips -- clean that area out really well. I would also recommend highly to use coffee filters vs. the reuable gold filter. Once i cleaned and used disposible filters -- it stopped the leaking. Good luck to you~!
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Since that has never been a problem for me, I would have to watch how you pour the coffee. Maybe the pot is too close to the cup. It only spills when I am filling the canister and that is because I am holding the pot too close to it and am in a hurry, so just wipe up the water when done. I love this coffee pot and never want a different kind.
833449
If this happened to me I woulld get ahold of the company keurig. They are very helpful!!
2238030
You don't need to raise hell. My heating element went out too about a year after my purchase. Just call them and they'll send you a brand new one.If you want hot coffee in the meantime, I suggest you boil water in a teapot, and pour that through the coffee maker. I think they Fedexed mine for free and I got it within a day or two
1863007
I always run water throught it when I first get any coffee pot! Then I run coffee through it and run water again through it! I guess you call it a little prep before I actually drink it!
1276151
I flush coffee grounds down this thing every single day. I usually wait until all of my 4 days of french presses are dirty, then I rinse all grounds into the drain, then I run cold water, turn on the disposal, a jolt is heard, some loud noises for a couple seconds (due to 4 days of coffee grounds) then its smooth and quiet and all is well. I have been doing this with every disposal I have ever had though, and never was there a problem
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I recommend calling Mr. Coffee directly. Maybe they have received other complaints from people having the same problem. In my experience, Mr. Coffee is a customer friendly company.
1788462
Just add more coffee before brewing and it will be stronger. That or buy bold coffee. Its a great choice for the money. Its only a twenty dollar coffee pot amd it has A LOT A OF FEATURES for the price!
2031565
I had not problem with cleaning it just stop perking after 4 month and I only use it once a day I mad that I had to order another kind because I wanted red coffee pot
396323
i love storng coffee and espresso. mine was too strong- but after 3 weeks it is perfect. maybe you are not putting the grind on the correct setting- also- best to use french roast, espresso beans- etc for strong flavors
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Ours does the same sometimes and generally indicates the tank hasn't been properly seated in the machine. Make sure to carefully place the tank when you fill it and that should reduce the problem. I know this is hard before having coffee so perhaps fill the tank the day before when your brain has already been caffienated.
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YES! I just unplugged mine because I had been smelling it for days now. I had it for about two weeks and didn't notice it but now I have smelled it for a few days. I woke up from a nap and unplugged it. The smell seems stronger. It really scared me, so Im researching to see if anyone else had this problem. My Grandkids kept smelling something weird in the house too. I will be returning mine tomorrow. I see on the reviews there have been many that have had this problem. I hate that I have to return it. I was really enjoying the coffee it makes.
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Ok. Your coffee maker is still under warranty. Return it to where you bought it and get another. If they don't cooperate, contact Mr. Coffee, online, and they will make arrangements to send you a new one. I just did this very thing because of a bad heating plate that rusted out. Best of luck!
1300451
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.
1285395
I haven't had any problem with mine but if is leaking something other than coffee I would sure return it!!!!
2160405
The entire pot is brewing so you can take a cup of not quite brewed coffee if you want. :)
184995
I've had my stovetop coffee maker for about three years and I just changed it as the rubber was yucky