I can't make more than six scoops of coffee without overflowing. What's wrong?
571822
You don't need as much coffee with this maker. Try using 3-4 scoops. I find you use a lot less coffee than other brands.
571823
LOL! Welcome to the club Grergory! I've had mine for about a year. Although it makes very good coffee I like mine quite strong. The brew basket on this unit isn't sized for "too much" ground coffee, so if you want it strong you have to make it in smaller batches. Also, be sure to take the shower head out and clean it after brewing as the grinds float to the top and stick to it.Jon GordonI know this is a bummer, but this is just one of the short comings of this unit. Better by a replacement basket now, if you can get one, as Bodum isn't making them anymore and if yours cracks like mine did, then you'll be out of luck. LOL! Welcome to the club Grergory! I've had mine for about a year. Although it makes very good coffee I like mine quite strong. The brew basket on this unit isn't sized for "too much" ground coffee, so if you want it strong you have to make it in smaller batches. Also, be sure to take the shower head out and clean it after brewing as the grinds float to the top and stick to it.Jon GordonI know this is a bummer, but this is just one of the short comings of this unit. Better by a replacement basket now, if you can get one, as Bodum isn't making them anymore... » Read More LOL! Welcome to the club Grergory! I've had mine for about a year. Although it makes very good coffee I like mine quite strong. The brew basket on this unit isn't sized for "too much" ground coffee, so if you want it strong you have to make it in smaller batches. Also, be sure to take the shower head out and clean it after brewing as the grinds float to the top and stick to it.Jon GordonI know this is a bummer, but this is just one of the short comings of this unit. Better by a replacement basket now, if you can get one, as Bodum isn't making them anymore and if yours cracks like mine did, then you'll be out of luck. « Show Less
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What kind of grind are you using? I have made mine with 6 scoops and didn't have a problem until I used the finer grind-like the kind you use for a pour-through Melita coffee maker or a Keurig K-cup. Try a coarse grind of coffee and see if that helps.
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Generally one scoop per cup using the Bodum scoop unless the grind your using is very fine.Very fine grind slows the flow of water which may cause backup and over flow because the filter screen is a fine mesh. Be sure to get the filter holder all the way in as the valve on the bottom has to push down the valve on the pot to get full flow. I didn't once and the water couldn't pass through the filter fast enough and overflowed.
2002323
I'm having the same issue. Twelve cup coffeemaker, but I end up with only 10 cups in the pot. The rest of it (water) ends up under the pot. To empty the extra water means I have to take all the parts off and dump excess water out of the main pot Has anyone found a solution?
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use more coffee. We love it and have had no problems. Make sure you are folding the coffee filters edges like you are suppose to. We use Starbucks coffee and ratio is 4 scoops of coffee/8 cups of water. Coffee remains hot for a very long time in the coffee pot.
1972127
I just checked mine and two 8 oz cups made it mostly full and three made it full but not overflowing. Hope that helps.
644922
You'll need to run another cycle, either of the same type, or you can get creative and add a chocolate or an extra espresso.They have now come out with new Gevalia & Maxwell House breakfast coffee discs which do produce more, using one overflowed my usual cup which was never filled by the original size. I found the new large ones at Bed Bath & Beyond. Use the 20% off coupon that they send out weekly in the mail.
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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The only way that I have been able to get strong coffee is to use one coffee scoop (3 tablespoons) of coffee to 3 cups of water
1788464
Just add more coffee or get stronger coffee. We use different kinds of coffees. This has been perfect for us! Hope this kind of helped in some way!
717345
Have you tried extra bold or french roast coffee. That is what I have done, but I am only using a 12 oz cup.
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you put in how many beans you want grinded, you put in how much water you want ------ the insulated metal container only holds 1/2 as much water/coffee as a glass container. Hence it is easy to put too much water in the machine and hence it overflows,,, it brews however much water you put in it. You have no clue how much coffee is in the container as it brews. so you only know it is full when it spill on your computer.
156660
Yes its disappointing to deal with but it seems a function of too much fine grind at once. Just make 8 cups instead of ten . With less coffee it doesn't occur
6729
Try about 6 scoops then adjust to your liking. All depends on the coffee and your taste. Take care of your machine, it was the best coffee maker I ever had and is no longer available.
956872
Are you putting too much coffee in the basket? Only 2-3 teaspoons work best! Try this and see if it works!
1882823
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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I always make 1 or 2 cups only, so, I don't have this problem... Don't make a lot of coffee as well. :)
1020440
Sorry this is happening to you. I only use coarse or drip ground coffee, works faster and tastes fine. I use 2 Tb per 6 oz. cup.
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Maybe its your coffee 1 1/2 tbs--tablespoons is a lot to have to use for 6 oz. Buy a darker roast coffee. I use Trader Joe's Dark Roast and the coffee is perfect. I use 1 tablespoon per 8 0z.