I bought this and love it. Can you leave the basket in after brewing? That would sure be easier but the instructions say take it out.
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Leave it in. When reheating, just take the pot off the burner before it boils and percs again. By the way, the reheated second cup is just as good (or better) than the first cup.
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Yes, you can leave the basket in until you are ready to clean it for the next use!
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Sometimes I leave it in, and sometimes I take it out. I truly don't notice any difference in the flavor of the coffee. Since the pot is hot after brewing, it is awkward to remove it, but if the pot's been sitting a while, I might remove the cool basket before gently reheating. Hope this helps!!:-)
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I leave the basket in after it finishes brewing, because it's too hot for me to handle at that point only I don't know if doing that is coffee making correct.
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I always leave the basket in. When the coffee is finished, then I wash the whole pot.
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We live on our yacht. I brew a full pot about every three days. I replace what is served with hot, boiling water directly into the basket to extend the grounds as I start with a full basket of an extra dark, gourmet blend. I leave the basket in with the grounds as when the brew has cooled and one desires a cup of coffee, we heat in the microwave. Also, if you add a scant amount of salt to the fresh grounds before you brew a pot of coffee, the brew does not turn acidic, an old restaurant trick! I love our percolator!
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Yes, Carole, according to the Instruction Manual, the brew basket is dishwasher safe (as well as the pitcher and pitcher lid).
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you don't use boiling water in a cold brew, I full the basket about 3/4 then full with cold water and let it sit in the refrigerator over night
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I called Bunn and was connected with their commercial support. I was advised NOT to try to take off the Bellow Cap and not to try to clean it by pouring water in it. I asked why the directions said to take it apart. I was told that these instructions come from the manufacturer (?) and aren't correct.
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was told by Dolce Gusto customer service that we should never leave water in the tank, in other words, just put enough water to brew coffee and then remove tank, empty it and replace. Mine's been taken away today and I won't be seeing it for nearly a month. Hope they can fix problem as I have a large stock of coffee that cost me a lot of money.
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Remove the basket and heating element then pick it up and pour it thru cheesecloth into a container. Usually the same bottle it came out of with funnel. No big deal. Not that heavy.
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Don't take it apart beyond removing the filter basket, since it is highly unlikely you will get the portafilter (handle unit) back together . Soak the whole think in Urnex coffee machine cleaner and hot water and then flush.
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The basket is removable, you can unscrew the whole piece and screw in an insert for easy drinking. You need to have either the basket or the drinking insert screwed onto the thermos for it to close properly. This is definitely tricky if you want to take the basket out simply to stop steeping, as you would need to bring along the other insert to use when you're done. But yes, you can have hot liquid in this thermos without a basket. The basket is a medium size in my experience, not too shallow, there is some depth to it but teas that need lots of room might be a bit squished. I have not personally found a longer, replacement basket for this thermos. The basket is removable, you can unscrew the whole piece and screw in an insert for easy drinking. You need to have either the basket or the drinking insert screwed onto the thermos for it to close properly. This is definitely tricky if you want to take the basket out simply to stop steeping, as you would need to bring along the other insert to use when you're done. But yes, you can have hot liquid in this thermos without a basket. The basket is a medium size in my experience, not too shallow, there is some depth to it but teas that need lots of room might be a bit squished. I have not... » Read More The basket is removable, you can unscrew the whole piece and screw in an insert for easy drinking. You need to have either the basket or the drinking insert screwed onto the thermos for it to close properly. This is definitely tricky if you want to take the basket out simply to stop steeping, as you would need to bring along the other insert to use when you're done. But yes, you can have hot liquid in this thermos without a basket. The basket is a medium size in my experience, not too shallow, there is some depth to it but teas that need lots of room might be a bit squished. I have not personally found a longer, replacement basket for this thermos. « Show Less
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This is wonderful information. Thanks for the prompt answer. Isn't the internet a marvel? One more question, if you're willing : does one have the option of pouring a cup before the brewing process is completely finished?Thanks again,
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Yes, both the large brew station and coffee filter basket can easily be removed towash and the advantage of not having a glass carafe to contend with. I'm verysatisfied and would by another one when the time comes!
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Simple. Just take it apart by pulling the handle out and wash all the parts with soap and water. To take it apart, pull the handle out (it swings away from the coffee maker, and stays attached at the top). Once the handle has been pulled out, the top will come off very easily. After the top is off, the coffee basket will come out of the bottom. Just wash everything after it's all in pieces. Some people just rinse it off. I guess I'm too OCD for that. Hope you get one. Nothing like it for making good coffee.
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You should have no problems as long as you brew it as instructed on their website. They have a video on the best way to brew.
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Do you brew the tea into a carafe filled with ice? If not the advantage would be that by the time the tea is done brewing its already chilled and ready to drink. Also, you can store the leftover tea in the container in the fridge. I suppose you could do that with the coffee carafe too, but I guess that means no coffee until that's done. :) Long story short: if that system is working for you I guess you don't "need" this brewer, BUT I am still loving mine for its convenience and simplicity.
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Yes, you can take the carafe out to pour a cup while it's still brewing. But don't wait too long to put the carafe back in or the basket will OVERFLOW and you'll have coffee and ground flowing out the top of the basket.
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You will get leaves in your mouth if you do. Leaving the basket in is just for steeping your tea if you're in a rush. I have however found that over time this makes the mesh on the basket more susceptible to bending & flexing
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you have to be sure that you are not over packing the coffee grind into the basket. Clean and use the pin to make sure you have a clear hold for water to pass. Before brewing place basket into place as if to brew a shot and just run water through to make sure it works. Repeat this process until it works. Also the baskets do come apart with a screw driver. be sure to take apart clean and reassemble.
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You definitely should NOT put this in the ovenThis basket is used purely for the proofing stage, not the cooking stage. After the bread is proofed, you turn the bread out on or into whatever cooking vessel you want to use for bakingThis basket would definitely quickly get destroyed in the oven