Is Water Filter Optional? Does anyway know if the water filters on this or other coffee makes can simply not be installed?
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Charcoal water filters are optional on coffeemakers. If you don't use them, the coffeemaker will function properly. This is true both of my Kenmore and my Capresso. This Capresso unit's manual says that if you have well water and choose not to use the water filter, you can press the filter button on the machine and it won't monitor it for you. (otherwise, after X brewing cycles, the filter light will flash).
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I have not tried, I actually like the permanent filters better. It looks as if you can though, the basket that holds the filter looks very similar to an older Mr. Coffee that I used to have that used paper filters, just deeper. Don't know if that would cause a problem though.
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I'm not sure - I never tried. I would imagine that you can place less water and coffee, but I honestly never tried. Sorry,
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This is a cappucino/espresso maker. The filters are built in as permanent like all espresso/cappucino makers. No need to buy filters. It's not that kind of machine
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Steven, I'm not certain what your problem is in using this filter. Does the bottom of your filter have a tiny hole in it? Without this hole the filter will not properly seat and the top of the Keurig will not open so water can be added. I used an ice pick to make a hole in mine. Of course the hole must be in the correct location. Good luck and maybe this solution will help you.
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There is no water filter on the machine. The water can be filtered prior to pouring into the machine's water reservoir.
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K from LA answered your question - I purchased this two pack, but I switched to bottled water for the coffee, and don't use the filters. Coffee still tastes great.
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My coffee maker doesn't use that style of filter. It goes in the bottom of the water tank.
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Does it even have a filter? I know it has a filter for the coffee but does it have another somewhere and where?
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Yes. This is the most awesome coffee maker ever for the price. My friends husband invented( if that is the word to use) a floating devise for the water reserve . I can have my husband email you the specifics. Kathy
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This coffee maker has 2 filters, one in the bottom (where you pour the coffee) and one on the top. You should never take the filter on the top out for cleaning; by doing so you will reduce its lifetime. Replacement gaskets and filters are available though.
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i dont use a water filter , i just use tap water, machine makes brilliant coffee
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any coffee can be used. That is what I don't like about Keurig as you have to use the premade pod or use the contraption to make your own pod which is messy. It says no filter is necessary but I use filters size #2. Otherwise it will have some sediment.
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No but I have a water filter and only use filtered water to make coffee. Coffee tastes the same as it did 5 years ago when I purchased this model from Amazon. Never had to clean it either.
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Yes, take out the plastic holding the carbon filter to filter water. Definitely use a filter in the coffee basket when making the coffee.
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It does not come with a filter. I use paper filters. But if it helps I've had this coffee maker for a year and I love it!
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Yes, you can. You don't need any specific brand filter, but you need a cone filter to keep the coffee out of the carafe.