why is there water leaking all over my counter and not into the coffee machine where it should be? the spring plug broke for no reason and amazon wont let me return this item, so i'm stuck with trying to get the water into the machine before it leaks...
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I was asked to answer this question, but my answer is that the Calphalon coffee maker sucks. It did the same thing to me, and if your research problems for this product, you'll see that this is typical for it. Also, typical, Calphalon doesn't care. We won't buy any products from them ever again, in spite of the fact that they supposedly make quality products. #CalphalonEpicFail
2020291
This sounds like a defect to me. I would contact Hamilton or see if Amazon can replace the coffee pot. I've never had this problem.
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I would call the Company, I have one and it has done really good. I have had mine for about two years and love it. I use it every day, I make all my coffee and tea with the water and that is the only water I drink. I hope you can get it fixed. Wish I could have been more help.
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OKAY this is what he said: I took the coffe machine apart. Some of the tubes were a bit trickey to get to and to get back on but it was fun to figure out. The top of the machine is where the hot watter bubbles up and then is dispursed into the coffee drip area. The cover the directed the bubbles from up to over just snapped into place. There is a grove to help seal this cover but ours did seal right. I removed the cover, put a thin line of silicone sealant in the groove and re-installed the cover. I let it dry for a few days so no silicone would seep into the bubbles then into the coffee. It seems to be working. OKAY this is what he said: I took the coffe machine apart. Some of the tubes were a bit trickey to get to and to get back on but it was fun to figure out. The top of the machine is where the hot watter bubbles up and then is dispursed into the coffee drip area. The cover the directed the bubbles from up to over just snapped into place. There is a grove to help seal this cover but ours did seal right. I removed the cover, put a thin line of silicone sealant in the groove and re-installed the cover. I let it dry for a few days so no silicone would seep into the bubbles then into the coffee.... » Read More OKAY this is what he said: I took the coffe machine apart. Some of the tubes were a bit trickey to get to and to get back on but it was fun to figure out. The top of the machine is where the hot watter bubbles up and then is dispursed into the coffee drip area. The cover the directed the bubbles from up to over just snapped into place. There is a grove to help seal this cover but ours did seal right. I removed the cover, put a thin line of silicone sealant in the groove and re-installed the cover. I let it dry for a few days so no silicone would seep into the bubbles then into the coffee. It seems to be working. « Show Less
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If its the Pressure valve on the side of the bottom chamber, then it a definite defect and you should request a replacement. If it's the coffee release valve( that consists of two pieces) on the upper chamber, then you need to make sure that top piece is secured tightly to the screw like piece underneath.
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debugging anything involves working your way step by step thru the processI did not experience this but my inclination is to recheck the kcup - and how it is sitting in the coffee makeryou look to see if where the water enters is blocked because the kcup is not properly seated also look at what 'appears clogged' literally means - is water coming out some other way? or it just does nothing if kcup is in place? I did have trouble with water saturating the coffee - and this was reason I ultimately returned the product
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I had the same problem. It cuts tp big a hole and coffee grounds plug up machine pour and run water through wash grounds out. Send it back it doesn't work as they tell you.
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Ours appears to be leaking, too. It isn't keeping the coffee warm either. Seeing the price on this, I seriously hope my husband didn't pay $300 plus for this. Absolutely not worth it.
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I haven't had this problem. Perhaps you are putting too much water in. As you've probably noticed, there's a fill line just below the pressure valve in the bottom reservoir, which I intuitively feel doesn't allow for enough water, but which does allow for a full pot of espresso. If you're putting in the right amount of water, then I would make sure I tighten the pot before I heat it up and use high heat to quickly force the water up through the coffee.
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Try to do the cleaning cycle again, could just be a simple malfunction. I've never had that problem. I love my DeLonghi Coffee Maker, it makes the best coffee, but I have a problem with spilling coffee when I'm pouring a cup. I believe it's the engineering of the pot.
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No, mine does not leak. I would suggest you look at it carefully to see where it is leaking from. Does it leak before you place it in the container or only after? Then write to amazon or the company describing the leak. Hopefully they will replace it. I think checking the spring like Ron D suggested might work. I love this coffee brewer and would hate to have to get another. Best of luck.
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My gauge works perfectly. What kind of grinder are you using? If the coffee is not ground fine enough, there won't be enough pressure built up to make espresso, or register on the gauge. If the coffee comes gushing out, it probably isn't fine enough and you may want to consider a new grinder. If you are making good espresso, then your gauge may be broken and you should contact Breville customer service. I haven't had to, but I've heard they are very pleasant to work with. Best of luck!
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My machine did leak a bit too. When I moved the machine forward to fill up, I noticed water underneath it. My husband opened the machine up. There is a snap on piece and draws hot water up. He put silicone grease on it and it stopped. I will get more details soon on what he did.
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Hello Donald, mine will also occasionally leak as well. When this happens, I have found that the pot was not entirely empty when I made a fresh pot or I filled the water level too high. It will also "spring" a BAD leak if the components (water tank, filter bay and coffee pot itself) are not completely seated in their proper alignments. Check all of these things EACH time you make a pot of coffee and I think you will be as pleased with your coffee maker as I have been. Also, I always make coffee for my guests instead of letting them try to make it themselves! They ALWAYS make it leak! It just takes a little getting used to and being careful each and every time! Enjoy! Hello Donald, mine will also occasionally leak as well. When this happens, I have found that the pot was not entirely empty when I made a fresh pot or I filled the water level too high. It will also "spring" a BAD leak if the components (water tank, filter bay and coffee pot itself) are not completely seated in their proper alignments. Check all of these things EACH time you make a pot of coffee and I think you will be as pleased with your coffee maker as I have been. Also, I always make coffee for my guests instead of letting them try to make it themselves! They ALWAYS make it... » Read More Hello Donald, mine will also occasionally leak as well. When this happens, I have found that the pot was not entirely empty when I made a fresh pot or I filled the water level too high. It will also "spring" a BAD leak if the components (water tank, filter bay and coffee pot itself) are not completely seated in their proper alignments. Check all of these things EACH time you make a pot of coffee and I think you will be as pleased with your coffee maker as I have been. Also, I always make coffee for my guests instead of letting them try to make it themselves! They ALWAYS make it leak! It just takes a little getting used to and being careful each and every time! Enjoy! « Show Less
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Mine stopped working because the overpressure valve failed. No matter what I did, I couldn't get enough pressure built up to make the water come up through the coffee grounds and into the top chamber. Maybe your S.A.F.E. valve needs to be cleaned? If that doesn't resolve your issue, I'd say it's junk.
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It is a piece of junk! Mine leaked right out of the box, when I called their customer service department they told "that happens sometimes" and suggested I send it back to Amazon.com! I just threw it out and got a Mr. Coffee machine instead. I suggest you get a new machine and junk it.
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I don't know what the problem is ... have never had it. Can only guess that you are not attaching it properly. Try to be sure it is evenly hooked into both the main grooves (and not filled over the top with coffee) before you turn it, and lock it in. I love our machine. If you clean it each time (run it through without coffee a little), it should last many years. pg