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Question: Has anyone found a way to clean the carafe? Am I missing something or is the carafe impossible to clean unless you have tiny tiny hands?
Document: !The coffee continued to drip into the carafe for 30 MINUTES after it was brewed. So couldn't take the carafe to the table!The last cup would not come out unless the carafe was turned completely upside down, even if I removed the lid! !It was almost impossible to clean the inside of the carafe due to the small opening.What a disappointment! !
It's almost as the designer never actually tried their design prior to going into production. No matter how you pour, you will spill coffee. I think the issue is the tiny center opening and nearly flat spout. Combined, it's a disaster. After dealing with that frustration, I tried to clean the pot, a nearly impossible endeavor because of the aforementioned small opening. Upshot: I returned it.
It is impossible to read the tiny labels embossed on the lid, so you therefore can't tell which way to turn it to open for pouring or locking. I'm not even going to try the machine to see how well it brews coffee. It's such a hassle to handle that it's not worth it, in my opinion, especially considering the high price. Bought it today and it's going back to the store tomorrow. The machine does look sharp and the removable water tank is a great idea.
*The basket doesn't hold quite enough for a full pot of very strong coffee.Major annoyance:The carafe is designed with an inside lip all the way around. This helps to keep the coffee warm, but also makes it impossible to get the last few ounces of coffee into the cup. I have to shake the carafe over the sink to empty it.
The only thing less then perfect that I've noticed is the size of the opening in the top of the carafe. It is too small to reach inside and wash, but as far as I'm concerned that's not really a big deal. I just rinse it out good and if I think it needs washed more thoroughly I wrap a dish cloth around a bottle brush or butter knife and clean it that way. My husband and I both really like it we would both recommend it to our friends.
I have had many coffee makers and this one is hands down the best. It is a well built and solid. Someone else said heavy, which it is for a coffee maker. This is good, not the cheap light weight plastic like others.They must have redesigned the front door because there is no way it will spring open while brewing. It snaps open and shut very positive with a couple of pounds of force.It brews great hot coffee every time.
Not happy with the money I spent on this coffee maker. Difficult to find replacement filters which is minor. Shortly after I cleaned it for the first time, the clean indicator light came on and has been blinking ever since. I have cleaned it several times and that light will not go off and there's no way to reset it. The lid is a health concern. It retains fluid and you can hear it sloshing around, but it doesn't come out.
This is hands down the WORST coffee maker I have ever used. It is so cumbersome, weirdly designed and a pain in the butt. My boyfriend bought this because it was marked down and was the only one with a carafe that he could afford. What a TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY (and we are stuck with it since he threw the box away too quickly).
Will not purchase this item again. The Thermal carafe was awful and we had to replace the whole machine twice due to malfunctioning parts, mainly the carafe. Coffee tasted fine from it but guess I am spoiled with the Bunn commercial brand. Only reason we chose was the brand name. would not recommend to anyone who truly enjoys the flavor from a coffee but would recommend if you just want any coffee on a timer.
Additionally, it is impossible to place the basket in the slots with the carafe in place. The top is very difficult to put on the pot; it is black and lining the tabs up with the slots on the black rim is very difficult. It is almost impossible to empty the pot completely. When pouring, the coffee flow into your cup is very slow due to what I consider to be a poor lid design. Very aggravating: the pot will not work without the clock being set.
Answer: Place one tablespoon of powdered diswasher detergent into the carafe and fill with hot tap water. Place the lid on and agitate a bit. let it sit for about an hour and then use bottle brushes to clean the inside. Empty and rinse well, 4 or 5 times. Comes out like brand new!