Have Model CTF-15. Only dripping half a pot. Has

How old is it? Are you in a 'hard water' area? Has it ever been descaled?

VPS/VPR are pour over brewers. Like the 12 cup brewers you find at home, they need to be filled with 12 cups of water (a full pot), heated and then peculated over the coffee grounds and collected in a decanter.
BUT there is one main difference! The VPR and similar COMMERCIAL coffee machines are quick brewers. They usually have a pre-heated pot of water stored inside the machine.
* VPR's and similar machines REQUIRE a pre-fill and heating period prior to brewing. This means it's sitting on a level table and filled with water until water sprays from the brew head. At this point the unit is plugged in and the heater is turned on (there may be some water discharge from brew head as the water expands). Ready light will come on in about 15 mins.
* To Brew; Place coffee grounds in filter, place in funnel and brew head, clean empty decanter under funnel, slowly pour one full decanter of water (cold or hot) into brew tray. Do not overflow tray. Allow water level to sink before adding more water. Only fill with one pot as an equal amount will come out the brew head and funnel.
* Make sure the decanters are all the same size. do not mix a 12 cup pot with a 10 cup pot. One will over fill and the other will under fill. Make sure they match (in cup volume) FYI; Thermo Air pump pots are usually bigger than one pot. Typical filling only to 3/4th of the container. (I think most are in 2.5 to 3 liter sizes)
* If your not getting a full pot then the brewer was partially empty. The second brew (if done within the next hour) should come out full.
* If your still not getting a full pot then the water is leaking or is boiling off. Does it always steam from the top? Thermostat is shorted. Unplug the brewer and call vendor for service.
* Final; If your unplugging when not in use. Then follow the Pre-heat instructions mentioned above prior to plugging the brewer back in. If the tank has been emptied at night or dried up after an idle week. Then there is a chance you may over heat and blow the thermal fuse. Or at best have a half pot short brew as the water dried up.
* Note leaving the brewer plugged in without brewing daily is not a good idea. The water evaporates and eventually drys out the pot. Takes about 1-2 weeks but it does blow the fuse(s) and the unit will need service.
* Final; Follow the Bunn set up and care instructions (manuals from Bunn.com for down loading. *FREE*)
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filter door(tray must be fully inserted(closed and the pot must be on center with the burner tray undernerath.. check to see that the funnel under the filtewr tray is on center with the pot lid..

Hi, my friend gave me a delonghi 5 cup k mix coffee maker. the water starts to heat you a hear a gurgle a little water is filtered to the pot and then nothing it just stops working. any ideas on how to trouble shoot?

I'm assuming you've got a coffee filter pot as this is the most common kind (especially as wedding gifts).

1. Boil the water.

2. Put the filter (should come with the pot) into the filter holder.

3. Add 2 level tbsp. of ground coffee per 6 oz of water.

4. Pour some of the hot water over the coffee grounds, giving them a few seconds to swell.

5. Now add the rest of the hot water and allow the coffee to slowly drip through the filter.

6. Remove the filter with the coffee grounds in just before the final drops of water go through.

7. Now sit down and enjoy!

run a pot of vinegar through it

There are two options for this model:

1. You can order our exclusive modified control unit (part # CU150) with our proprietary upgrades for $95, or for $15 more, order CU150B, which includes a new black select button assembly making a total of $110.

Then if you return your defective control unit in repairable, good cosmetic condition, we'll give you a core refund of $30.

It comes with a one-year guarantee. For details, see: http://www.microwavedisplay.com/exchange.htm

2. We can repair your existing control unit for $39.95 with a one year guarantee.

At our Web site, we have a video available showing how to remove a typical over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.

Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your model number) for more information & help.

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Please get the model and date code located on the bottom of the brewer. The machine has a 3 year limited warranty. If the machine is 3 years or less, the machine will be replaced at no cost. If it is over 3 years, then it can be replaced at a reduced cost.

Run a mix of 50% WHITE vinegar and 50% water through the machineWait about 5 minutes and run a couple pots of plain water to rinse it out. The vinegar will dissolve the buildup in the tubes and ports. If you don't get it all out, it's totally harmless, unlike the chemical cleaners.

Use Coke, put 200ml in water tank and leave overnight, then empty and rinse with tap water