A:AnswerHi Kevin,
I just received this coffee maker 3 days ago and I am in love. But to your question... I don't have a photo but I can tell you that the the area for the grounds is much deeper than my my last Mr. Coffee (which always had the problem you are talking about) and even deeper than my Cuisinart coffee makers. The Bella also comes with a mesh filter which fits perfectly. I have also used paper filters and they turn out fine also no over spray of coffee grounds.
The best thing about this coffee maker is that you can actually use less coffee and believe me, I love strong dark coffee. The first few times I used my typical amount of coffee and the coffee was great. Then, I tried the strength setting for the coffee. I cut back to 12 then 10 scoops of the scoop that comes with the Bella and OMG the coffee still has a rich full flavor.
You may have purchased this coffee maker by now... or another brand.... but I am so excited I thought I would answer your question anyway. Happy Days!
A:AnswerSorry to say but unless you have warranty there is no way to purchase it separately. Look up Cuisinart 14-Cup Replacement Glass Carafe it's about $28 does the job but doesn't look as nice as the original one it comes with ):
A:AnswerHello, thanks for reaching out. Please reach us at 1 866-832.4843 or email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to email it to you.
SETTING
UP THE MACHINE
IMPORTANT: Before brewing, always check to make sure water level is past the MIN line and add
water if needed. Never exceed the MAX fill line.
NOTE: The amount of brewed coffee will always be less than the amount of water placed into
the water reservoir; as much as 10% is absorbed by coffee grounds and filter.
1. Lift to open the Coffee Maker lid. Fill carafe with cold water and pour into water reservoir
at the back of the unit. The transparent water gauge can be easily viewed inside unit.
2. Place empty carafe on the warming plate.
3. Place the permanent filter in the removable filter holder. Measure 2 level tablespoons
or 1 scoop with the provided scooper cup, of drip or regular ground coffee for each cup of
coffee desired. For stronger or milder coffee, adjust amount of coffee to suit your taste.
4. Lower the filter holder down into the housing. Close the lid.
5. Plug the power cord into 120V/60HZ power supply socket, the background indicator
will illuminate, and “AM 12:00” will flash. The backlight indicator will go into sleep mode
within 15 seconds if no further buttons are selected.
6. Press the ON/OFF button. The Coffee Maker will begin the brew cycle.
NOTE: To interrupt the brew process at any time, press the ON/OFF button until you hear
a beep.
7. Upon completion of the brew cycle, wait at least 1 minute until the dripping coffee from the
flow valve into the carafe has stopped. The carafe lid should be kept in place to facilitate
safe serving and help keep coffee at a proper serving temperature. Tilt the carafe slightly
and pour the hot coffee very slowly, so that the flow of the brewed coffee does not exceed
the width of the spout.
Once the brew cycle is complete, the LCD screen will show the TIME SINCE BREW icon and
0:00 will begin counting up. This represents the time since the brew cycle finished. To shut
down the unit, press the ON/OFF button.
8. Press ON/OFF button to turn the Coffee Maker OFF when the carafe is empty or when unit is
not in use.
SETTING THE CLOCK
1. When the coffee maker is plugged in “AM 12:00” will flash.
2. Press HOUR button to select the Hour. Press and hold HOUR to toggle quickly.
3. Press MINUTE button to select the minutes. Press and hold MINUTE to toggle quickly.
4. Press on the PROGRAM button to confirm the time
5. To re-set the clock: press and hold the PROGRAM button until the previously
settime flashes. Then follow the clock setting method.
BREW STRENGTH SELECTION
1. To select the strength of coffee push on the strength button.
2. For regular strength press once.
3. For gourmet strength press twice.The gourmet setting adjusts the brewing cycle of a full
pot of coffee to extract a higher percent of solubles. This results in a more flavorful pot
of coffee.
4. For bold strength press three times.The Bold setting adjusts the brewing cycle of a full pot
of coffee, allowing more time for the coffee to “steep” to extract further oils and flavor from
the coffee bean. This results in a bolder tasting pot of coffee
5. For 1-4 cup mode press 4 times. Automatically adjusts the brewing process for maximum
flavor when brewing small quantities. Ideal for brewing 4 cups of coffee.
* If 14 cups of water are poured into the water tank then 14 cups of coffee will brew.
SETTING THE AUTO START
Press the PROGRAM button. The clock will flash 12:00 AM. Follow the clock setting method to set
hour and minute. To confirm your selection, press the program button. The unit will beep and
display the current time along with the word PROGRAM. Once the current time reaches the set
time for the auto brew, the unit will automatically start the brewing cycle.
PAUSE AND SERVE
If you wish to serve a cup of coffee before the brew cycle is complete, simply remove carafe from
the warming plate. Dripping will automatically cease. Return the carafe onto the warming plate;
dripping will resume.
CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing the pause and serve feature, replace carafe within 30
seconds after removing during the brewing process.
1. After approximately 2 cups of coffee have been brewed, the carafe may be slowly removed
and the coffee will stop dripping.
2. The flow valve is located on the bottom of the filter holder and is activated when the carafe
is removed. (See Figure 1.) This design makes it possible for you to remove the carafe and
pour a cup of coffee before the entire carafe is brewed.
IMPORTANT: When replacing the filter holder, the flow valve must be properly inserted into
the front hole of the machine, so that it can be seen as it sits on the top of the carafe lid.
(See Figure 1.)
3. When using this feature, make sure that the carafe is replaced under the filter holder within 30
seconds to prevent overflow.
KEEP WARM MODE
To set the time for the Keep Warm feature press the KEEP WARM button. The KEEP WARM icon
will appear and 2:00 hours will flash. The default keep warm time is 2 hours. To select the period
of keep warm time push the KEEP WARM button. Each time the button is pushed the keep warm
time will increase by increments of 30 minutes. The keep warm time is between 0 minutes up to
4 hours. Once the desired keep warm time is reached, press the PROGRAM button to confirm
the selection. The coffee maker will beep.
TIME SINCE BREW
When the brew cycle is complete, TIME SINCE BREW will appear on the LCD display and the
TIME SINCE BREW will count up from 0:00 to the selected KEEP WARM TIME to let you know
how fresh your coffee is. After the KEEP WARM TIME is reached,
the coffee maker will beep and the TIME SINCE BREW icon will disappear. The current time will
reappear on the LCD display.
AUTO
SHUT OFF
The coffee maker will automatically shut off once the keep warm time has elapsed after brew.
1. After approximately 2 cups of coffee have been brewed, the carafe may be slowly removed
and the coffee will stop dripping.
2. The flow valve is located on the bottom of the filter holder and is activated when the carafe
is removed. (See Figure 1.) This design makes it possible for you to remove the carafe and
pour a cup of coffee before the entire carafe is brewed.
IMPORTANT: When replacing the filter holder, the flow valve must be properly inserted into
the front hole of the machine, so that it can be seen as it sits on the top of the carafe lid.
(See Figure 1.)
3. When using this feature, make sure that the carafe is replaced under the filter holder within 30
seconds to prevent overflow.
KEEP WARM MODE
To set the time for the Keep Warm feature press the KEEP WARM button. The KEEP WARM icon
will appear and 2:00 hours will flash. The default keep warm time is 2 hours. To select the period
of keep warm time push the KEEP WARM button. Each time the button is pushed the keep warm
time will increase by increments of 30 minutes. The keep warm time is between 0 minutes up to
4 hours. Once the desired keep warm time is reached, press the PROGRAM button to confirm
the selection. The coffee maker will beep.
TIME SINCE BREW
When the brew cycle is complete, TIME SINCE BREW will appear on the LCD display and the
TIME SINCE BREW will count up from 0:00 to the selected KEEP WARM TIME to let you know
how fresh your coffee is. After the KEEP WARM TIME is reached,
the coffee maker will beep and the TIME SINCE BREW icon will disappear. The current time will
reappear on the LCD display.
AUTO
SHUT OFF
The coffee maker will automatically shut off once the keep warm time has elapsed after brew.
Hope this helps. Have a great day. The BELLA Team.
A:AnswerHello, thanks for reaching out. CARE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Always make sure Coffee Maker is unplugged and the warming plate is cool before
attempting to clean.
2. After every use, remove the permanent coffee filter, discard used coffee grounds,
rinse thoroughly.
3. Wash the removable filter holder and glass carafe in hot, sudsy water. If necessary, scrub
the inside of the carafe lid with a soaped kitchen brush. The permanent filter and removable
filter holder are all top rack dishwasher safe. The reusable scoop is also dishwasher safe but
it should be placed in the machine alongside the cutlery.
WARNING: To avoid breakage, handle carafe with care. Avoid impact. Glass will break as a
result of impact. Use care when filling with water to avoid hitting faucet.
4. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth to remove superficial stains. For stubborn stains, use
a nylon or plastic pad with a non-abrasive cleanser. Do not use metal scouring pads or
abrasive cleansers.
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5. Dry and replace disassembled parts. Make sure the removable filter holder drops down and is
properly seated into the housing.
6. Close the lid.
AUTO CLEAN AND DESCALING
Special cleaning of your Coffee Maker is recommended at least once a month, depending on
frequency of use and quality of water used in the unit. If water in your area is especially hard, the
following cleaning procedure should be performed every 2 weeks, since minerals in water can
detract from the flavor of the coffee and possibly lengthen brew time.
1. Combine 6 cups of white vinegar and 4 cups of cold water in carafe.
2. Pour into water reservoir.
3. Place an 8 to 12 cup cupcake style paper filter in the removable filter basket.
Insert filter basket into filter basket holder and close lid.
4. Make sure the lid of the carafe is in place and place the empty carafe on the keep
warm plate.
5. Press and hold the KEEP WARM button until CLEAN appears on the LCD.
6. Press the ON/OFF button to start the cleaning cycle. The light around the ON/OFF button will
turn on and the unit will beep.
7. Once the cleaning cycle is complete, the light around the ON/OFF button will turn off and
the unit will beep.
8. Discard all water/vinegar solution from carafe & water tank.
9. Repeat the brew cycle 2-3 times with cold water before brewing coffee again
Hope this helps. Have a nice day. The BELLA Team.
A:AnswerThere is no replacement pot for this coffee machine none as I have looked everywhere, so I bought another one because we love this coffee maker
A:AnswerHello, thanks for reaching out. you could use a smart plug, except that would be only to turn it on and off. You physically need to use the appliance to program it. Have a nice day. The BELLA Team.
