Why is there a hole on the back that causes water to leak out if i pour to much water in the reservoir?it appears a plug is supposed to be placed in the hole
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Why is there a hole on the back that causes water to leak out if i pour to much water in the reservoir?it appears a plug is supposed to be placed in the hole
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OKegan50 · Accepted Answer

Too much water is bs. The holes keep you from putting in the right amount. Put the holes above the fill capacity!

Doris · Answer

Mine does the same thing, Great coffee maker but leaks all the time. No plug for the back.

Dawn · Answer

I believe the hole is there to release steam. I don't think you would ever pour water in the reservoir to the level where it would be high enough to reach that hole.

dave · Answer

apperently an overfill hole ....... 10 cups only but caraf says 12 cups and so does site glass in machine ...... wth is with that .. even in maunal it says 12 cup ...... plug lower hole and fill to 12 cup to see what happens

Answered by dave 1 year ago

Zeus · Answer

Its a overflow hole. If it wasnt there and you added water past that then it would brew to much coffee for the Carafe, and the carafe would overflow with coffee.

Bignut4osu · Answer

It is a failsafe so you can’t overfill the maker

UHATL · Answer

to keep you from flooding the inside of the coffee maker and ruining the machine, just stop pouring too much water it only holds 10 cups!

Woodie · Answer

The overflow hole serves one simple purpose and that is to guard against overfilling the water reservoir so it doesn't allow water to creep into your coffee filter basket and ruin your morning coffee.

Queen · Answer

The hole in the back is there for the steam to escape. If you add more than 10 cups it looks like the water will overflow. I’ve never experienced this problem, because I only make 6 cups.

Theresa · Answer

If you overfill it the pot will overflow.

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