How to Use a Bunn Speed Brew Classic Coffee Maker

[@OmegaTI]

These coffee makers last forever! I've owned two, the first one lasted TWENTY YEARS, the second one is STILL working after 18 years. Well worth every penny. When my current one dies, I'll get my last one, because I don't have twenty years left. I wish more companies would make quality products like this.

[@johnswoyer9978]

i can't get mine to drip. i have a bunn model speed brew elite model DSB2. Can anyone help me make it brew?

[@marycravens6169]

My original kept over flowing the basket area. I have had Bunns for 30+ years, and that mystified me. Couldn't figure out what was happening. I got a black and decker. Lol

[@radioman4738]

Thanks! I found this video very helpful as someone gave me a unit similar to this one and I had no idea that it needed to be "primed" while unplugged by adding in water until it starts running out. Also the part about the lid "on off switch" helped me to understand the importance of having the container underneath BEFORE you close that lid or else there will be an instant flow of coffee/water once the lid is closed. It's nice that the unit has two switches one for the brewing and the other for the heater plate. A well made product that will last for many years. I've heard that the thermal fuses may need to be replaced or on some models the seals but overall those are simple repairs and the machine would be back up and running in no time at all. Thanks again for the details and nice touch with the single milk shot as it did show how the brew came out. I could almost smell and taste it from here:)

[@kotorevan313]

Thanks for the video! I just started learning how to use one today at work and was confused how to run it. This helped tremendously!

[@JaymeCupcakez]

You saved me. I bought this second hand and was ready to toss it. Thank you!

[@CounterClutter]

Glad I could help!

[@jessicadaniels1837]

You did a great job explaining and demonstrating the start up. You would make a great teacher in any field!

[@josemassingill4466]

Just want to say thank you so very much for this introduction. It was very helpful.

[@chrissantos2980]

Very informative. My Bunn has been in storage for about 6 months and I forgot how to do the initial setup. Thank you!!

[@mannshambles7006]

Thanks for the informative video. True story. Bought one of these used from an eccentric millionaire for 5 dollars. Watched this video and immediately walked it out to the trash can. I ain't doin' this.

[@jhh764]

You're not the brightest are you?

[@Treebreland]

Very helpful! I had lost my manual and needed to set up my Bun from storage. Very easy to follow directions. I appreciate the video!

[@JenniferSpence-m2c]

Thank you for sharing. I had this coffee maker sitting in my office for months. 😅I finally with your help got it working. 😂

[@genevarena]

I just purchase this coffee maker. I hate reading manuals. so happy to find have found this instruction video. If was very helpful. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@LulusMom1220]

Thanks so much for your help...you got me started...love that it smells like coffee, when it's brewing...and not plastic. Made in the USA...happy me!

[@AbbottFamily-n6l]

Thank you so much for this video. It is beyond baffling that the BUNN instruction manual doesn't explain this (i mean it explains what to do but not why or how).

[@tommymartin2551]

Great video ❤thank you for sharing 🙏🏽👍🏻 A friend of mine gave this same coffee ☕️ maker to me. She found it at a good will and it was still in the box. I don’t think she gave much for it. But I didn’t know that new it was a $109 maker. Wow. Thanks 🙏🏽 again from centralTexas.

[@WoodsintheBurg94]

I’ve only used commercial Bunns before and didn’t know about the shutoff plunger under lid. I’m glad to know this because reading the instructions made me wonder how to use the carafe to pour water in as well as have it on the burner. My Bunn should arrive next week.

[@user-bs1eq8zj9c]

You just taught me how to make my first pot of coffee, thank you! 😁😅

[@lucindasutt7365]

I would think the coffee might cool 5 degrees as it pours into the cup. If you take the temp of the full pot it is probably at least 165 or more. Great demo I say. Thank you very much and HAPPY NEW YEAR. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MrAlexander336]

Folgers Coffee in a Bunn?? Thanks for the tutorial of setup. I've sent this to a family member. I like your accent when you say "coffee". We call it Starbucks where I'm from :)

[@ginad4399]

This was sooooooo helpful!!! I was so confused before watching this

[@Ashley-lu6dp]

Thanks for the video and instructions! I had NO CLUE.. just thought I bought a junk coffee maker ! lol

[@rodhoutx]

We've used these on and off since the 80's! Interesting tidbit is the models back then did not have the "on/off" switch (I like how you call it that) in the top tank. Instead, they included a separate plastic container with markings. As soon as you started pouring water into the unit it would start coming out. This probably caused a lot of coffee spills if other people were using your coffee maker, so then they added the additional switch so the water stays in the top until you close the flap (and no longer included the separate container). I liked having the separate container because you're not going to have hot coffee dripping into a container that had cold water in it... so the temp of the coffee won't get pulled down a few degrees by the cold pot. Even with my non-Bunn units, I still use my old plastic Bunn container to fill it instead of the pot itself (and often run the pot under hot water first), which makes a difference if you're only brewing a small pot of coffee.

[@Placerite]

I still have the plastic measuring container, which I prefer over the coffee pot for preparation. Arthritis.

[@pennymyers9704]

Very good demo! This is the pot at work, and it’s baffling!

[@CounterClutter]

Thanks! Glad to read comments like that :)

[@AllaroundTheWorld-z9u]

I just got mine from Amazon today, and I love it EXCEPT for the decanter. I had to order the regular ol classic ncd decanter.

[@huskerhunny]

It would have hit 160 degrees if you would have put temperature gauge directly in the coffee pot. In the directions in the manual is actually says to put some hot water in your carafe and dump it before setting it under your coffee maker. Your cold coffee mug lowered your temperature 😊

[@anthonyoverbee2049]

Thank you, kind sir, for helping me understand this coffee maker. Take care and God bless!!

[@ghostwolf5347]

Bunn coffee makers are the best in my opinion. I wish I can afford the office ones. My house would be so happy

[@lilly7009]

We just bought ours today and had no idea the importance of not plugging it in . We plugged it in and thought we may have broke it . But once we followed your detailed instructions we got it working . Only question, do we leave the on and off button on at all times (not the warmer button). But the ok/off switch ?

[@karenrominger8174]

Do you have to fill with 2 full pots like we just did for initial set up each time? I followed you and did great Was all the water heating in tank at set up repeated each time forward before I make another pot?

[@divadime07lovesyou25]

Do you have to leave the on and off switch on 24-7?? Are do you turn the switch off once done using?

[@tommymartin2551]

Amen 🙏🏽 to that!!!! Looks like a great cup of coffee ☕️ 👍🏻🙏🏽

[@djSmokeShow]

I had one of these. It's fast because it constantly cycles the heating element on and off 24 hours a day to keep hot water available at all times. Just wanted to cover that again if folks aren't aware. In other words this coffee pot stays on and pulls electricity 24/7 to make quick brewing possible. Makes PERFECT sense in an office environment, just didn't like that fact for home use.

[@poke777890]

Your Christmas lights will pull more power. My only problem is, the coffee is not hot to take on the go. It gets hot to drink now

[@Placerite]

Thank you thank you for the demonstration. Perfect.

[@ConnieSmith-h1j]

Great demo

[@cody5404]

Thanks bro this thing was f me up when I was trying to figure out at first, cause so far I couldn’t see into the water holder 😅😅

[@calvinflamand8965]

Yeah I ehad a bunn for many years it was advertised as a three minute brewer and I have to say it doesn’t disssapoint

[@User24-g7]

Thank you so much- very informative!

[@KoryLund]

Do you have to fill the reservoir after every pot

[@truckinman86]

Only the top reservoir. Basically what happens is that once the lower reservoir has been filled (shown in the video), adding fresh water in the top reservoir pushes hot water out of the lower reservoir and that is what brews the coffee. The cold water that was just added doesn’t go immediately into the coffee but gets left in the lower reservoir to get heated to be used for the next round of coffee.

[@BarbBerg-g2b]

Bunn should hire you because this coffee maker is way too complicated to use. I wish I could return it. Oh and David's cookies are the best

[@stanblackburn700]

Solid video. But for $100+ I don't like the sub-160 degree temp. I am interested what the temp of the slurry is on this, which I think is the crucial point in brewing. Also, a su-four minute brew time worries me. Is that enough time for good extraction?

[@jamietodd9741]

Espresso is extracted in 30 seconds.

[@paulking8329]

So basically what I'm seeing here is that the fastest brew coffee pot is only fast after turning it on and waiting 15 minutes to brew?

[@wjb3132]

Nah you leave it on homes. All the time.

[@vandavis000]

The machine holds pot worth of water always makes in few minutes. Gotta keep the machine on. 3or 4 minutes.

[@jenniemuth2736]

Only on the initial set up . I have a bunn.. can have a pot of coffee in roughly 3 minutes... Caved and bought a Keurig, gave it away and went back to my bunn...

[@robertestes196]

The model deminstrated in this video it the 2nd Bunn coffee maker Ihave owned,the first one lasted 29 years and 10 months. Time between 1st and 2nd purchase, 30years and 1day.. Thank you Bunn family for a high quality American made product.

[@nickydean3182]

Bought one on eBay thought it was broken 😂

[@DrTran36]

this was helpful, thank you

[@irenepauley5275]

Sooo helpful thank you. Brewing my first pot now.

[@Joe-p2h9c]

If you run a pot of 50/50 vinegar and water through it once every few months it will last forever. Going on 16 years with my bunn.

[@thompsonstravels615]

Thank u, it gives lousy instructions, but yours were great!

[@CounterClutter]

Love reading that, Thanks!!

[@CriTEEGalHitgaming]

Just got one of the "elite" model and having A TIME with the learning curve after using drip coffee makers for my entire life. Guess I just needed it explained to me with a Chicago? Accent. I was wondering why the water would whizz straight through and try to brew 20 cups in a sitting, I need to open the flap and stop it at 10. And just...leave it open?

[@CounterClutter]

It stops flowing automatically, no need to lift the flap. NYC/Brooklyn accent btw

[@CriTEEGalHitgaming]

@@CounterClutter oh? oof. Mine's been leaking water between runs... I've probably been over filling it or something? Brooklyn woulda been my next guess! I'm from Wisconsin so the first thought is always Chicago/Mil-Cago/ Chi-wuakee

[@MT-bc6xf]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@ValentinaW49]

Thank you, very helpful

[@johnd9279]

I had to repair mine. I was able to measure the internal tank water temperature. Mine is about 194 degrees. So the coffee is brewed near the ideal temperature, even though it might be a little cooler in the pot. What went bad was a internal thermal fuse. I got a replacement fuse from a ebay seller.

[@ericr7063]

I plugged it in for about 2 3 mins before setup think itll be good still?

[@jenniferhannah8203]

Hello, I just purchased this coffee maker and I still have a question. Do you leave the tank power switch on all the time or do you turn it off after every pot?

[@daniellegarcia8299]

Leave it on, it’s supposed to keep the water hot for the next fast brew pot of coffee.

[@michaeltipton1919]

I bought a used one, do i still have to do an initial set up? Can't seem to get mine to brew.

[@susanspring3635]

I bought a slightly used pot and needed these very clear instructions. But it seems i need to always leave the pot turned on, or should i turn it off and allow 15 minutes every morning for it to heat the tank? That defeats the purpose of the fastest cup of coffee, no?

[@CounterClutter]

Depends, if you're going to use it daily leave it on to get that 4 minute completion time benefit. If only using once and a while then switch on as needed. Glad the vid helped either way!

[@gtibollo]

100% agree

[@starlapercle9575]

@@CounterClutter thank you,perfectly explained

[@jw4420]

Temp was askew due to pouring in a cold ceramic mug and using a thick non preheated thermometer probe.

[@paulwallpe4813]

I would like more comments on the temperature. The shut oof is suppose to be around 200 degrees.

[@LRM5195]

Seems like a better option for big families or people that drink a lot all the time. I’m just a single guy who drinks a cup or two a day. This seems like over kill(?)

[@LulusMom1220]

You can make just 20 oz of water, 4-5 tablespoons of coffee. Page 10 instruction book. Hope that helps

[@LRM5195]

@@LulusMom1220 thank you!

[@LulusMom1220]

@@LRM5195 I hope it works because that’s what I’m using it for and I did all the pre-set up today. Tomorrow morning is coffee time and let’s see if it works. I’ll come back and let you know how I did.

[@LRM5195]

@@LulusMom1220 looking forward to it

[@LulusMom1220]

@@LRM5195 I used 5 tablespoons of coffee to 20 oz water. I googled the bun coffee maker and there’s a lot of information and BUNN itself has a lot of information. The steps he showed are absolutely 💯… the amount of water he showed stays in the machine BUT the amount of water you add each day to make your coffee is how much you’re going to get out that day so even though you put a lot of water in in the beginning to “season the coffee maker”, you’re gonna be brewing how much you put in the day you drink it…does that make sense? Hope all that helps you and maybe someone else! Cheers! ☕️ PS: The coffee was plenty HOT...I mean hot hot. I add heated frothed creamer to NOT bring down the temp.

[@londagray5383]

How do you set it up the night before you can start it first thing in the morning?

[@Blissfulnessence]

Once the resevoir is filled in initial set up you only have to add water for each new pot (just a pot full) When you pour new water in it pushes the hot water out of the resevoir to make your pot of fresh. The 'new' water you poured in is now in the resevoir heating and ready for the next pot. You've probably figured that all out by now but maybe it will help someone.

[@Blissfulnessence]

Oops sorry, i replied to wrong question. Bunn doesn't offer timer brews. You just pour the water in. ( i usually fill the filter and pot the night before, then just pour the water in when i wake up)

[@sandymessick8694]

Do you leave the button on the side in the “on” position like all the time???

[@chitowntiger1]

Yes you do. I turn it off when I go on vacation, and I usually forget to turn it back on when I get home. My first pot ends up being cold...lol. You'll love this coffee maker. My father swore by them so I got one and I'm 70 on just my second one. You can't kill these. great value.

[@lowkeyloki77]

Do you always leave it on or do you shut off after making a pot?

[@CounterClutter]

Sorry for the late reply. This type of coffeemaker is designed for daily use and to be left on all the time.

[@furiouhuzzah]

@@CounterClutter Thank you I was going to ask the same thing. I just bought one & I'm new to the BUNN maker. They don't indicate in the instructions if you're supposed to leave the hot water tank on 24/7.

[@CounterClutter]

@@furiouhuzzah no problem and just to clarify that it is meant for daily use as well where fresh water is always being cycled through or else the tank will eventually dry up.

[@furiouhuzzah]

@@CounterClutter Perfect. And also thank you for the great video! I really appreciate it

[@ElJehova]

Is the flavor the same or as good as the commercial bunn coffee makers???

[@delorisjones2659]

Thank you. Did not have a clue as this was given to me. No instructions.

[@HungryH1951]

Thanks. What I didn't understand, and directions did not make clear, is that the 2nd pot of water must be filled every time just before making coffee. I thought you could pour the 2nd pot of cold water in, leave the lid open all night and close the lid to brew in the morning. Not! You must leave the lid closed at night and pour in the 2nd pot of cold water just before brewing, place pot below filter, then close the lid. If you do it the way I did, leaving the lid open all night with water in top, the thermostat evidently turns off in middle of the night and you get cold coffee in the morning. It really had me confused but now it is fine.

[@jamietodd9741]

So you can only make a full pot?

[@constancesimonian2833]

Can I make 4 cups?

[@richardr2238]

Hello sir good video, but you failed to emphasize using ONLY BUNN filters, you cannot use standard paper OR reusable mesh filters for all the other coffee makers that have a much slower flow rate , or you will end up overflowing the basket !!

[@richardr2238]

@Michielle Lavallee Yeah ok, just don"t try making a 10 cup pot , because it WILL overflow with standard filters !

[@christopherw2233]

I found filters that work just fine just marketing bullcrap.

[@tml184]

Which model is this one please?

[@CounterClutter]

Bunn GRB... I only use the crappy stuff for these demos. The good stuff I keep for daily use. Peet's & D'Amico coffee some of the few.

[@Ari-0yt]

Thank you!

[@Hutchbullterrier1]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@kvol1668]

Thanks!

[@allenreynolds2449]

Sweet

[@wendymerritt4594]

Still can’t get mine to work.😢

[@buildingwithtrees2258]

Mine goes too fast. I get watered down coffee, I can see through the carafe, I can see the bottom of my cup.

[@jhh764]

Did you find a solution to this?

[@douglassmith9445]

I’m still confused. How am I getting coffee in 4 minutes if I have to let the machine heat up for 15 minutes beforehand? I’ve heard people say to just leave the switch on, but then wouldn’t the water that is being used be old and sitting for a long period at that point anyways? Truly confused and need help.

[@michaelorenstein9165]

I'm a one-cup-a-day coffee drinker. Bought the Bunn Speed Brew CSB2B model last week because that line of Bunn brewers is Made/Designed in the USA (I won't buy "sheet" from china, and long before covid). It's a great coffee maker, but unfortunately its design doesn't allow you to brew only 1 cup at a time. After the initial set up, you must add at least 4 cups of fresh water (as measured by the carafe) to get the machine going. It's a waste of coffee, but it does make a nice cup.

[@richardr2238]

If you only want one cup a day , then you should never have bought this coffee maker ! My wife is like you so we bought the Hamilton Beach "SCOOP" 14oz capacity easy to clean, she loves it. BUT , for me, I want 6-8 cups of great tasting coffee in the morning, which is why I love this NO frills , easy to use , coffee maker that"s built like a tank !

[@michaelorenstein9165]

@@richardr2238 6 - 8 cups in the morning? Wow!! Unfortunately, Bunn is the only company I could find that still manufactures USA-MADE coffee machines. I give NO money to china for TVs, computers, home goods, etc, etc.....and that practice goes back roughly 30 years. Ever seen the YT videos of cats and dogs being skinned and boiled alive over there?

[@richardr2238]

@@michaelorenstein9165 Yeah, I know what your saying, I sent back the Hamilton beach 12 cup because after I got it , I took it out of the box and couldn"t believe how lightweight and cheaply made it was! Then I watched this video and the review "just a dad" did on the Bunn model GRB, so I got one on Amazon, and I love it !

[@mykee426]

New York accent?

[@trainrexforthehorde5313]

The first thing I did was plug it in 😳

[@toshmiller5571]

O = off I= ignition

[@kimlinglangford3026]

❤😂🎉😢😮

[@gtibollo]

I bought it because it is made in the USA. That's the only reason. HOWEVER you must leave it plugged in 24/7 to get fast coffee. If you unplug it at night, then you need to let it warm up for 15 minutes in the morning just to start the process of making coffee. Who has that kind of time in the morning. I will be returning this. I JUST WANTED AN AMERICAN coffee maker.

[@dragonboynations8182]

I unplug my Mines too after use and plug it back in the morning I don't mind waiting 15 minutes for water to heat up

[@SalvatoreEscoti]

I think this is specifically for dinners, and gastronomy on general, I can't not see this coffe maker in a private households. Ots just ugly

[@sandramiller2074]

Do you turn off the on and off switch on the side each time you make

[@LulusMom1220]

Great question

[@benjaminmajewski127]

Doesn’t work

[@julinamcdargh451]

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[@judithdonroe6542]

If I unplug the coffee pot do I have to begin the initial process again or just wait 16 minutes?

[@mayraortiz5009]

Dude why would you pay so much money for a coffee maker it's just a coffee maker I bought a $20 Mister coffee and I'm pretty sure it's making the same coffee you're making I don't see any luxury I don't see any diamonds and sprinkle sprinkles details on your coffee maker why didn't you just buy a Mr coffee maker for 20 bucks.

[@randomotaku3283]

Different brew method and construction overall. The basic 'boil and spit' coffee maker combined the base heater and water heater as one. It uses a ball valve that you can hear clicking to draw the water and as it boils in the element the ball shuts and the pressure builds then spits into the top grounds. These have an internal tank which heat and maintain the water at 200°. The top has a valve which closes the tank so you can add the water up top. As you close the lid, it opens the tank and water flows as he explained. Anyways it's built different and in the US as well so more complex build but sturdy as well. Had a Keurig before but coffee was way to weak for me unless I went through 2-3 pods per mug for me. Technically these make coffee at the ideal temperature and implements the simplest method to achieve it hence the higher cost. Still not the highest like a Technivorm.

[@dave1234u]

Tom Petty brought me here....

[@jeremyparr9448]

I hate this coffee pot with a passion.

[@ctclassic1]

I bought one....not impressed

[@tml184]

Don't use shitty Folgers coffee. C'mon.