Coffee Maker, 4 Cup White Review

I am a modest coffee drinker. I drink 4 cups a day, and I require little of a coffeemaker other than an on/off button. My last perfectly servicable Mr. Coffee 4-cup machine bit the dust, so I replaced it with this one, because at least I could re-use the carafe.
Well, the internal design guys have been at the guts of this one. First, you can no longer remove, rinse and/or wipe down the internal chamber condensation from your last pot. You have to insert a papertowel into the new internal resevoir, scraping your hand on some internal parts that probably weren't meant to be messed with. They have likewise redesigned the basket, and it barely fits the standard coffee filters anymore, without crinkling and leaving grounds in your pot, and, hey, the internal water resevoir, where it has no business backwashing anyway. And god forbid you should try to make 5 cups in your 4-cup machine, for which there is plenty of room in the carafe, and in the resevoir, and which works well in many other 4-cup machines. My coffee maker lives on top of my microwave on a little shelf, by the toaster oven, because I have no counterspace for it. I have to lift it out some 10 inches, fill it up, insert the basket, and put it back on the microwave to process. I have mastered the art of moving a fully water loaded machine the little bit required. This one sloshes water everywhere. From the top of the machine? No! There's an engineered HOLE in the back of the reservoir to keep you from overfilling the chamber that last little bit. Water fountains everywhere from the center back part of the machine. I suppose I could put a piece of duct tape over it, but who wants duct tape in their coffee. Good God.

I will be replacing my machine shortly, then gleefully smashing my carafes on the driveway.

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Cuisinart ® Commercial 4-cup Coffeemaker - Stainless Steel (Free Coffee Samples) Review

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COFFEEMAKER!!

I had chosen this coffeemaker because of the design (goes with the other stainless kitchen appliances) and that it is made by Cuisinart, which I thought makes good appliances. This coffeemaker has worked "perfectly" for me only twice out of about 8 tries, after which I gave up. It's sitting (pretty) on my counter but will only be used as a back-up.

The carafe tends to dribble when the water is poured into the reservoir and when I pour the coffee! If you hold the carafe "just right" (I haven't quite figured out what that is) it won't dribble. Too much trouble! I want to just pour my coffee!!

Another drawback, IMO, is that the coffee basket is basically pointed so you can't set it on the counter to pour your coffee grounds into the filter because it tips onto its side. This is troublesome for me because I grind my beans and usually pour the grounds directly from the grinder. Twice I've had the grinds go over the sides of the filter and make a mess. I suppose I could've spooned the grinds in, but it's actually hard to spoon coffee grinds out of the grinder with the blade in the middle of things.

Another feature that's supposed to be an asset is that it automatically shuts off after 30 minutes. My pattern in the morning is to make coffee, take a shower, pour my first cup, do other things, and then come back for the 2nd cup, which I would like to be hot. Nope! This baby shuts off and the coffee cools down real fast!!

I have heard better reviews by friends of $20 Mr. Coffees!!

I am back to using my French press.

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The Cuisinart® Commercial 4-Cup Coffeemaker (Stainless Steel) with its handy brew pause feature, so you won't have to wait for the entire pot to brew before enjoying a cup. Simply take out the carafe, pour a cup, and put it back. No spills or mess!Helpful features include automatic shutoff, a compact, space-saving design, and a dishwasher- safe filter basket and sturdy stainless steel carafe, making cleanup a snap.Uses standard 4 Cup coffee pods.

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Mr. Coffee NL5-GTF2 Black 4 Cup Coffeemaker Review

If it is a fast cup of coffee without all the bells and whistles that you want, this is the coffeemaker. Coffee is hot and smooth tasting especially with the gold reusuable filter that comes with it.

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The Mr. Coffee NL5-GTF2 Black 4 Cup Coffeemaker is perfect for apartment living or at the office. this personal size coffee maker features Mr. Coffee?s Pause 'n Serve so you can fill a cup whenever. And the Removable Filter Insert lifts out of the Brew Basket for quick-and-easy cleaning.

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Hamilton Beach 4 Cup Brewer w/ Stainless Steel Carafe (Free Coffee Samples) Review

Very conveniently a 16 oz Aquafina water is perfect to fill the pot.It brews great very hot strong coffee and I like that the stainless is more durable than glass.It's easy to clean and it has the 1 hr auto shutoff feature my work requires.It also has a heavy duty power cord and is just made very well.

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Hamilton Beach® Aroma Elite 4-cup commercial grade coffee maker with stainless steel carafe (not a thermal carafe). Features one hour auto-shutoff, Pause 'n Serve, non-stick coated hot plate, lighted on/off switch. Filter holder lifts out of brew basket for easy filling and cleaning. The carafe design seals in flavor and heat for a delicious cup of hot coffee.

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Hamilton Beach HDC500B 4 Cup Coffee Brewer Review

My old 4-cup Mr. Coffee was a decent little coffeemaker and it lasted for about three years before it started to give me trouble. Technically it still works but the coffee it brews is only warm, not hot.So I decided it was time for a new machine.

I did a lot of research, and the fact of the matter is that there just aren't many good quality 4-cup coffeemakers on the market.I researched the models from Mr. Coffee, Cuisinart, and Black & Decker, and none of them got particularly good reviews.I went to local stores and played with the display models and all of them felt very light, flimsy, and cheap.Even the $40 Cuisinart was featherweight and felt like it would fall apart at any moment.

I've always had good luck with Hamilton Beach products, so when I found this one online, I had a good feeling about it.I did some more research and found that this particular model is used in hotels all over the country.That seemed like a good sign.Commercial grade products are usually built to a higher standard than consumer grade stuff.

So I ordered it, and sure enough, it's a major step above the 4-cup machines made by the other manufacturers.Even though it's made mostly of plastic, it is heavy and stable and definitely won't tip over easily. The power cord is heavy grade and has a 3-prong plug.The on/off switch has a nice spring action and seems durable.

Due to the fact that these are made for hotel rooms, there are picture-based instructions in white ink on top of the coffeemaker.If you are very concerned about appearances, this might bother you.It doesn't bother me.The #1 thing I'm concerned about is how the coffee tastes... and with that in mind...

It tastes great!It's very hot, much hotter than my old Mr. Coffee.But the water isn't TOO hot, so you don't need to worry about it making the coffee bitter and over-extracted.

I only have two complaints, and they are relatively minor: when you're finished brewing coffee and you open the basket holder to remove the grounds and filter, a small amount of water falls out and splashes onto the warming plate and onto the counter.It's not a huge amount of water -- maybe a teaspoon -- but it does do this every time I brew coffee.Just something to be aware of; have a paper towel handy and it's not a problem. My other complaint is that there is no way of knowing how much water is in the reservoir. Usually they have a little window or some other indicator, but this unit doesn't have either. Mildly annoying, but not a huge issue and obviously doesn't affect the coffee itself.

All in all, I'm very pleased with this coffeemaker and would recommend it to anyone who is searching for a good quality 4-cup machine.

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When it comes to reliable brewing performance, choose the brand that's built to last. 4 Cup CoffeemakerDurability - When it comes to brewing cup after cup of hot coffee, hotels worldwide count on these automatic drip coffeemakers to please their guests with reliable performance. Compact, Classic Design - Takes up a minimum of space and is styled to blend into any decor. Auto Pause & Serve - Briefly interrupts the brew cycle so guests can enjoy a quick cup. Nonstick Keep-Hot Plate - Maintains coffee's heat and wipes clean for quick, easy maintenance. Automatic Shutoff - For peace of mind, this reliable function turns the coffeemaker off in one hour, even if guests forget. On Light - Shows guests and hotel personnel at a glance when coffeemaker is on. Specifications : Standard: Unit comes with base, brew basket, and glass carafe Controls: On/off switch with on indicator light, one-hour automatic shutoff

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Elite Cuisine 4-Cup Pause-'n-Serve Coffeemaker - EHC2022 Review

The descriptions available online for this product are not complete.Not only is the filter basket removable, washable, and operates as a paper-less filter system, but the part that encases the filter, is both removable and washable. Whoever made this coffee maker is brilliant.Though, like most brilliant people, they assumed that everyone thinks the way they do. A drawback to this product is that you cannot open or close the filter basket when the coffee pot is in place on the element. You just have to remember the pot is the last to go into place and the first to come off. This unit makes great coffee.The parts go in the dishwasher.It looks great on the kitchen counter... the design is exceptional. I am delighted with my purchase.

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The Maxi-Matic EHC-2022 features a 4 Cup Capacity which is Small & Compact for traveling or hotel use. The Water Level Indicator is conveniently marked on the carafe and water resevoir to eliminate the guesswork. Pause-N-Serve function allows the user to sneak a cup of fresh coffee during the brewing cycle without having to turn the unit off. Built-in Filter is reusable and removable so cleaning is a breeze and no more messing with paper filters. All accessories are dishwasher safe. Perfect for the Home, Office, RV & Travel.

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Mr. Coffee 4-Cup Switch Coffeemakers Review

I have owned several Mr. Coffee 4 cup models, going back to the one that looks like it was made in the 1970's (with the floating orange water indicator) - This one is the best one to date.

The high points:

1) It's small and light

2) While the lid is up, the water will simply cycle through the resovoir ( a great way to preheat your water is to simply keep the lid up while the machine is running until it gets (quite) hot - then close the lid. )

3) It came with a re-usable basket filter (a nice feature considering the machine was only ~ 20$)

The negative

1) The carafe is just a tad difficult to pour from. Do not get me wrong, if you concentrate and proceed with caution, it does function without error. However, without due attention you might notice some drops spilling over the edge. That said, when pouring out the last few ounces at the end you will feel the steam/vapor rising up to your hand - it is HOT.

For $20, I would reccomend it to everyone I know as the perfect 4 cup maker.

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Perfect for apartment living or at the office, this nifty coffee maker features Mr. Coffee-s Pause 'n Serve so you can fill a cup whenever. And the Removable Filter Insert lifts out of the Brew Basket for quick-and-easy cleaning.

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Jerdon First Class CM21B 4 Cup Coffee Maker, Thermal Carafe, Black Review

I had this model under the Black and Decker brand for over 10 years and was very satisfied with it. My favorite point to this coffee maker was the insulated carafe. It kept the coffee hot enough until I finished the pot. It needed no burner to keep on or over-cook the coffee. The carafe's best feature was that it poured out without dribbling all over ( something most all coffee makers fail at ).

When the switch finally did break, I was given a gift of the Cusinart 4-cup cofeemaker with a stainless steel carafe. What a piece of junk it was. The carafe poured more coffee on the couter than the in the cup. Also, the warmer burned the coffee in the carafe ( YUK ). The Cuisinart lasted a few months and then broke ( YEAH - I could get rid of it without insulting the gift giver ).

I searched Amazon and found this Jerdon model which was the same as the Black and Decker which well-served me so many years. Of course, I bought it. When it arrived I could not have been more exicted - it was like Christmas morning to me.

The only difference from my original was the coffee grounds basket. The original had a cone-shaped basket, with a filter. The cone shaped filter does make a little better flavored coffee, with less grounds ( fortunatly I kept my old one for some reason and use it ).

I highly recommend this pot if you are looking for a small coffee maker.It works and the price is right. My only dislike is that it's not made in USA.

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This easy to use 4 cup coffee maker is just like the one used in many fine hotels. Features a non-breakable thermal carafe that keeps the coffee hot without using a heat plate. Black finish.

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