We had no need for a new coffee pot.The free one from Gevelia was working just fine.However, on a recent trip to K-mart we caught this one on sale for just under 40 bucks, and it's RED!We've slowly been building up a counter top of red kitchen appliances, so the coffee maker fits right in!
Easy to clean!The mouth of the pitcher is as wide as the base, so it's easy to get your hand inside to clean it out unlike some.Few buttons, so it's easy to program too.Very light weight, so it's also easy to move the maker around if needed.No complaints about speed either.I never feel like I'm waiting on it to finish.One small complaint, but it's nothing major...there is no room for going over the 12 cup limit.It will overflow!Some makers have a little room for you to overfill, but not this one! No biggie, just don't overfill!
I also like the wide karaff on this one.A lot of pitchers have a weird karaff that always causes you to spill a few drops when pouring that first cup.Not this one!Clean up of the coffee ground chamber is easy too.I suggest investing in one of those permanent copper reusable filters.They work really well with this one. I have yet to end up with grounds in the coffee.
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Hamilton Beach 43253 Ensemble 12-Cup Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe, RedProduct Description: With its sleek contemporary styling, this 12-cup coffeemaker not only looks good on the kitchen counter, but it also provides an array of convenient features. The machine's user-friendly control panel and digital display ensure ease of use, while its programmable clock/timer function allows for waking up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. A glass carafe comes included, complete with a stay-cool handle, measuring marks up the side, and a drip-free pour spout. For sneaking a quick cup of coffee midbrew, simply remove the carafe from the machine to pause the flow of coffee, then replace the carafe to continue the brewing process--a nice feature, particularly for those in a hurry for that first sip. Other highlights include a nonstick hot plate, two-hour automatic shut-off for safety and peace of mind, cord storage, and easy-to-clean removable parts. The matching Ensemble toaster, can opener, and blender can be purchased separately for a coordinated look. In bold red with stainless-steel accents, the coffeemaker measures approximately 11 by 8 by 14 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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"Kalorik coffee maker looks and works great. 40.5oz. stainless thermos carafe is nice but wouldn't call it 10 cups. The cone type filters(none included)seem to use less coffee. The 24hr digital clock with program timer is easy to set. Hot plate has 2hr auto shut-off. Great coffee maker for the price and it looks like it would be a much more expensive model."
