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2/12/2011

Elite Cuisine EC902 8 Cup Automatic Tea and Coffee Percolator Review

Elite Cuisine EC902 8 Cup Automatic Tea and Coffee PercolatorUp until yesterday, this was the best little coffee percolator ever!Then I went to make my coffee as usual and plugged it in...but no coffee!It didn't even heat up the water!Looks like you really do get what you pay for :-(
I still like using a percolator as they make superior coffee but next time, I'll invest the $$$ for a good one!

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Product Description:
8 delicious cups of coffee or tea Cover twist-locks Spreads the welcome aroma of freshly percolated coffee as it brews Lightweight and portable- Durable white polypropylene 50 Watts

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9/26/2010

Black & Decker SDC740 SpaceMaker 12-Cup Coffeemaker, White Review

Black and Decker SDC740 SpaceMaker 12-Cup Coffeemaker, WhiteI bought one of these a few months back as I need all the counter space I can get.It is perfect for my kitchen and I love the space I got.It makes a quick pot of coffee and the temp is just right.
I think the only couple downsides I see are that the place where you pour the water is a small hole, easy to miss.Also, for some reason, the clock is screwy.It is slow and it looses about an hour every day.Finally, the pot on mine broke after only a month and I cannot find a replacement for it.

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Product Description:
Coffee lovers no longer have to give up valuable counter space to accommodate a clunky coffeemaker. This unit easily installs under a cabinet, keeping work surfaces clear for food prep and other everyday tasks. More than just a space-saving convenience, the coffeemaker comes with an array of user-friendly features for brewing up to 12 cups of great-tasting coffee. Its clock and timer allow for programming the unit to begin brewing at a later time--great for wake-up coffee in the morning or having a pot ready to serve with dessert without having to get up from the table half way through dinner. For those eager for that first sip, the unit's Sneak-A-Cup interrupt function pauses the brewing cycle to allow for pouring a quick cup midbrew. Coffee brews directly into the unit's Perfect Pour glass carafe, which provides a generous stay-cool handle and a drip-free spout. Other highlights include a removable filter basket, a removable water reservoir with an illuminated water-level indicator window, a nonstick heating plate, cord storage, and automatic shut-off for peace of mind. At least two of the mounting holes are the same as the original (ODC) coffeemaker to facilitate simple upgrades, and its Save-a-Plug outlet makes it possible to connect a SpaceMaker Mini Food Processor/Grinder or Can Opener directly into the coffeemaker, saving the wall outlet for other uses. The coffeemaker measures approximately 12-3/5 by 12 by 15-1/2 inches.

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9/25/2010

Black & Decker SDC850 Spacemaker Coffeemaker Review

Black and Decker SDC850 Spacemaker CoffeemakerI pre ordered one of the SDC850's a month ago and it showed up yesterday.Nice looking unit, but pretty por performance.

Mounting "Simply grasp the top panel and pull it off"I'm 6ft 185 lbs and couldn't get the top panel to slide off, maybe some C4 would help?No problem, it can be mounted in one piece.

The template doesn't have the measurements that the directions say it does.OK, figure that out and drill the holes.

Using the spacers required for my cabinets I find that the only screws that will work are the longest ones - which are so long that they bottom out in the front right hole.Out to the garage to cut the screw shorter.

Next I attempt to pull out the filter basket - won't come out.I pull on it hard enough to start flexing the entire coffee maker and it comes free.Turns out that the hole in the filter basket that engauges the retaining pin has a plastic "turd" still on it.Trim that off and it works well.

All mounted up, give the coffee maker a try.It brews a good cup of coffee.However, it doesn't seem possible to pour that cup of coffee without getting some all over the counter.

EDIT: It appears that my caraffe is defective, which is the reason for the inability to pour cleanly.The coffee leaks between where the stainless bottom and plastic top are glued together.I'll be contacting B&D warranty for a replacement.

UPDATE #2: Got ahold of B&D warranty and it appears that they have no parts or even any full units in stock.New pot is on order for me with no ETA.

Update #3: It's now April 3rd and Black and Decker still does not have any replacement caraffes to send. I should have returned the whole thing immediately.

Update #4: May 5th and still no caraffe.B&D's warranty service is unimpressive to say the least.

Final Update:May 15th finally received a complete replacement unit from B&D.Thankfully this one doesn't leak.

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Product Description:
Revolutionizing a classic favorite. The new Spacemaker coffee maker was designed to please the traditional Spacemaker user: sturdiness, performance but most of all, 63% more usable counter space. Intuitive, easy to use features. At least 2 of the mounting holes are kept the same as the original (ODC) to facilitate upgrades.

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9/14/2010

BUNN NHBX-W Contemporary 10-Cup Home Coffee Brewer, White Review

BUNN NHBX-W Contemporary 10-Cup Home Coffee Brewer, WhiteThe Bunn Coffee Brewer makes great coffee, but there is design feature that may appeal to many. The water pours into the front of the brewer.
With most counter top coffee makers, the water must be poured into the back of the machine. This means the coffee maker must be pulled away from the overhead cabinets in order to access the water reservoir.With the Bunn, I never have to move the machine and I can keep it pushed back on the counter top.
The brewing time is so short that you don't need a programmable timer. From the time I pour the water in until I am enjoying my first cup is only a little over 3 minutes.
I should have bought this a long time ago.

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Product Description:
Housed in commercial-grade materials with stainless-steel accents, this unique reservoir-style home-brewing system makes up to 10 cups (50 ounces) of coffee in just three minutes, plus it keeps hot water available for tea or other uses as needed. The coffee brewer's specially designed stainless-steel water tank features an internal thermostat, which keeps water at an ideal temperature for maximum flavor and fast brewing. In addition, the unit's patented sprayhead design improves coffee-flavor extraction, while its porcelain-coated warming plate with a lighted "on/off" switch helps keep brewed coffee at the optimal serving temperature for hours. Other highlights include a convenient sliding lid for easy addition of brew water, a durable glass decanter with a generous handle, and a vacation switch to turn the tank heater off when the brewer will not be used for a long period of time. The home coffee brewer measures 11-3/5 by 9 by 13-2/3 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

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9/06/2010

CONTINENTAL COFFEE MAKER 4 CUP BLACK Review

CONTINENTAL COFFEE MAKER 4 CUP BLACKToo bad I bought the Mr. Coffee four cup machine before this one. That one tasted like plastic no matter what I did. This gizmo is cheap, brews at 180 degrees, (I tested it) and that's the temperature recommended by the coffee experts. Anything hotter than that cooks the coffee and it has a burnt taste. I drink my java black with no sweetener, so I'm fussy about that burnt taste. This makes a great cup of coffee. No burnt taste, no plastic taste, is convenient to use and easy to clean. VERY good at this price point.

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Product Description:
Continental 4-Cup Coffee Maker, Pause'n Serve, Ultra Glide Non-Stick Coated Hot Plate, Drip Free Carafe, Permanent Filter Included

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7/21/2010

Cuisinart DCC-2600 Brew Central 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe Review

Cuisinart DCC-2600 Brew Central 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Glass CarafeThis is a replacement for my old Cuisinart coffee maker which I had for about six years or so (the predecessor to this model). I loved my old one even with some of the little quirks it had. It beat out any Braun or Krupp pot which I had ever owned. This new updated model is a winner. All of the small annoyances have been solved, such as the small fill tank opening, the dripping cover that leaked back into the fill tank, and finally, thank you Cuisinart people, a water level guide on the outside of the unit. The front knobs on the front are now also easier to see and use. As my other Cuisinart did, it brews superior coffee and quickly. I find it takes about one minute per cup... 12 minutes for twelve cups, not bad at all. Yes, the unit does make some clicking and popping noises when it is new, so did my old one. But that goes away in time as the unit gets "broken in". I do not think you can find a better coffee maker on the market.

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Product Description:
With its sleek, modern look and user-friendly control panel, this extra-large-capacity coffeemaker brews up to 14 cups (5 ounces each) of fresh and flavorful coffee at a time. The fully automatic unit can be programmed up to 24 hours in advance for "wake up" coffee or to have a pot ready and waiting to serve with dessert--no need to get up from the table half way through dinner. For those eager to start their day, the machine's brew-pause function allows for pouring a quick cup midbrew--simply remove the carafe to pause the flow of coffee and replace it to continue the brewing cycle. Speaking of, the included glass carafe offers measuring marks up the side, an ergonomic stay-cool handle with a knuckle guard and a strip of stainless-steel accenting, and a drip-free spout for graceful pouring. The coffeemaker also provides an easy-view water-level window; a 1- to 4-cup setting; regular and bold flavor-strength settings; built-in 60-second memory in case the power goes out; an adjustable heater plate with high, medium, and low temperature settings; a self-clean function; and 0- to 4-hour automatic shut-off for safety and peace of mind. A permanent Gold Tone filter that eliminates messy paper filters, a charcoal water filter for improved flavor, and a handy instruction book come included. The coffeemaker measures approximately 11 by 9-3/5 by 16-1/5 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

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