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Coffee Machine Guide

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:06:48 +0000

Nowadays, coffee maker has already been one of the most essential kitchen appliances for every household. Due to that reason, there are many demands in the market for this machine. Before decide on one product, some people rely on coffee maker reviews to gain information and direction. Although it can be helpful in some way, it may also misguide people who haven’t done some researches on the products. To avoid this thing to happen, there are some tips that you can do when you’re planning about buying a coffee maker.

The most important point is that you must identify your own needs. It will differ in each person because of the lifestyle, culture and habits. You can start by asking yourself about your most favorite flavors and your everyday quantity. This simple question will help you to decide the right type of machine. If you, for example, prefer higher dose of caffeine in your drink, then you can choose espresso machine. But if you prefer richer taste of drinks, then vacuum type machine or manual type machine can be a better choice. For you who’s living alone and drink small amount of coffee each day, then single serve machine may suitable for you. On the contrary, for them with a big family, it is recommended to choose a machine that can serve 4-12 cup of drinks at the same time.

Additional features can also be a consideration. A timer, for instance, can help preparing your beverage on time everyday. You can also choose one with thermal feature that will keep your coffee warm for hours without overcook it. Therefore you won’t waste too much leftover anymore.

When we’re talking about design issues, many people want their machine to be blend with the whole interior look. If you are just like other person, then you shouldn’t be worry. Today, you can find wide range of designs and colors in the market to be mixed and matched with your kitchen design.

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KitchenAid Pro Line 12-Cup Drip Coffeemaker Review

peachy — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:24:05 +0000

This is the coffeemaker to purchase for heavy and light brewers alike. The KitchenAid Pro Line 12-Cup Drip Coffeemaker is equipped with user-friendly features that make your coffee time easy and hassle-free.

Wake up to the smell of your favorite coffee beans brewed like how an expert does it with this coffee maker. This model is another proud product of KitchenAid, a leading name in this industry.

KitchenAid Pro Line 12-Cup Drip Coffeemaker Specifications:

Product dimensions: 8 ¼ x 15 ½ x 15 ½ inches
Pump: 1, 350 watt
Features: front-fill reservoir, programmable brewer timer, auto shut off, alarms, washable carafe, warming plate
Capacity: 12 cups

Quality
This kitchen appliance is built to last as this is made from high-quality materials with a die-cast metal construction. You are assured to brewing countless of cups of coffee with this unit.

Performance
Powered by a 1,350-watt pump made from stainless-steel, you can be assured of only finest tasting coffee brewed in this appliance. And what is a coffee maker if the coffee brewed doesn’t taste great?

This coffee maker made sure that it has an ion-exchange water filter to ensure the authentic coffee taste. It also eliminates the after taste of chlorine.

Capacity
With the unit’s 12-cup capacity, you are sure to have a grand coffee experience with your loved ones, colleagues and friends.

Convenience
Start off with a water reservoir. This model has a front-fill reservoir for accessibility.

Next is the easy to brew timer that allows you to pre-set your brewing time. It also has a message tone that tells that your coffee is ready to be served.

This coffee-maker also has a warming plate so that the temperature of your beverage can be adjusted to how you like it – just warm or piping hot?

As for safety features, this has an auto shut-off 2 hours after brewing. It is comforting to know that you’ll not blow your home up even if you left this coffee maker running.

Coffee-freshness
This feature is really engaging and healthy as it shows the time when the coffee was brewed. This time since brewing feature is a good innovation in this adorable machine.

Style
Its design is out of the question as it is designed with style and functionality in mind. This coffeemaker’s elegant finish is sure to look good on any kitchen countertop.

KitchenAid Pro Line 12-Cup Drip Coffeemaker At A Glance…

Pros:

Compact
Made from durable materials
Stylish design
Powerful motor
Special filtration
Programmable timer
Automatic shut off
Signals when coffee is ready
User-friendly “time since brewing” feature

Cons:

Quite pricey

Overall, the KitchenAid Pro Line 12-Cup Drip Coffeemaker is the coffeemaker to own. It’s quite pricey with its $199.95 initial price but let the brewed coffee speak for itself.

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Black & Decker DCM675BF 5-Cup Drip Coffee Coffee Maker Review

peachy — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:00:39 +0000

For coffee lovers, Black and Decker is a trusted name in coffee-making. With their commitment in delivering freshly brewed coffee comes the Black & Decker DCM675BF 5-Cup Drip Coffee Coffee Maker.

This coffee maker is your partner in jumpstarting your day with the aroma and the finest taste of freshly-brewed coffee. Simply press the button on and you’re in for a treat for a cup of coffee.

Black & Decker DCM675BF 5-Cup Drip Coffee Coffee Maker Specifications:

Product dimensions: 9.8 x 7.2 x 10.8 inches
Weight: 4.8 pounds
Features: programmable brew time, digital soft touch pad, water level indicator, removable filter basket, automatic shut-off, keep warm plate
Capacity: 5-cup with glass carafe

Quality
According to most reviews, this coffee maker is worth its price. This unit is made from durable plastic materials that are sure to last given proper care and use.

Next to materials used, is technology employed. This coffee-maker made use of permanent filter to give you only finest-coffee experience.

Ease of Use
What makes this coffee maker adorable is the fact that it brews coffee in an instant. The easy-fill water reservoir is very accessible – and it also has a water indicator.

Just place your favorite coffee ground, press the digital touch pad and your coffee starts brewing (after plugging the power cord, of course!). And this can be programmed so you can literally wake up to the aroma of freshly-brewed coffee.

This coffee maker also has a glass carafe for your coffee experience. Next is the keep-warm plate to make your coffee hot as ever.

Ever experienced memory lapses when you forget to turn of your coffee-maker? This one is for you as this has the automatic shut off feature.

Another easy feature with this kitchen gadget is your being able to clean it quite easily. The permanent filter can be washed using mild soap and water.

Style
Aside from brewing that perfect cup of coffee, next concern among consumers is the style of the coffee maker (or any appliance that enters their household for that matter). Rejoice as this coffee maker is stylishly designed and coated with an elegant black finish. This is sure to complement any kitchen countertop.

Concerns
This coffee-maker has a 5-cup capacity. This means that this is not for big households especially if all members are coffee lovers.

Black & Decker DCM675BF 5-Cup Drip Coffee Coffee Maker At A Glance…

Pros:

Stylish and compact
Does not eat too much space on your countertop
With washable filter
Soft-touch digital button
Visible water indicator
Auto-shut-off
With keep-warm plate

Cons:

Limited capacity

With an initial price of $29.99, the Black & Decker DCM675BF 5-Cup Drip Coffee Coffee Maker is a sure treat when it comes to your coffee needs. This is one handy and hassle-free kitchen gadget.

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DeLonghi DC312T 14-Cup Drip Coffeemaker Review

peachy — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:55:17 +0000

A caffeine boost is a great way to get you through the day that is why most homes and offices have coffeemakers in their kitchen or pantry. The DeLonghi DC312T 14-Cup Drip Coffeemaker is an affordable basic coffeemaker that can brew up to 14 cups of rich and flavorful coffee.

This model features a unique showerhead design that helps to extract the full flavor of your coffee grounds by letting the water completely saturate the coffee grounds. It also has an aroma button which activates a special brewing process that boosts the flavor and aroma of your coffee.

Other features include a digital display, an internal water-level indicator, an easy-to-clean washable nylon filter and simple push-button controls. This coffeemaker is also very affordable with prices starting at $35.

DeLonghi DC312T 14-Cup Drip Coffeemaker Specifications:

Weight: 8 pounds
Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.75 x 8.5 inches
14-cup drip coffeemaker
24-hour programmable timer and 2-hour auto shut-off
Aroma button for richer coffee flavor and aroma; showerhead design
Washable nylon filter; internal water-level indicator; digital display; push-button controls
Cord storage; non-stick warming plate; pause-and-serve function; glass carafe
Warranty: 1-year limited warranty

Aroma Button
This coffeemaker features an aroma button that activates a unique brewing process that enhances the flavor and aroma of your coffee. It does this by saturating the coffee grounds a little at a time using a time-released process that dispenses water into the filter basket in 30-second intervals. This results in a rich-flavored coffee with an intense aroma.

Pause-and-Serve Function
For those who cannot wait to get a cup of their favorite coffee, this machine features a pause-and-serve function that allows you to get a cup of coffee even while the coffeemaker is still in the middle of the brewing process.

24-Hour Programmable Timer
A lot of coffee lovers are always on the go that is why this coffeemaker’s 24-hour programmable timer is very convenient. It always you to set your machine to brew at a later time of up to 24 hours.

It also has a 2-hour automatic shut-off that saves you in time and energy costs.

DeLonghi DC312T 14-Cup Drip Coffeemaker At A Glance…

Pros:

Aroma button enhances coffee flavor and aroma
Affordable
24-hour programmable timer

Cons:

Bad customer service

The DeLonghi DC312T 14-Cup Drip Coffeemaker is definitely a good buy especially if you like waking up smelling the aroma of coffee every morning. Thanks to the aroma button, this can become reality. And yes, it is affordable too.

On the downside, there are customers who tried to get help and they found the company’s customer service to be bad. Uh-oh.

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DeLonghi DCF212T Drip Coffeemaker Review

peachy — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:53:24 +0000

Coffee has become such an essential part of a lot of people’s everyday lives that some find that they need more than a cup to help get them through the day (or night). The DeLonghi DCF212T Drip Coffeemaker is a basic coffeemaker model for those who want their caffeine buzz ready at any time of the day.

This model features a complete frontal access that lets you fill the water tank easily and ground coffee without having to move the machine itself from the counter. An aroma button activates a unique brewing process that enhances not only the aroma but even the flavor of your coffee.

Other features include a 2-hour automatic shut-off, water level indicator, a pause-and-serve function and a 24-hour programmable digital timer. With a very affordable price that starts from $45, this coffeemaker is a small but mighty one.

DeLonghi DCF212T Drip Coffeemaker Specifications:

Weight: 8 pounds
Dimensions: 10.4 x 9.2 x 12.3 inches
Capacity: 12 cups
Pause-and-serve function
Has a cup warming plate
24-hour programmable digital timer
Water-level indicator
Permanent gold-tone filter
Cord storage
2-hour auto shut-off

Aroma Button
One of the things most caffeine aficionados love about coffee is its distinct smell which by itself can invigorate coffee lovers. This coffeemaker features an Aroma Button which is a special time release brewing option.

With the Aroma button, the machine initiates a series of brew cycles that release water every 30 seconds. This process saturates your coffee grounds a little bit at a time, resulting to a rich flavor and aroma in your coffee.

24-Hour Programmable Timer
For people who are always on the go, this coffeemaker comes with a 24-hour programmable timer that sets your coffee to brew at any given time you want within 24 hours. This lets you enjoy your coffee at any time of the day.

The coffeemaker also shuts off automatically after 2 hours so you don’t have to worry even if you left it on while you’re out of the house or office.

Permanent Gold Tone Filter
This coffeemaker has a permanent gold tone filter which saves constantly buying paper filters that are used in other coffeemakers. However, some people may prefer having a paper filter as having a permanent filter means that you have to wash it from time to time to keep your coffeemaker functional and clean.

DeLonghi DCF212T Drip Coffeemaker At A Glance…

Pros:

Affordable
Aroma button
Front access loading

Cons:

Long brew time
Programmable timer can’t be set to minutes

Having your own coffeemaker saves you in time and money from having to buy expensive coffee from your local café. The DeLonghi DCF212T Drip Coffeemaker is a good basic coffeemaker with added features that is ideal for any coffee lover who doesn’t want a too complicated machine to use.

Though the long brew time and the programmable timer that can be set only in hours and not to minutes can be a burden to some, most users who have already tried this coffeemaker are happy with this product.

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Cuisinart DCC-100 Coffee Bar Classic 10-Cup Coffeemaker Review

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:35:41 +0000

Cuisinart’s Coffee Bar brewing system was modeled after commercial systems, and delivers pure coffee flavor, cup after cup. The 1-4 cup setting ensures you can make a cup or two without altering the temperature or flavor of the coffee. And if you’re in a big hurry, rest assured you can grab a cup thanks to the pause and serve function.

Cuisinart DCC-100 Specifications:

Dimensions: 3.2 x 7.4 x 13 inches
Weight: 5.2 lbs.
Color: White
Capacity: 10 cups
Warranty: 3-year limited

Cuisinart DCC-100 makes up to 10 cups of coffee and is very ideal for large groups. It has a brew-pause feature that allows you to conveniently pour a cup midbrew. The glass carafe has a special lid and filter. It has an easy to read instruction manual. It plugs into a regular 120-volt outlet and has a 3-year limited warranty.

A lot of customers agreed that this coffee machine brews consistently good coffee. The taste and flavor are better than what you get from other coffeemakers.

Some customers have complained about the filter cup that is quite hard to seat. This results to overflowing water and grounds all over the counter. The warmer is also too hot giving a burnt taste to the left coffee in the pot. The side water gauge is difficult to read.

You need to pay attention to the settings on the top and front indicating the amount of water processing. Watch it when you fill the water container prior to brewing, it takes more water to produce the four cups marked on the carafe. After brewing there will be lesser water.

Cuisinart DCC-100 at a glance…

Pros:

Makes good coffee
Compact
Space-saving
Very affordable

Cons:

Occasionally spills, leaks
Hard to place filter cup
Carafe breaks easily

Overall, the Cuisinart DCC-100 Coffee Bar Classic 10-Cup Coffeemaker, White is a basic coffee maker that’s easy to use at a really good price.

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Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single Serve Coffee Maker Review

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:56:50 +0000

If you prefer maximum coffee freshness, the Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single-Serve Coffeemaker with Iced-Beverage Function single-cup brewer serves up java perfection every time. This new upgraded model includes quiet pump technology that brews even quieter than previous models and an iced beverage function that dispenses a concentrated 3-1/2-ounce shot of tea or coffee.

Breville BKC700XL Specifications:

Color: Silver
Capacity: Single cup
Height: 16.75 inches
Length: 12.75 inches
Depth: 14.75 inches
Weight: 17 lbs.
Accessories: 18 K-Cup variety pack, reusable My K-Cup and measuring spoon.

Breville Gourmet has a patented showerhead that delivers precise amount of water for even coffee extraction and superior flavor. The removable 60-ounce water tank brews up to 10 cups of coffee and includes a water filtration system to reduce impurities in order to optimize drink flavor. LCD control includes a digital clock with auto on-off time, five brew strengths, and variable brew temperature. The brewer uses pre-made K-Cup coffee pods or just add your own favorite roast to the reusable My K-Cup. It also includes a variety of 18 single-use K-Cups including cocoa and tea. The My K-Cup and included measuring spoon conveniently store in the brewer’s top compartment.

The Breville BKC700XL single-cup makes coffee one cup at a time so each cup tastes as fresh as the first one. With this coffeemaker, you can do away with stale or burnt tasting coffee.

Everyone has its own preference when it comes to coffee taste. Some like it strong and hot, some like it warm and mild. Breville Gourmet features five brew strengths and brew temperature that can be adjusted to give the coffee taste you’re looking for.

This coffeemaker has a special iced-beverage function that dispenses a concentrated 3.5-ounce shot of tea or coffee. All you have to do is mix the shot with ice, water, milk and sweeteners and voila – you have an iced tea or iced coffee.

Breville Gourmet BKC700XL also uses a low-noise pump technology for quiet brewing. Unlike other coffee machines, this won’t annoy you with loud noises while you’re brewing.

Breville BKC700XL coffee maker at a glance…

Pros:

Makes good coffee
Quiet brewing

Cons:

Expensive

Overall, this is an elegant coffeemaker that makes fresh great tasting coffee.

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Bunn NHBX-B(D) 10-Cup Home Pour Over Coffee Brewer Review

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:51:47 +0000

Bunn NHBX-B offers brewing perfection with a sleek, stainless steel accented contemporary design and is optimized for brewing in high altitude locations. Patterned after Bunn’s commercial & restaurant brewing systems, this home brewer puts high quality materials and classic brewing technology into one great package.

Bunn NHBX-B Specifications:

Dimensions: 9.1 x 13.7 x 11.6 inches
Weight: 9 lbs.
Capacity: 10 cups
Color: Black

The Bunn NHBX-B has a stainless-steel tank holds the brew water at approximately 200F, the temperature required to extract the maximum flavor from coffee. The patented Bunn brewing system showers the water over the ground coffee using a specially designed spray head to create optimum turbulence in the funnel for just the right amount of time.

As a result, Bunn home brewers produce 10 cups of perfect coffee in about 3 minutes which is less than half the time of most regular coffee makers. This combination of “time, temperature & turbulence” is the hallmark of Bunn’s home brewing system and something unavailable in any other home brewer.

For those who need their coffee fast, this machine is a must-have. As you put fresh, cold water into the top-loading reservoir, the heated water is displaced and flows through the filter basket and into the carafe, in just minutes. The flavor of the brewed coffee isn’t lost in the process either. The coffee is hot and superbly flavorful, without any bitter taste.

Bunn NHBX-B(D) 10-cup Home Pour Over Coffee Brewer has a design that offers easy front access to the reservoir via a pour-through screen in the lid. A swivel lid can be moved aside for filling and replaced to keep the heat in the tank where it belongs. There is no programmable function or pause-to-serve simply because there’s no need for those features. The extremely fast brewing gets rid of the usual wait time.

Bunn NHBX-B at a glance…

Pros:

Fast brewing
Great coffee

Cons:

Set-up instructions

Overall the Bunn NHBX-B(D) 10-cup Home Pour Over Coffee Brewer is a coffee machine that brews fast and makes great coffee. If you want good hot coffee in a flash, this coffeemaker is for you.

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West Bend 56870 10-Cup Drip Coffeemaker Review

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:36:18 +0000

The West Bend 56870 10-Cup Drip Coffeemaker is an economical, yet fully functional machine with features you’d expect to see on higher-priced models. This unit is designed in black with silver accents. The plastic exterior surface has a matte finish to hide fingerprints and also stays cool to the touch during use.

West Bend 56870 Coffee Maker Specifications:

Dimensions: 15 x 8.5 x 11.4 inches
Weight: 6 lbs.
Capacity: 10 cups
Color: Black and Stainless
Warranty: 1 year limited

West Bend 56870 has a control panel consists of four pushbutton controls for on/off, program, hour and min. The on/off button starts the brewing cycle immediately and the program button lets you preset the brewing to begin at a later time up to 24 hours in advance. A red indicator light illuminates while brewing is in progress and stays lit during the keep warm cycle that follows. A yellow indicator light signals when the program mode has been activated.

The height of this coffeemaker may be a problem if you have low cabinet clearance. To fill the reservoir and add coffee grounds, you need to lift the top, which adds another 6 inches to the height. You can pull the machine forward on your counter during brewing and thus gain the required height by positioning the unit in front, instead of placing it under the cabinets. In fact, the forward position is ideal for brewing so that any steam dodging through the top vent holes won’t damage the finish on your cabinets.

Other features that work well include the smooth-pouring glass carafe, removable permanent cone-shaped mesh filter and basket, and clear water reservoir with easy-to-see fill-level markings.

The West Bend 56870 brews a full pot of coffee in about 10-12 minutes. This unit also has a pause-’n-serve feature that allows you to sneak a cup before the brew cycle has finished. There’s just one that’s not so great about this coffee machine, it is a bit noisier than others in its category. Once the brew cycle has completed the keep warm mode is practically silent.

West Bend 56870 at a glance…

Pros:

Makes good coffee
Affordable
Easy to clean

Cons:

Noisy during brewing
Height may be a disadvantage for kitchens with low-hanging counters

Overall, the West Bend 56870 is an efficient, affordable machine that brews up to 10 cups of coffee fairly quickly and with little or no hassle at all.

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KitchenAid JavaStudio Programmable Coffee Maker Review

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:06:40 +0000

Savor the ultimate in coffee freshness, flavor and aroma with this programmable model featuring a vacuum -insulated strainless steel thermal carafe which maintains freshness. Professional style stainless steel cladding makes a bold design statement. Generous 10-cup capacity. Wake up to a fresh brew with the KitchenAid JavaStudio Collection Programmable Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe 10-c.

Optimum flavor for small quantities with 1 to 4 Cup Brew Cycle. Determine freshness at a glance with ‘Time Since Brew’ display. Eliminate paper filters with the Gold Tone Filter.

KitchenAid JavaStudio Specifications:

Capacity: 10 cups
Auto Shut Off: Yes
Width: 8.5 inches
Height: 14 inches
Depth: 14 inches
Weight: 9.4 lbs.
Material: Brushed Stainless Steel Housing
Warranty: One Year

The KitchenAid JavaStudio Coffeemaker has a nice stylish look. The steel carafe makes you worry-free from breakage compared to a glass carafe. It has a gold mesh filter that eliminates the hassle of paper filters. The auto clean light will illuminate to let you know when cleaning is required, due to mineral build up. You can also see the water level easily. A plastic measuring spoon is also included.

Customers are pleased with the elegant look of this coffee machine. They also like the clock and programming keys because they function really well. It alerts you at time intervals to let you know how long you have been brewing. Another great thing is the front-fill feature. Kitchenaid designed the top with channel to fill the reservoir by pouring water from the front, right next to the filter.

But some customers are disappointed with its performance. It barely makes 10 cups and the coffee comes out lukewarm and needs to be reheated in the microwave. There were also reported cases of leakage from the bottom after using it for a while. Customers are also not happy about the quantity of coffee grounds needed to achieve the coffee flavor. They had to double the usual amount of coffee grounds.

KitchenAid JavaStudio at a glance…

Pros:

Nice stylish appearance
Sturdy steel carafe
Auto clean light

Cons:

Barely makes 10 cups
Expensive
Leakage from the bottom

The fact that the KitchenAid JavaStudio Collection Programmable Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe 10-c is an expensive coffee machine, people are expecting excellent coffee experience to get their money’s worth. Some are happy and satisfied but some are disappointed.

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Saeco TDCM-CC Renaissance Coffee Maker Review

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:58:52 +0000

Saeco TDCM-CC Renaissance is an automatic 8-cup drip coffeemaker with programmable timer. This coffee machine features a thermal-insulated carafe, pause-and-serve function, 40-ounce water tank, safety auto shut-off, digital display and cord storage.

Saeco TDCM-CC Specifications:

Color: Black
Capacity: 8 cups
Height: 14.5 inches
Length: 8.25 inches
Depth: 12 inches
Weight: 15 lbs.
Warranty: 1-year limited

With its sleek look and durable steel-body construction, the Saeco TDCM-CC Renaissance provides an array of convenient features. The unit brews coffee directly into its 40-ounce stainless-steel and carbon fiber carafe by way of the specially designed carafe lid, effectively sealing in the heat and ensuring optimal flavor.

In addition, the carafe is thermal insulated, providing five hours of heat retention without the concern of burnt-tasting coffee. Other highlights include a convenient top-filling water tank and top-loading filter basket and a blue power indicator light. For safety, the coffeemaker shuts off automatically when brewing is complete, and its cord stores neatly for tidy countertops.

The coffeemaker measures 12 by 8-1/4 by 14-1/2 inches and carries a one-year parts-and-labor warranty.

The Saeco TDCM-CC Renaissance only has a few customer reviews. This brand might not be that popular to coffee machine lovers yet. One customer was very satisfied and recommends this machine because it is easy to clean and most importantly – makes great tasting coffee.

No burnt taste on your coffee and the coffee stays warm for several hours. But just like the other coffee machines, doesn’t make 8 cups.

Customers also liked the programmable timer and nice blue LED lights. The machine alerts you when brewing is done. No water filter to replace and monitor, as well.

What customers didn’t like was the lid design of the Saeco Renaissance. Coffee spills if the lid is not perfectly aligned with the carafe. The carafe is heavy and difficult to clean. The coffee machine is also big and bulky and takes up a lot of counter space in the kitchen.

Saeco TDCM-CC at a glance…

Pros:

Easy to use
Beautiful design
Programmable timer
Makes excellent coffee

Cons:

Not that durable
Barely makes 8 cups
Big and bulky

If you like waking up to a cup of good coffee, this coffeemaker is right for you. Enjoy the programmable timer and maximize your coffee making experience.

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Black & Decker DCM600W 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker Review

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:54:34 +0000

Its coffee made easy with Black & Decker DCM600W 5-cup Drip Coffeemaker. With a compact design and handy cord storage, this coffeemaker is a great value for small spaces such as apartments, condos and around the office. With one-touch operation and a nonstick “Keep Hot” plate, you can have hot coffee anytime without a hassle. It has a 2-year limited warranty and a Duralife™ Carafe that is designed to last for a long time.

Black & Decker DCM600W Specifications:

Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.2 x 10.8 inches
Weight: 4 lbs.
Color: White
Capacity: 5 cups
Warranty: 2-year limited

This small, simple and convenient 5-cup Drip Coffeemaker brews great-tasting coffee quickly and hassle-free with an easy-fill water reservoir and removable filter basket. It has a perfect pour glass carafe with drip-free spout. The DCM600W also features a water-level window clearly visible for anyone to see, cord storage to keep excess cord out of the way and non-stick keep warm plate. Simple to use on/off switch and power indicator light.

A lot of customers are actually very happy and satisfied with this little wonder. But some are not all for one reason – coffee spills, so you have to hold the lid when pouring to make sure it won’t drip all over the place.

So far, this is a really good coffeemaker. No other bad reviews aside from the spillage issue. Customers are raving with praises. This coffee machine is inexpensive and makes decent coffee. This just proves that good things come in small packages.

Black & Decker DCM600W at a glance…

Pros:

Small and compact
Inexpensive
Easy to clean
Easy to use

Cons:

Coffee spills if you don’t hold the lid when pouring

Overall, the Black & Decker DCM600W 5-cup Drip Coffeemaker is a quick way to a delicious cup of coffee. Small, uncomplicated and reliable.

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Mr. Coffee FTTX95 10-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker Review

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:51:48 +0000

Form follows function with a sleek coffee maker, and the Double Wall Stainless Steel Thermal Carafe that keeps coffee piping hot. The Brushed Chrome Accents pair perfectly with today’s stainless-steel kitchens. And Mr. Coffee FTTX95 10-Cup Programmable Thermal Coffeemaker lets you wake up to a pot of coffee tailor-made to your taste.

Mr. Coffee FTTX95 Specifications:

Color: Black
Capacity: 10 cups
Height: 13 inches
Length: 7 inches
Depth: 11 inches
Weight: 8 lbs.
Warranty: 1-year limited

Mr. Coffee FTTX95 has a programmable thermal carafe. The removable filter basket lifts out of brew basket for quick-and-easy cleaning. Brewing Pause ‘n Serve lets you pour a cup of coffee while the coffee maker is still brewing. Delay Brew allows you to set your coffee maker up to 24 hours in advance to begin brewing at a specific time. Dual Water Windows show the amount of water in the reservoir for accurate filling.

Special Cleaning Cycle makes cleaning your coffee maker quick-and-easy. Brew Strength Selector lets you choose to make your coffee stronger. Water Filtration removes up to 97% of chlorine for better-tasting coffee.

Audible Ready Signals alert you when the coffee maker has finished the brewing or cleaning cycle. Cord Storage safely stores excess cord to keep your countertop neat.

Customers have the same issues with this Mr. Coffee 10-cup and the Mr. Coffee 8-cup model. Well, it’s not surprising that they experience the same problems. After all, it’s the same brand.

Coffee grounds end up in the carafe and your cup of coffee. It’s like the basket filter is useless. And since coffee grounds are not filtered properly, it tends to build up on the lid.

With all the features of this coffee machine, it still fails to make hot coffee. This problem seems to be rampant among coffeemakers regardless of the brand or model. Customers just can’t be happy with the lukewarm coffee coming out of the carafe.

Mr. Coffee FTTX95 at a glance…

Pros:

Modern design
Programmable

Cons:

Coffee is not hot enough
Coffee grounds residue

More customers are disappointed than those who are happy with the Mr. Coffee FTTX95 10-Cup Programmable Thermal Coffeemaker. Its your call whether to buy or not.

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Saeco TDCM-GL Renaissance Coffee Machine Review

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:49:22 +0000

The Saeco TDCM-GL Renaissance 10-Cup Digital Coffee Maker with Glass Carafe with a newly designed glass carafe is stylish and full of features.

Saeco TDCM-GL Specifications:

Dimensions: 12.2 x 8.2 x 14.4 inches
Weight: 10 lbs.
Capacity: 10 cups

The programmable control panel has a digital display with blue LED light that allows for simple programming of the automatic timer function. The warming plate keeps coffee hot for two hours when the coffeemaker will automatically shut off. The 55-ounce top-filling water tank makes for convenient filling of the coffeemaker with the carafe or directly at the water source.

This coffee maker also features a top loading filter basket with removable internal basket for easy coffee loading and removal and the handy pause and serve function that allows you to pour a cup of coffee while the coffeemaker is still brewing.

Customers love the stylish look of Saeco TDCM-GL Renaissance 10-Cup Digital Coffee Maker with Glass Carafe. The size of the coffee machine is also perfect and does not take up much counter space. It is easy to clean and easy to use.

This coffeemaker makes great coffee but does not deliver the 10 cups as promised.

Saeco TDCM-GL at a glance…

Pros:

Programmable timer
Simple
Easy to use

Cons:

More expensive compared to other brands
Barely makes 10 cups

Overall, the Saeco TDCM-GL Renaissance 10-Cup Digital Coffee Maker with Glass Carafe is a decent coffeemaker, a bit pricey compared to other brands but makes good coffee.

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KitchenAid KPCM050PM Pro Line Coffee Maker Review

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:47:12 +0000

The KitchenAid KPCM050PM Pro Line Single-Carafe Coffee Maker is made of handsome die-cast metal construction and stainless steel 1350 watt heat pump. It has a full dispersion showerhead for optimum flavor extraction. This coffeemaker features a “time since brew” display, stainless steel brew basket, front-fill water reservoir, adjustable warming plate temperature, 12-cup glass carafe and advanced ion-exchange water filter. It also includes a 2-year hassle-free replacement warranty.

KitchenAid Pro Line Specifications:

Product Dimensions: 15 x 8 x 16 inches
Weight: 25 lbs.
Warranty: 2-year hassle-free replacement
Capacity: 12 cups

Most of the customers that bought the KitchenAid KPCM050PM Pro Line Single-Carafe Coffee Maker rated it as a superior machine that produces outstanding hot coffee. It is well-made and was built like a commercial unit.

You’ll often hear complaints about the temperature of the coffee with other coffee machine brands or models. Customers would say that coffee comes out not hot enough. But KitchenAid Pro Line has perfected that aspect of coffee-making. Customers are very pleased with the hot, great tasting brewed coffee that this machine makes.

Another usual complaint that you will get from coffeemaker owners is that the machine they bought doesn’t make the number of cups it stated it would make. It usually is lesser than expected. And in this case, KitchenAid Pro Line failed their customers because the coffeemaker is not producing 12 cups as promised.

A customer specifically pointed out that a cup of coffee measures 6 ounces. This coffee machine would make 12 cups as it claims if you would fill each cup with just 4 and a quarter ounces of coffee.

KitchenAid Pro Line boasts its die-cast metal construction, but one of the customers made a point about the plastic handle on the stainless steel filter basket. Plastic retains odors and tastes and is harder to clean.

The handle also loosens overtime and eventually breaks. Another issue is the leaking carafe. It accumulates water between the wide plastic ring at the top of the carafe and the glass, which then leaks when brewing.

The other customer concerns: the paint starts to chip off after a few uses. It has no gauge so you don’t see how much water you have already poured.

KitchenAid KPCM050PM at a glance…

Pros:

Makes hot, excellent coffee
Well-made
Heavy duty

Cons:

Steam build-up
Carafe leaks
Paint chips off
Expensive
Barely makes 12 cups

If you want hot, excellent coffee and you have the money to splurge, then the KitchenAid KPCM050PM Pro Line Single-Carafe Coffee Maker is for you.

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Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker Review

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:34:00 +0000

Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker is one of the products included in the Zutto Collection. The concept of this collection is focused on the design and technology of the product. This coffeemaker features a removable water tank and water filter that lasts up to 2 years under normal use for clean operation. It brews up to 5 cups of coffee and features automatic keep warm.

Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Coffeemaker Specifications:

Power output: 650 watts
Color: Silver
Capacity: 5 cups
Height: 10.6 inches
Length: 8.9 inches
Depth: 6 inches
Weight: Approximately 3.5 lbs.
Water Tank Size: 22.99 oz.
Included accessories: Measuring spoon
Warranty: 1-year limited

Two words to describe this coffeemaker – simple and basic. This 5-cup drip coffeemaker has control buttons with symbolic icons so they can be generally understood. The filter cone sits inside the decanter making it more compact and easier to use. Another feature would be the concealed, removable water reservoir.

The replaceable water filter lasts up to two years under normal use for clean operation. The automatic keep warm function guarantees the last serving will still be warm. This includes a measuring spoon and a user manual.

The Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker has a compact design that is ideal for those people who don’t have much counter space in their kitchen. It also keeps your counter space neat and tidy. It’s very easy to clean compared to other bulky coffeemakers. The splash guard, just above where the hot water hits the ground coffee is easy to remove and clean with running water.

The water reservoir and cover can also be removed easily for cleaning and complete drying. You can actually remove it and bring it to the sink to fill it rather than pouring water into the machine with the possibility of spilling and making a mess. The carafe’s inner surface is easy to reach, clean and rinse.

The Zojirushi EC-DAC50 might be more expensive than other brands but it does make good coffee. Mainly because of the cone-bottom filter that removes all the unwanted flavors from the water after heating it.

However, a few complaints were raised about the temperature of the coffee. Some customers claimed that coffee does not come out hot. It’s not that they want to burn or scald their lips and tongue while drinking the hot coffee but the coffee is barely warm.

Another issue is about the carafe handle design. It works by a metal strap tight around the neck of the carafe, holding the handle on. Pressure on the neck of the carafe develops when pouring resulting to cracks and eventually leads to breakage.

Others were also complaining about the capacity of the coffee maker. They said the large coffee pot hardly makes 5 cups. Some customers also wished that an auto shut off feature be added to avoid burnt coffee if in case you forgot to turn it off.

Zojirushi EC-DAC50 at a glance…

Pros:

Easy to clean
Compact and does not need much counter space
Removable water tank
Auto warming functionality

Cons:

More expensive than other brands and models
No auto shut off
Coffee not that hot
It barely makes 5 cups

Overall the Zojirushi Zutto coffee machine is a great buy.

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