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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.

KitchenAid Pro Line 12-Cup Drip Coffeemaker Review is a post from: Coffee Maker Reviews

KitchenAid KCM514OB JavaStudio 14-Cup Stainless-Steel Programmable Coffee Maker Review

peachy — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:50:53 +0000

KitchenAid has been a market leader when it comes to kitchen appliances and equipment and their line of coffeemakers are proof of this. The KitchenAid Model KCM514 JavaStudio 14-Cup Stainless-Steel Programmable Coffee Maker boasts of brewing rich and flavorful coffee.

The coffee maker is designed with a sleek and stylish design. Its features include an extra-wide JavaSpa Showerhead which soaks the flat-bottom brew basket evenly with hot water, which ensures that the coffee maintains its rich flavor.

KitchenAid KCM514OB JavaStudio 14-Cup Stainless-Steel Programmable Coffee Maker Specifications:

Weight: 9 pounds
Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.2 x 13.2 inches
14-cup dishwasher safe glass carafe, coffee scoop and paper coffee filters included
JavaSpa full-dispersion showerhead; flat-bottom brew basket; front-fill reservoir; ion-exchange water filter
Electronic temperature control; powerful 1100-watt heat pump; 1 to 4-cup brewing option; brew pause
14-cup programmable coffeemaker with wrap-around stainless-steel housing

Programmable Coffee Brewing
This coffee maker features an auto timer and a programmable brewing feature which makes your coffee making experience more efficient. You can simply set the timer at night together with the water and the coffee grounds and the coffee maker will brew at the time you want it. This is very convenient for those who want their coffee ready in the morning when they wake up.

Pause and Serve Function and Automatic Shut-Off
This model has a pause-and-serve function and an automatic shut off. You can easily pull the carafe from the coffeemaker even if it is still brewing so that you can have a cup. A sensor will automatically stop the brewing when the carafe is removed and will resume when you put the carafe back into the coffeemaker.

Dishwasher Safe
The carafe is also easy to clean as it is dishwasher-safe unlike other brands. This means that you won’t have to struggle to clean the carafe manually with scrubs and brushes and other cleaning materials just to get it squeaky and ready for another batch of brewing.

KitchenAid Model KCM514 JavaStudio 14-Cup Stainless-Steel Programmable Coffee Maker At A Glance…

Pros:

Easy to clean as it is dishwasher safe
Programmable brewing
Pause and serve function lets you take a cup even if the coffee is still brewing

Cons:

None so far

KitchenAid is regarded is a pro in kitchen appliances and equipment and the KitchenAid KCM514OB JavaStudio 14 further cements this status. A lot of users are very happy with this product because of its features such as its programmable brewing feature and automatic shut off. It is also priced very reasonably as prices only start from $119, so this coffeemaker gives you a rich coffee experience without the high price.

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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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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.

KitchenAid KPCM050PM Pro Line Coffee Maker Review is a post from: Coffee Maker Reviews