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Mr. Coffee BVMC-PSTX95 10-Cup Optimal Brew Thermal Coffee Maker, Stainless Steel
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Brand | Mr. Coffee |
Color | Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 8.7"D x 13.11"W x 14.33"H |
Special Feature | Thermal |
Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
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About this item
- Removable water reservoir and filter basket lift out for convenient filling and cleaning
- Water filtration helps remove upto 97% of chlorine for better tasting coffee
- Stainless steel thermal carafe keeps coffee hot
- Special cleaning cycle helps maintain performance and taste. Cord length - 30"
- Grab a cup auto pause stops cycle if you need a cup before brewing is finished. Watts:1300
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From the manufacturer
Brew a Bolder Cup of Coffee with the Touch of a Button
Optimal Brew
Brew coffee hotter and faster with Optimal Brew. It provides the fullest, richest flavor extraction-and a great tasting cup of coffee every time-with its high brew temperature of 205 degrees F and 20% faster brew speed.*
*compared to BVMC-SJX39
Thermal Carafe
The double-walled, thermal, stainless steel carafe keeps coffee hot for hours.
Strong Brew Selector
Prefer a bolder flavor? It's easy to make a stronger cup of coffee with the Strong Brew selector.
Key Features
- Powered by Optimal Brew for full flavor extraction
- Double-walled thermal carafe
- Strong Brew selector
- Programmable Brew Now and Brew Later presets
- Grab-a-Cup Auto Pause
- Freshness Timer
- Removable water reservoir
- Water filtration system & automatic clean cycle
Enjoy a Great Cup of Coffee at the Perfect Time for You
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Brew LaterThe Brew Later feature lets you set the coffee maker ahead of time, and wake up to freshly brewed coffee. |
Auto PauseGrab-a-Cup Auto Pause lets you enjoy a cup of coffee before the brewing is done. |
Freshness TimerThe freshness timer monitors how long it has been since the coffee was brewed. |
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Brand | Mr. Coffee |
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Capacity | 10 Cups |
Color | Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 8.7"D x 13.11"W x 14.33"H |
Special Feature | Thermal |
Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Filter Type | Reusable |
Style | Coffeemaker |
Specific Uses For Product | Coffee maker |
Item Weight | 9.7 Pounds |
Included Components | Filter, Carafe |
Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
Wattage | 1200 watts |
Number of Items | 1 |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Manufacturer | Mr. Coffee |
Item Weight | 9.7 pounds |
ASIN | B010SN80UK |
Item model number | BVMC-PSTX95 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #395,250 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #418 in Coffee Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 15, 2015 |
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Product Description
Mr. Coffee's 10-Cup Optimal Brew Thermal Coffee Maker is designed to extract the fullest flavor possible from your favorite roast. It boasts a high brew temperature of up to 205°. Its double-walled, stainless steel thermal carafe maintains temperature without a warming plate, which preserves your coffee's true flavor profile. The Delay Brew function lets you schedule a pot for later, so you can wake up to a rejuvinating cup every morning. And Grab-A-Cup Auto Pause allows you to pour a cup before the brew cycle finishes. Be sure to use the included water filtration disk to remove any chlorine or impurities from your water during brewing, so you can enjoy a pure tasting cup every time.
From the Manufacturer
There may be several reasons for coffee not to stay warm: Some units have an automatic shut-off feature. This is a safety feature that would automatically shut off your coffeemaker after 1-4 hours, depending on the model. Make sure that the unit hasn't been running longer than this time. The unit may require cleaning to remove mineral deposits that build up over time and cause coffee to brew cooler than normal. If your unit has a thermal decanter, make sure that it is clean and that the lid is kept closed. The thermal decanter should keep coffee warm for 2 to 4 hours after brewing.
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Flavor | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Easy to use | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
Easy to clean | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.3 |
Durability | 4.0 | — | 4.0 | 3.8 | — | 4.0 |
Temperature Control | 4.2 | — | 3.7 | — | — | 3.7 |
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capacity | 10 cups | 4 cups | 12 cups | 50 fluid ounces | 10 cups | 12 cups |
material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Plastic, Stainless Steel | Glass | Stainless Steel |
input interface | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons |
wattage | 1200 watts | 900 watts | 800 watts | 1025 watts | 1025 watts | 750 watts |
model name | — | Mr. Coffee | — | Hamilton Beach Programmable Coffee Maker with 10 Cup | Automatic Grind & Brew 10-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker | CM2045B-1 |
weight | 9.7 pounds | 1.38 kilograms | 5.95 pounds | 6.15 pounds | 1 pounds | 142 grams |
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Customers like the temperature, speed and ease of use of the coffee maker. For example, they mention it keeps the coffee hot for 3-4 hours, the brewing time is faster than any coffee maker they have had previously and the delay feature is wonderful. They are also happy with appearance, and taste. That said, some complain about the leakage. Opinions are mixed on quality and cleanability.
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Customers like the temperature of the coffee maker. They mention it keeps the coffee hot for 3-4 hours, and stays at better quality. They also appreciate the insulated carafe and the fact that there is no heating element in the little shelf beneath.
"...62; Pour TimeThe thermal carafe design is great for keeping coffee warm without requiring additional energy input and without burning your..." Read more
"...this machine was a full hour and half after brewing and it was still burning hot. Love that!...." Read more
"...a much shorter period of time than our previous unit and keeps the coffee hotter in the pot...." Read more
"...All in all, I am happy with the speed and ease of making coffee, it is hot and stays at better quality than previous open air coffee makers, and the..." Read more
Customers like the speed of the coffee maker. They say the brewing time is faster than any coffee maker they have had previously, and the thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot for a few hours. They also appreciate the delay feature and the simple timer.
"...All in all, I am happy with the speed and ease of making coffee, it is hot and stays at better quality than previous open air coffee makers, and the..." Read more
"...The delay feature is wonderful...." Read more
"...It is hot, fast, and I love the stainless steel carafe." Read more
"...New review 4 years later. Still going strong with this coffee maker. Brews quick and still gets the water nice an hot for brewing...." Read more
Customers find the coffee maker very easy to use. They say the basket for grounds is easy to load and the timer is quick and easy to set. They also say the button/screen are easy to operate and the push button for pouring is intuitive. Customers also mention that the design is attractive and convenient.
"...It reliably and easily makes good coffee, and it does it for a decent price...." Read more
"...quality than previous open air coffee makers, and the button/screen are easy to use...." Read more
"...a thermal decanter rather than a hot plate, and the basket for grounds is easy to use, as it loads from the side rather than the top, making it easy..." Read more
"...It's very convenient.I would absolutely recommend this coffee maker to anyone...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the coffee maker. They mention that the design is sleek and attractive without being super bulky. They also appreciate the removable water tank and the simple button layout. They say that the interior of the pot looks brand new and that operation is easy with the brew button.
"...This Mr. Coffee is a reasonably good looking coffee machine, combining stainless steel with black and clear plastic...." Read more
"Arrived promptly. I really love it so far. Its pleasing to the eye, doesnt take up much counter space and can fit under the cupboards...." Read more
"...This unit seems to be well made and well designed...." Read more
"...Since then - morning after morning of lovely, strong, hot coffee, timed to brew about 15 minutes before we wake...." Read more
Customers like the taste of the coffee maker. They say it tastes fantastic, has no burn taste, and is rich, smooth, and chocolaty. They also appreciate the design of the carafe that keeps air from affecting the flavor. Overall, customers are happy with the taste and recommend this product.
"...(just a well insulated thermal carafe), the coffee tastes just as good seven hours later (no burned coffee!).> Brew Time..." Read more
"...Love that!. The coffee was rich, smooth, with no grounds, cloudiness or bitterness...." Read more
"...With it in place, the coffee tastes TERRIBLE (and was not very strong - I think the filter really impacts how the water hits the grounds)...." Read more
"...do like the "sealed" design of the carafe and it keep air from affecting the flavor, plus makes it easy to transport around the office...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the coffee maker. Some mention that it makes good, hot coffee in a reasonable amount of time, and brews a robust pot of coffee that stays hot a nice long time. However, others say that it was ok but on the weak side, not very durable, and has a strong tendency to mis-thread.
"...It reliably and easily makes good coffee, and it does it for a decent price...." Read more
"...This one fits the bill. The removable water reservoir works great, but I can see where the small tab at the top that holds it in place may be..." Read more
"...With it in place, the coffee tastes TERRIBLE (and was not very strong - I think the filter really impacts how the water hits the grounds)...." Read more
"...This unit seems to be well made and well designed...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the cleanability of the coffee maker. Some mention that cleaning is easy, the reservoir can be filled up directly, and the filter unit stays much cleaner. However, others say that cleaning it is more difficult than a glass pot, the carafe is much harder to wash, and it floods brown sludge all over the counter top.
"...last few coffee makers I really wanted one that was easy to use, maintain and clean. This one fits the bill...." Read more
"...This just makes a slight mess every time, especially when you bump the water valve and it dribbles on top of your coffee maker...." Read more
"...a carafe that really keeps the coffee warm for hours, fairly easy to clean all the components and most importantly, a nonexistent hot plate that..." Read more
"...Finally, I love that it has a self cleaning cycle and that it tells you when it thinks you should do this. Its pretty clear and simple to use...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the coffee maker. They mention that it leaks when they add water, the thermal carafe starts leaking slightly, and the lid drips everywhere. They also say the gasket in the water reservoir eventually wears out, spilling water all over the counter.
"...When you remove the lid from the carafe to empty it, the lid drips everywhere. I still forget and make a mess all the time.Warnings:..." Read more
"...The gasket in the water reservoir eventually wears out, spilling water all over the counter...." Read more
"...standard home coffee filters will not work, they will overflow and cause leaks and I bet that is why most users have the leak issues...." Read more
"...The water tank itself is not leaking when I fill it, it seems to be leaking either from the back or bottom when it starts making coffee, probably..." Read more
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I am sometimes a picky, critical person. I research products carefully before I purchase. I love this coffee machine/pot, and would certainly recommend it to my friends or family. It reliably and easily makes good coffee, and it does it for a decent price. I will probably buy this pot or a very similar pot to replace it some day. Coming from me, that’s a pretty strong endorsement.
I have thoroughly reviewed many aspects of the machine below.
>>> MACHINE DESCRIPTION <<<
This Mr. Coffee is a reasonably good looking coffee machine, combining stainless steel with black and clear plastic. The machine (with carafe in its nesting place) is about 14.5” high X 9.5” wide X 11” deep. The space required to use it [without moving it] is larger though, because of the carafe, reservoir, and filter/grounds basket. The carafe handle sticks out about 2” beyond the base (making the full depth from back of machine to front of carafe handle about 13”); to remove the water reservoir and the coffee basket, one needs about 8” of extra space — I have an 18” wide space on my counter between the paper tower dispenser and the wall, and it is just barely enough room to remove/replace the water reservoir and coffee basket without having to move the machine. Because the coffee basket is so high on the machine, our toaster fits snugly between the coffee machine and wall, so there’s no wasted space!
The water reservoir is removable and holds enough water for 10 “cups” of coffee. Most people recognize that the concept of cups has been ridiculously misrepresented by the coffee machine companies. For this particular machine, 10 cups (max fill on the reservoir) is about 46oz (of brewed coffee). The reservoir itself is about 50oz, the carafe can hold about 48, but due to losses during brewing, (steam, soaking into the grounds/filter, etc) a full pot is about 46oz.
>>> USING THE MACHINE <<<
I appreciate that the water reservoir is removable. I find it much easier to fill than previous coffee machines that have the reservoir built in to the machine (this is especially useful for machines that will be placed under other cabinetry).
It is very easy to fill the reservoir, add the coffee filter and coffee, and set up the clock and delay timer. I’ve been using Melitta Super Premium coffee filters (8-12 cup) and they’ve been working great.
>>> PERFORMANCE DATA <<<
One of the important aspects of a coffee machine is the performance data. I attempted to quantify several aspects of the machine/use.
> Brew Temperature
A full pot of coffee measures about 177F just after completing the brewing process, and drops about 5.4F/hr. This means after seven hours the coffee in the carafe is still at 139F, still an acceptable temperature for my coffee (I realize this is not necessarily good enough for everyone, but it’s perfectly fine for me!). And because there is no hot plate (just a well insulated thermal carafe), the coffee tastes just as good seven hours later (no burned coffee!).
> Brew Time
The first drop falls at about 30s, the last drop falls at about 7m. If you’re extremely impatient or addicted, the first 10oz is done in about 100s and the brew pause feature allows you to pour off your fix without spilling much more than a drop.
> Pour Time
The thermal carafe design is great for keeping coffee warm without requiring additional energy input and without burning your coffee, but there is a trade-off: a restriction on the pour spout. It’s not the end of the world, but it reduces flow rate, meaning you must be patient when pouring. The pot empties at about 1.25oz/s, so the whole pot will be empty in about a minute. But for those of you who are eager to get your first 10oz of the day, waiting 12 seconds to get from the carafe to your cup can feel like an eternity. Take a deep breath; relax. It’s OK.
> Costs Overview
Trying to account for every piece of the puzzle, I came in at just under $1/pot. Pretty good! So coffee from this machine will cost about $0.021/oz; compare this to a 20oz Starbucks coffee ($2.35, or $0.117/oz). If you use this machine to replace only one cup of Starbucks coffee per week, it will pay for itself after one year ($0.99/pot/week * 52 weeks + $71/machine = $122 = $2.35/ Starbucks 20oz * 52 weeks). If you use it to replace one cup of Starbucks per weekday, it will pay for itself in about 11 weeks and you’ll save $284 in the first year. If you and a friend are each using a full pot (46oz) to replace two every-weekday Starbucks coffees, you’ll save over $500 in the first year.
> Cost Details
My cost analysis (to come up with $0.99/pot) included coffee filters, coffee grounds, electricity, water, and the water filter discs, based on whatever I paid for these things (or to order replacements). By far the biggest expense was coffee ($0.93; I purchased 126 1.5-2oz bags of coffee — perfect for a full pot — from coffeeforless.com for $115, which included shipping). The coffee filters, filter discs, and electricity needed to brew a full pot (0.14kWh) are each about $0.02. I used tap water, which, on a per pot basis, is essentially free ($0.0016/pot)
> Sounds
I roughly characterized the sounds made by the machine using my cell phone. The percolating noises were about the same as a quiet conversation. The [4 kHz] beep to signal the end of the brew cycle is about 10-15 dB above the percolation noises. Not too loud, but if you’re trying to maintain a perfectly serene household, it may bother you.
>>> THINGS OTHER PEOPLE SAY <<<
1. Some other reviewers suggested that they needed to use two filters or more coffee to get the right brew, but that hasn’t been an issue for me. I’ve been using two filters anyway, because I prefer my coffee quite strong, but I’ve tried it with one filter and it produced a good cup of coffee.
2. Some other reviewers have told tales of spilled coffee or clogged machines — this hasn’t been an issue for me (well, not often anyway; see below). Before I prep the coffee to brew, I shake the carafe and/or open, empty, and rinse the carafe to be sure it is empty.
3. Some other reviewers have mentioned a harsh and thick plastic smell that it took a long time to subdue. I agree that there was a plastic smell, and I took care to brew full pots of water, vinegar, water, coffee, water through the machine (in my garage) before bringing it into my house and using it for the first pot. But I think that might have been overkill. Some people will probably not notice any plastic flavor on their first pot, and some people will probably complain of plastic flavor incessantly; for me it has only produced delicious coffee.
>>> FEATURE WISH-LIST <<<
1. I wish I could turn off the beeps at brew completion and two hours after brew completion. They’re not very loud, but I find them unnecessary and would rather do without them.
2. A pot fullness indicator. I understand the desire to keep the stainless carafe well sealed — introducing a window into the side of the carafe would greatly compromise carafe mechanical integrity, ability to retain heat, and aesthetic. But perhaps this feature could be implemented in another way to at least provide some indication of what’s in the pot without having to pick it up, shake it, take off the top and look inside, etc. (maybe a force sensor underneath that compares the weight of the carafe vs that of an empty carafe, and uses the difference to calculate the amount of fluid in the carafe and display that on a digital meter on the side of the machine?).
3. An automatic shut-off with a full pot! I read about a few mishaps others had, and lied to myself that I would never have the problem of leaving something in the pot and accidentally overfilling it. But one day I forgot to check the pot to make sure it was empty before starting a brew. And it overflowed. And it was 100% my fault. But it sure would be nice if the pot could somehow sense that the pot was nearing over-flow, and automatically stop/pause the brew. Perhaps a good feature to combine with the pot fullness indicator discussed above?
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2017
I am sometimes a picky, critical person. I research products carefully before I purchase. I love this coffee machine/pot, and would certainly recommend it to my friends or family. It reliably and easily makes good coffee, and it does it for a decent price. I will probably buy this pot or a very similar pot to replace it some day. Coming from me, that’s a pretty strong endorsement.
I have thoroughly reviewed many aspects of the machine below.
>>> MACHINE DESCRIPTION <<<
This Mr. Coffee is a reasonably good looking coffee machine, combining stainless steel with black and clear plastic. The machine (with carafe in its nesting place) is about 14.5” high X 9.5” wide X 11” deep. The space required to use it [without moving it] is larger though, because of the carafe, reservoir, and filter/grounds basket. The carafe handle sticks out about 2” beyond the base (making the full depth from back of machine to front of carafe handle about 13”); to remove the water reservoir and the coffee basket, one needs about 8” of extra space — I have an 18” wide space on my counter between the paper tower dispenser and the wall, and it is just barely enough room to remove/replace the water reservoir and coffee basket without having to move the machine. Because the coffee basket is so high on the machine, our toaster fits snugly between the coffee machine and wall, so there’s no wasted space!
The water reservoir is removable and holds enough water for 10 “cups” of coffee. Most people recognize that the concept of cups has been ridiculously misrepresented by the coffee machine companies. For this particular machine, 10 cups (max fill on the reservoir) is about 46oz (of brewed coffee). The reservoir itself is about 50oz, the carafe can hold about 48, but due to losses during brewing, (steam, soaking into the grounds/filter, etc) a full pot is about 46oz.
>>> USING THE MACHINE <<<
I appreciate that the water reservoir is removable. I find it much easier to fill than previous coffee machines that have the reservoir built in to the machine (this is especially useful for machines that will be placed under other cabinetry).
It is very easy to fill the reservoir, add the coffee filter and coffee, and set up the clock and delay timer. I’ve been using Melitta Super Premium coffee filters (8-12 cup) and they’ve been working great.
>>> PERFORMANCE DATA <<<
One of the important aspects of a coffee machine is the performance data. I attempted to quantify several aspects of the machine/use.
> Brew Temperature
A full pot of coffee measures about 177F just after completing the brewing process, and drops about 5.4F/hr. This means after seven hours the coffee in the carafe is still at 139F, still an acceptable temperature for my coffee (I realize this is not necessarily good enough for everyone, but it’s perfectly fine for me!). And because there is no hot plate (just a well insulated thermal carafe), the coffee tastes just as good seven hours later (no burned coffee!).
> Brew Time
The first drop falls at about 30s, the last drop falls at about 7m. If you’re extremely impatient or addicted, the first 10oz is done in about 100s and the brew pause feature allows you to pour off your fix without spilling much more than a drop.
> Pour Time
The thermal carafe design is great for keeping coffee warm without requiring additional energy input and without burning your coffee, but there is a trade-off: a restriction on the pour spout. It’s not the end of the world, but it reduces flow rate, meaning you must be patient when pouring. The pot empties at about 1.25oz/s, so the whole pot will be empty in about a minute. But for those of you who are eager to get your first 10oz of the day, waiting 12 seconds to get from the carafe to your cup can feel like an eternity. Take a deep breath; relax. It’s OK.
> Costs Overview
Trying to account for every piece of the puzzle, I came in at just under $1/pot. Pretty good! So coffee from this machine will cost about $0.021/oz; compare this to a 20oz Starbucks coffee ($2.35, or $0.117/oz). If you use this machine to replace only one cup of Starbucks coffee per week, it will pay for itself after one year ($0.99/pot/week * 52 weeks + $71/machine = $122 = $2.35/ Starbucks 20oz * 52 weeks). If you use it to replace one cup of Starbucks per weekday, it will pay for itself in about 11 weeks and you’ll save $284 in the first year. If you and a friend are each using a full pot (46oz) to replace two every-weekday Starbucks coffees, you’ll save over $500 in the first year.
> Cost Details
My cost analysis (to come up with $0.99/pot) included coffee filters, coffee grounds, electricity, water, and the water filter discs, based on whatever I paid for these things (or to order replacements). By far the biggest expense was coffee ($0.93; I purchased 126 1.5-2oz bags of coffee — perfect for a full pot — from coffeeforless.com for $115, which included shipping). The coffee filters, filter discs, and electricity needed to brew a full pot (0.14kWh) are each about $0.02. I used tap water, which, on a per pot basis, is essentially free ($0.0016/pot)
> Sounds
I roughly characterized the sounds made by the machine using my cell phone. The percolating noises were about the same as a quiet conversation. The [4 kHz] beep to signal the end of the brew cycle is about 10-15 dB above the percolation noises. Not too loud, but if you’re trying to maintain a perfectly serene household, it may bother you.
>>> THINGS OTHER PEOPLE SAY <<<
1. Some other reviewers suggested that they needed to use two filters or more coffee to get the right brew, but that hasn’t been an issue for me. I’ve been using two filters anyway, because I prefer my coffee quite strong, but I’ve tried it with one filter and it produced a good cup of coffee.
2. Some other reviewers have told tales of spilled coffee or clogged machines — this hasn’t been an issue for me (well, not often anyway; see below). Before I prep the coffee to brew, I shake the carafe and/or open, empty, and rinse the carafe to be sure it is empty.
3. Some other reviewers have mentioned a harsh and thick plastic smell that it took a long time to subdue. I agree that there was a plastic smell, and I took care to brew full pots of water, vinegar, water, coffee, water through the machine (in my garage) before bringing it into my house and using it for the first pot. But I think that might have been overkill. Some people will probably not notice any plastic flavor on their first pot, and some people will probably complain of plastic flavor incessantly; for me it has only produced delicious coffee.
>>> FEATURE WISH-LIST <<<
1. I wish I could turn off the beeps at brew completion and two hours after brew completion. They’re not very loud, but I find them unnecessary and would rather do without them.
2. A pot fullness indicator. I understand the desire to keep the stainless carafe well sealed — introducing a window into the side of the carafe would greatly compromise carafe mechanical integrity, ability to retain heat, and aesthetic. But perhaps this feature could be implemented in another way to at least provide some indication of what’s in the pot without having to pick it up, shake it, take off the top and look inside, etc. (maybe a force sensor underneath that compares the weight of the carafe vs that of an empty carafe, and uses the difference to calculate the amount of fluid in the carafe and display that on a digital meter on the side of the machine?).
3. An automatic shut-off with a full pot! I read about a few mishaps others had, and lied to myself that I would never have the problem of leaving something in the pot and accidentally overfilling it. But one day I forgot to check the pot to make sure it was empty before starting a brew. And it overflowed. And it was 100% my fault. But it sure would be nice if the pot could somehow sense that the pot was nearing over-flow, and automatically stop/pause the brew. Perhaps a good feature to combine with the pot fullness indicator discussed above?
The control panel seems to have extra buttons just to make it look smarter, like who will need to toggle on/off the light intensity of the clock display? also the clock could have been put under one button instead of having the min/hour right there for you to accidentally press as you turn on the machine. I also dont need a display to count down last brew time. but these are little quibbles and not worth mentioning really.
This is my 1st thermal coffee maker and so far im very impressed. The instructions did not mention the carafe at all, on how to maintain, use etc I managed to fumble my way thru.. In the past I kept my coffee warm by keeping the heating plate on during the day or using a microwave. My 1st cup of coffee with this machine was a full hour and half after brewing and it was still burning hot. Love that!. The coffee was rich, smooth, with no grounds, cloudiness or bitterness.
There is a strong plastic smell still in the thermal jug, I cleaned according to instructions with soap, water and ran 3 pots of water thru the machine prior but its still there. It does flavor the coffee a bit but I have hopes that it will go away promptly. Others have mentioned the loudness of the machine and it does make a bit of noise during the short 4-6 minute brew time, the alarms for signaling finish were not loud at all, just 3 chimes. I did not have dripping issues with the carafe. I have concerns about the charcoal filter remaining wet in the closed grounds compartment and getting moldy but I already know that I will not continue with the filter once the free one is gone.
i really like this maker, glad i got it. will update as time goes by on how it holds up.
*update
its been months now and I adore this coffee maker, its very easy to use and clean. I no longer use the insert for chlorine and that makes using filters even easier. very well designed appliance
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Reviewed in Mexico on July 24, 2019
En mi opinión la jarra es lo mejor que tiene esta cafetera.
También me gustaría que fuese de mayor capacidad...
En los pros puedo decir que es SUPER fácil de usar, es rápida, el café es bueno y la jarra térmica en donde se guarda el café es MUY buena... a veces hacemos café por la mañana (7:00am) y a medio día que salimos a comer el café sigue calientito … son como 5-6 hrs!!!