This is a good little coffee maker. If I had wanted to spend $80-$230 for a Keurig, I would have purchased a Keurig. This one makes a very good, sufficiently strong cup of coffee. Excellent product for the amount of money spent. Cone shape makes great coffee. Don't expect a fancy programmable k-cup. This is a basic coffee maker. You can pay more to get a lot of bells and whistles. This one has one bell. It makes great coffee. Period.
I would like to address some comments made by others.
1. For folks who said that it doesn't make 4 cups of coffee, a standard "cup" of coffee is about 5 fluid ounces. It goes back to the old cup and saucer. Bunn, Capresso, Cuisinart and Kreps use 5 fl oz as their "cup" of coffee measurement. A "cup" for some other manufacturers is 4.2 fl oz for Technivorm and 4.5 fl oz for Proctor Silex. Use the measurer that comes with your coffee maker to ensure that you use the correct amount of coffee grounds per cup.
If you fill this device to exactly 4 "cups" on the reservoir, you will use 20 fl oz of water, or 5 fl oz per "cup". Since a little gets left behind in the grounds, the amount of coffee produced is a tiny bit less than 20 fl oz, or a little less than 5 fl oz per "cup".
2. Coffee is plenty hot.I have to use a small piece of ice for each mug.
3. Basket swings out easily after a couple of uses.
4. Permanent basket is made of plastic and wire mesh, not cotton. I prefer to use paper cones. I've never liked permanent baskets. Coffee seems to taste better using paper cones, and it's a little stronger. The Melita filters fit perfectly if you fold them properly (instructions are on Melita box.)
5. For folks who said that they made a mess pouring the coffee, the problem is with the pourer, not the carafe. It's a small pot with a small lip. Pour accordingly.
6. Speed of brewing is very fast. No problem. I brew 2 "cups" to get 1 standard mug. Coffee is ready very quickly.
7. Someone said that the carafe burns after the last cup of coffee is poured because there is no automatic shut-off. That is correct, and this machine did not purport to have an automatic shut-off. Turn off the machine when you pour the last cup of coffee & you won't have a problem.
8. Warming plate keeps coffee plenty hot but not so hot that the carafe will break. I've left coffee on it for up to 6 hours with no problem. I don't recommend this. I just drank 1 mug of coffee, didn't go back for 2nd, and forgot to turn it off.
9. If you want your coffee a little stronger, pull out the carafe for about 30 seconds while the coffee is brewing. That will cause it to stay in the grounds longer and the whole pot will be slightly stronger. Using paper filters will make it stronger. If you want it really strong, use 2 filters at a time.
Update: It's November, 2018 & still going strong! I use it 1 or 2 times a day. One hint about this type of coffee-maker... leave the top part open when you're not using it. The dampness can cause mold which isn't healthy. This hint is for all coffee-makers where you put the water into the top.
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Specifications
- Capacity: 4 Cups
- Color: Black & Silver
- Dimensions: 5.5"L x 6.5"W x 9.75"H
- Dishwasher Safe: Carafe & Filter
- Material: Plastic
- Water Level Indicator: Yes
- Warranty: 1 Year Limited
Ideal for Kitchenettes
When a full kitchen is inaccessible, the 4-Cup Elite Cuisine Coffeemaker will help save space and provide fresh hot coffee each morning.
It's ideal for small dorm rooms, apartments or even an office.
Simply prepare the coffeemaker, turn it on and brew. That's it! No fuss or muss. Always enjoy rich-tasting coffee brewed precisely how you like it.
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Removable Filter BasketRemovable and reusable coffee filter. Better for the environment and creates less trash. Easy to clean in the sink or in the dishwasher. |
Easy to OperateA simple On and Off toggle switch with a power indicator light. No complicated bells or whistles to operate your easy-to-use 4 cup coffeemaker. |
Easy Fill Water TankThe water tank is easy to access and fill to capacity. Simply lift up the lid and pour fresh water into the tank. |
Automatic Carafe WarmerThe hot plate keeps fresh coffee warm for an hour after brewing is complete. |
Capacity: 4 Cups
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| capacity | 4 cups | 25 fluid ounces | 5 cups | 5 cups |
| material | Aluminum | Plastic, Stainless Steel | Glass | Glass |
| input interface | buttons | touch screen | buttons | buttons |
| wattage | 1200 watts | 600 watts | 550 watts | 650 watts |
| model name | Coffee Maker | 5-Cup Coffee Maker | 5-Cup Coffee Maker | 5-Cup Coffee Maker |
| weight | 2.25 pounds | — | 1.16 kilograms | 2.2 pounds |
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Love this little pot!
I love this little pot. As a singleton, it is exactly what I was looking for. It fits perfectly in my little kitchen, brews quickly, keeps coffee nice and hot. I also brew pots of tea in it. There was one little glitch, in my experience, when I put the carafe on first, and then closed the cone it seemed to "snag" so I always close the cone first, THEN put on the carafe. Issue solved... no big whoop. Speaking of the carafe, it seems to be very delicate, I try to be mindful when I wash it. Once I bumped it in my porcelain sink, was sure it had cracked, and was pleasantly surprised it hadn't. I'd like to get a backup carafe, to make iced coffee (or tea!) and to have in case I DO crack it one day!August 20th update: Apparently either I HAD cracked it and didn't realize it, or somehow cracked it since the above incident. One day I made a "full" pot, instead of the usual 3 cups... and it leaked. The crack is around the handle. (not "broken") I crazy glued the crack on the outside as a "reinforcement" and tried and have been able to continue brewing 3 non-leaking cups worth. I have yet to find info on a replacement carafe, will probably contact Amazon Customer service.
