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Great coffee, but has some design flaws

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Great coffee, but has some design flaws

Keep it simple for dummies from Santa Monica, CA

This makes great coffee, but here are the cons: 1) The coffee chamber for beans is very small and needs refilling every 2 days. 2) The exit chute for ground coffee has ground coffee remaining in it after each grind and needs to be cleaned out regularly so as not to back up into grinder compartment, even according to manufacturer. Poor design. 3) No outside water indicator on the reservoir, so you must use your coffee pot to measure and fill. 4) Coffee warmer stays on for only 2 hours, and cannot be adjusted. 5) Digital display for the hour/minute is in 24 hour mode (military time), and cannot be changed to 12 hour mode with a.m./p.m. So here's how this coffee maker grinds and brews: you place filter in the basket, then close the basket holder. Then you swing open the basket cover to the open/locked position, exposing filter and basket to the air (??). When turned "on", the grinder sends the fresh grounds through the exit chute into the filter/basket. Then the basket cover, wh … Read more

Finally...a keeper!

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Finally...a keeper!

Diane from Kansas City, MO

Love this machine! Try it...you'll LOVE it! Easy to use, not difficult to set up. The brewing options truly are reflective of the coffee it makes. My son and husband prefer very, very strong coffee and this machine puts out flavorful, not bitter, strong coffee. It brews a smooth, milder cup for me when I use the "Aroma" feature to brew just 2 cups at a time. The water is sprayed over the fresh grounds in a slow fashion to increase flavor. I use less cream in this coffee...I want to taste the great flavor. There's a water filter included that removes chlorine and minerals from tap water. The coffee tastes as good as my old French Press...and it's ready to drink when I get up in the morning. YIPPEE!!! Read more

Makes Great Coffee

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Makes Great Coffee

CatWoman from Gainesville, FL

When our 2nd grind-and-brew of the other brand died we were fed up w/ their quality but addicted to the taste and convenience of an automatic grind-and-brew coffee maker so after some research we tried this. It makes great coffee -- I'd say better than the other brand -- and is somewhat easier to set up and clean. But it is not w/out its flaws. The spout on the carafe is AWFUL -- I spill coffee or water virtually every time I use it. This is a very annoying problem every time you make or pour coffee, and would seem to be something easily corrected by the manufacturer. The machine fits on my counter OK but I have to pull it out to fill the bean and water dispensers. This would not be a big deal except the coffee maker has no-skid feet on the bottom making it very difficult to slide. Picking it up to move it back when it is full of water has proven very messy. However, problem was solved by removing the no-skid feet. Parts of this machine are plastic and feel flimsy. I hav … Read more

Great Coffee, Easy to Clean, Excellent Value

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Great Coffee, Easy to Clean, Excellent Value

cg108 from California

I've used grind and brew coffee makers for years: Capresso, Cuisinart, even Mr. Coffee. This Krups unit has them all beat when it comes to grinding and brewing an excellent cup of coffee. This model allows you to adjust grind (fine to coarse) and strength of brew (via electronic key pad to the right of the glass carafe) that actually produces different results. Clean up is a breeze. The digital programming is intuitive and the operating instructions are clearly and simply written. On the counter top the unit offers a sleek yet "work horse" statement. Definitely the best bang for the buck. Most modest cost grind and brew machines have a blade that chops the beans. Do yourself and favor and upgrade to the Krups with it's conical burr grinder. You'll notice the difference. The only thing they could change is the clock: it's 24 hour time and not AM-PM. I ordered my Krups online through Macy's online and it arrived in excellent condition. The outer box was very sturdy and the Krups box was … Read more

better than most

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

better than most

tomfitzsr from Kernersville, NC

I read previous pros & cons and decided to buy this unit. I'm not disappointed whatsoever. It's important to thoroughly read the instructions prior to using the coffee maker the first time. It took me 3 days to determine the appropriate settings for grind and brew strength. It's a much better unit than the Cuisinart Grind & Brew it replaced. It's at least 50% quieter and very easy to clean. One must be patient when pouring. Krupps could have designed a better lip on the carafe to prevent dripping when pouring. Read more