KitchenAid JavaStudio 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Review

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(More customer reviews)This coffee maker worked & looked great the 1st few months. Several times we got up to coffee all over the counter. After 1 year the error code came up that you had to call Kichenaid (Whirlpool). They quickly sent another - it worked for about 3 days, the same error code came up & they quickly sent another. It worked for about 2 months, spilled twice so quit using the programmer - Whirlpool actually called us to see how things were going. Told them about the spills and they sent a new lid for the pot that had been designed. It did work better but again the error code came up. Called them again & they sent yet another replacement. Same problems with the coffee all over the counter & the newer lid. Gave up, dumped it and bought a really nice 14 cup Cuisinart - about 1 year now & it's working fine with no spills. I will say Kitchenaid/Whirlpool customer service agents were extremely nice & helpful.

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With its sleek contemporary styling and stainless-steel accents, this 14-cup coffeemaker not only looks good on the kitchen counter, but it also makes it easy to brew a rich, flavorful pot of coffee. The unit's electronic control regulates the powerful 1100-watt heat pump, while its extra-wide JavaSpa showerhead soaks the filter basket evenly with hot water to ensure uniform extraction and enhanced flavor. Thoughtfully designed, the appliance also provides a user-friendly control panel with a digital display, a 1- to 4-cup brew cycle for smaller batches, and a programmable clock/timer that allows for brewing "wake-up" coffee. A dishwasher-safe glass carafe comes included, complete with a comfortable stay-cool handle, measuring marks up the side, and a drip-free pour spout. For sneaking a quick cup of coffee midbrew, simply remove the carafe from the machine to pause the flow of coffee, then replace the carafe to continue the brewing process--a nice feature, particularly for those in a hurry for that first sip. Other highlights include a split lid for easy access to the brew basket and water reservoir, a Clean Touch control pad, an end-of-brewing audible tone, stylish wrap-around housing that minimizes heat loss from the carafe, two-hour automatic shut-off for safety and peace of mind, and convenient cord storage to help keep countertops looking tidy. Accessories include a gold-tone permanent coffee filter (no need for paper filters), 10 unbleached paper filters (for the option to use paper filters), a coffee scoop, and an ion-exchange water filter to reduce chlorine and other contaminants from the water, helping to ensure a delicious cup of coffee. Available in a variety of colors, the coffeemaker measures 11-1/2 by 8-1/4 by 13-3/4 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Copco 4- to 8-Cup Polished Stainless Steel Stovetop Percolator Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great little coffee percolator, especially for the inexpensive price. For one person it makes more than I need, since the full "8 cups" comes out to about 4 normal mugs full.
I used the original plastic top for the first use, and it didn't seem to get too hot at all. Some mentioned the top melting in other reviews. Once the pot reaches a boil turn the heat down to medium, since it will still percolate there's no reason to boil on a red hot "high" burner (which may have caused the melting they mentioned).
Just in case I also purchased the replacement glass top (B0000CFM6K) advertised with the percolator here. It attached nice and tight, and works great too. I'm sure the inexpensive glass replacement top will last as long as the coffee pot.
Another great thing I noticed was that when I wet the basket, as recommended, before loading the coffee grinds no grinds ended up in the coffee at all. I thought there would be, but no grinds in any cups of coffee after a half dozen uses now. It's a great little percolator.
(I also added some photos to add to the stock image above so you can see the size of the pot, and a comparison of the stock plastic and replacement glass tops)

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CopcoPolished stainless stove top percolator. 4-8 cup capacity. Dripless spout and dishwasher safe with easy to clean stainless steel filter basket.

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Hamilton Beach 40616 Stainless-Steel 12-Cup Electric Percolator Review

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(More customer reviews)Before I purchased this coffee pot about a year ago, I read reviews by others who said 'good coffee but lasted only a few months.' I thought to myself...'oh, those people must have been the unlucky few who got bad units...or they emersed the pot and ruined it.' I should have listened to their 'don't buy' pleas, and hope others will listen to my message of warning.
I loved this coffee pot. Rich, strong, hot coffee, and great classic looks. My only complaint was that compared to other percolators I've used, this one is noisy. It makes a loud popping sound while brewing. I never emersed the unit, and was always very careful to avoid letting any water get near the base of the unit when washing it.
I bought this pot a year ago, and used it about twice a MONTH. Yesterday morning, I attempted to make coffee but got only the same 'beige water' that others have reported. Tried again today thinking maybe it was just a fluke, and got a second pot of luke warm 'beige water.'
I suspect that others who posted initially positive feedback about this pot have had the same experience, but just haven't returned to update their reviews. In any case, I would strongly caution against the purchase of this pot. It's just not durable.

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Housed in heavyweight stainless steel with an attractive chrome mirror finish, this quick-brewing electric percolator makes 12 cups of coffee with super-fast, cup-a-minute speed. When brewing is complete, it automatically switches to a "keep warm" temperature to ensure each cup is as warm as the first. Great for entertaining, the percolator has a ready-to-serve light that indicates when coffee is ready to enjoy, and its detachable cord provides the ability to serve fresh perked coffee right at the table without any hassle. Other useful features include a drip-free spout, an easy-grip knob on the unit's lid, a stay-cool handle, and a stainless-steel permanent filter basket that minimizes grounds in brewed coffee. The unit combines present-day technology with the retro look of a '50s kitchen for creating a perfect compliment to any kitchen decor. The percolator, which should be washed by hand, measures 5-1/2 by 5-1/2 by 12-3/4 inches.

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Zojirushi EC-BD15BAFresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)I've spent several weeks week getting to know the Zojirushi Fresh Brew... and for the most part, I'm quite pleased. It has some foibles [which I'll get to in a moment] but on the whole it's a very capable coffee brewer. More, it's one of the very few home models I know that can brew 8 cups of just-roasted coffee at a proper 2 tablespoons per cup ratio without fuss, and - this is important! - maintain proper brewing temperatures throughout the entire brew cycle.
The details...
Zoji has been making vacuum pots and the like for nearly 100 years, and they've been making an assortment of rice-cookers, tea brewers and hot water dispensers for decades. While this is, I believe, their first home coffee brewer, they've got more than a little experience in kitchen electrics. They've put that experience to good use.
If you've ever brewed up a thermos full of coffee using a big Melitta filter cone then this setup will look pretty familiar. For all intents and purposes, the Fresh Brew simply adds an automated hot water delivery system to the mix... with a few improvements.
Improvement number one: not only does this system brew into an all-stainless thermal carafe [no hot plate here, thankyouverymuch] but it also insulates the brew basket. What good is it, after all, to heat up all that water if it's just going to get cold while you're brewing? This is huge! This is important! This is... well, I'm excited about it, okay?
Improvement number two: the Fresh Brew features an accurate gauge of water volume. When it reads that you've got 8 cups of water in the brewer's reservoir, it means it. Mind you, we're talking 6 oz. cups of water -- that's the way the coffee world measures a cup [unless you're Bodum and then it's 4 oz.].
Improvement number three: the Fresh Brew is patient. The biggest pain about the manual pour-over method is that you've got to wait to add more water, especially if the coffee is really fresh. Fresh coffee blooms with its charge of CO2! Faced with a full basket of coffee that was literally fresh from the roaster the Zoji didn't overflow, nor did it heave grounds into the water dispensing shower-head. More, the grounds were thoroughly saturated; no dry spots.
So where's the foibles?
Like a great many autodrip brewers the feeder tube that comes from the Zoji's heating element to the shower-head takes a straight path right through the water reservoir. For most brewers this is a game-over situation... the heating element simply can't overcome the heat exchange that occurs en route to the brew-head. On the Zoji, the heating element *does* get hot enough... provided that the water you've placed in the reservoir is not *too* cold.Example A: In the office using the "unchilled" spigot on the water cooler, I draw off 48 ounces of water for the reservoir and brew a pot. Throughout the brew cycle water temperatures in the brew basket range between 195 and 200 degrees F. The result is a lovely pot of Ethiopian Yrgacheffe that is sweet, floral and lemony.
Example B: At home I draw off 48 ounces of water from the water filter in-line with the refridgerator. The temperature of the water in the reservoir is about 40 degrees F. and the resulting temperature in the brew basket never tops 185 degrees F. The result is an icky pot of the very same Yrgacheffe that is bitter, murky and flat.
The moral: mind your initial water temperature and you'll do just fine.
All in all, the Zojirushi Fresh Brew is capable of making 8 cups of coffee that's on a par with manual pourover methods. Better, really, as it insulates the brew-basket to better maintain water temperatures.

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Zojirushi's EC-BD15BA 1.5 Liter Fresh Brew Coffee Maker with Vacuum Stainless Steel Carafe is gorgeous andfunctional and will look spectacular on your countertop.It has many wonderful features.

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Cuisinart DCC-1200 Black Plastic Brew Basket Review

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(More customer reviews)My Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker, Black and Stainless Steel is still under warranty (bought from Amazon JUN 09) so I looked up the warranty on [...] and sure enough, it's warrantied. Called the Cuisinart number 18007260190, and after a bit of waiting talked to a rep who is sending my replacement Cuisinart DCC-1200FB Filter Basket for free. BTW: that Cuisinart website list these for $5.

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Fits Models: CBC-SA002, DCC-1200, CBC-001,CBC-002

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