Maxi-Matic CCM-07X Elite Cuisine 40-Cup Coffee Urn, Chrome Review

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(More customer reviews)Hi all~Please read the latest November 15, 2010 update below my initial review.ORIGINAL REVIEW-- Just wanted to give a quick counter balance to the sole review here.

This is our third 30+ cup urn purchased in the past 3 years or so. We received our coffee maker within 2 days of ordering using Amazon Prime.

The Maxi-Matic itself appears very attractive. We purchased it based on the insulating factor included in its design. We primarily use our coffee makers as hot water units for tea and french press. They run 24 hours a day under frequent use. We do not plan to use it as a coffee percolator.

Our household was happy to see the unit heats water to a higher temperature than many coffee makers and so far it seems to maintain the hot temp under its warming cycle. It is plenty hot enough to steep tea and coffee in our presses.

We did not find the machine to be noisy at all. In fact I think it is quieter than the Continental Electrics and West Bend brands we had previously.

I should also mention we can actually keep another 8-10 cups of water in the tank when not using the coffee pan.

We only buy stainless steel now after reading articles that suggest aluminum coffee makers leech more minerals and/or side-products that may be harmful to health.

I cannot speak to the previous reviewer's complaint about the percolating stem. To me it looks the same as most I've seen.

We purchased directly from Amazon so we are reassured that our 30 day return guarantee will give us sufficient time to see if there are any kinks.I'll report back if we find any serious ones.

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UPDATE November 15, 2010-- Spigot broke off our 2nd urn. Sadly, I have to change my rating now from 3 stars to 1 star and ask that you DO NOT buy this product.
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UPDATE September 5, 2010-- Our 2nd urn is still working. The handle seems to be holding up a little better than our last one, however we've noticed this urn doesn't keep the water as hot as our previous one which is a little disappointing. Today I'm feeling this is at 3 stars over the long term..
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UPDATE May 10, 2010-- Sadly, our spigot handle broke off. It is clearly a weakness for this unit. Actually, a couple of months ago, half of the handle portion broke off, but we could still manage to use it without too much trouble. A few days ago the rest of the spigot handle broke vertically in half, separating & falling off, rendering the urn unusable. We've had it just about 5-6 months.

The urn heats so well though compared to the 2 or 3 others we've had- perfectly for a large hot water service pot for tea station, that we are ordering another. Figured the cost for mailing the unit back under warranty probably is not worthwhile. May do it later to have a back up.

We will reinforce the spigot on the new pot.

Down to 2 stars from 4.

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UPDATE Nov 29, 2009-- Continues to work very well. Maintains a hot heat through the day. No issues to make me dissatisfied at this point.

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Elite by Maxi-Matic's 40-cup large capacity coffee urn is perfect for office use or at large gatherings. Built in stainless steel filter and chrome finish exterior for easy cleaning. Double thermal layer for extra insulating to ensure you enjoy hot and fresh coffee. Safety-lock on cover to prevent accidental spills. Automatic shut-off and keep-warm feature. Convenient water level indicator. Convenient coffee dispenser with continuous pouring feature. 1000-watt.

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Hamilton Beach 40540 Brew Station 40-Cup Coffee Urn, Silver Review

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(More customer reviews)This urn is supremely functional, with no bells and whistles.It advertises brewing times of 45 seconds per cup, but I've found that it's closer to the minute per cup advertised by other models: you'll buy back very little setup time with this model (heating 2 gallons of water took 35 minutes for example).Plus, like all other coffee urns, this one sings its moany little song while brewing, so if there's a chance it might be a distraction, you'll need to plug it in ahead of time so it's done brewing by the time the main event occurs, or you'll need to brew in another room and move it to the buffet table once it's hot.The one-handed dispensing works fine if the cup being dispensed into is solid, like a coffee mug, but common sense is confirmed that paper cups are not sturdy enough to depress the button without collapsing. In order to dispense one-handed with a paper cup, you have to push the button with your knuckles, which puts your fingers in the path of potentially hot liquids.Finally, and this is something that there's no way to know before reading the owner's manual, there's a little strainer right above where the liquid comes out.The owner's manual warns not to tip the urn while dispensing in order to prevent clogging of this strainer with coffee grounds.That's all well and good, except that due to the placement of the dispensing nozzle, the coffee becomes inaccessible when the level goes below about 10 cups--that's 1/4 of the total brew for a full pot!!It's this waste factor that resulted in the 4 stars instead of 5.For its price, it's a tidy little machine--the nozzle is particularly good at preventing drips.However, I'd rather clean up dribble from a lower-placed nozzle than have to find a way to decant 10 cups of coffee.

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The Hamilton Beach® BrewStation® 40 Cup urn offers one-hand dispensing, so there is no need to put down a buffet or party plate to fill up a cup of coffee. In a busy buffet line, that means cups can be filled faster, saving time and reducing crowding. Disposable cups are never a problem, either - the dispensing button was designed to work with foam as well as classic ceramic cups. For added convenience, the dispensing area has a higher cup clearance than most urns and the drip tray removes for easy cleaning.The last drops of a 40-cup coffee urn have rarely tasted as good until now. In the BrewStation® urn, a powerful center heater brews the entire tank quickly (45 seconds per cup versus the normal 60 seconds). Once brewed, the center heater shuts down and a gentle, keep-warm heater maintains a perfect temperature without scorching the coffee. Coffee tastes great longer, from the first cup to the last.

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Hamilton Beach 40515 42-Cup Coffee Urn, Silver Review

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(More customer reviews)We have a large (extended) family living in one household and we go through 4-5 pots of coffee in a day.This urn is an inexpensive way for us to meet the demands of all the coffee drinkers here.And everyone likes the coffee it makes.The only thing I miss that I have on the drip machine is the timer (we have a couple of very early risers) and easy on/off.We attached ours to a timer so that it will start brewing early enough.One other thing - not a complaint, but a note about how it works, since it is a percolater, it takes longer to brew.Expect about 20 minutes for a full pot.

We use this coffee urn every day.If we wear it out, I will purchase another one just like it as it is so reasonably priced!

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Makes 12 to 42 cups. Cup-per-minute brewing speed. Water-level indicators. Ready-to-serve light. Easy to fill. 2-way dispenser. Twist-lock lid and large handles. Removable cord. Glossy aluminum finish. Comfortable handles. Easy to clean and store. Dishwasher safe twist-lock lid and brew basket.

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