Capresso 440.05 MT-500 10-Cup Electronic Coffeemaker with Thermal Carafe Review

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(More customer reviews)after months of dealing with burnt coffee from my trusty krups coffeemaker...i decided that there just HAD to be a better way.i launched an exhaustive search for what would be the best (you know this is always a compromise, anyways) machine for the job.i knew i wanted a thermal carafe...and wasn't as concerned with the price as i was concerned with the quality and durability.
i read many reviews here on amazon...including reviews for this machine.after seeing a bunch of negative reviews (based on how difficult to operate, clean, or lack of really HOT coffee from this machine) i decided to look further, instead of just jumping in.
of course...as i searched the web, i finally realized that i was just going to have to try the machine...worst that could happen was that i could experience all the problems that some others had...and i'd have to return it.
expecting problems (i saw an awful lot of buyer whining about operation difficulty (it isn't a problem) temperature of coffee (although quoted as 170 degrees in the manual it generally stays in the carafe at 160 degrees) and all assortment of complaints about adding water to the reservoir (a no brainer), assembly/cleaning issues (also very simple), pause and serve issues (never had a problem)...
i had NO problems whatsoever with this unit.coffee tasted good from the first cup...and still tastes good (i've had the unit for over two months now)
as a matter of fact...the coffee is still hot and drinkable after 3 hours (although the manual does recommend that you dispose of the coffee after 2 hours)
so all in all?a VERY satisfied customer...i rated it at 4 stars because it IS expensive...and for the anal-retentive types out there...yes the coffee rarely exceeds 165 degrees...
but...if you are sitting on the fence (like i was)jump in!you won't be disappointed!

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To achieve a spectacular cup of coffee there are essential steps that need to be taken. The water must be free of chlorine taste (hence the charcoal filter), the machine must be able to brew larger or smaller amounts successfully (this one "knows" to disperse hot water more slowly when the coffee ground amount is less). The coffee must be very hot (right around 192 Degrees F, like the brew from the MT500), and kept fresh, as in a double walled stainless steel carafe with a one way valve that keeps flavor and aroma in the coffee. Now it doesn't hurt if the machine itself is gorgeous either, or that it can output 10 cups of coffee in 8 minutes. Oh and one more thing: this is the only coffee maker in its class that has a stainless steel boiler so your coffee doesn't ever come in contact with aluminum. Normally this type of construction, and a 1200 watt heating element are found only on commercial grade appliances.

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Black & Decker SDC750 Spacemaker 12-Cup Programmable Under-the-Cabinet Coffeemaker, White Review

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(More customer reviews)We have owned five Black & Decker Spacemaker coffee makers from three different generations of the line over the past five years.Aside from the fact that they tend to burn out after about 10-14 months (In case anyone over there is listening, I for one would pay more for a more durable unit), we have been VERY pleased with them.

Not so this time.We purchased this product about two months ago to replace our most recently burnt out Spacemaker coffeemaker.Here are our gripes:

1) Water cannister not sealed and virtually impossible to carry from sink without sloshing water all over the kitchen floor and counter.We tried unsuccessfully to remedy this situation by sealing it with caulk.I've had to resort to not filling it as full as it otherwise might be, and just carrying it VERY SLOWLY and CAREFULLY.

2) Not infrequently (for example, twice in just the past week for us), the valve from the filter holder to the pot remains closed so that it overflows when brewing a pot, flooding the counter with coffee and grounds.This appears to happen even when the carafe is properly in place.What a mess.

3) Removing the coffee filter holder to make a new pot is likewise nearly impossible to do without spilling condensed water all over the counter including whatever happens to be sitting under the pot at any given time - (keep papers and books far clear of this space if you buy this unit...)The only fix for this I have discovered is to remove the filter holder and the carafe simultaneously and carry them to the sink together in their original configuration.Again, a marked step backwards from previous Spacemaker designs.

We love the concept of the Spacemaker and love the appearance.Although I would not endorse this particular model, hopefully the next one will correct these defects.

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Coffee lovers no longer have to give up valuable counter space to accommodate the must-have coffeemaker. This unit installs easily under a cabinet, keeping work surfaces clear for food prep and other everyday tasks. More than just a space-saving convenience, the coffeemaker comes with an array of user-friendly features for brewing up to 12 cups of great-tasting coffee at a time. Its clock and timer allow for programming the unit to begin brewing at a later time--great for wake-up coffee in the morning or having a pot ready to serve with dessert without having to get up from the table half way through dinner. Coffee brews directly into the unit's carafe, which provides a generous stay-cool handle and a drip-free spout. Other highlights include an easy-access angled control panel with a digital display, a removable water reservoir, an illuminated water-level indicator window, and a removable filter basket that uses cupcake-style filters, as well as cord storage, a nonstick heating plate, and automatic shut-off for peace of mind. At least two of the mounting holes are the same as the original (ODD) to facilitate simple upgrades, and its Save-a-Plug outlet makes it possible to connect two SpaceMaker appliances in one outlet. Step-by-step mounting instructions and a pre-sized mounting template come included. The coffeemaker measures approximately 17-2/7 by 13-8/9 by 13-3/5 inches.

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Black & Decker DCM100B 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe Review

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(More customer reviews)Special-fit carafe MUST sit in place to disengage the "brew stop" feature,
or you will be lapping up your coffee as it overflows on the counter.

PAPER THIN carafe (I have no idea how it made it from, lemme guess, China?)
without breaking. Small tap on the water faucet: time for a new carafe.

DO NOT buy a "compatible" carafe, even if you can find it. If it doesn't
fit EXACTLY as the original, you get to lap up the coffee from the
counter.

I would recommend this to Bernie Madoff and would require he hold it in
his lap while making coffee with an ill-fitting replacement cafe while
in his underwear. Other than that, stay away.

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Brew up to 12 cups of great-tasting coffee at a time with this easy-to-use coffeemaker. The unit's programmable clock and timer make it possible to wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee--or to have a pot ready to serve with dessert, without having to get up from the table half way through dinner. At the end of the brewing cycle, the machine's nonstick keep-warm plate maintains an ideal serving temperature for two hours before automatically shutting off. The coffeemaker comes with a Duralife glass carafe that provides measuring marks up the side, a generous stay-cool handle, and a dripless pour spout for graceful serving. Removing the carafe from the warming plate midbrew pauses the flow of coffee and allows for pouring a quick cup--great for those in a hurry. Other highlights include a dishwasher-safe removable filter basket, an easy-view water window, a user-friendly control panel with a digital display, an auto-brew function, a power indicator light, and convenient cord storage. The coffeemaker measures approximately 12 by 9-2/5 by 13-2/3 inches and carries a two-year limited warranty.

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Black & Decker DCM2500B SmartBrew Coffeemaker Review

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(More customer reviews)Because we're serious about our coffee, we sold our old $100+ Cuisinart coffeemaker to be replaced with this much better designed and much easier to use coffee maker.

A motel room we stayed at had this model coffee maker. We used it twice a day for 10 days. The coffee was delicious and we found no minuses at all, so I bought one. We've been using it daily now for about three months.

The carafe is made of heavy duty glass and doesn't drip at all. The hole to pour water into is large and easy to get to. There are convenient and accurate water level windows on both sides of the unit. The controls are convenient, easy to understand, and easy to use. The basket is easily removed for cleaning, easy to position, and uses standard flat bottomed filters. The time and function displays are large and bright. All of these are comparative problem areas in the Cuisinart.

Programming works perfectly and is so simple to use we didn't need the manual. To set the time of day press the "Hours" button until it reaches the current hour and then the "Minutes" button. To set the "Auto on" time, press the "Program" button, and then set the start time the same way. Press the "Program" button again to go back to time of day. For auto start, press the "Auto on" button, which lights up. That's it.

In addition, the water enters the drip chamber in a shower rather than a stream, resulting in consistently smooth and uniform tasting coffee. I can't comment on the warming plate because we put what we don't drink immediately into a Thermos for all day use. The warming plate shuts itself off after two hours if you forget.

The negative reviews are a puzzle to me. We found none of the problems mentioned.

This is an addendum in mid Nov, 2007. The coffeemaker still makes perfect coffee and everything works like new. The only negative I'd add is that the warming plate is quite rusty, probably because I put a pot of tap water on it at night to have chlorine free water in the morning. Often the pot is damp. When we need to replace this coffeemaker, I'll paint the new warming plate with bar-b-cue paint before the first use, for rust protection.

This is an update, dated 11/20/07. The coffeemaker still works perfectly and still looks good. I sanded the rust off of the base plate, painted it with bar-b-cue paint, and as expected there is no more rust problem. I don't think the rust would occur for most people. I caused it by putting a wet pot on the plate overnight seven days a week.

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Black & Decker SmartBrew coffeemaker in black.Includes 12-cup capacity, lighted on/off switch, removable brew basket, water window, cord storage and Perfect Pour carafe.

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