 Best coffeemaker I've ever owned. |
| Review Date: May 18, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Ghenghis, Monvolia |
I was a little concerned about opening up shop away from home, 3 states away, and having to leave my tried and true Krups Pro Aroma behind. Granted, its an 8 year old model, but it made a great cup of coffee, and I had mastered the fairly simple interface for programming and setup.
In my search, I read a LOT of negative reviews about the new Krups product family. Really not a surprise cause even the Pro Aroma had its many quirks, but still.....the coffee. So, after reading a bunch of bad reviews on Braun, Mr Coffee, Cuisinart, and Krups coffeemakers, I figured $60 was worth the risk to plunk down on this model. My first impression when I opened the box was that the coffemaker was solid and well constructed, but that the carafe was too light and thinly formed. But after two weeks of use I really cant find anything to complain about.
Yes, the carafe is very light, but I like it. And it pours well with no drips. I havent yet attempted to program the machine cause thats not a necessity for me, but hit the "ON" button and in about 5 minutes you have a fast, hot, and extraordinarily flavored pot of coffee. And this is honestly the best coffee I've ever had from this machine, even much better than my old Pro Aroma from the same manufacturer.
I dont know how Krups does it, and I dont care, this machine is just one of the best on the market today, and probably thee best when we're talking about the quality of the end result...which is all that matters. 5 beans |
This coffeemaker has become one of my favorite little appliances!
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| Review Date: November 14, 2006 |
| Reviewer: J. Rose, Boston, MA USA |
When my old roommate moved out with the fancy coffeemaker, I began searching for a replacement. Timer functions, 8+ cup capacity, and ease of use were indispensable features, but I just couldn't afford a $100 machine. After a few weeks of comparison-shopping, I managed to find this model - the only reputable one under $60.
Usage:
I have owned this for 1 year, and I use the machine every day, setting the timer function to brew a 2-cup pot every morning (for which the "1-3 cup" button is helpful). Occasionally I have brewed a full pot for company, and that's worked fine.
The Good:
- Brews well! The coffee may not be scaldingly hot, but it brews hot enough to retain heat in a mug while drinking, and if left in the pot on the hot plate it's still the perfect drinking temperature 2 hrs later. Also, no strange flavors are imparted on the coffee.
- Brews FAST! Seriously, the coffee is ready ten minutes before the toast unless I time things perfectly.
- Very easy to clean and maintain the filter.
- Very easy to settle pot onto hot plate, ensuring the coffee drips directly into carafe (unlike the comparable Cuisinart I tried, which resulted in dribbling coffee unless placed perfectly).
The Bad:
- The carafe IS thin. I was initially very concerned about breaking it, but I have accidentally banged it several times in the sink and no chips yet...
- The swing-out basket is a little cheap (well, compared to the $150+ mahcines). Sometimes if it's not placed perfectly, I have to push it in with a clunking of plastic that doesn't sound too elegant. But, it functions perfectly, so I don't mind taking the time to set the basket in properly.
- Higher-level programming is not intuitive. You really do need to read the manual for programming the timer, etc, although it's not complicated, and you'll remember it after 1 or 2 times.
- The steam vent is quite strong, and if tucked away under a cabinet can warp the finish on the underside.
Common Complaints Addressed:
- "The water level indicator on the front traps air and is inaccurate." Unfortunately, this is true. However, the gradations on the side of the carafe give me a fairly decent idea of how much water I'm adding, so I don't feel the need to refer to an additional indicator.
- "The machine will turn on automatically if the timer function is set." Well, yes it does. That's why I just turn off the timer when I'm going out of town or don't want coffee - I drink it often enough that not having to set it every time is actually helpful. Some reviews have expressed concern of this being a fire hazard, but when there is no water the machine will not brew and instead display an error message, so I don't think this is a danger.
- "The machine/no-drip lid dribbles coffee while percolating/pouring." Huh... this has also never happened to me, not even when I brewed the full pot. Occasionally the "pause" mechanism doesn't engage quickly when the pot is removed, and some coffee dribbles down, but this cleans up very easily afterwards. I have never had the lid leak while pouring a cup, or while the coffee was just sitting and percolating.
Summary:
For ~$60, I am very pleased with the performance of this model. It probably wouldn't end up on a wedding registry, but for the basic needs of a daily coffee drinker, this is a great bargain. In fact, the only drawback I have encountered from using this coffeemaker is that I find myself drinking far too much coffee because it's a breeze to make! |
Krupps Coffemaker Review- from a coffee lover.
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| Review Date: January 11, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Anthony Shoemaker, Pittsburgh, PA |
| I bought this coffeemaker after experiencing the coffee produced by a Krupps maker at work. These units are reputed to do a much better job of heating the water to the correct temperature for the brewing process to release all the flavorin the coffee grounds. I have to admit that this unit really does the job well. It's 1100 watts of power makes a great cup. Frankly the interface for the alarm sound and for setting the clock and timer, etc. is a bit wonky, but no worse than the thousands of other devices like it on the market. A big plus is the built in water filter. Clean water makes all the difference in the world for a great cup of coffee. Beyond the performance, the unit itself is sturdy and well made, and is a nice clean design. I would definitely recommend this unit to anyone. |
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