Good cone filter brewer with 'no drip' carafe
I purchased my CM1650B Coffeemaker at a local big box store. It uses a cone type filter and holds a full 12 cups of water. It does a good job of preventing escaping steam while brewing, it does vent a little steam at the end of the cycle. The steam is mentioned for those who use this under wood finished cabinets, excessive steam can damage the finish on some wood cabinets. This is one of the better brewers I have used in that respect.
I like the carafe. You can pour a little or a lot at a time and not worry about dribbling coffee all over the place. It took about 12.5 minutes to brew a full 12 cups. This unit has a built in hot plate to keep the coffee at serving temperature. It will automatically shut off after 2 hours but can be programmed for 1, 2, 3, or 4 hours of time. To fill the water reservoir, you lift the top lid and pour the water in at the back. This seems a little awkward at first but I did not spill any water. There is a water level gauge on the front which is...
Smooth, quiet ride! Love it!
I go through coffeemakers quite often. I had given up on them because they all quit working after a few months. My last "coffeemaker" was actually an electric percolator. Good coffee, but too NOISY (woke the neighborhood) and took too much time. Then THAT one broke.
I chose this one mainly because it has blue lights. Blue clock, blue brewing light - my favorite. But this maker is no blue light special. Sleek in design, a little tall for those who love neat, sweet & petite, but a great machine, nonetheless.
The top is "hinged" so it stays up while filling (a good feature when you're still half asleep). The water is filled from the back (either side - a plus for me). Easy-to-see fill bar, nice charcoal filter, sturdy pot, good fit for the pot, easy to operate. It has a pause-n-pour feature (or whatever it's called), allows you to brew 2-4 cups, (as if!), and has a "strong" button if you need an extra kick in the a.m. It's also vewwy, vewwy quiet. There's a...
Overall, a good coffee maker
I have used the coffee maker for 2 days, so I can't address longevity or durability.
Easy to setup and program. The auto shut-off setting needs to be changed before you brew the coffee, as it doesn't allow changes during the brew cycle. This is the case with the 2-4 cup setting and the brew strength, also.
We could fit the coffee maker on the counter under the cabinets in our kitchen, but there wasn't enough space to then open the lid. The lid needs to open to about 22.5 inches to access the filter and pour in the water. There was just enough room for us to move the maker to the edge of the counter and have room to open the lid before hitting the cabinets. The rubber feet on the bottom would make it difficult to slide the machine back once it is filled. Had to buy an extension cord, as the cord that comes with it is maybe 2 feet. The manual doesn't state the wattage or amperage of the unit, but does warn not to use an extension cord that can't handle the rating...
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