Kenmore Filter Coffee Machines 12-Cup Drip Coffee Makers with 1.8L Glass Pot for Ground Coffee Digital Display Programmable Timer Reusable Filter Auto Shut Off Warming Plate Kitchen Appliances Black

We have had a few "one cup" fancy coffee makers that do cappuccino and similar things. They invariably sit mainly unused on the worktop. We fancied an American style coffee maker that fills an entire pot of coffee and keeps it warm for a good while. I really also wanted a white one to match our kitchen. This seemed to fit the bill and had good reviews. We have used it a lot since it arrived only yesterday! Good points: 1. SUPER easy to use. Clock is a doddle to set, easy to fill. You can use the filter basket as is, or purchase size 4 filter papers to use alongside it. Papers make the clean up easier as you just lift the old filet and coffee grounds out and pop a new filter in. 2. Makes nice hot coffee that stays at a good temp for about 2 hours. 3. Makes a really good capacity of coffee, filling it to the 12 cup mark gives about 10 cups of coffee (some is absorbed by the coffee grounds). 4. Looks nice, isn't too big and doesn't take up a lot of worktop space. Bad points: 1. The white machine doesn't really look like the photo. The photo makes it look like it is a frosted white plastic effect. In reality is is an opaque solid white, as are the sides of the machine. In retrospect I wish I had purchased the grey machine, as the sides are stainless steel and it looks a bit better. It still looks okay, just that the photo is a bit misleading. 2. Machine beeps may or may not annoy some people, it's pretty loud. 3. The little charcoal filter that comes with the machine is not labelled. I actually threw mine away as I thought it was one of those silicone bags that stop dampness in packages, I had to root through our bin for it when I realised a couple of days later that I had thrown out a part of the machine! Look for it inside the carafe when you unpack the coffee maker, it fits into the plastic filter thing inside the water reservoir. You can purchase more charcoal filters from Amazon and the booklet says they need to be replaced every 30 brewing cycles. However, the machine does work without them (as I found out!). 4. You can't seem to get replacement carafes according to some other reviews, so be careful with your glass carafe or you will have to repurchase an entire new machine which seems ridiculous. 5. I have noticed that a tiny amount of water leaks from the water level "gauge" on the water reservoir when the machine is brewing. Not sure if this is "normal" or will become a problem. I am really impressed with this coffee maker, it's a great price, simple to use, works really fast, is programmable so that you can have hot coffee ready to go when you get up in the morning, and has a large capacity. This will definitely get more use in our house than the fancy coffee makers we have had in the past.

Great little coffee machine that has the perfect combination of looks and features for a good price, with the key feature being that it keeps the coffee warm for 2hrs (most other machines are much less due to EU regulations). Also includes a reusable filter which is really easy to wash, or if you prefer you can use a standard paper filter. Overall a great machine which looks good and isn't too big on a worktop - definitely recommended.

This has been great so far. We were looking for a coffee machine, and having a little baby, time and efficiency is always a struggle. However this coffee machine has been a game changer for us.. we've set it to come on at 6.15am and every morning we are welcomed by a large pot of hot coffee. We've noticed to make more than you think as the amount of cups isn't that accurate. For example we make 8 cups for two of us, which sounds like a ridiculous amount.. but that gives us 2 and a bit cups each. The machine is easy to set up, operate and clean which is awesome! Recommend size 4 filter papers - we didn't have any for the first week and wasn't a big issue as it's easy to clean, but it just makes the process easier. I was buying pre ground coffee which was pretty good, but if you can buy whole beans and grind them yourself, it's worth it! Not only is it more cost effective but the coffee is generally much smoother. I bought a pack of coffee beans from Lidl it was £10 for a huge bag.. and they have been decent (better than the pre - ground lavazza coffee) which was surprising. Overall I'm glad we went with this coffee machine as it fits our needs perfectly. If your in a rush in the mornings a highly recommend this coffee machine.

We got this to be a more convenient alternative to our usual methods of coffee making, which are pour-over and AeroPress, and it certainly helps us to brew more coffee with less prep and cleanup. It's a solid piece of kit, is actually quite a nice finish and style for the price, and the coffee it's brewing is liked by all of us. It's not very loud while it's working. Heard of leakage in other reviews, but we've had none. The water filling can be slightly fiddly because the reservoir access is quite small, but with a bit of care while pouring it's fine (we got used to it). We really like the simple timer function it has so that we can set it to brew for a certain time in the morning, fitting into our 'getting ready for work and school' routine, meaning it's simplified that a bit (always welcome!). The reason for 4 stars is mainly linked to that: when the coffee is ready the machine beeps 5 times, very loudly, and there's no way to turn that off. It doesn't need to be so loud, and especially since I've put the machine on, know it takes 10 mins to brew, so don't really need such a reminder. Loud enough to wake people up, depending on where your kitchen and bedrooms are situated. Anyway, I guess that's a bit of a first world problem, as with this machine we get to wake up to lovely coffee, automatically brewed and kept warm for 2 hours - all for a very fair price. Happy I chose this one.

Ove the years I've had many Filter coffee machines - they've mostly been OK!! But this one wins all the prizes :) It's so easy to set up - and for the first time I've managed to set a timer - and it's actually worked !! And - each evening after putting coffee/water in - just 2 x buttons to press - and it's ready for next morning !! - Yes!! it holds the timer details !! The temperature is truly ' scalding hot - even after adding a splash of milk !! The filter is very efficient even using a paper filter - my preferred way - but the test run was done with reusable filter - both ways were excellent !! Taste was equal both ways .. I think this one is a keeper - and will serve me well - and definitely recommend this machine !! OH!! the deal breaker is the protective edge round the top of the jug - brilliant :)

Makes good coffee and the unit is sturdily built, with a far more robust lid/ hinge fitting than on my two previous machines. BUT 1. By default the warming plate stays hot for 2 hours after brewing ends, even though STOP has been pressed, so the only way to turn off the warming plate is to switch off the machine at the mains, which means re-setting the clock when you switch back on. 2. As others have noted, it’s impossible completely to empty the water carafe into the water reservoir - poor product design, here. 3. The machine does emit very loud beeps at start up and when brewing ends. 4. When brewing ends, you still have to press STOP to end the brewing function, but as noted above this does not turn off the warming plate. 5. The instructions for activating the strong brew function (the 1-4 cups) is plain wrong : you have to activate strong brew before pressing the START button, not after, as the instructions say. 6. The machine has a charcoal filter unit which needs replacing after 70 brews, so that’s extra future expense. So, given these obvious flaws, I think 3 stars is just about deserved. 20 March Update: Revised to 5 Stars I've been using the machine for 3 weeks now and i"m absolutely delighted. I''m withdrawing my 6 little niggles above, as , with time, they've become insignificant, and the coffee is absolutely superb, and that's what matters most. PLUS unlike my 2 previous machines, there's absolutey no drips on to the hotplate when the carafe is removed, so thta's another added bonus.

This is a super filter machine I have had many over the years and it’s one of the best. It’s a neat item with a large jug. It’s easy to use and clean and has the benefit of a 2 hour timer keeping the coffee hotter than others I have used.

We bought this and were extremely happy with the way this coffee machine performed. It was quick, kept the coffee nice and hot and looked good - but- and it's a big but- within a month of purchase we cracked the jug - an accident and our fault. However despite looking online we are unable to find a replacement jug from the usual places. We have contacted the manufacturers for more information but they have not replied. There can't be many of us that hasn't broken a jug - they are extremely fragile- and if the machine is old you may consider a new machine as the replacement jugs tend to be pricey. With a newer machine you would probably buy a replacement jug. So be aware- accidents do happen but spares do not appear to be available! This purchase has proved an expensive mistake!

Works great. Easy to clean, easy to program. Everything is simple which I like. Great buy.

Everything's been working fine and been using this for months now. Happy I bought this!

Achtung, die Beschreibung ist falsch geschrieben, das ist mit amerikanische Stecker.

Looks good , works as promised

Ich habe das Gerät zu Weihnachten verschenkt. Leider hat es keinen deutschen Stromstecker, es muss also ein Adapter hinzugekauft werden...sehr ärgerlich bei einem Geschenk!!!