Black & Decker TCM830 10-Cup Thermal Stainless-Steel Coffeemaker
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Black & Decker TCM830 10-Cup Thermal Stainless-Steel Coffeemaker
Customer Review: Thermal Coffeemaker
Summary: 5 Stars
If you choose the thermal carafe over the hot plate glass carafe model, you will enjoy a much better cup of coffee. There are some compromises; one of them is that coffee will not be as hot in a thermal carafe. This model, unlike the Black and Decker 8 cup model, makes an excellent and satisfactorily hot cup of coffee.
There are some complaints that the cover is difficult to screw on, and the poring spout is small. Since most of the heat that does escape escapes through the cover, a small fine threaded cover is the best solution to keep heat loss down. A little patience and several uses will make using the lid no longer a challenge. We have been using thermal coffee brewers for many years, and I find this model an excellent design. The removable water reservoir is really nice, there are no annoying beeps, the clock is LCD, and the brewing light is a pleasing green.
Since some heat loss is inevitable in this type of brewer, I suggest the following for those who have to have a steaming cup of coffee: Heat your cup or mug before filling with coffee, rinse carafe with hot water before using, use slightly warm water in the coffee reservoir, make at least 8 cups of coffee even if you want less, pour milk into heated mug before adding coffee, and best of all remove carafe from brewer and cover with a tea cozy to reduce heat loss from the top of carafe
Customer Review: Despite flaws you'll be happy
Summary: 4 Stars
yes there are some minor flaws with this product. For one the manual says don't get the control panel wet. Hello? You are using a product that uses water and things get wet. Secondly DO NOT detach the removalable water tank and fill it and put it back. It has a hole in the top so as you are moving from the sink to the machine you ineviatably spill the water via that hole no matter how careful you are. Again, HELLO? What don't they get about WATER? Leave the cannister attached and bring the water to this. It is easy to fill. Also the screw on lid on the thermos is fussy. Minor points all and things you can get used to. BOTTOM LINE: It makes TERRIFIC coffee. And the thermos keeps coffee warm for a very long time without baking it like the plate warmer types. You don't have to worry about leaving it on. There is nothing on to leave on. You can take the thermos full of hot coffee and place it anywhere you want because it is cool on the outside. It is a melita type coffee dripper so you can still use all those melita filters. This is the first coffee maker that I actually liked, actually thought it made great coffee and did not burn your coffee from sitting on a warmer. It is super easy to clean. The filter chamber slips right out for easy clean up without a mess. You can also use those recyclable metal filters as well. Overall I would give this an 8 out of 10.Customer Review: Excellent Thermal Coffeemaker
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this Black and Decker coffeemaker after my last two Braun thermals died. They were good coffeemakers that each lasted about three years (before leaking from the bottom) and are now outdated models. I searched prices for stainless steel thermal coffeemakers, coming up with several very high-priced models with only "okay" reviews. When I saw the pricing and the comments about the Black and Decker TCM830, I thought it would be a good one.
I was right! It makes great coffee that stays HOT for several hours. I have rinsed out the pot in the evening before bedtime and have found the morning coffee inside still very warm. The cap really keeps in the heat not only after brewing, but during the brew process as well. My previous coffeemakers let a lot of steam out during the brewing process; but the Black and Decker TCM830 keeps it tightly inside. My wood cabinets appreciate that as well as my tastebuds!
While the reservoir is removable to fill at the sink, a convenient feature, I leave it on and fill at the flap opening. The pot doesn't drip after pouring either. It's a perfect size for under cabinets and doesn't hog counter space. Oh, and it looks nice with my stainless steel appliances!
I would recommend this coffeemaker to anyone. It makes good, hot coffee, it's attractive, and it's well priced.
Customer Review: Just what I was looking for
Summary: 5 Stars
I had a similar B&D for over 10 years with zero problems. It has been moved to my camper for many more years of use. The TCM830 is a well built unit with a sturdy base and pot. My wife likes the looks of it, I like the functionality. I wanted a removeable water container so I didn't have to fill with the pot. They always seem to slobber and spill. This water container has a hinged tupper-ware style lid that stays in place. If you put too much water in, it has an overflow hole in the back. That shouldn't be an issue though as the container is semi-transparent and also has clear markings on it. I also wanted a removeable filter caddy so that I wouldn't run the risk of dumping the filter and contents all over the place. This has that as well and works very well. Straight to the trash with no spills. I am not sure if I like the #4 cone filters or not yet. Lastly, I needed an insulated carafe, which this also has. It's very sturdy and keeps coffee at a drinkable, but not hot, temperature. The temperature would stay longer if a person would pre-heat the carafe with hot water first, just as you would with any thermos.
Other features that I don't use are the auto-start timer and the pause and serve carafe/filter housing.
I'm pleased with my purchase.
Customer Review: Pretty good coffee maker
Summary: 4 Stars
Two inaccuracies in the specs above: 1) The water reservoir IS removable. I hate most coffeemaker pitchers because you can't pour them without spilling, and that's even worse when you have to use the pitcher to put water in the machine. My previous CM had a removable reservoir, and it never leaked or caused any problem, and I don't see any reason to think this one will. 2) The spec says 14 inches high; I thought that would be great because my cabinets are 15 inches above my counter, so it will fit under the cabinet. No. It's actually 15.5 inches tall.
Other than that, no problems. We still have a lifetime supply of round filters, and we've been using them instead of the cone-shaped ones, with no problems at all. The pot pours slowly (like a restaurant carafe), but it doesn't drip or spill. The coffee comes out hot enough to be perfect for almost two hours in the pot, without pre-heating it with hot water.
Another nice feature, the brew basket lifts right out for cleaning, and it's stainless steel like the pot, which makes for an attractive look.
Also, controls are clear and easy. And the coffee comes out just fine.
Not much to complain about. If lightning hit this one and zapped it, I'd buy another one just like it.