Braun KF180-WH FlavorSelect 12-Cup Coffeemaker, White
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BraunBrand: Braun
Model: KF180-WH
Color: White
Product features:
- Multi-path brewing system fully extracts coffee's rich flavor
- Choose mild- to robust-tasting coffee with flavor-selection dial
- Water filter exchange dial schedules when to change water filter
- Brew-pause for pouring a cup midbrew; programmable auto shut-off, 0-4 hours
- Measures 14.7 by 7-1/2 by 12.2 inches; 1-year warranty against defects
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Braun KF180-WH FlavorSelect 12-Cup Coffeemaker, White
Customer Review: Braun, not as good as they were!
Summary: 2 Stars
I've been using Braun coffee makers since the early '80s (I finally grew tired of hand-pouring the water w/ my Chemex pot). The first two lasted a combined 15 years--not a bad track record. Somewhere around the mid-'90s, Braun coffee makers turned into inferior, over-priced appliances. Sure, when they work, they make truly good coffee. "When they work" is the key phrase here. Since 1996 I have had 3 seperate units quit (the heating coil went out on two; I still have no idea what happened to the third). Four coffee makers in 6 years at [price range] a crack...? The fourth is still humming along, but the big problem now is keeping an intact carafe in the house. I hand wash the carafe to avoid bumps and others' mis-handling. Nonetheless, one day as I went to pour a cup, I noticed a crack in the carafe (which was less than a year old). I ran out that same day and bought a replacement. I took it out of the box, ran it under hot water to clean it and it literally fell apart. I'm standing there holding a handle with some of the glass still attached staring at all of the broken glass to be cleaned up. I went back and made the store give me a replacement. While that particular carafe is still intact, the clip at the top of the handle broke off and I don't trust using it with just the glue to hold the handle in place. So, it's off to buy carafe #3. That one lasted for about 5 months. I was drying the inside of the carafe when, like its previous explosive cousin, the glass attached to the handle seperated from the rest of the carafe and what was left fell onto the counter and literally exploded. It took nearly an hour to find and dispose of all the tiny glass shards. I've since been forced to revert to the carafe with the broken clip while I search for a New Brand of coffee maker (brand loyalty only goes so far). Replacement carafes have become impossible to find locally as no major retailer carries them any longer. The department head at the local [store] informed me that they had had too many problems and were no longer even stocking Braun. The last store in town to carry them recently informed us they will no longer be carrying them either and would not be able to fulfill our backorder. So... I guess the great Braun coffee maker is trading more on its name than actual quality, these days. Let's see, with tax I've spent about [price] on the coffee makers and an additional [money] on carafes--not a sterling recommendation. If you're loking for sturdiness and reliability, I suggest you check out other brands. Braun coffee makers make good coffee. It's just that finding a good Braun has become a game of chance, and I no longer find their brand worth gambling on.
Description of Braun KF180-WH FlavorSelect 12-Cup Coffeemaker, White
12-cup Coffee Maker with Flavor Select with Digital Timer Multi-path brewing system Clock and Digital Timer Set your coffee maker's timer to brew coffee fresh in the morning and gently awaken to its fresh aromaEquipped with a water-dispersal system for fast, uniform saturation of ground coffee, this 12-cup coffeemaker provides a flavor-selection feature for dialing up mild- to robust-tasting coffee. Electronic controls make several programmable choices available. The clock/timer, for example, can be set up to 24 hours in advance to automatically brew "wake-up" coffee. And the warming plate that keeps coffee hot in the glass carafe can be programmed to shut off anytime between 10 minutes and four hours after brewing. Other features include a coffee-flow shutoff if the carafe is removed for a quick pour during the brewing cycle; a space for inserting a water filter (which is not included); a swing-out filter basket that can be removed for cleaning; and a water-level window for precise measurement. This model comes clad in gleaming white and carries a one-year warranty against defects. With the carafe in place, it measures 13-1/2 inches high, 7-1/2 inches wide, and 12 inches deep. --Fred Brack
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