Braun KF550-BK AromaDeluxe 10-Cup Coffeemaker, Black
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BraunBrand: Braun
Model: KF550-BK
Product features:
- 10-cup capacity with easy-to-read water-level indicator
- Brita water filter for better tasting coffee; 2-hour auto shut-off
- Pause-and-serve feature for mid-brew pour
- Push-button filter basket release with gold-tone screen filter
- Measures 14.3 by 13 by 7.5 inches; 1-year warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Braun KF550-BK AromaDeluxe 10-Cup Coffeemaker, Black
Customer Review: Nice, Stylish Coffee Brewing Device
Summary: 4 Stars
Braun Aroma Deluxe KF550 is a very good small appliance from a company that is generally associated with better than average quality. Not all Braun products are exemplary, but the majority of them are easily better than the competition with a price that reflects the higher level of quality. This coffee maker from Braun looks nice and stylish; offers some extra bells and whistles that my most coffee maker don't have; and carries the Braun name- a brand name I have grown to know and trust.
I like the added features that the Braun Aroma Deluxe KF550 offers, like the permanent filter, the pause & serve feature, and the Brita water filter. Each of these items helps to make the process simpler and smoother than before and the added feature of a Brita filter not only helps to brew better tasting coffee, it also helps to keep the coffee maker clean. Purified water means less calcification and that means less cleaning with vinegar or other decalcifying agents.
I really like having a permanent coffee filter but there is one drawback I have noticed: The tendency for coffee granules to get into the pot of brewed coffee. The permanent filter is nice but depending on how finely ground the coffee is, it can cause problems. For example, if the coffee is ground very fine, like powder, it may end up seeping through the permanent filter and dripping into the coffee pot, leaving a murky mess at the bottom of each cup of coffee. The other potential problem is overflow. Depending on the size of the grinds, they can clog the permanent filter and cause the basket to overflow, transferring grounds of coffee into your cup and making a small mess on the kitchen counter.
One thing the Braun Aroma Deluxe KF550 doesn't offer is the ability to program. This could be a deal breaker for many consumers and it's a little surprising that Braun doesn't include this in its list of features. It offers just about everything else you could want in a coffee maker but there is no ability to program and no clock. Personally, I have no use for a feature like this and that is why I decided to exclude it from my list of requirements when I went shopping for a coffee maker. For its price, this coffee maker is more expensive than most but I think the price is fair, even if it doesn't include programming.
Overall, I am happy with my Braun Aroma Deluxe KF550. It brews a tasty cup of coffee without any fuss and it offers the ability to stop the brewing cycle in order to pour a quick cup as well as the security of knowing that the coffee maker will automatically shut off in two hours. I have a few question marks with this device- durability questions that can only be answered in due time. But I like what I have seen thus far and I recommend this appliance to anyone who wants a better cup of coffee.
Description of Braun KF550-BK AromaDeluxe 10-Cup Coffeemaker, Black
10-Cup Capacity w/ Easy-To-Read Water-Level Indicator Brita Water Filter For Better Tasting Coffee; 2-Hour Auto Shut-Off Pause-And-Serve Feature For Mid-Brew Pour Push-Button Filter Basket Release w/ Gold-Tone Screen Filter Measures 13 By 10 BySomething about the gurgling action of this 10-cup capacity coffeemaker produces a heady aroma that will bring all coffee lovers running with their mugs. This sleek hour-glass-shaped model comes with all the amenities: a sure-grip handle on the carafe, a pause-and-serve feature for mid-brew pouring, a push-button release for the swing-out filter basket, a removable gold-tone screen filter (or, use a No. 4 paper filter), a water-level indicator, and a 2-hour automatic shutoff. What really makes coffee from this machine taste better is the replaceable Brita water filter; it significantly reduces chlorine and prevents calcification (scale) buildup. A handy dial acts as a reminder to replace the filter every two months, or simply install the space compensator if the filter is not desired. All removable parts of the coffeemaker are dishwasher-safe. This Braun product measures 13 by 10 by 7 inches, and is covered by a one-year warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri
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