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Farberware FCP240 2-4-Cup Percolator, Stainless Steel by Black & Decker
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Product SummaryManufacturer: Black & Decker Brand: Black & Decker Model: FCP240 Color: Stainless Steel Product features: - 4-Cup capacityand 1000 watts
- Durable stainless steel construction and maintains consistent brew speed: 1-cup p/min.
- Stays warm when plugged in
- Cool-touch handle and lid knob with rolled edges for safe and easy handling
- Detachable power cord
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Farberware FCP240 2-4-Cup Percolator, Stainless SteelCustomer Review: I love perked coffee! Great little perk! Jr. size. Summary: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful little perk. I've had it for almost a month and used it every day, sometimes twice a day.
Speed of coffee prep: A+ (doesn't really take longer than a drip machine)
Speed of perking: A+
Temperature and Temperature maintenance: A+
Ease of cleaning: A+
(Day-to-day cleaning: rinses out easily with very little elbow grease, and you should also buy some percolator cleaner - you can find it at most grocery stores hidden amongst the dishwasher stuff. You use this stuff about once a week - or approx. every 5-10 uses - to clean any stains or grounds buildup. I use about a TBS. of powder and one perk cycle, rinse powder residue, and voila, it's perfectly clean - cleans the "slots" without scrubbing)
Design: B+
(the manufacturer's label piece on the front started coming off immediately, but since this has absolutely nothing to do with the perk's function, I'm too lazy to return it).
If you have never used a perk before, or have used a different kind, you may need to experiment a bit with how finely or coarsely you grind your beans, and your preferred ratio of water to coffee beans. But when you find that right balance to suit your taste buds, well, you'll never want to go back to a drip coffee maker!
Note #1: This is a 2-4 cup perk. This means 2-4 SMALL cups of coffee. If you're like me, your coffee cup is more like a 12-16 oz. cup. I fill with water to the 3 or 4 cup (max) line, and I only get about 1 1/2 cups of coffee out of this. I think the 4-cup max means 4 6-oz or 8-oz cups of java. So if you want more than 2 decent-sized cups of joe without having to make another pot, I'd suggest buying the larger version of this perk. This size is perfect for a limited coffee drinker, or someone who's single. It's small (and kind of cute).
Note #2: I do wish they'd start making these with an auto shut off option. Some folks don't want an auto shut off, but some of us would. The perk does lower the temperature to a keep-hot setting, but if you leave this baby plugged in all day, you may arrive home to the smell of burnt coffee. Depending on how much coffee is left in it, the coffee will eventually reduce/evaporate even on the keep-hot setting. I made this mistake once, and so I've learned to always unplug the percolator after I pour my cuppa joe.
March 2011 UPDATE
Nearly 4 years later, this little baby still works great. I've washed daily with soap and water and maintained it with Dip-It cleaner every 2 weeks or so, and it's still in great shape and making great coffee.
Description of Farberware FCP240 2-4-Cup Percolator, Stainless SteelWith a durable stainless steel construction, the FCP240 percolator carries a detachable power cord and cool-to-the-touch handle and base that allows you to bring from the kitchen counter to you table. Provides simplicity to the consumer through a 1-step brewing process, Automatic Keep Warm Mode and detachable Power Cord. Delivers on durability with its sturdy stainless steel construction
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