Hamilton Beach® Brewstation Coffee Maker
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Manufacturer: HAMILTON BEACHBrand: Hamilton Beach
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Hamilton Beach® Brewstation Coffee Maker
Customer Review: Inconvenient, annoying, and cheap
Summary: 1 Stars
I had to replace my Kitchenaid drip coffee maker and consulted Consumer Reports website to aid me in purchasing another. Despite my remote location overseas, the BX carried this recommended model and it seemed better than the Cuisenart with a carafe (which my store only had in white). Anyway, I was skeptical that it was only $50...and I was right, you get what you pay for -- there are literally no bells or whistles (which I didn't realize I relied on so much). There is no signal to tell you when the coffee is done brewing, or when it is going to shut off (nor a visible way to see how long it's been sitting, like my Kitchen Aid). While I do like that the coffee seems nice and hot and there is no burner to scorch the pot of coffee, the machine is bulky and there is no easy way to pull it out from under the cabinet to fill it (nothing to grab but the whole machine!). The large lid opens at the top, and doesn't clear the counter above it, so I have to awkwardly, but ever so carefully, shove the bulky thing to the back of the counter while it is full of water. There are warnings all over the place saying to only use 3/4 T coffee per cup to avoid overflow...so if you like full flavored or strong coffee (normally you use at least 1 T), you'd have to make less than 12 cups. I like the idea of dispensing piping hot coffee one cup at a time (my Kitchen Aid didn't really keep my coffee hot, till it scorched the last cup or so of coffee), but the design and features of this machine leave much to be desired. While not a huge deal, the hour and minute button change the clock's time if you accidently press one when wiping down the machine (they could have easily avoided that by having a switch for clock and program). I've only had it a few days, and so far it does not leak, but the lack of features and fear of overflow/leaking have left me annoyed. I will continue to search for the ideal coffee maker (maybe a thermal pot?). I'm very disappointed that Consumer Reports recommended this thing...what were they thinking?! I should have trusted my gut and avoided Hamilton Beach product, but this got good reviews on Amazon as well. :( I guess most people like inconveniently made, weak coffee??
Description of Hamilton Beach® Brewstation Coffee Maker
12 - cup Hamilton Beach Brewstation. When you want coffee, it dispenses right into your cup with no spills, no messes, and no coffee being slowly "cooked" on a hot plate as the day progresses. One-handed dispensing; Gentle warming heater never scorches; 2-hour auto shutoff; Holds 12 cups; Uses standard disposable paper filters. 8 1/4 x 11 x 14 1/4" h., 6 lbs. 120V, UL-listed. Order up today! Hamilton Beach Brewstation Coffee MakerCook's Tools & Gadgets
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