West Bend 56204 Single-Cup Personal Coffee Maker and Water Dispenser, Red
by West Bend
(Click here)
Product Summary
Manufacturer: West BendBrand: West Bend
Model: 56204
Product features:
- Coffee and water dispenser quickly heats up to 12-ounce
- Can be used with ground coffee, tea bags, or coffee or tea pods
- 5-1/4-inch cup clearance for standard-size cups or mugs
- Auto shut-off; dishwasher-safe brew basket and permanent filter
- Measures 5 by 6 by 10-inch; 1-year limited warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of West Bend 56204 Single-Cup Personal Coffee Maker and Water Dispenser, Red
Customer Review: I Recommend This Coffee Maker
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first got it, after a bit, the button that turns it on did not work well and it took many attempts to turn it on. So, I took the bottom off and jiggled a bunch of stuff in there, screwed it back together, and it has worked perfect ever since. I bought it about three months ago. It doesn't brew the best coffee unless you use a coffee filter in it and grind your coffee to fine. But, if you do that, it is a great machine.
I found the original filter set up to be bulky and I didn't like the roundness, so I used the set up I that had come with a previous one cup coffee make I had, Black & Decker DCM7 Cup-At-A-Time (which I do not recommend for a few reasons). That way, I have a cone-shaped filter set up and can use cone filters.
What I like about this coffemaker is that it is red so you can see in it well to clean it (although I saw nothing to clean in the 3 months I had it) and also the outside is easy to clean because any food or dirt is easy to see. But, I recommend reading the reviews for the black model, because they are considerably more favorable for this machine and will give you a better overall review.
I love the fact it allows tall coffee mugs to go under it. That is a must for me because I have one mug that is taller. It has an overfill feature that drips water out of the back if you put too much in. However, I like to make taller cups of coffee which this maker can do just fine, so I took some JB Weld and filled that hole in. So now, I can use any size mug I want.
This coffee maker stays clean and has no mess. I have owned a black and decker brew and go and it was very messy, had issues of overflowing and getting grounds all over. The unit heats up very fast and brews coffee very fast. I do not recommend pods as many people say they don't work well in this. You can use the original filter set up it came with and just buy round filters. I prefer cone shaped filters so I use my old Black and Decker filter.
As with all elements in coffee makers, they fail eventually, but I just buy another. I have owned two over the years and hopefully they will always make them because they are so convenient! In my opinion, this red west bend single coffee maker is one of the best, if not the best on the market!
More West Bend 56204 Single-Cup Personal Coffee Maker and Water Dispenser, Red reviews:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Description of West Bend 56204 Single-Cup Personal Coffee Maker and Water Dispenser, Red
The West Bend single-cup coffee and water dispenser provides ultimate convenience in preparing hot beverages and soup.Coffee, Tea & Espresso
Kitchen and Housewares
Most talked about in West Bend
West Bend Performance Series Electric KettleKitchen; Home
Best price: $24.49
West Bend 76006 Rotary Snack OvenWest Bend; West Bend; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
West Bend 6526 3 cup Food ChopperWest Bend; West Bend; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
West Bend 84596 6-Quart Programmable Crockery Cooker, Stainless SteelWest Bend; West Bend; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
West Bend 84346 6-Quart Oval Crockery Slow Cooker-West Bend; West Bend; Kitchen
West Bend 54149 12-Cup Automatic Coffee Percolator, Stainless SteelWest Bend; West Bend; Release date: 2005-08-15; Kitchen
Best price: $74.99
West Bend 6111 Heart Smart Indoor Grill, BlackWest Bend; West Bend; Kitchen
Best price: $54.95
Price in other shops:
West Bend 77202 Electric Can Opener, BlackWest Bend; West Bend; Kitchen
Best price: $30.78
Price in other shops:
West Bend Digital Timer, WhiteWest Bend; West Bend; Kitchen
Best price: $10.39
Price in other shops:
West Bend 58030 12-30 Automatic Party PerkWest Bend; West Bend; Kitchen
Best price: $22.40
Price in other shops:
Similar Kitchen and Housewares Products
Senseo 7810 Single-Serve Gourmet Coffee Machine, BlackSenseo; Senseo; Kitchen
Best price: $57.69
Price in other shops:
Hamilton Beach Personal Cup Stay or Go POD BrewerHamilton Beach; Hamilton Beach; Kitchen
Best price: $25.51
Price in other shops:
Toastess TFC-25T Silhouette 800-Watt Personal-Size Coffeemaker with Stainless-Steel Travel MugToastess; Toastess; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Hamilton Beach Single Serve Scoop Coffee MakerHamilton Beach; Hamilton Beach; Kitchen
Best price: $87.99
Single Cup Coffee MakerBrookstone; Brookstone; Kitchen
Best price: $39.50
Melitta 620122 40 Count #1 Natural Brown Cone Coffee FiltersMelitta; Melitta; Melitta; Single Detail Page Misc
Best price: $1.75
Price in other shops:
Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 1, 40-Count Filters (Pack of 12)Melitta; Melitta; Melitta; Release date: 2006-06-08; Grocery; Grocery
Best price: $16.75
Price in other shops:
Black & Decker DCM18 Brew 'N Go CoffeemakerBlack & Decker; Black & Decker; Kitchen
Best price: $13.75
Price in other shops:
Toastess TFC-326 Personal-Size 1-Cup Coffeemaker, BlackToastess; Toastess; Kitchen
Best price: $12.33
Price in other shops:
Black & Decker DCM18S Brew 'n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel MugBlack & Decker; Black & Decker; Kitchen
Best price: $17.39
Price in other shops: