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However, as I measure using the carafe rather than the water reservoir, that's never been an issue for me personally. The only criticism I could possibly come up with, as has already been mentioned, is that the cup markings inside the unit itself are difficult to see. While I received this coffee maker as a "free-be" via credit card rewards rather than buying it, having used it for the past six months, I can say I'd definitely have shelled out the money for it if necessary. It looks very nice, is easy to use (albeit it's a bit tall), makes a great cup of coffee, and has the other perks other reviews have reported (solid construction, 1-4 cup setting, variable-temperature warming plate, filter, etc).
You can also program it for the exact time you reach for a cup in the morning. This is a solid coffee maker, brewing coffee according to the strength you want from a few cups to a whole pot. It warms the coffee without cooking it or letting it remain tepid.
Also one reviewer complained there wasn't an external view of the reservoir so you couldn't see the amount of water you put int. I have yet to spill water and might never spill water, of course all the other coffeemakers I have had included similar openings.I am completely satisfied with my purchase. I have not had any of the issues that others have.
No big deal. This has been the best coffeemaker I have. Also filling the water is not as difficult as people say.
I read the reviews and I am not sure why anyone has a problem. If you need 6 cups the fill the craft to the 6 cup line or slightly above and that's what you get. its very easy to use and the coffee taste great.I would use your best judgment on what you want and not listen to negative reviews for this product because they are the exception and there are more positive reviews then negatives.
I guess maybe it's the coffee I use but I have not had any grounds in my coffee. There is one on the craft and unlike other coffee pots I have owned this one is pretty accurate.
The internal water filter does a good job at eliminating any taste that may appear in the water. We have worn out three of these fantastic coffee makers. It takes about 1 minute per cup which is just enough time in the morning to let the dogs out and by the time they return it is ready for the first batch. In a heart beat.
We'll see. Bottom line: Would I buy this again. We have been so happy with this one we have decided to go for the DCC-2600 which has the same features except it is 14 cup versus 12, and there is an external window to see the fill level along with a better chute arrangement according to the advertisement. All of that adds up to this pot making a fine pot of coffee and it does so consistently.
In the beginning getting the right amount of water in the little chute was a tad awkward but now we are used to it. Our water comes out of a creek by some circular route and is quite clean while a friend's comes out of the city's sewer system and is a tad different. Normally, we will drink about 5 pots of coffee a day and this pot has not let us down one time. You do have to replace it at least once every 6 months depending on your water.
The #4s have doubled in price since we began using this pot. We find the filling a bit of a chore. The gold filter works well as does the #4 paper filters.
Here's a little test to see if it's happening to you. No doubt you'll see grounds. I've owned this coffeemaker for a year now and have discovered that while it makes a good cup of coffee it has two design flaws. Fill the water chamber then pour it out into a clear pitcher. This isn't good. The water intake chamber and the filter chamber are placed so close to where you pour the coffee into the cone that grounds tend to "spill" into those chambers unless you are very very careful. I can imagine that over time this could clog up the water system within.
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