Black & Decker SDC740 SpaceMaker 12-Cup Coffeemaker, White

by Black & Decker

Product Features

• 12-cup programmable coffeemaker with Perfect Pour glass carafe
• Removable water reservoir; illuminated water-level indicator window
• Brew-pause function; nonstick heating plate; clock and timer; auto shut-off
• Installs easily under a cabinet to save on space; cord storage; Save-a-Plug outlet
• Measures approximately 12-3/5 by 12 by 15-1/2 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 12 x 15.5 inches ; 6.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001HSMW50
• Item model number: SDC740B
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (93 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,565 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #61 in Kitchen & Dining > Coffee, Tea & Espresso Appliances > Drip Coffee Machines

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Coffee lovers no longer have to give up valuable counter space to accommodate a clunky coffeemaker. This unit easily installs under a cabinet, keeping work surfaces clear for food prep and other everyday tasks. More than just a space-saving convenience, the coffeemaker comes with an array of user-friendly features for brewing up to 12 cups of great-tasting coffee. Its clock and timer allow for programming the unit to begin brewing at a later time--great for wake-up coffee in the morning or having a pot ready to serve with dessert without having to get up from the table half way through dinner. For those eager for that first sip, the unit's Sneak-A-Cup interrupt function pauses the brewing cycle to allow for pouring a quick cup midbrew. Coffee brews directly into the unit's Perfect Pour glass carafe, which provides a generous stay-cool handle and a drip-free spout. Other highlights include a removable filter basket, a removable water reservoir with an illuminated water-level indicator window, a nonstick heating plate, cord storage, and automatic shut-off for peace of mind. At least two of the mounting holes are the same as the original (ODC) coffeemaker to facilitate simple upgrades, and its Save-a-Plug outlet makes it possible to connect a SpaceMaker Mini Food Processor/Grinder or Can Opener directly into the coffeemaker, saving the wall outlet for other uses. The coffeemaker measures approximately 12-3/5 by 12 by 15-1/2 inches.

Product Description

Revolutionizing a classic favorite. The new Spacemaker coffee maker was designed to please the traditional Spacemaker user: sturdiness, performance but most of all, 63% more usable counter space. Intuitive, easy to use features and classic design, perfect for the Spacemaker traditional consumer. At least 2 of the mounting holes are kept the same as the original (ODC) to facilitate upgrades.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great product, but some room for improvement, March 31, 2009

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D. Larkin "Deeboe" (St. Paul, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker SDC740 SpaceMaker 12-Cup Coffeemaker, White (Kitchen)

I bought one of these a few months back as I need all the counter space I can get. It is perfect for my kitchen and I love the space I got. It makes a quick pot of coffee and the temp is just right.
I think the only couple downsides I see are that the place where you pour the water is a small hole, easy to miss. Also, for some reason, the clock is screwy. It is slow and it looses about an hour every day. Finally, the pot on mine broke after only a month and I cannot find a replacement for it.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Design, May 26, 2009

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Robert P. Gerety, Jr. "rpg51" (White River Junction, Vermont United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker SDC740 SpaceMaker 12-Cup Coffeemaker, White (Kitchen)

We wanted this product to be as good and reliable as the 10-15 year old B&D Spacesaver it was intended to replace. Unfortunately it falls well short and I am pondering whether to suffer through or send it back. It does brew a decent cup of coffee, no problem there. There are two major problems. First, the installation directions are very confusing and the supplied hardware did not work for my installation which is very standard and typical. I was able to get it installed but it was a heck of a task and I had to basically chuck the directions and figure it out myself. Also, I had to take my hack saw to the screws to get them to fit. Second, it leaks. Every time I brew a pot of coffee I end up with a puddle of water on the counter. The water is coming out from sround the edges of the filter basket which does not seal tightly. The water is clear - so it must be coming out before it hits the coffee grounds. I've tried hard to figure out a way to stop it - so far no luck. It must be a design flaw - I see nothing funky about the parts - no cracks or damage or anything like that.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Would not install unde the cabinet, June 16, 2009

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PZA (Santa Cruz, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Black & Decker SDC740 SpaceMaker 12-Cup Coffeemaker, White (Kitchen)

I have had several of the old under the counter B & D coffee makers and have loved them. This one was impossible to install, however. On the coffee pot side of the unit there is no clearance for the screws. What is up with that? What engineering school drop out approved this design? I had to return it. Why can't they just keep making the old one that fits in all the holes we have already drilled into our cabinets?