- 10-cup capacity with easy-to-read water-level indicator
- Brita water filter for better tasting coffee; 2-hour auto shut-off
- Pause-and-serve feature for mid-brew pour
- Push-button filter basket release with gold-tone screen filter
- Measures 14.3 by 13 by 7.5 inches; 1-year warranty
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Amazon.com Review
Something about the gurgling action of this 10-cup capacity coffeemaker produces a heady aroma that will bring all coffee lovers running with their mugs. This sleek hour-glass-shaped model comes with all the amenities: a sure-grip handle on the carafe, a pause-and-serve feature for mid-brew pouring, a push-button release for the swing-out filter basket, a removable gold-tone screen filter (or, use a No. 4 paper filter), a water-level indicator, and a 2-hour automatic shutoff. What really makes coffee from this machine taste better is the replaceable Brita water filter; it significantly reduces chlorine and prevents calcification (scale) buildup. A handy dial acts as a reminder to replace the filter every two months, or simply install the space compensator if the filter is not desired. All removable parts of the coffeemaker are dishwasher-safe. This Braun product measures 13 by 10 by 7 inches, and is covered by a one-year warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri
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10-Cup Capacity w/ Easy-To-Read Water-Level Indicator Brita Water Filter For Better Tasting Coffee; 2-Hour Auto Shut-Off Pause-And-Serve Feature For Mid-Brew Pour Push-Button Filter Basket Release w/ Gold-Tone Screen Filter Measures 13 By 10 By
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94 of 96 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A VERY Important Point About Negative Reviews on This One,
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This review is from: Braun KF550-BK AromaDeluxe 10-Cup Coffeemaker, Black (Kitchen)
Please note, the KF550 was released around January of 2004. If you're seeing reviews (and espcially negative reviews) prior to that time it's because reviewers should have been reviewing the similar KF510 which preceded this one but the KF550 had reviews on amazon.com for months before you could even order it so people were simply adding reviews to a similar looking but different machine.
By all accounts the KF510 made FAST coffee -- too fast. This improved version (KF550) makes it slower for better flavor (longer contact between water and ground beans). So watch for reviews on this one AFTER January 2004 and ignore any before. The problems with the KF510 have been fixed and this is by all accounts one of the most stylish (and tasty) coffee makers you can buy. ADDENDUM: After usign this for several months it's still a great coffee maker but I notice we pay the price for the gorgeous/shiny coffee filter basket -- the plastic seems to be coming apart in layers after this time due to heat of washing in the dishwasher. If you're going to buy this coffee maker you may want to wash the filter basket manually. Also of note, when you want to replace the filter basket you can ($5 to $10 online) but only in black or white, not in the slick, rich looking silver color that came with the coffee maker and was one of the reasons I liked it. On the bright side, however, when I wrote to Braun to complain about this they sent me a replacement of the correct silver filter basket for free. Good service. Good product.
75 of 80 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent little coffee maker, and it's good looking too!,
By SoCalAvAZ "SoCalAvAZ" (Laguna Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Braun KF550-BK AromaDeluxe 10-Cup Coffeemaker, Black (Kitchen)
...I bought it ...about 4 months ago.When the sales person recommended it to me, I told him I was not a coffee drinker and did not need a coffee maker for now, but it was such a good deal and he couldn't stop talking about it, plus it matched my silver/black kitchen (silly reason to buy a coffee maker, I know!), that I decided to purchase it. Right away when I brought it home I was impressed by it's looks and the fact that it has not one but 2 water filters, and this was before I saw the performance! After 4 months of light use, here is what I think: *EASE OF USE: Scrap the manual, everything you need is right there and not hidden, pretty self explanitory and very easy to use. *PERFORMANCE: After 4 months of light use, the performance is that of a very high quality and expensive coffee maker without the big bucks. It is an aroma-maker, it brews slowly, and the filter makes for better tasting water and hense better tasting coffee. *OTHER PROS: The three things I love about this coffee maker, the autoshut off - which is a must have when you are getting ready in the morning and busy with other things and will most likely leave the coffee on to brew for much longer than you need to. The water lever is in clear blue plastic - it's good looking and handy. The two filtration systems - first being the filter within the coffee maker for better filtered water, the second is what they call the gold filter, where you place the coffee grinds, these are included and would actually cost about $20 to buy seperately. Stop looking, for the price you are getting top of the line!
30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great coffeemaker period!,
By Pruitt Hall (Greensboro, NC USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Braun KF550-BK AromaDeluxe 10-Cup Coffeemaker, Black (Kitchen)
We bought this Braun to replace an aging Braun of 15 years. Funny reason we replaced our older Braun; it was still brewing coffee just fine; however it was an old white model that the white had just simply become so 'dingy' that we were getting embarrased to leave it out on the counter! It's hard to describe a kitchen appliance as 'elegant' but that's the only thing that fits for this Braun. Thankfully being black maybe it will look presentable far longer than a white appliance. Definitely 'high tech' or 'European' looking, it simply exudes good design. The coffee pot itself has a rubber-lined handle for a good grip; FAR better than the simple plastic handles of prior models. Holding 10 cups (and believe me, that's got to be 'European' cups; consider it five good 'American' cups) it's a handy size. You may want to consider a bigger model if you host frequently. Setup and working the Braun is simplicity itself; nothing could be easier. In fact, here's everything you need to do, once you get the package: >Open box That's it. To use, just insert coffee into the basket, using either the included gold filter or a #4 'cone' filter. Pour water in. Hit either the 'ON' button or 'AUTO' button. NOTHING could be simpler. One reviewer stated that this coffeemaker produced weak brew; I've never seen it; it's always been perfect. The included gold filter (a $20 value) is nice, but I only use it if I run out of regular filters. I've never had good luck with the re-usable gold filters in ANY coffeemaker; try as hard as you may, some grinds ALWAYS escape. And I'm a freak about grinds in my coffee, so I don't bother. But some may like the re-usability of this filter; it DOES catch about 90% of the grinds and it IS economical. Just not for me; jeesh filters are so cheap! Overall, outstanding value, typical Braun build (read: VERY WELL designed and made) and a great maker of Java! Highly recommended.
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