Farberware FSU122 22-Cup Electric Urn

by Farberware

Product Features

• Percolates up to 22 cups of coffee at cup-a-minute speed
• After brewing, automatically switches to keep-warm serving temperature
• Stainless steel with stay-cool base for placing on any surface
• Coffee-ready light shows when brewing is complete
• Measures 12 by 12-1/2 by 18 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 12.5 x 18 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• 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: B00004R948
• Item model number: FSU122
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #279,636 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Standing handsomely on its pedestal base, this big coffeemaker is ideal for a buffet line, office, or any other situation where a lot of people drink a lot of coffee. It percolates up to 22 cups at a cup-a-minute rate and then automatically switches to keep-warm, serving-temperature mode. That's when the light goes on and the spigot shows off its no-drip capacity, perfect for spotless cup-and-saucer use. The urn is made of stainless steel--for beauty and easy cleanup--except for a stay-cool base that won't harm any surface and stay-cool handles that make it simple and safe to move the urn from place to place. The urn's cover locks in place to prevent accidental spills. --Fred Brack

Product Description

Standing handsomely on its pedestal base, this big coffeemaker is ideal for a buffet line, office, or any other situation where a lot of people drink a lot of coffee. It percolates up to 22 cups at a cup-a-minute rate and then automatically switches to keep-warm, serving-temperature mode. That's when the light goes on and the spigot shows off its no-drip capacity, perfect for spotless cup-and-saucer use. The urn is made of stainless steel--for beauty and easy cleanup--except for a stay-cool base that won't harm any surface and stay-cool handles that make it simple and safe to move the urn from place to place. The urn's cover locks in place to prevent accidental spills.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Classic, December 31, 2000

By 

J Keistler "[e-mail]" (Lake Jackson, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Farberware FSU122 22-Cup Electric Urn (Kitchen)

I am a fan of percolated coffee. For meetings, etc.,there's really no substitute for these larger-than-normal machines. However, I replaced my 12-cup Farberware percolator with one of these. I have the little 4-cup model I use on mornings I work, 'cause it makes 2 big mugs, one for home and one for the road. However, I used to find that when I had people over, the 12-cup always seemed to hold just enough for one round. So, I replaced it with this model. This machine is advertised as brewing between 12 and 22 cups. It truly works well with only 12 cups if that's what you need! So, I can use it to substitute for my old 12-cup, and can double the output when I need it.

As can be seen, it's an elegant machine, considered by some as a modern kitchen classic. The shiny stainless construction looks appropriate for any setting. The quality of the coffee brewed is superb. Unlike other urn-type machines I've owned, this one doesn't burn coffee; it can stay for 2-4 hours and still taste like coffee.

This is a heavy-duty machine that stands taller than the average home machine. It's no problem in my large kitchen. I use it ordinarily every weekend and for any gatherings during the week, so I actually store mine in a cabinet until needed.

The price is high compared with some of the cheaper urn-type machines, but the better quality of construction is quickly evident on cursory examination. It's easy to pay $100 for a home drip-type, one that certainly will not last as long as this machine. I've been using it for several months and enjoy it more with each use.

By the way, I grind my own coffee with a Braun, set on the coarsest setting. This machine works well without a filter; if I'm planning on leaving the coffee for more than an hour I use the folding-type paper filter available in most grocery stores. It fits perfectly and certainly makes cleanup easier.

Look on this beautiful Farberware as an investment that you'll have for many years to come, and the price falls in line.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Too Bad!, February 28, 2003

By 

Michael A. Hassan (Albuquerque, NM United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Farberware FSU122 22-Cup Electric Urn (Kitchen)

I used this unit on a very moderate basis for about a year and a half and then it stopped working properly. Naturally, the warranty had expired. I called the customer service number to ask about paid repair service and was told that there were no authorized repair stations and in fact, it couldn't be repaired. They did offer to sell me another at a reduced price which wa more than I paid for the unit initially. To sum it up, it worked well while working but didn't stand up and then, regardless of my willingness to pay, it can't be repaired. Seems to me that a unit of this cost should last for a long time and repairs should be possible.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not reliable, January 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Farberware FSU122 22-Cup Electric Urn (Kitchen)

This coffee maker barely lasted 4 months. When it worked it was great, but now it is pretty useless. The thermostat must be out because it heats for about 30 seconds and then shuts off. I can no longer make coffee with it. I would not recommend this item.