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One of the most comforting sounds in the world is the bubbling of a coffee percolator at work. And then comes the toasty aroma--it makes for a perfect morning. Percolators have come back to home kitchens, and the Presto 12-cup stainless steel coffee maker is a prime example. Its elegant, hotel-style design brings a touch of luxury to what is for many a daily pleasure.
This coffee maker brews up to twelve cups of coffee at a cup-a-minute rate, which it then keeps at a constant, piping-hot serving temperature. An indicator light in the base announces when the coffee is ready. The inner fixtures--the filter basket and perk tube--are also made of stainless steel, rather than the more common (and less durable) aluminum. The power cord is removable to make storage simple.
Before cleaning the coffee maker, unplug the unit and allow it to cool completely. Wash the coffee maker with warm, sudsy water and dry it thoroughly; it is not immersible. To preserve the gloss of the stainless steel, do not use steel wool or harsh, abrasive cleansers. The perk spout and filter basket can be cleaned with a brush or pipe cleaner. If necessary, coffee stain remover can be used periodically on the interior surface. The coffee maker measures 10 by 5 by 13 inches (including handle, lid, and spout). Presto guarantees this product with a one-year limited warranty. A simple instruction sheet is enclosed. --Garland Withers
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Made from luxurious stainless steel. Makes 4 to 12 cups of rich, flavorful coffee automatically; a cup a minute. Signal light tells when coffee is ready to serve. Attractive, traditional styling - ideal for table service.
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257 of 259 people found the following review helpful
First of all, the reason we bought this is because, in general, percolators make great tasting coffee. They can turn even the worst quality beans into a good cup of coffee. Initially, the Presto lived up to our expectations. And after doing the following, it is once again making great cups of coffee.
Tip #1 - Grind your coffee using the appropriate setting.
After some usage, we would at times get a mouthful of grinds. We realized it was important to use the percolator setting on the coffee grinder at the supermarket. Since then, an occasional coffee grind finds its way into our cup.
Tip #2 - Clean the filter basket with a brush.
Despite cleaning the pot before each usage, the coffee was gradually getting weaker each day. We then realized that the holes in the bottom of the filter basket were clogged. We could not unclog them using a sponge so I started poking each one individually with a toothpick before deciding there was no way we would have the time or patience to do it every day. So, we tried a brush with plastic bristles and, within seconds, the basket was completely unclogged. So, we bought a small brush with a long handle and use it to clean the filter basket and the bottom of the pot.
Tip #1 - Grind your coffee using the appropriate setting.
After some usage, we would at times get a mouthful of grinds. We realized it was important to use the percolator setting on the coffee grinder at the supermarket. Since then, an occasional coffee grind finds its way into our cup.
Tip #2 - Clean the filter basket with a brush.
Despite cleaning the pot before each usage, the coffee was gradually getting weaker each day. We then realized that the holes in the bottom of the filter basket were clogged. We could not unclog them using a sponge so I started poking each one individually with a toothpick before deciding there was no way we would have the time or patience to do it every day. So, we tried a brush with plastic bristles and, within seconds, the basket was completely unclogged. So, we bought a small brush with a long handle and use it to clean the filter basket and the bottom of the pot.
126 of 129 people found the following review helpful
I've used every type of coffee maker around. I look for all stainless- that means NO plastic or aluminum contacting the water----this has been a great product for me--I love perked coffee. When I'm not using this I use a Cona glass vacuum maker--- I'm a purist about materials and coffee making. Presto has been the most reliable of all my electric percs. It's all stainless.
96 of 98 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I thought my Hamilton Beach percolator was decent for the price, I even wrote a review about it in December, 2006. One week later, this 1-year old coffee maker was barely keeping the coffee hot. Then I visited my son in Alaska at Christmas and noticed that his 6-yr old Presto percolator was still delivering great, hot coffee in record time. I returned home, ordered my Presto 12-cup percolator and am highly impressed. It's lighter, easier to load, easier to pour, easier to clean, perks ultra-fast and makes a great, hot cup of coffee. Because of its lighter stainless steel pot, it cools down faster if you want to make a second batch of coffee right away. (We make two pots and pour the first batch into a thermos for back-up when company comes) Based on its performance, I'm surprised the price is so reasonable.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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I loved this Presto coffee percolator. For 5 months it has delivered delicious, hot coffee without the plastic taste of the affordable drip coffeemakers. Read more
Published 16 hours ago by kathryn
Should Have Bought a Long Time Ago
I love this thing! I've had various drip coffee-makers for years only for their simplicity, but Ive never liked been satisfied with the coffee. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Bob
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A smooth line coffeemaker, coffee is hot and taste excelent because of the stainless steel basket and stem, clean up well.
Published 4 days ago by thankful
Hot, perked coffee
Our Faberware coffee maker wouldn't make coffee anymore. We got Presto because of the favorable reviews. It does indeed make hot, and tasty perked coffee!! Read more
Published 7 days ago by Lefty
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The all stainless design is a good feature. I also find that it produces hotter coffee than I could get from my previous drip type coffee maker. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Roger W. Gerrard
Greatest Coffeemaker ever!
I love my Presto Coffeemaker. It makes the best coffee ever, keeps it pipping hot and does not "cook" the coffee. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Sandi
My coffee is weak - update and change in rating
This is not a review - because I've only made two pots. Both of which are very weak and the grounds seemed almost dry after perking compared to what I remember as a kid. Read more
Published 12 days ago by N. Perry
Switched from Faberware
After using a Faberware percolator for over 25 years I recently switched to a Presto. The Faberware was great for many years but in most recent years I have had to replace it... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Julie Ann Labeau
A welcome return to the rich, flavorful coffee of my memories
For decades, I believed the folklore, as scores of self-appointed coffee experts extolled the virtues of drip coffee makers, condemning the percolator as a somehow primitive... Read more
Published 16 days ago by Mark D. Lincoff
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I was very happy with my purchase of the coffeemaker. The perk time was quick and the coffee stayed hot.
Published 17 days ago by Phyllis
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