Braun KF580 AromaDeluxe 10-Cup TimeControl Coffemaker

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Product Features

• Built-in Brita water filter improves flavor, prevents calcification
• Programmable clock/timer; brew-pause for pouring a cup midbrew
• Swing-out filter basket with automatic release
• Gold-tone filter; open-handle carafe with anti-slip grip
• Measures 13 by 7-1/2 by 14-1/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

Product Manual [1.03mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 12.7 x 7.6 inches ; 5.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006JL08
• Item model number: KF580
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,722 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Color: White

Amazon.com Review

Braun's premium AromaDeluxe takes a basic coffeemaker and adds some invaluable features. The coffeemaker brews up to 10 cups using a fast brewing method that thoroughly extracts the rich flavor and aroma from your ground coffee. The integrated Brita water filter also contributes to better-tasting coffee by screening out chlorine and other harsh minerals, plus it prevents calcification within the water tank. A marker on the top of the water tank helps you keep track of when the water filter needs to be changed. The AromaDeluxe's digital display has a clock and a brewing indicator that allows you to program the machine to brew your coffee before you get out of bed in the morning. Other handy extras on this coffeemaker include a permanent gold-tone filter; a filter release button, which swings the detachable filter basket open for filling or easy cleaning; and a Pause and Serve feature, which stops the brewing while you pour yourself a cup of coffee midway through a cycle. For safety, the glass carafe has a comfortable, nonslip handle with an open design to accommodate larger hands. This coffeemaker comes with one extra Brita water filter and is covered by a one-year limited warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

Product Description

10 Cup, White, Aroma Deluxe Time Control Coffee Maker, Improved Faceplate Design, New Open Handle Construction & Metallic Accents Give Aroma Deluxe Its Design Distinctiveness & Added Convenience, Digital Clock Display With Soft Touch Buttons, Adjustable Auto Shut Off, Brita Water Filter & Gold Screen Filter Makes This Coffee Maker Top Of The Line, Standard Features Include Pause & Serve, Push Button Filter Basket Release, Water Level Indicator, Water Filter Exchange Dial & Cord Storage,

Built-in Brita water filter

Programmable clock/timer

Swing-out filter basket

Gold-tone filter

Carafe with anti-slip grip

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mmmmm ... coffee ..., March 10, 2006

By	Jon M. Discher "a bit too 80s fixated?" (Kittery, ME USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My old Braun finally died ... well, not so much died, but I broke the pot while carelessly rinsing it out. I thought about replacing just the pot, however I felt it was time for a new unit. After tireless research, I settled on this unit. Permanent filter, clock, and just an all around great unit. AND it comes in white without needless stainless steel accents ... not as easy to find as you'd think.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A happily converted former Bunn user..., September 4, 2006

By	Robert E. Terry II "Big Robert" (South Florida, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I married my wife she had a Braun and I had the Bunn. I was a smoker, and upon awaking I wanted a whole pot of coffee FAST for my Manhattan breakfast (coffee and cigarettes). My wife insisted the Braun brewed better coffee but I strongarmed her and the Bunn won the counter space. Two years later, I tucked my tail and bought a Braun KF580. I quit smoking a year ago and can taste now, and I had to admit the three minute Bunn makes a watery brew.

The Braun? Awesome! The 580 brews 8 cups in 7 minutes, a lot faster than the older model we had. Quite acceptable. It does brew hot, and this is important since perfect extraction takes place at 180 to 190 degrees. The pause and serve works well, the carafe does not leak if poured at the right rate (too fast and it will drip a bit), and the cone style filter is optimal for taste extraction from the grounds. It has proven reliable and consistent, and I use the same amount of coffee I would in any other brewer. I like strong coffee, and the Braun delivers!

The gold filter will let some dust through, but they all do. Use a paper filter if you have a problem with that. The water filter does help. If it is too expensive just use filtered water. The Braun functions without the Brita filter. It is sleek, stylish, and meets all my needs perfectly! Thanks Braun!!! Anyone want to buy a gently used Bunn? Email me!

23 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Quality No Longer There., October 29, 2004

By	Eman - See all my reviews

I've owned Braun's basic coffee maker for over 15 years now, which has been absolutely great and has worked flawlessly all of this time. Last spring I decided to upgrade to their new model. After purchasing the new model. It developed a leak. I exchanged it at the home store where I purchased it from. The second one started to leak too. I've had nothing but leakage problems from 2 of them now, and the units were 4 months apart in the exchange process. The 2nd one I had to send back to Gillette. It just arrived last night and this morning as it finished brewing it started leaking again. Even more than before (around the electric cord in the back and the display and buttons in the front this time). I sent it in for servicing upon Gillette's request, which Gillette made me pay for the shipping. This is a brand new defective product. Why should the customer pay for shipping? They didn't even offer to provide me with any extra water filters or anything. I will email them later today to set up a call time. If they don't correct it this time around or provide me with a suitable replacement then my brand loyalty to them will cease to exist...

On the positive side. This is a truly stunning coffee maker. It brews an excellent pot of coffee. They finally got the carafe right. No drips at all!!! :^) I absolutely love the auto-timer on it. It was the coffee maker that fit all of my needs (size, color, features, etc...)

Features:

- Non Slip Open Handle Design
- Quick Release Filter Basket Button
- Pause and Serve Feature
- 24 Hour Digital Clock and Timer
- Adjustable Auto Shut-Off
- Gold Tone Filter
- Brita Water Filter
- Good Housekeeping Replacement/Refund Promise Stamped on
the box (Don't know the validity of that though so unable to comment on it)


Update as of 10/07/04:

Gillette is supposed to replace the unit with a brand new one from them. They have assured me that I should not have any further problems with the new unit. They will be sending me out a shipping label in order for me to return the 2nd bad unit first before they send out the new unit.

Hello.....Where is customer service here? They should be sending me the new unit first with the shipping label in it so I don't go without a coffee maker anymore.

I'm still awaiting the label so I can send in the defective unit. In Gillette's defense though they have been polite and courteous to date, and willing to work with me to get this resolved. I just think that some of the unnecessary steps could have been eliminated.

Update as of 10/28/04:

My new replacement unit arrived today. I had company over and was telling them about my ongoing problem. I opened the box and setup the brand new unit. I poured a carafe of water in and started the unit. As soon as the unit had finished its brew cycle you could see a lot of steam rising. As the unit cooled...Once Again the leak developed. At that point I made up my mind. I'm returning this unit/model. It's obvious that its a design defect. When you look closely at the design of the unit you can see the seams where the pieces of plastic have been put together and there is absolutely no gasket or sealant anywhere to be seen. I tried a quick seal with tape at the seams. It definitely helped reduce the size of the leakage puddle, but still puddled. This pretty much confirmed my thoughts on the unit.

In Conclusion:

Its such a shame that this unit couldn't have been properly designed and built to the standards that helped give them a name of dependability in the past. I will box this unit up and return it. My search for a good coffee maker appears to be in full swing once again.

PS - Mine was made in the Czech Republic. When having talked with Braun/Gillette they asked me if it was made there. Hello... They know of the problem and aren't making a recall...

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