Hamilton Beach 40616 Stainless-Steel 12-Cup Electric Percolator

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Product Features

• Quick-brewing electric percolator makes 12 cups of coffee in minutes
• Housed in heavyweight stainless steel with attractive chrome mirror finish
• Automatic "keep warm" temperature; ready-to-serve indicator light
• Stainless-steel permanent filter basket; detachable cord; drip-free spout
• Measures 5-1/2 by 5-1/2 by 12-3/4 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 6 x 13.8 inches ; 3.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00023XCV4
• Item model number: 40616
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #21,194 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Housed in heavyweight stainless steel with an attractive chrome mirror finish, this quick-brewing electric percolator makes 12 cups of coffee with super-fast, cup-a-minute speed. When brewing is complete, it automatically switches to a "keep warm" temperature to ensure each cup is as warm as the first. Great for entertaining, the percolator has a ready-to-serve light that indicates when coffee is ready to enjoy, and its detachable cord provides the ability to serve fresh perked coffee right at the table without any hassle. Other useful features include a drip-free spout, an easy-grip knob on the unit's lid, a stay-cool handle, and a stainless-steel permanent filter basket that minimizes grounds in brewed coffee. The unit combines present-day technology with the retro look of a '50s kitchen for creating a perfect compliment to any kitchen decor. The percolator, which should be washed by hand, measures 5-1/2 by 5-1/2 by 12-3/4 inches.

Product Description

Housed in heavyweight stainless steel with an attractive chrome mirror finish, this quick-brewing electric percolator makes 12 cups of coffee with super-fast, cup-a-minute speed. When brewing is complete, it automatically switches to a "keep warm" temperature to ensure each cup is as warm as the first. Great for entertaining, the percolator has a ready-to-serve light that indicates when coffee is ready to enjoy, and its detachable cord provides the ability to serve fresh perked coffee right at the table without any hassle. Other useful features include a drip-free spout, an easy-grip knob on the unit's lid, a stay-cool handle, and a stainless-steel permanent filter basket that minimizes grounds in brewed coffee. The unit combines present-day technology with the retro look of a '50s kitchen for creating a perfect compliment to any kitchen decor. The percolator, which should be washed by hand, measures 5-1/2 by 5-1/2 by 12-3/4 inches.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Coffee Maker, April 22, 2005

By	Brian Okabayashi - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Hamilton electric percolator is a well-priced, effecient coffeemaker that looks good in the kitchen as well. I enjoy not having to use paper filters that give a paper taste. The brewing is fast and just the right temperature. Only downside is that the outside becomes very hot.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great Coffee...Until it Stopped Working After About 25 Pots, August 6, 2006

By	Speed Racer Tx "speed racer tx" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

Before I purchased this coffee pot about a year ago, I read reviews by others who said 'good coffee but lasted only a few months.' I thought to myself...'oh, those people must have been the unlucky few who got bad units...or they emersed the pot and ruined it.' I should have listened to their 'don't buy' pleas, and hope others will listen to my message of warning.

I loved this coffee pot. Rich, strong, hot coffee, and great classic looks. My only complaint was that compared to other percolators I've used, this one is noisy. It makes a loud popping sound while brewing. I never emersed the unit, and was always very careful to avoid letting any water get near the base of the unit when washing it.

I bought this pot a year ago, and used it about twice a MONTH. Yesterday morning, I attempted to make coffee but got only the same 'beige water' that others have reported. Tried again today thinking maybe it was just a fluke, and got a second pot of luke warm 'beige water.'

I suspect that others who posted initially positive feedback about this pot have had the same experience, but just haven't returned to update their reviews. In any case, I would strongly caution against the purchase of this pot. It's just not durable.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best yet, July 21, 2005

By	M. Payne "fruitloop" (Bakersfield, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

scalding hot flavorable coffee. I will not use an automatic drip coffee maker again