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Better Chef Basic Coffee Maker | 12-Cup | Pause-N-Serve | Brushed Metal Trim (Red)
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| Brand | Better Chef |
| Color | Red |
| Product Dimensions | 6.5"D x 8"W x 9.4"H |
| Special Feature | Manual, Permanent Filter |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
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- * Grab-a-cup feature lets you brew your coffee and drink it too
- * Lighted Switch
- * Removable Filter Basket
- * Water-Level Indicator
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| Brand | Better Chef |
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| Color | Red |
| Product Dimensions | 6.5"D x 8"W x 9.4"H |
| Special Feature | Manual, Permanent Filter |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Style | Classic |
| Exterior Finish | Brushed Metal |
| Included Components | Filter |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Model Name | 636555991175 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Better Chef |
| UPC | 636555991175 |
| Item Weight | 3.47 pounds |
| ASIN | B0027IJX2E |
| Item model number | 636555991175 |
| Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #312,746 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #370 in Coffee Machines |
| Date First Available | September 6, 2014 |
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Better Chef Basic Coffee Maker | 12-Cup | Pause-N-Serve | Brushed Metal Trim (Red)
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| Flavor | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Easy to clean | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Easy to use | 3.5 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| Value for money | 2.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | — | 4.2 | — |
| Sold By | LIVINGS | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| capacity | 10 cups | 12 cups | 3 quarts | 12 cups | 5 cups | 12 cups |
| material | Metal | Plastic | Metal Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Stainless Steel |
| input interface | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons | touch screen | buttons |
| wattage | 900 watts | 900 watts | 800 watts | 1000 watts | 550 watts | — |
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| weight | — | 3.6 pounds | — | 6.34 pounds | 2.2 pounds | 5.5 pounds |
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Customers like the color and appearance of the coffee maker. For example, they say it's a great little coffee pot and the red is nice. That said, some complain that it doesn't keep the coffee hot and the coffee is lukewarm at best. They're also disappointed with ease of taking out, and sturdiness. Opinions are mixed on ease of use, value, and quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the coffee maker. They mention that it looks very nice, is cheap, cute, and makes a decent pot of coffee. However, some customers report that the coffee pot does not keep the coffee hot.
"...the coffee pot glass is good. I do not like it. the color red is nice." Read more
"...It does not have an auto-shut off. It looks nice and continues to work so far, but the coffee is not very hot." Read more
"The coffee maker is what I expected, looks nice and brews well...." Read more
"Nice, cheap, and works good..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the color of the coffee maker. They mention that the red is nice and not de-saturated.
"I love the color. A little cheaply made. Does not keep coffee hot. As soon as it brews it starts to get cooler for the second and third cup...." Read more
"...the coffee pot glass is good. I do not like it. the color red is nice." Read more
"First the good:It makes coffee and the red is actually red, not some de-saturated version red...." Read more
"...white cheap coffee maker and I am so far very happy with both the bright red color and the operation of the coffee maker...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the coffee maker. Some mention that it works well and makes great coffee, while others say that it feels flimsy and the handle is floppy. The plastic feels very thin and cheap for this price.
"great coffee" Read more
"Dislike the way it's made. The plastic feels very thin and cheap for this price. Doesn't seem like it's going to last very long...." Read more
"...You can drink it soon as you pour it. It doesn't taste burnt 5 hours later. I'm impressed by this inexpensive maker" Read more
"I don't know what "pause n serve" means to them. it still drips. the color is nice...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the coffee maker. Some mention it's good value for the money, while others say it'll waste your money.
"Nice, cheap, and works good..." Read more
"Dislike the way it's made. The plastic feels very thin and cheap for this price. Doesn't seem like it's going to last very long...." Read more
"The coffee pot works very well, and the price is reasonable. We use it a lot and it has worked well." Read more
"This thing is cheap, cheap, CHEAP. The plastic bends to the slightest touch. It DOES NOT HAVE a permanent filter!!!!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the coffee maker. Some mention that it's very simple to use and easy to clean, while others say that it is frustrating and not easy to use.
"...I was wrong. This pot is simple but it's preformed flawlessly. I know it's a coffee pot. It stays on all day. Doesn't overheat the coffee...." Read more
"...It is very simple to use and seems pretty sturdy." Read more
"...It also has a swing out basket that is cumbersome to use" Read more
"Simple device but filter cup drain hole was so big coffee was weak; it came thru grinds too fast...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the heat of the coffee maker. They mention that it does not keep the coffee hot, the coffee is lukewarm at best, and the carafe does not pour evenly. Some customers also mention that the coffee will pour over the spout if they pour too fast.
"I love the color. A little cheaply made. Does not keep coffee hot. As soon as it brews it starts to get cooler for the second and third cup...." Read more
"...the coffee into a cup, don't pour too fast because the hot coffee will pour over the spout." Read more
"...it still drips. the color is nice. the plastic is cheap, it stays hot for a long time after turned off and it is hard to remove the coffee basket..." Read more
"...I was wrong. This pot is simple but it's preformed flawlessly. I know it's a coffee pot. It stays on all day. Doesn't overheat the coffee...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the coffee maker. They mention that it's a little cheaply made, flimsy, and weak. Some say that it fell apart as they were carrying it full of water back to the machine. Overall, they say it'd be better if it was redesigned to be functional.
"I love the color. A little cheaply made. Does not keep coffee hot. As soon as it brews it starts to get cooler for the second and third cup...." Read more
"Dislike the way it's made. The plastic feels very thin and cheap for this price. Doesn't seem like it's going to last very long...." Read more
"...and I don't like the connector on the top of water filler because plastic is weak and need to push a bit hard to secure it, you need to make sure..." Read more
"The pot for this coffee maker is poorly designed. You will be spilling as you pour the first three or four cups...." Read more
Customers find the coffee maker hard to remove the filter basket and liner. They also say it's difficult to take the filter container out and empty the filter.
"...it stays hot for a long time after turned off and it is hard to remove the coffee basket with cheap plastic inserts and I don't like the connector..." Read more
"...The warmer is not hot enough. It is all plastic. The basket cannot be removed, but has to be swung sideways while attached...." Read more
"One thing I dont like is the way you have to take out the filter container could of been a better design." Read more
"...it so much, love the color and the size but it was way too hard to take the filter basket off and in to clean...." Read more
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This one produces a pot of strong coffee rather quickly compared to some others we've each had. In fact, she may have to cut back on the amount of coffee grounds; the machine seems quite efficient in this respect.






























