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Five Star Reviews: | 62% So much better than I expected! May 12, 2017 I bought it to be our "camping coffee maker"...not having a glass carafe I figured it would be easy to pack into a tub with the rest of our camping stuff. It was cheap and plastic and I didn't expect much from it other than that it would be good enough for camping (we usually stay at camp sites where power is available). But I've been pleasantly surprised! It actually makes great coffee! It's easy to clean and stays nice and warm inside the machine. I just love it! It is really nice that it has ... June 18, 2016 This coffee maker has so many features, I just love it! What's really nice is that it has a special setting for making 1 to 4 cups that most other 12 cup coffee makers don't even think about including but helps make this a more versatile machine. While I work from home in the software industry, I'm certainly not a caffeine junky and only drink 2 to 4 cups a day. You just can't make less than 4 cups in a normal 12 cup coffee maker and expect the coffee to be drinkable. Additionally, my husband loves the bold setting. Oh, and another cool feature is that it's programmable, so you can wake up to the smell of fresh brewed coffee in the morning. The gentle keep warm feature is just one of the other amazing features of this unit, insuring the first cup is as perfect as last! Love it! June 14, 2016 I am really enjoying this coffee pot. I had a single coffee maker in the Hamilton Beach, and the K one, but both quit working. I am not sure how long this will last, but for now I love how I can dispense as much coffee as I like and it has no carafe to break. I programmed it to stay hot 3 hours in case I forget to turn it off. Also later in the day if there is still coffee left, I can use the dispenser button and fill an iced filled cup with the leftover coffee for iced coffee. I never waste coffee now. So easy to use and it looks nice as well. Also BPA free. Coffeemaker Awesomeness June 7, 2016 Now this is a coffee maker. This was purchased for use in our home, for occasional use for us personally, as well as when we are hosting guests. So far the coffeemaker has worker perfectly and I have no complaints about it. I love it's how it looks and how easy it is to use. By far the coolest part of this coffeemaker is the push-button dispenser. It is so cool to be able to brew your joe, push a button to fill up your cup, and have the coffeemaker keep the rest of the brew warm for a set period of time. Sit down drink, drink you coffee, and read a book - half an hour later, walk over, push the button - boom, hot coffee. It's kinda like having a soda machine for coffee, and the price is really reasonable. Some other things that may help you in your consideration of this product - First, it is pretty big. I have the 12 cup version, and it stands about 15" tall. This will slide under most cupboards, but what we have run into is that the lid won't open all the way, you you have to pull the coffeemaker out completely from under the cabinets to fill it up. Finally, if you plan on serving a lot of people, this might not be the best coffeemaker for you application as you can't take the coffee around as you serve the people - all the cups have to be brought to the coffeemaker. This is something you would have to decide whether you want or not. For us, the under the counter thing was eliminated completely by the cool coffee bar that I made from an old pallet. (See photo) At any rate, I really like this coffeemaker and would highly recommend this coffeemaker for personal and home use. I absolutely love this coffeemaker March 30, 2016 I absolutely love this coffeemaker!! For the price it does everything I wanted and more! I was looking for a basic coffeemaker – one with not too many digital features but also one that I could set to auto-make in the mornings. This one is perfect for all my needs. I really like that there is not a coffeepot. The coffee is a perfect temp and since I am a picky coffee drinker, the fact that it doesn’t turn bitter and sour after an hour on the hot plate is an extremely wonderful feature for me! I haven’t noticed any changes in the taste of the coffee – I’ve only used the setting for 2 hour auto shut-off. It gives you the option of 1, 2, 3 or 4 hours for auto shutoff. I don’t really have anything bad to say about this coffee maker – a slight drip if you pour the water in too fast. But that is so minor it doesn’t bother me at all! I’ve had this coffeemaker for about 2 weeks now and would absolutely recommend it – especially for less than $30. The Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Coffee Maker! What a great Deal!!! March 14, 2016 WOW what a deal! When I received notice of The Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Coffee Maker on sale, I read the reviews and decided to purchase it. I finally used it today and was very very impressed. I used Santo Domingo ground coffee and it was exactly as I wanted. I followed all the instructions and l cleaned the machine before using it. I then proceeded to fill the carrying tank with water for 12 cups, poured it into the machine placed the empty tank on top, inserted the filter and placed seven heaping tablespoons into the filter. Closed the container, pressed the strong brew and on button. Minutes later a very full body and hot mug of coffee. What I love the most was the fact that there is no carafe! The coffee is brewed inside and stored by a warming place for up to four hours. It kept it hot! Being able to take a mug or a cup and just pour what you want is such a great idea and it works well. At the end, when we were finished all 12 cups, cleanup was simple and we set the machine on to a timer for tomorrow morning. Very pleased with this machine and you will as well. | 63% Works with Hamilton Beach 46201 March 30, 2017 This works with my Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker, Stainless Steel (46201). I see grinds around the top here and there, but they are usually caused by me either putting it in or taking them out. Hasn't broken yet on me, I've been using it pretty much every day for about a month now. I recommend this product! March 16, 2017 This has served me well, and will transfer to my new coffeemaker as an extra in case I need it (a new one comes with the new coffeemaker)It is easy to maintain so I just put it in the top rack of my dishwasher between the regular maintenance cleanings (recommended by the coffeemaker) Awesome buy! March 11, 2017 I love not having to waist coffee filters anymore. Also, this is awesome for composting. I can throw straight coffee grounds into the compost pile and I don't have to worry about waiting for the paper to decompose. Rinses out easily and if you drink coffee intermittently and accidentally leave some grounds in there until they have formed their own ecosystem it is not a big deal. The ecosystem can be dumped in the compost, the basket rinsed with hot water, and voila, you are back to making coffee. Well worth the money! Yep - it's making coffee! August 21, 2016 Good filter - does what it's supposed to do! While it appears to not fit the Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Coffee Maker, Programmable Brewstation Summit Dispensing Coffee Machine (48464), it actually does! Which, while surprising, doesn't take away from the good coffee it helps to brew.Picked up a few so I can have one in the wash and one in the maker, ready to serve me first thing in the morning! Excellent permanent coffee filter July 14, 2016 This filter works much better than paper filters and better than any permanent filter I've used. It is dishwasher safe and very easy to clean. Just dump the grounds in the trash and then rinse in warm water, using the sprayer. It takes about 1-2 minutes to remove, dump, rinse, and replace. It's not only economical, it's the environmentally friendly thing to do! Permanent Gold Tone Filter... May 9, 2016 Ever since I was introduced to permanent filters a few years ago I have never wanted to go back to a paper filter. So after having decided on the coffee maker I was going to buy I knew my next purchase was going to be a permanent filter for it. A permanent filter just makes your coffee making experience so much more pleasant.The Hamilton Beach Permanent Gold Tone Filter fits perfectly into the brew basket making your life so much more satisfying. You get that perfect cup of coffee without all the hassle as well a nice clean up later. | 69% There are no reviews yet | 78% There are no reviews yet | 43% There are no reviews yet |
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Four Star Reviews: | 16% Good for a klutz September 22, 2017 I bought this coffee maker after my wife somehow managed to explode the carafe of our previous one and we discovered that a replacement carafe would cost just about as much as a new coffee machine from the same manufacturer. i decided that just getting a carafe-less coffee maker for a little more money up front would save us in the long run, and this machine does not disappoint. I don't even drink coffee, but she seems to like it just fine and the best part is she hasn't found a way to break it yet.The only problem is that when we first opened the lid there was a little rubber piece that fell out. We haven't managed to figure out where it came from but the machine has been working just fine without it, so hopefully it's no big deal. Nice Product However... January 9, 2017 It is a nice coffee maker. The instructions at first are a little hard to understand, but after reading it clearly I get what you have to do. In case anyone has any problems with setting it up, you need to fill both the water tank and the water tank underneath that with water, I do not know why, but you do. And if you put 2 cups in the lower water tank and then the higher one it'll give you two cups, a little math involved but anyway its a nice product and I'd recommend. However the coffee does come out a bit watery with the setting at BOLD I assume. I am yet to try with the BOLD setting but other than that great product. Two design challenges keep it from five stars October 25, 2016 Works and tmakes good coffee. You have to get used to filling a "bucket" with water, instead of a carafe, but it keeps the coffee warmer and is easy to serve. Two design challenges: 1. you serve the coffee by pressing the rim of your cup against a bar that requires a medium amount of pressure and sometimes the whole machine slides or tips backwards from the pressure. 2. The bar is up under the holding tank enough that the lighting angle in our kitchen does not get light into the serving area, so you can't really see how full the cup is while you are serving. A small light source up under the tank would be a great improvement. Been using daily for about a month now July 20, 2016 Hard to break any new ground with a review of a product that's been reviewed this many times but I'll give you my experience after about a month of using it. We had inherited a Bunn that after years of service finally developed a leak so we were looking for something that would have the coffee brewed when my wife gets up for her commute at 4:30 AM. The positives on this HB maker so far are these: Price point is great and didn't want to spend $200+ on another Bunn. The no carafe idea is great, so no mineral buildup or coffee stains. Programming is easy and has worked as scheduled so far. Maybe it was because the Bunn was getting old but this keeps the coffee much warmer, which we like a lot. Maybe because of that hotter brew, but it seems like we're using less coffee to get a strong cup. The only negatives are these: It's kind of messy. When you lift the lid (after it's cooled) it has a tendency to drip condensation. Same with lifting out the basket or the filling jug. I just wipe the lid down with a paper towel before I lift it all the way. Drips a little here and there from the spigot but nothing bad. As others have said it's kind of noisy when brewing but you get used to that. Lastly, I would say this is just speculation, but the build quality doesn't seem great and I have a feeling it won't last too long. But again, for the price, if it works for a few years it will be a pretty good buy. Overall 4 stars and very close to being really good and innovative. Just needs a few tweaks. I would definitely recommend though, especially for the money. We really love it - fresh coffee every cup. May 19, 2016 So far, so good! After being disappointed twice with my previous Mr. Coffee brand, I was very excited to try this. I love that it is not on a burner. I started drinking pour over coffee and french pressed coffee and I am very spoiled now to the fresh taste. Unfortunately, in the morning there are two of us who need our coffee and we need it on the go - no time for doing pour over coffee etc. This is a great compromise - the ease of use and convenience of a standard coffee maker - but fresh coffee one cup at a time without the environment killing K cups etc.This coffee maker looks sleek, it is very easy to use. You open the top and pull out the basket and the coffee container. You fill the container with your water (I recommend filtered water) and the container has the easy pour spout so you can fill the coffee maker without getting water everywhere. After you fill it, you pop the container back in, put the basket on top and fill that with your filter/coffee and push a button. Super easy and you can set it to keep the coffee hot and fresh for up to 4 hours.The bar you press to pour the coffee takes a few tries to get the hang of it. It's easy with a coffee mug, but travel mugs - it works better if you angle the cup out instead of trying to put it straight in. This coffee maker has a nice drip tray also for any oopsies you make along the way.So far, we are very pleased with it. If it can manage to last longer than a few months to a year I will upgrade it to a five star. The coffee out of this is phenomenal even a few hours after brewing. Best budget maker I've ever used! July 24, 2014 In terms of quality and performance it's about what I'd expect from a low-end coffee maker. I've had it for a few months now. It's easy to use, easy to clean and makes a decent cup of coffee. I really like the idea of dispensing coffee right into my cup.The only very minor complaint I have is the coffee needs to sit for 5 minutes or so after brewing is complete to allow it to get nice and hot. Aside from that, no complaints.On the pro side, even if the coffee is left heating for 2 or 3 hours this machine doesn't "scorch" or burn the coffee. It tastes just as fresh after sitting for several hours as it does when first brewed. That alone makes this coffee maker worthwhile and it's the only machine I've ever had that doesn't burn the coffee.Definitely recommended if you can't afford hundreds of dollars for a high-end machine. | 12% Smaller than I thought. October 6, 2017 I was concerned about this filter when I put in into my Hamilton Beach Brew station because the filter is smaller than the filter basket of the Brew station . It's not a snug fit at all, so you have to be careful not to spill the coffee down into the basket while adding it to the permanent filter if you have it sitting in the filter basket. It's better to just fill the permanent filter then set it into the basket. Otherwise the filter works well. I have only been using it for a few months. Handy May 7, 2017 Great alternative to running out and buying paper filters!You get used to a minor amount if coffee grind 'silt' sometimes at the bottom of a pot, but no biggee.SUGGESTION: go ahead and rinse this out and run to through the dishwasher so it doesn't have a funny flavor to your first 2 pots of coffee, After that--good to go!! Works well April 12, 2017 Mesh screen seems to work well. The concern I have is that it seems rather small for the coffee maker. Using 12 cups runs the risk of grounds overflow (experienced once). I measure down to 10 cups and it works perfectly. That aside, it is handy, easy to manipulate and insert into it's designated spot. Works well January 19, 2017 The filter works well in my Hamilton Beach coffee maker. It's a bit on the flimsy side, so I need to be careful when cleaning it. It wouldn't take much to break the handle and the mesh is very thin. Hamilton Beach claims that the filter is sized for my coffee maker, there is a good 1/2 inch gap between the filter and the receptacle all the way around. I just center the filter in the receptacle and that has worked so far. No spillage or overflow. For the price, the filter is a good deal. Reuse and Reduce January 16, 2016 Been using this product for around 6 months now. I didn't want to have to buy the paper filters, so this seemed like a much better option. I've been fairly pleased with the filter and its longevity. The only reason I would give this product 4/5 stars is when I brew my coffee sometimes there will be a small amount of residue in the bottom not caught by the filter. One thing you may not think about when purchasing is the cleaning process. Normally when I clean the filter I toss 2/3 of the grounds into the trash and then wash the rest into the sink. So just make sure you understand the cleaning process and if that will work with your living situation.Overall I've enjoyed the filter and it has done the job I've expected it to with the only shortcoming in the coffee residue area. It works as well as a paper filter and definitely saves lots of paper! September 25, 2015 Definitely saves a lot of paper, even though it requires cleaning after each use. It also takes up less space than a box and spare of paper filters. (It can stay in the dish-drainer or go back into the coffee maker instead of sitting in a drawer.)The porosity of the mesh is about the same as that of a paper filter, so you don't need to adjust the amount of ground coffee used per cup.After a month or so of use, it does not show any wear and tear, so we are already about even with the cost of paper filters.The size is slightly smaller than a standard filter, so it should fit any coffee maker that uses a standard paper filter. | 11% There are no reviews yet | 12% There are no reviews yet | 15% There are no reviews yet |
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Three Star Reviews: | 7% Had trouble getting coffee after the first few months September 23, 2017 We liked this when we purchased it and for about 6 months after. Since that time it has trouble dispensing coffee below half a pot. The filter does not seem to be replaceable and gets clogged. We soak, te scrub with a toothbrush but it only lasts a few days then start acting up again. We often need to pour the last couple of cups out of the coffee reservoir instead of dispensing as intended. I love the idea of the potless coffee maker February 14, 2017 I love the idea of the potless coffee maker. This one looks sleek, is inexpensive and has a few nice features. It brews a decent pot of coffee. You can only keep one pot warm for up to 4 hours. It's not too cumbersome to fill/wash/set up, however there are cheap plastic parts that fall off every time I move it (which is every time I need to refill or wash the basin) Specifically the plate under the spout, and these little rubber feet on the bottom that are meant to stabilize it, but pop off EVERY time I move it a little. I have to pick up entire coffee maker to push it back by the wall when not in use. Three Stars for redesigned inconvenience September 14, 2016 They've changed this machine basket substantially. The coffee resevoir was redesigned with more corners, edges, raised fins, and nubs on the botom that just make cleaning a chore, where it was once smooth walled. The spout is clumsy when adding add water for brewing is clumsy, and messier. The heating element is smaller and on an and obstructive 'bridge' across the brewing resevoir.The spring push buton to open the pour valve is too stiff. The really overcomplicated the inside surface of the walls.I like the idea of no carafe, the dispenser concept, and the brewing, but it is awkward to fill, clean, and effort to avoid spilling water on the element. Not as good as I had hoped, coffee is either too weak or too strong July 3, 2016 I purchased this coffeemaker after my Hamilton Beach Stay or Go coffeemaker died after cleaning it with vinegar. It lasted at least 10 years so it was probably time anyway. I typically only brew coffee for myself, 2 cups every morning and never had any issues with my old coffeemaker just using 2 scoops of coffee to brew 2 cups. On this coffeemaker; however, I have been using 3 scoops of coffee for 2 cups and regardless if it is on the "Bold" or "1-4 cup" option, the coffee is too weak. I am using it with the Hamilton Beach 80675 permanent gold tone filter and have not tried it with paper filters. I then tried to brew 8 cups when I had company visiting and used the recommended 1 scoop per cup, but added a 9th scoop just in case, put it on "Bold" anticipating it would be weak and it was SOOO strong we had to add about half water or milk to make it drinkable. I then dialed down to 5 scoops for 8 cups which seems to be fine. I'm not sure if I am going to keep this coffeemaker or not yet, but I have not been that impressed with it. I have not had any issues with leaking or not having enough room for the cup when dispensing. I do like the dispensing feature; however, it is definitely more to rinse/clean daily. Ok, but huge and high maintenance. February 22, 2016 It's ok. Take note of the height before purchasing. It just barely fits underneath our upper cabinets in our kitchen. But you have to pull it out anyway to take out the basket and the whole top of the thing to get the water in. This thing is huge. It's huge because water goes in the bottom part of it and then the coffee is made in the top part of it, essentially doubling the amount of liquid it has to hold compared to a machine that uses a coffee pot. After brewing, there is always a mess of coffee grounds stuck to the top piece above the filter that has to be cleaned. I used to have a small cheap Mr. Coffee 4-cup coffee maker and loved it and wanted something bigger, but this thing takes a lot more effort to maintain. I was hoping to love it as much as my last one January 5, 2016 So far this brew station is just ok. I was hoping to love it as much as my last one, but I just don't. I got this to replace an older brew station, without the timers and such. The old one still "worked" after 10 years, but I wanted to be able to set the timer and such.First, the way you pour the water into the reservoir is a bit of a PITA. It took me several tries before I was able to do it without getting water everywhere. Following the instructions, and measuring and pouring with the carafe, is awkward and hard to pour into the right spot. I pretty much gave up and just use a measuring cup with a spout.Then, the coffee came out sour. I rewashed everything and still sour. I washed it several times before looking for help. It turns out, the water drips too fast. So, it's like washing your coffee grounds in hot water. It wasn't letting the grounds soak. To fix that, I ended up using two filters at a time, and eventually, three. So, I go through a lot more filters with this coffee maker. But, now my coffee doesn't taste like sour, brown water.What I do like about it is that, first thing in the morning, I don't have to worry about pouring my coffee before I've had coffee. There are no spills. The timer works great and was easy to set. I set it before I go to bed and wake up every morning to fresh coffee. I use 16oz Bubba mugs, and they are a little tall, but easy enough to fill with no trouble. | 9% Bought for my Hamilton Beach coffee maker and find the ... June 19, 2017 Bought for my Hamilton Beach coffee maker and find the sides too short for the maker and grounds were overflowing when we'd make a large pot. Had to buy a cone shape filter even though not that type it covers the side height issue and no more grounds in our coffee. Would have preferred to use the round filter though. Any advice greatly appreciated. Have the Hamilton Beach 2-way Flex brew 49983. Good but small June 18, 2017 I bought this to stop killing trees for paper filters. I like the idea, i like the design that is until i put it in the coffee pot. Its too small but it says its the right size for our coffee pot. Im not so sure about that. Disappointed! December 7, 2016 Can't really say much about this product as I have not been able to use it. It does not fit my new Hamilton Beach Summit Ultra (48465) coffee maker although it was supposed to. It will not allow the lid to close when it is inserted. This was an Amazon recommended add-on to my coffee maker purchase. Works fine, but keep having issues with coffee too weak or too strong July 3, 2016 I purchased this along with the Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Brewstation 48464 because I am used to using #4 paper filters and dislike the regular filters. Since I have been using this though, the coffee has come out either too weak for less than 4 cups or too strong for more. I am unsure if it is the coffeemaker or the filter that is the issue. I have yet to try a paper filter in this coffeemaker. I do agree that the filter is somewhat small for brewing 8 scoops of coffee or more, but I feel like if I put a paper filter in there, it would fold in and be a mess anyway so this is a better option. thinking this one would be a perfect fit but it wasn't September 9, 2015 As far as this basket being for the Hamilton Beach Brew Station It does not fill the entire circumference of the basket. I had an old one from my Cuisinart and thought it wasnt the right size, thinking this one would be a perfect fit but it wasn't. Its the same Gold coffee filter as others. Better off using paper filters which do fill the entire basket. I dont know if water bypasses the coffee grinds on the side of the basket or not but it just doesnt "feel" right. It works as it should though. I was just under the impression it would be an exact fit. Great product, but wrong compatibility information. July 5, 2015 Great product, but my only concern it is not compatible with BrewStation Summit Ultra 12-Cup Coffeemaker even though its features says it is. Basket height is too tall for BrewStation Summit Ultra 12-Cup Coffeemaker and its lid won;t close.I get my deals @ Gadgetar.com | 6% There are no reviews yet | 4% There are no reviews yet | 9% There are no reviews yet |
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Two Star Reviews: | 7% Over heats and burns the coffee October 24, 2017 I bought this on a recommendation from my daughter; she has one of these coffee brewers. I specifically asked if it burns the coffee because the coffee maker holds the coffee and gives you a easy pour dispensing on the front of the unit. I guess my daughter does not recognize the difference.I will say nice things first. 1. It brews a good cup of coffee. 2. Dispensing the coffee is easy and convenient. 3. Reasonable priceNot so nice. Brewing the coffee is a pain and the heating element burns the coffee. 1. You have to take out two baskets to pour in the water. The one where you place the coffee filter and coffee grounds, the other is where the coffee maker brews the coffee to. The bottom of the coffee maker is where you pour in the water and then re-insert the baskets. 2. Once brewed, the heat mechanism starts burning the coffee within 1/2 hour. I am real picky about the flavor of my coffee. Within a 1/2 hour the coffee is much hotter than originally brewed and begins to taste burnt. After an hour, I am ready to throw it away. After an 1 1/2 hours, it doesn't taste like the coffee that I brewed anymore. So here is my solution. I am taking the coffee grounds basket out using an OVE GLOVE so I don't get burned. And again using the OVE GLOVE, I take the brewed coffee basket out and pour the coffee into a glass thermal carafe. 3. Even for the price, this is a lot of trouble to go through.The heating element should be maintaining the temperature of the brewed coffee, not making it hotter to the point of scalding your mouth and it does not taste like the originally brewed coffee anymore.I guess this is a positive review for OVE GLOVE. Not great October 2, 2017 This product does look nice. However, be aware it does not come with a coffee pot. Our travel mugs are too tall so we have to fill it at a slant and I'm always over pouring. There is constantly coffee staining our countertop - either from overpouring or a leak. Hard to tell. The catch basin is small. It does not reheat coffee. My husband does not like the taste - I do - we brew 8 oz and do 6 scoops of coffee on bold. I think that does a good ratio (too watery before). Will be looking for a new brewer. Anyone want mine? Not a good way to go March 20, 2017 Bought it in 2014. Working well until recently when the dispenser mechanism failed. The small linkage behind the push bar that pushes on the dispenser valve split vertically, stopping all dispensing of the coffee forever. Now I have to pull out the filter and housing and pour the coffee from the holding tank: not the way it was designed. Too bad a $0.05 part ended it and there's no way to get into the machine to replace the part. I can fix just about anything, but not this.Went back to a normal coffee maker with a carafe. Great concept, poor execution. February 13, 2017 Burned coffee, leaks, awkward to clean; those are the main features of the coffee maker. I was really liking the concept of this machine, no pot makes it looks much cleaner, and the idea of just pressing a mug against the base to release coffee seemed like a great idea. The main problem I have to complain about is the fact the coffee can not sit for more than 10 minutes in the tank without burning. I may have a defective maker, but you can smell the coffee frying if it sits for mere minutes. When the top is opened to either empty the used grounds or clean the main tank, the condensation built up from brewing pours out the back of the machine, onto the counter. I have yet to find a way around it. Lastly, keeping this thing clean is near impossible. There are two main tanks, one for the water (pre-brew) and one where the coffee ends up after brewing. The coffee tank is removable, but awkwardly shaped, meaning it's very tippy if there is coffee in it. It also constantly drips, so I have to bring the whole unit over the sink after every pot is brewed. There are jagged edges on the inside of the tank with oddly shaped ridges, making it a hassle to get in there to actually clean.I would not recommend this unit, again the idea is great, but I think it needs a few more iterations before it is in a working state. I don't understand the good reviews July 26, 2016 So, I was excited after reading a lot of great reviews, so I ordered it thinking I'd like the convenience of no pot, etc...So, first, the positives. The coffee made is good. It does a great job MAKING the coffee. And I like that you can have it keep it hot for up to 4 hours. That's way longer than usual, and when I'm working and get caught up in being busy, its nice to come back 3+ hours later and its still there, ready.The negatives.- Even removing the drip tray at the front, its hard to fit a lot of the travel sized mugs under the dispenser. Have to be awkwardly tipped to fill.- Pouring water from the reservoir into the machine to fill it is SUPER annoying. There is a wide heat element in the middle that if you happen to get water on, it will shoot out the front of the machine where the dispenser is. Usually onto your shirt. You effectively have a 1.5" wide space to pour all the water in. Just bad design- Cleaning this is not fun. I don't know why, but when you lift the top lid up to get the grounds container out, two things happen: Water spills out from the connection where water goes into the lid, and coffee grounds are smeared all over the top and have to be wiped up, every time.- When you lift the used coffee grounds out, it also drips everywhere. I expect some water, but even 12 hours after its been off, there is just water in the container itself (not grounds) that have not drained.- The dispenser regularly drips after you've filled your cup.So, basically, I'm going to keep it for a while longer to at least get my money's worth, but after a couple months of use, I'm really not a fan. I'll be replacing soon. Lost cost components mean high margins for the manufacturer of a lackluster product with outstanding marketing behind it September 10, 2015 I really wanted to like this product and thought, at the Amazon price, it was a steal when compared to the Mr. Coffee OptimaBrew. My biggest complaint is that the coffee sits in a plastic tub with a hotplate in contact with a metal plate embedded into the plastic. While the description says the plastic is BPA-free, it's hard to believe that that much heat doesn't cause chemicals to leach into the coffee--especially if you leave it on for hours at a time. Also, the outcome, as far as temperature goes was really no different than a carafe. The less coffee in the tub, the more heat was applied to it. This had the result of making the first cup not so hot and the last cup scalding.I also agree with the condensation complaints regarding the lid. I don't see how that water will ever leave the receptacle in it's terrarium-like environment. The lid was really flimsy in the upright position, and when you removed the basket and tub to clean or air dry, the lid wasn't supported at all. A little pressure or a fallen cup and it's all over.The unit is also ginormous--about twice the size of a Keurig and the coffee was not nearly as hot as what comes out of a Keurig. The tub is purportedly insulated, but as another reviewer pointed out, there's maybe 1/16 of an inch of airspace.All in all, it's a good concept, but I just don't want my hot coffee sitting in plastic (beyond the few seconds that it exits the spigot). If you get past this, you'll probably give it high marks. | 6% I was hoping that this would replace paper filters, ... April 15, 2017 I was hoping that this would replace paper filters, however, no matter how course I grind the coffee, there is always a layer of grounds in the coffee pot. Too small January 18, 2017 I have a 12 cup Hamilton Beach brewer and this is way too small. It wobbles around in the holder and barely fits the 6 scoops we use for a 12 cup caraffe. The basket is fine. It just does not fit the coffee maker ... December 20, 2016 The basket is fine. It just does not fit the coffee maker we bought that it's paired with (Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Coffee Maker, Programmable Brewstation Summit Dispensing Coffee Machine (48464)).It's just about 1/16 too tall so the lid does not close completely. There's really a very small gap so you could probably live with it, but we sent it back. I don't recommend this because of that reason January 16, 2016 I have had nothing but problems with the Hamilton Flexbrew so I am returning it (2nd model) and wanted to return this as well since it was purchased for that coffeemaker, but the shipping costs that I have to pay to return it are almost as much as the item. I don't recommend this because of that reason, it's very short and easily has the grounds overflow into your coffee. Maybe if it was a bigger basket, but don't waste the money because its not worth the return if you are unhappy. Ehhh! November 3, 2012 Probably does well in other coffee makers but not so well in the Hamilton Beach Ensemble. Brewed my very first cups of coffee woth the gold filter, the coffee came out a very light brown,I opened the top of the coffee maker and noticed not all off the coffee gorund had even been saturated. So i ran the same pot thru a second time and the coffee came out a little darker. Next I used a paper filter, the coffee came out the color it was supposed to be and all of the coffee ground had been saturated. There was a huge diffeence between the gold/paper filter. Although I would have rather used the gold filter since it allows alot of the coffe oils to remain in the coffee, I get such a better brew with the paper filter...less clean up too! | 6% There are no reviews yet | 4% There are no reviews yet | 11% There are no reviews yet |
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One Star Reviews: | 8% I like to wait to use a product before I review ... October 13, 2017 I have purchased Hamilton Beach coffee makers in the past and wanted to replace my current one with this. I like to wait to use a product before I review it and have waited a month. I use the maker each weekend the family drinks about 2 pots a day (saturday and sunday) I have only been able to make 3 pots with this machine. I keep getting the message "pour water" with a beeping. I have emptied the machine and refilled it but still the same. I have tried to contact the seller but no response. I have gone old school and gotten a stove top percolator. When you need coffee you NEED coffee not a device that talks back. I love the convenience but do not think I will risk ... April 14, 2017 After only 6 months the coffee started leaking from the coffee carafe back down to the water chamber. It had a 1 year warranty. After speaking with the company they are replacing the carafe part, charging us for the shipping, and not giving us a delivery date. Company rep said "at least 14 days". Not feeling very kindly toward them. Our original brew station lasted years before the valve for dispensing failed. I love the convenience but do not think I will risk buying this product again. Never Would Have Bought It If I Had Known... January 11, 2017 We really loved this coffee pot for the first 2 or 3 months that it worked properly, and then like so many other reviewers have commented, it started leaking from the presser bar. Sometimes it leaks a little and sometimes it pours. While it does come with a 12 month warranty, we found out that we need to pay to return the cord and then pay nearly $12 in shipping to receive the replacement pot. Since this happens to enough coffee makers that I consider it a design flaw, will the replacement end up with the same problem? Will we be sending in a cord every 2-3 months? They do offer another option, to send us a refurbished pot without shipping fees, but either way we will be out of a coffee maker for the time it takes to send in the cord and receive the replacement. Not sure how we are going to deal with this but if I had known this from the beginning I would NEVER have bought it. This is a great coffee machine October 23, 2016 This is a great coffee machine, no scorched taste anymore from having a traditional carafe on the hot plate. The only awkward part is pouring the water from the provided coffee tank into the reservoir. No complaints otherwise.REVISED 7/18/2017:Well it died after only 8 months of use. Started leaking, then coffee would drain from reservoir to the water tank almost immediately. Back to a cheapo Mr. Coffee for $20 until I find a suitable replacement. Retracting my previous 4-star review August 24, 2016 Shortly after I bought this coffeemaker in August, I posted a 4-star review because I was very pleased with it. Not anymore. After just four months, the reservoir that holds the brewed coffee is leaking back into the water reservoir. There is no way to tell where it's leaking from and because it's going back into the water reservoir, the reservoir is never empty and continues to rebrew the coffee leaking into it. FOUR MONTHS is all this lasted!!! I have to pay for postage to ship it back and postage to have a new one shipped. Who's to say it won't happen again? It's now in the garbage and a cheap Mr Coffee is now it's replacement. DO NOT BUY THIS COFFEEMAKER!!! Serious flaws that need to be worked out. If I could give it zero stars, I would. not really that great the coffee ground holder doesn't fit the wire basket ... April 8, 2016 It's okay, not really that great. the coffee ground holder doesn't fit the wire basket filter we had to buy. There are over 3000 reviews on here. I have a tough time believing 3k people are raving about this item.... seeing that other coffee makers have ~ 40 reviews and this has THOUSANDS more....makes me think this is fluffed quite a bit. I feel this a 15.00 coffee maker. or 9.99 but its overproced and it DOES burn the coffee. Its not a great coffee maker(coffee tastes terrible after first cup.Also the coffee is super weak. and burns after a while in the machine because the heating element gets too hot I think. there is a terrible plastic taste though. we are replacing this. after a good while of earnest use it still isn't good. | 10% What a waste of money July 23, 2017 I never thought I'd say this, but I've gone back to paper filters. What a waste of money... and I've owned tons of coffee makers! This came recommended as a purchase along with the Hamilton Beach coffee maker which works just fine. But the water shoots right through it leaving most of the coffee grounds dry and the coffee weak! it's the strangest thing I've ever seen. Ugh! I've used it numerous times on multiple settings, and tossed the package. So now it's in the garbage. Get one at the grocery store if you need one real bad :( Makes terrible tasting coffee March 20, 2017 I've used reusable filters like this before but they came with the coffee maker as standard, not as an add on. For some reason the coffee I make using this thing tastes awful. When I use a paper filter, it tastes just fine. If you want to use a reusable filter, I would say look for a coffeemaker that comes with one. The "single-cup" brewer on my combination Hamilton Beach coffee maker has a reusable filter basket and I use that all the time (good taste), but when I brew a pot, I'll be sticking with paper filters. Waste of money March 12, 2017 This is the filter offered with the Hamilton Beach 48465 Brewstation. Guess what? It doesn't fit. The top will not close fully when the basket is inserted. What a rip! Luckily, it was only $5-ish. Too large for Hamilton Brewstation 48465 November 29, 2016 Amazon pictured the wrong filter too go with Hamilton Brewstation 48465. I will be returning this. It's too narrow and tall. I can't close the lid properly plus it isn't a tight fit at all. Looked like tea as you can see in the picture January 2, 2016 I bought this for my Brew station. The coffee came out weak. Looked like tea as you can see in the picture. The regular looking cup of coffee is from a paper filter. both batches of coffee were made using the same amount of coffee and water. More cups, more mess. July 29, 2014 If you plan to make more than 4-6 cups of coffee (1 TBSP/cup) in your 12 cup coffee maker, this basket will not work - grinds splash over the edge into the strainer and pot. This is beneficial if you LIKE coffee sludge and want to shorten the life coffee maker; I do not. Currently seeking proper non-paper filter replacement. Any suggestions? | 8% There are no reviews yet | 2% There are no reviews yet | 22% There are no reviews yet |
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Article Number | 0600303579236 | 0040094806751 | 0788643920083 | 8896782353739 | 0040094806744 |
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Brand | Hamilton Beach | Hamilton Beach | GoldTone | Connaisseur Rockline | Hamilton Beach |
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Color | Black | Golden | Gold | White | Gray |
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Height | 596.5 in | 78.7 in | 137.8 in | 472.4 in | 63.0 in |
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Length | 434.3 in | 157.5 in | 196.8 in | 472.4 in | 196.8 in |
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Manufacturer | Hamilton Beach | Hamilton Beach | GoldTone | Connaisseur | Hamilton Beach |
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Model | 48464 | 80675 | SYNCHKG130214 | CECOMINOD065361 | 80674 |
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MPN | 48464 | 80675R | Tek-hbbf8/12 | 7712 | 80674R |
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Number of Parts | 48464 | 80675R | Tek-hbbf8/12 | 7712 | 80674R |
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Product Group | Kitchen | Kitchen | Kitchen | Grocery | Kitchen |
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Product Type | KITCHEN | KITCHEN | KITCHEN | GROCERY | KITCHEN |
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Publisher | Hamilton Beach | Hamilton Beach | GoldTone | Connaisseur | Hamilton Beach |
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Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Studio | Hamilton Beach | Hamilton Beach | GoldTone | Connaisseur | Hamilton Beach |
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Weight | 19.4 oz | 0.5 oz | 0.4 oz | 4.4 oz | 0.0 oz |
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Width | 322.4 in | 196.8 in | 177.2 in | 433.1 in | 173.2 in |
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Feature | 12-cup programmable coffeemaker with insulated inner tank and no carafe Brews a full 12 cups, and dispenses one fresh cup at a time, allowing for more consistent flavor Digital display; removable water tank; water-level indicator; dishwasher-safe parts Dispensing bar for one-handed serving; keep-warm mode; customizable auto shut-off BPA free - all parts that come into contact with coffee and water | Fits BrewStation Fits many cupcake filter coffee makers Eliminates paper filters Easy to Clean | FITS MOST MODELS - GoldTone Basket-style Coffee Filter with Mesh Bottom. Fits most Hamilton Beach 10-12 cup basket-style coffeemakers. MADE IN USA - GoldTone Reusable coffee filters are precision crafted in the USA using surgical grade stainless-steel woven mesh. These rigid plastic coffee filters are built to the highest standard. EASY TO CLEAN - This washable coffee filter cleans easily under running water. Dishwasher-safe ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY - This BPA-Free reusable golden-mesh coffee filter helps conserve natural resources and protect environment. FULL FLAVOR - Lets the coffee flavor through for richer tasting coffee. | Fits : Mr Coffee, Proctor-Silex, Black And Decker, and other coffee makers requiring 8-12 cup basket fillers 700 Filters 8 - 12 Cup Basket Please keep your paper filters in a container away from heavy odors. This will prevent odor absorption by the paper which could give the coffee unusual taste Connaisseur Coffee Filters, Well Known Brand since 1983 | Replacement water filters and handle for Hamilton Beach coffeemakers Designed for use with BrewStation and Stay or Go models Removes chlorine and other impurities Markings on handle indicate when it's time to replace Product Built to North American Electrical Standards |
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