Side by Side Comparison of: BELLA vs Kitchen Selectives

Awesome because I wanted a small coffee maker. It's so compact I can put anywhere. Would be nice in any room. Love that I don't have to buy filter anymore and that I can fit my coffee mug instead of a coffee carafe. Love making tea as well. It's also a quick brew.

Just like my old one! I had an earlier version of this coffee maker but I failed to turn it off and it quit working. And that is my only complaint about it -- it does not automatically turn off. It is a simple coffee maker that gets the job done for those of us who hate the waste of plastic in today's fashionable coffee machines. It can handle a small cup or a larger travel mug, one at a time, which is just what I need. Plenty hot too.

I first bought this coffee maker at a department store for use in my RV since it was small and unbreakable. After using it I will say that it makes very good coffee. So good that I now have one in my kitchen for days when I do not need to brew a pot of coffee. It is easy to clean you can adjust the coffee amount to fit how you like your coffee. It makes fast HOT coffee. I also use it to make tea just add the tea bag to the cup and put the water in. No hassle clean up just leave the lid open when you remove the filter for cleaning so it air drys and you can wipe the rest with soap and water. It would be great for small offices or dorm rooms! Less expensive than those other one cup coffee makers!

I use this coffee maker every morning - sometimes two or more times per day! It works great, takes only 7-10 minutes to brew a full cup, is easy to load and clean - and the mug is a great accessory. Put your coffee and water in, plug it in, let it go - when it gurgles a bunch, then poofs steam 3 times, turn it off, and enjoy your coffee! I've done folgers, dunkin donuts, and fresh ground coffee - it all works perfectly; I found that using a dark roast with the grind near that of espresso gave a rich and deep flavor - but even the cheap folgers worked well. Looks stylish on the counter, and it adds a nice splash of color. I don't think you can go wrong with this single brew machine for the price. Heck - I might just brew myself another cup right now...!

I purchased this coffee maker for my wife to keep at her office. She prefers only one cup in the morning most days, sometimes one more during the day on cold days. Having her personal coffee maker allows her to make it just the way she likes it and freshly brewed. She has been using it about a month now and so far is very pleased with it. She also likes the cup that came with it. There is a high end (very expensive) 12 cup coffee maker in the lunch room at her office, she says she can't tell any difference in the coffee produced between the machines and very much prefers hers fresh brewed. The only two negatives we have is, 1. from the picture I though the "cup tray" was on a sliding track that would adjust to multiple levels for different size cups, but that's not the case. I has only two positions, lowest and notches for one setting higher. 2. The "cup tray" is not a warming plate. There is no warming plate. However she is still happy with it and for the price we'll probably get another when this one quits.

As far as functionality and appearance, the person I purchased this for rates it a five star product. I've also used it, and it makes a decent cuppa joe. However, after only three days and _maybe_ as many as six brew cycles (two for initial cleaning and four cups of coffee), the filter began disintegrating. For that, I would have rated it down to perhaps two stars. Called Sensio, the manufacturer, toll free (via the number on the Sensio Inc. website), and was immediately connected (NO WAITING!) to a very pleasant lady who asked if I would prefer returning the product or simply a new filter. I chose the filter, and she advised me that since it was coming from Canada, I should expect it to take from 7-10 working days to arrive.The extremely pleasant experience with Sensio support brought my rating of the product up to four stars. It's unusual nowadays to find such a pleasant experience at the end of a warranty/service call. Kudos to Sensio._______________________________________________________UPDATE: BTW, the "7-10 business days" I was told to expect it to take to get the replacement filter WAS off a tad. It took 'em FOUR business days to get the replacement filter to me. EXCELLENT SERVICE! I'll buy more Sensio products. Such excellent service deserves another uptick in rating, reflected in the five stars this review now shows. And, BTW, "decent cuppa joe" means very nearly as good as my fav French press makes coffee. The replacement filter from six months ago is going strong, too, so apparently our original was just one of those things.

All the complaints are true about this coffeepot, but I still love it. It does not keep the coffee cup hot and the lid does not open when I press the button. I just press the button with one finger and depress the back of the lid at the same time and it opens every time. I bought it 3 years ago and will buy again when it dies. I used to have a one cup Mr Coffee and it lasted me for many years, I just loved it. When it died I bought another and it died within 3 months. Then I bought a Black & Decker and that died in two months. When I found this I figured it too would die within months but the price was reasonable so I took my chances and it's still working three years later. I have three cups of coffee daily and one cup machine is just perfect for me..

Wow I gotta say I was surprised. One full cup of coffee, made to a great temperature every time. I use this to make coffee the old fashioned way but this makes my espresso while I prepare other stuff.

My only gripe (but I've since fixed it) is that the mesh filter inside is NOT enough to get a smooth roast, there WILL be coffee grounds in it no matter what. However, I bought 99 cent paper filters for normal machines, wrapped it around the mesh filter, added my roast and voila! No more grounds as it's now double filtered. I literally have no complaint so far, this is awesome for the price!

I bought this to replace a brand new Keurig that I stupidly paid a HUNDRED dollars for thinking since I only made ONE cup of coffee per day it would last me at lease 20 years considering the high price and the fact my last coffee maker cost ten bucks and lasted 10 years! Well, the Keurig started having problems during its 3rd cup and died on it's fourth cup! I bought this because it said you could use the k kup pods. well, whoever said that was an idiot, they don't fit, BUT because I had 50 K Kups left, I tore one open and poured it into this little machines basket and VOILA' a great tasting cup of coffee even faster than the stupid Keurig! Now, if it lasts me ten years I'll be happy!

I had almost stopped drinking hot tea because I hated using the microwave or stove top to boil water for one cup of tea but this unit is perfect ... just remove the mesh coffee basket and within 90 - 120 seconds you have a cup of hot but not boiling hot water. It is just the right temp to drink without having to wait for it to cool off. I usually put the teabag in the cup but I saw that other reviewers put it in the mest basket. It is a slow drip so not the best option for things that need hot water added all at once, like oatmeal, but I can heat the water into a measuring cup and then pour directly into a hot cereal or hot chocolate powder. The thing I miss most on it is there is not viewable water reservoir as coffee makers have so you have to measure the water before pouring it into the reservoir. An auto shut off would be helpful also but even if I forget there is not water inside to worry about boiling away. It is one of the best spontaneous purchases I've made in a long time...well worth the price. So far I have no complaints about any feature.

This is the perfect solution for anyone who enjoys on-demand fresh brew, an occasional cup or who has no counter space for a larger unit. We already owned a 12-cup, much more elaborate electric coffee maker when I started searching for a Father's Day gift for my husband. He really likes coffee but not every day. And, he's the only one in our home who drinks it.
Everything comes in a sturdy box suitable for gift wrapping. I gave it to him with various bags of gourmet ground coffee. Had I thought about it, I might have added a personalized mug, just to make the gift more special.
The coffee brews in just a few minutes to the perfect temperature - no waiting for cool down. The white ceramic mug is a nice value-add; now my husband has a mug just for him. He likes the size of the mug handle - lots of room for man-sized fingers. The mug has no markings or label. You can add the amount of water for brew strength and the serving size you prefer. There are level marks inside the water reservoir - 8, 10, 12 and 14 ounces.
The reuseable metal mesh basket filter is generously sized as well. There is more than enough room for extra grounds. This is an open-top filter and is not replaceable with k-cups nor similar disposable coffee pods.
Even though it comes with a mug, the drip area is spacious; any mug will easily fit. The unit is short enough to store on a shelf inside our kitchen cabinet. There are three rubber feet, each about the size of a pencil eraser. These keep the coffee maker up off the counter a little bit and also deter skidding around. The entire unit is on the light side. The metal basket filter, filter housing, removable drip tray and grate survived our dishwasher. The mug survived our dishwasher and microwave. The coffee maker is black and grey plastic. The black electric cord is 27.5 inches long, including the plug. There is no cord keeper. This unit does not turn itself off. Everything is made in China.

I've been using this coffee machine for a little less than 2 months and am happy with it so far. The coffee brews quickly and tastes great. I like the movable plate that allows for using a standard mug or tall mug without coffee splattering everywhere. The down side is that if you use more than the recommended level of coffee grounds (in an attempt to make stronger coffee) the grounds tend to spill all over the inside of the machine. However it is easy to clear the machine of grounds when this happens. Overall, I am very satisfied with this product.

This was for my daughter as she was moving into a college dorm and she love coffee. Does fit the purpose and is easy to use for her.

Works exactly as advertised, and makes a very quick (about 1 - 1.5 minutes) and hot cup of coffee, even with very cold water. Love it! UPDATE 5/9 it just died. No reason. Will appeal to Amazon for a replace or refund.

For a single person, this works great for a single cup of coffee, or even hot tea water. Takes about 2 - 3 minutes to brew a cup.My biggest complaint - the grounds filter handle is on the wrong side of the pot (left side). I had to cut out a notch, and shorten the handle for my usage.

I love how easy it is to take out the filter, add coffee, and then just dump it in the trash when done. No more messy paper filters to deal with! My only wish is that it had an auto-off feature as I notice the unit gets extremely hot on top and I've already made myself paranoid thinking I forgot to turn it off when leaving the house. Other than that, cute little maker that I'll use everyday!

I love this coffee maker. Its just the right size. I live alone and like my coffee brewed one cup at a time and unlike the kuerig makers, I can adjust my strength.

Great for what I needed it for, a cheap since serve coffee maker for a trip to Vegas! Small enough to fit it the luggage, allowed me to have fresh coffee first thing in the morning with out having to go to a coffee chain or restaurant

I'm the only coffee drinker in our home. I like to brew 1 cup at a time. Love my Kuerig but felt guilty about the waste and cost of the pods. I tried a pour-over but the coffee was too weak. I bought this little thing on a whim based on the reviews. This little machine is perfect!. Simple, easy to clean, and brews a great cup of coffee. And so cheap. They could double the price, and still sell me one. My only suggestion they add automatic turn off, in case the fool using it forgets to turn it off. (That would be me)

This coffee maker is a great little one shot coffee maker for the price, and although I have been using it for about a week, I can see why it has received its great ratings.

Pros:
Inexpensive (reason for 4 stars instead of 3)
Simple
It Works

Cons:
Doesn't hold a lot of coffee (2-3 Tablespoons depending on the grind)
Steam that comes out of the top, can and will cause severe burns if not careful.
14 Ounce Water Capacity
5.5" Cup Capacity (With Drip Tray Removed) (No Travel Mug)
Slow to brew

Since I have received this coffee maker I have changed my daily routine, I get up take my shower get dressed, then I start the coffee, while I wait for the coffee, I brush my hair and teeth, finish getting ready and put my shoes on. It take a good 5 mins to brew 12 ounces of water. I usually fill the coffee maker up with 16, then noticed that 2 ounces leak out as part of an overflow measure. However after five minutes I only have 12 ounces of water, 2 ounces continually remain in the coffee maker. (Reason for wanting to give 3 stars)

All in all its a good little coffee maker for the price. I can't say I would spend more then $10 on it though.

I've had this coffee maker for just a few weeks, but have been using it quite regularly. The coffee maker comes with a white mug, but you can use your own if you so prefer. It does not make the greatest cup of coffee, but it's ok. I use it at work and just store it in the cupboard. Very easy to take out, make a cup of coffee and put it back in the cupboard. It's not the fastest maker out there, but works for me. I love the fact that coffee comes out hot, not barely hot. Keep in mind, after you finished making your cup of joe, that there will be hot steam coming out when you open the top to wash the filter. Either wait a couple minutes before opening it, or be very careful - you don't want to get burned! Most of the time I have to press the button (to open the top) several times before it actually opens, but never had to pry it open with anything. Last thing I want to mention is that there is quite a bit of residue in the bottom of the cup when I use this coffee maker. I haven't tried it with a paper filter or coarser coffee grind - I just don't drink the coffee to the last drop - leave a bit on the bottom. Other than the faulty button and the residue on the bottom of the cup - I don't have any complaints!

I've had this little coffee maker less than a week, so you'll get no valid information about longevity from me.
However, it makes a *good* cup of coffee & *quickly*.
In addition the brew basket lifts in & out easily, cleans up the same way.
Oh, and on the No Auto Off issue, though I'd never recommend leaving it turned ON,
appears that leaving it ON a minute or two -but not three- will not burn out the heating element.
As it finishes brewing, mine makes rude noises, Whusssss KaPoW! there's no mistaking the fact that
Your coffee is ready .....NOW.

UPDATE - 5/8/14 - I was reading other reviews, yes, there is a problem with top lid lifting by itself
when you press the "open" button. Looked at it, it's spring loaded, and is supposed to pop-up by itself.
Open lid, use the button, see plastic part that holds the lid closed move back & forth.
It's a little too long, doesn't retract far enough, especially once you've brewed coffee and
it expands from heat (??). I took my tiny keychain knife, and wittled maybe an 1/10" off the length.
Still not perfect, but better, I may have to take off another 1/16.
Oh... have managed to forget & leave it on for 30 minutes after brewing stopped, did not harm the machine.

Update 12/18/14 -- Still working fine with daily use 1x to 3x a day.
BTW - In case you didn't notice, there's a secondary basket beneath the nylon coffee filter that wants cleaning regularly.
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bough this on may 8th the other day july 14th i went to make coffee and it would not brew did not last very long so if are going to purchase think twice

For the price, the machine worked great for a month. After that, the water started running right out of the bottom of the machine.

Good for one cup/mug of coffee. But too small for my tumbler. My tumbler is not even 7" But still not fit. So I have to use big mug for my coffee.

Works as designed. You get what you pay for. Next time I will spend a bit more. Takes 5 to 7 mins to brew, I fill to top. Decent cup of coffee.

I used this coffee maker once, so I can't speak to durability, but it does what you need it to with regard to making a single cup of coffee quickly.I took off two stars, however, because the cord is so incredibly short as to be truly inconvenient. I had planned to put it on a side table near my desk, but I literally had to set the machine on the floor to use it because the cord doesn't reach the outlet otherwise.I guess I'll end up getting an extension cord at some point, but this just seems like a silly shortcoming to build into a product like this.

while stylish and is good for a quick cup of coffee, the coffee is not as hot as I like it nor does it keep it warm. like the filter but a little concerned about the adjustable drip tray holding a mug vs a light weight coffee cup. the on/off switch is on the side and not being visible can be forgotten to shut off

Works as described and brews a decent cup of coffee, using ground coffee of your choice. Will brew from 8 to 14 ounces.
Observed 2 problems, one of them serious:
1) There is a lingering metallic taste, even after several recommended flushing and vinegar procedures. This seems to be typical of Chinese produced items. There is also a strong "plastic" odor when the unit is hot.
2) As noted in other reviews, the cover tends to be forcefully ejected from the unit. This occurs when the unit is used 2-3 times in a short period of of time. Evidently, the heat produced softens the lid, allowing the small hinge pegs securing it to the base to pull out. A spring-loaded plunger, depressed when the lid is closed, then launches the lid off of the unit with a force that could cause injury.

I like the idea of this product more than the actual execution. I bought this when I moved in with someone who didn't drink coffee, and I needed a quick and inexpensive replacement for my 10 cup maker that was broken in the move. I would always make more coffee than I needed, and I thought that a one-cup model would cut down on waste and would result in fresher coffee every time. While that was the case, there were other issues that are leading me to return to a more traditional model.

Pros:
-less waste
-one cup is quicker to brew than ten, so it is technically faster
-small footprint in the kitchen-it doesn't require a lot of counter space
-reusable filter
-inexpensive

Cons:
-messy. The filter requires dumping and washing after each use, and grounds can get everywhere. Also, grounds get inside the water well inside the unit, as well as under the filter holder. I usually have to take the entire unit apart and wash it, lest there be grounds and sediment in my coffee
-you are limited on the size of the cup of coffee you can brew. No filling a 16oz travel mug with this machine
-the machine is slow brewing. It takes approximately three minutes to brew one cup of coffee...which is a lot if you are on your way out the door in the morning
-coffee quality. There has been sediment in every cup of coffee made with this machine, no matter what type of coffee I use.

If you don't make coffee a lot, I would recommend this item. If you are like me, and everyday drinker who enjoys several cups, stick with more traditional methods.

It makes a good cup of coffee. However, there are a couple of design flaws that bother me. First - the power ON/OFF switch is located on a side at the bottom of the unit. That makes it impossible to use it with only one hand. You have to hold the coffee maker with one hand while pushing the switch with the other. It will make more sense to position the switch so it faces upward. Second - occasionally, the top lid pops up and separates from the unit while coffee is being made. I guess the hit and plastic expansion has something to do with it. Overall I am satisfied and when this unit will finally break I will get another one....you simply can't beat the price.

To be honest, I would like to leave five stars for this nice little coffee maker; In fact, I like it so much that I bought a second one for home a few days after I bought the first for my office. The water seems to come out at just the right temperature and so it makes a great cup of coffee! The reusable filter is very easy and convenient to use and clean. That said, the electric cord is so short (24 inches) that I had to spend more money for an extension cord for one of the coffee makers, and I really wish this little machine came with a timer to turn itself off. I am afraid that someday I will leave it on all day, and that's not good. I would have gladly paid extra to have these added conveniences and safety measures and the great cup of coffee that this little machine turns out.

For the first two weeks, this little machine worked just fine. It took about 7 minutes to brew each cup, but otherwise it made some decent coffee. Then, one day, I may have waited a minute or so too long to shut off the machine, and the heating element blew. I'm replacing it with a similar model from another company which has an auto-shut-off feature.

This is our 3rd try at this machine! I liked it because it looked cute in the kitchen on the counter, that is where the fun stops! The first one lasted a few months, the next one shorter time period. This latest one lasted 8 months. If you want a cute disposable product, go ahead! Needless to say for our 4th choice, we bought a different brand.

I bought this for my office and it works fine. HOWEVER, there are no longer any replacement parts, so they will honor the warranty, if something breaks, but if you lose any of the movable parts, say the janitorial staff accidentally throws away the the filter? You're screwed. And yes, I called corporate and they were absolutely no help. Extremely disappointed and will not be buying from them again.

Bought this on Feb 5th, 2017. It died on May 18th, 2017. Loved it but don't because it only lasted 3 months....Don't have the box and shipping would probably be as much as the coffee maker so just bought a Black and Decker.

Worked great for 4 months. This morning I turned it on expecting to come back to a hot cup of coffee, but instead walked in to an empty mug and water pouring all over the counter. It was leaking from the bottom of the coffee maker. Very disappointing.I'd also like to add that it does not fit my 16oz travel mugs, but I just brewed into mug and transferred. Not a big deal for me.

Stopped working for me after 6mos. regular use. Was a good single serve coffee maker. The light still comes on but does not steep coffee anymore.

First, the impression for this product is fine. I was looking for a low cost coffee machine with limited functionality. The picture looks fine and I bought it for around $25. It comes with the coffee maker and a mug. It works great for me at first and the coffee maker just stopped working after just 1 month. I didn't use it everyday, and I always just make 1 cup of coffee. But the coffee maker broke down in a month is kind of unacceptable even though I do enjoy this machine. I am sure this is just a bad one out of the product line, and I did contact BELLA for a refund. And after around 2 month of wait, I had my money back.

Took it out of the box, set it up, made a coffee, too burned, ick. Same coffee I've been using for a while. Decided to try it again, I can't get it open! The little button on top of the machine is supposed to unhinge the top so you can fill with water and new coffee....nope. Stuck. Brand new. I jiggle it, stick something under the lid, it opens, sighhhhh. Try another coffee, it is burning the coffee. It brews too high. There aren't any adjustments on the machine. Done. Not a good machine.

I bought it because of the low price & because I want it for hot water to make tea. The first one came and the button on the top worked maybe twice then never opened again while pushing the button. I use my fingernail under the lid lip while pushing the button (it's supposed to open automatically when you push the button). I sent that one back thinking it was just a fluke. I got the second one a couple days ago. Same thing, push the button the lid is supposed to open automatically. Worked about 2 times then nothing. This maker does not do what it's designed to do. The other thing I don't like is you can't see the lines in back to know where to fill the maker for the amount of water you want. It's not a very good maker I'm sorry to say but guess you get what you pay for. If you want a cheap maker for coffee or tea & you don't mind using your fingernail to open the lid or having to guesstimate how much water to put in so it doesn't overfill or under fill then this is the maker for you.

I wanted to like this coffee maker...attractive design, smaller footprint, reasonably priced, etc. However, It is very slow (takes about 6 minutes to make a cup of coffee using room temperature water from a Berkey water purifier).

After using it, there are some design/manufacturing flaws that warranted a return. You push DOWN on the button on the top to open it, which is supposed to release the catch and a spring pops open the top. However, on my unit, that was rarely the case. Consequently, I had to insert a paring knife between the lid and frame to open it. In addition, the elliptical shape of the front was such that the filter holder could not be removed for cleaning without again inserting a paring knife. It's not clear if mine was just defective but I'm guessing that this is a design flaw that causes many/most units to experience similar problems.

The picture (buy the whole package---mug and Kcup coffee..is very misleading. It does not use kcups. Regular coffee with a reusable filter. Defeats the purpose of easy clean. It also brews slowly...very slowly. I know why the low price.

I purchased this coffee maker to use when traveling and I'm sure my problem is my own fault for not paying more attention. The ad on Amazon.com shows 30-count K-cups "frequently bought together" with this single serve coffee maker. I therefore assumed that K-cups are used in this machine. THIS COFFEE MAKES DOES NOT USE K-CUPS. I am very disappointed because the most important feature was that I could use K-cups which I have used for years. Now I have to either purchase ground coffee which I do not want to do or donate the pot to charity and purchase a different coffee maker. There were no return instructions in the package and, besides, it's very heavy and would cost too much to send back.

As I said, it's my own fault so I'm stuck. At least I can use the K-cups I bought in my Keurig at home.

We really liked this coffee maker. It is compact and easy to use. We make 2-3 single cups of coffee per day. We used this for about 3 weeks and then it suddenly stopped working. It was only $13, but I expected it to last longer than that. I'm not even sure it would be worth the hassle of returning as we don't have the original box.

We're on the second one. First replaced for free, now we're past the return period. While it worked, it was a pretty good coffee maker, but neither one lasted more then 45 days!

This is inexpensive and a great little coffee maker for a minute. When it stopped working after a few weeks Amazon said it was not returnable ..... WOW! Do not buy this!!!!

You get what you pay for. This coffee-maker lasted 4 months and then water started coming out of the bottom and leaving a puddle of water on my counter instead in the cup.

Worked great until it didn't! It worked fine for four months then one morning I tried to brew my coffee and NOTHING! Light is on but nothing is happening. Very disappointed this maker didn't last longer than 4 months. I am currently waiting for a reply back from Bella customer service, hope their service is better than the product!Update: After speaking with customer service I was informed they would offer a refund after I submit a reciept, copy product info onto a sheet of paper and cut and mail in plug, at my expense. I asked for a replacement instead and was told they were out of my particular model..in every color..of course.

It stopped working after making the first cup of coffee and I had to return it which also became a hassle as I am in Afghanistan and received a lot of miss information. Just one big hassle and disappointment. Although originally I thought this would be a good product sadly it turned out to be a very expensive cup of coffee since it only worked the first time. Very cheaply made although did like it's looks and the fact that the cup holder on the maker could be raised and lowered based on the cup you were using. I would never recommend this coffee maker after my experience with it.

Great price! Unhappily, it brewed just one cup of coffee and then died. No fanfare, no explosive exit, just dead. I watched it a while, hoping it would burst into flame or do something snappy. No luck. Just dead. I may or may not return it -- I mean, the hassle of trudging to the post office and then dealing with government employees versus the loss of $16? Nah. I'll use it as a lawn ornament and when people ask, What in the hell is that? I'll be able to say, That's what you get for being a cheapskate: one lousy $16 cup of coffee. They, in turn, will say, Wow, that's almost as bad as Starbucks! Lesson learned. Once again.

I had the same problem with two different machines. The first one I bought, I couldn't get the kid to pop openusing the button unless I also wedged a butter knife in there. So I had Amazon send a replacement. Now I am having the same problem with the second one. I will press the button over and over different ways (not that there are that many ways to press a button) and it just never pops up unless I wedge something in there. So now debating whether to return this one too avoid the hassle since it was cheap and just keep using it with a butter knife popping it open every time.

Flimsy piece of junk. When it arrived I could barely remove the basin that holds the coffee. I had to PRY it out.
Then started to make a cup of coffee and it quit squirting water at about 3/4 of the way thru the cup. It then continued to spurt sporadically but no more hot water to speak of. I then let it continue for a few minutes and gave up.
Packed it up and sent it back. Very flimsy build although it LOOKS good in the photo online.
Price was great expecially since it included a nice coffee CUP! Too bad it didn't work.

We returned this coffee maker because it smelled so strongly of plastic and thus the coffee tasted horrible. We tried running it with plain water 6 or 7 times but it didn't do any good. The smell of the coffee maker and the finished coffee was obnoxious. We returned it and bought a different one.

This is not what I expected...The unit is short and does not accommodate taller mugs. It does not seem sturdy or well made, and most importantly, it does NOT have an automatic shut-off so the reservoir remains hot until manually turned off. This is a potential fire hazard...I'm returning it!