Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Cone Coffeemaker, Black
by Mr. Coffee
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Mr. CoffeeBrand: Mr. Coffee
Release Date: 2004-10-19
Model: FTX23
Color: Black
Product features:
- Water filtration removes up to 97% of chlorine for better tasting coffee
- 2-hour auto shut-off keeps your coffee warm for 2 hours and then automatically shuts off
- Special cleaning cycle makes cleaning your coffeemaker quick and easy
- Brew strength selector lets you choose to make your coffee stronger
- Fresh brew timer lets you know how long your coffee has been waiting for you
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Cone Coffeemaker, Black
Customer Review: Not a Dud... Lucky?
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned this very same Mr. Coffee coffee pot and have had absolutely zero problems with leaking, burning coffee, defective hot plates, clocks stopping or turning black, etc etc. All it's ever done is make a good pot of coffee. Lucky? I don't know but I purchased this at Target about 3 years ago and it's still running great. I make sure to use the cleaning cycle with vinegar about every month or so.
If you use a grind that is too fine, there's a chance that this will overflow. This is true of any coffee maker that isn't made to deal with a very fine grind. Make sure you use a grind specifically used/rated for drip coffee pots. A medium to coarse grind is best and allows for the best water flow.
Pros:
1. Makes a good cup of coffee
2. Has an automatic mode that can be set using the clock timer.
3. Able to set the heating plate temperature. (I like to set this low to avoid burning coffee)
4. Cleaning mode: I use this every month. Keeps our coffee tasting fresh.
5. Able to pour while still brewing. Good if you have an impatient husband who can't wait for the entire pot to brew. ;) Don't remove the decanter for TOO long otherwise the water will build up in the basket and it WILL overflow.
6. Has brew strength buttons. For a stronger cup of coffee just hit the button until "Strong" lights up.
7. Easy to figure out and operate. Never even needed the manual.
8. It's modern and looks great on my counter.
9. Easy to clean. The filter basket can be removed and the water reservoir grating pulls out to remove any deposits if needed.
Cons:
1.Flip tops are a little inconvenient for both the water and the filter basket. The machine is tall enough as it is so if you want to fill this on your counter make sure you have ample space for it to open. If you have shallow counters this probably isn't a good idea if you have cabinets above them.
2. You have to make sure you pour your water into the reservoir in a slow steady stream otherwise you WILL get water all over your counter. While the area is fairly large, the grill prevents you from being able to just dump your water in.
All in all, I would recommend this coffee pot to anyone as the pros far outweigh the cons in my opinion. I'm pretty satisfied with it.
Description of Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Cone Coffeemaker, Black
How you enjoy your Mr. Coffee moment is up to you! The Fresh Brew Timer lets you know how long your coffee has been waiting for you, the Brew Strength Selector allows you to make your coffee stronger, and the Adjustable Temperature Warmer Plate lets you decide how hot you want to keep your coffee. Additional features include 2 Hour Auto Shut-off, Special Cleaning Cycle, Water Filtration and Metallic Accents.Drip Coffee Machines
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