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Braun KF600 Impressions 10-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker, Brushed Stainless Steel
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Our Price: $65.95
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Manufacturer: Braun
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Binding: Kitchen
Brand: Braun
EAN: 0069055831212
Feature: 10-cup coffee maker with double-wall, stainless-steel thermal carafe
Label: Braun
Manufacturer: Braun
Model: KF600
Publisher: Braun
Release Date: 2004-05-17
Studio: Braun
Warranty: 1
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Features
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10-cup coffee maker with double-wall, stainless-steel thermal carafe
Flavor-sealing brew-through lid; pour-and-lock system for easy serving
Pause-and-serve function; automatic shut-off; filter basket-release button
Permanent gold-tone filter and exclusive Brita water filter included
Measures 13 by 7-1/2 by 14-1/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Terrible customer service at P&G/Braun
Comment: I was very pleased with this coffeemaker for the first two months. Unfortunately, the carafe fell on the floor shortly thereafter and the handle broke off. I called P&G at 1-800-BRAUN-11 and originally was told that a replacement carafe would be shipped to me free of charge. Several weeks later, I received a letter stating that I'd need to order a carafe on my own since it was not, in fact, covered under warranty. I did so through a third party in March. It is now August and the product is still on back order. I canceled the order and called P&G again to find out if there is another way to get a carafe short of buying an entirely new coffeemaker. I was told that Braun is no longer distributing in the U.S. but I could order a carafe through a "foreign company." She also directed me to E-bay! I will never buy another Braun product because of their poor customer service.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Better than most
Comment: I am pretty happy with the Braun KF600. I bought it based on other reviews I read here on amazon.com. I like that it's easy to use and the fact that it comes with the thermal carafe. I also like that it came with an optional water filter. I put it in, but if I decide not to use it, I don't have to (just take it out and put in the plastic, mock filter).
I am a bit disappointed that it doesn't keep the coffee hot for longer and it shuts itself off only after about 10 minutes. Not a big deal because I can re-heat in the mircowave, but I was expecting the thermal carafe to make it so I didn't have to do that. It's kind of hard to clean inside the carafe because the opening is rather small. I have small hands too and my hand will get stuck. Again, not a huge problem. I just will have to buy a kitchen implement that will reach down inside. Also, make sure you don't keep it under a counter when you turn it on because steam comes out through the filter part pretty heavy. I'd almost forgotten about this. I've never had a coffee maker that did this and I have to say this is the most disappointing thing about the coffee maker. I'm used to keeping ours under the overhead cupboards but I can't do that anymore.
A no frills coffee maker that hopefully will last longer than our last one (the glass carafe was so thin that it kept breaking and the company would only replace it for free one time). It's not as wonderful as the reviews I read made it sound, but it's not bad either.
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Summary: My only issue is this DOES LEAK!
Comment: I purchased this item at Macy's in 2006. I wanted a thermal carafe and a simple, functional, pretty design. This product delivered it all and I liked the bonus of filtered water. (You can easily find these filters at Bed, Bath, Beyond) Within a year, I noticed that water DOES LEAK from the base at times. At night I fill it up in order to just click it on in the morning. Sometimes, there is water all over my counter in the morning. That along with the fact that it does not make a full 10 cup pot...that if you fill it to 10 cups it WILL pour out the top after brewing. I can't believe Braun made such a thing! However, I still use it because it still works. I like the size/shape of it and that the carafe doesn't break and keeps coffee warm for many hours. It's really quite a lovely, ergonomic design! But I gotta say, I am VERY disappointed about the leaks (random) and misleading about brewing a full 10 cups. I would not buy this item unless I was guaranteed it wouldn't leak. Seems Braun didn't improve on it, so BEWARE!
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Summary: Thermal Carafe Makes All The Difference
Comment: We had a coffee maker that if the coffee sat for 15 minutes it started tasting burnt so I did my research and found this Braun Impressions Coffee maker with thermal carafe. The carafe makes all the difference in the world.
Just pour the water in, put your coffee in, turn on and wait for steaming hot coffee. It tastes fresh and hot for at least 2 hours. The coffee maker will automatically turn off after about 15 minutes.
The coffee maker comes with its own permanent filter but we add a paper filter too because it catches the slight bit of silt that seems to pass through when just using the permanent filter.
This is not a programmable model so you can't set it the night before but all you have to do is flip the switch and it starts making coffee. It doesn't take long and the coffee seems fresher if the grounds haven't been sitting all night anyway.
It takes and comes with a water filter. Filtered water makes all the difference in taste and maintenance of your machine. In a year and a half of owning the machine , I have never had to clean the machine itself. Usually with regular water a coffee maker will start getting mineral deposits and stop working as efficiently but the filter makes all the difference.
We have been very, very pleased with our purchase. We haven't encountered any problems with it and it has produced piping hot coffee every morning.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good coffee maker
Comment: I'm glad I bought this Braun coffeemaker with the thermal carafe. The coffee is the best I've had for a long time, and if pre-heated the carafe keeps it warm for a few hours. The one draw-back is the size of the carafe and the amount of coffee it makes. I'd prefer a larger pot - at least 12 to 14 cups. It amazes me that the manufacturing community thinks a cup is 4 or 5 ounces. What nonsense!
I have had two overflows, both of which were operator error. The first, I filled the tank from measuring cups and not from the carafe. You have to be careful about that, as the marking for 10 on my tank is higher than if I fill the carafe to the top. When I did that, I had about a ½ cup overflow. The second time, I didn't position the carafe properly, and again - overflow.
Aside from the size of the carafe, though, I am very happy with this Braun. It is the first Braun I have purchased, and if this is indicative of their quality, I'm likely to buy another Braun product in the future.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Keep freshly brewed coffee hot for hours with this Braun KF600 Impressions 10-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker. Combining long-lasting brushed stainless steel with an elegant design, it features a double-wall vacuum-insulated thermal carafe and a flavor-sealing brew-through lid. The carafe's pour-and-lock system, as well as its open, soft touch, non-slip handle, allows for simple pouring with the push of a button. With the coffee maker's pause-and-serve feature, a cup can be poured mid-brew, and for convenience and safety, the unit is designed with an automatic shut-off feature. Its exclusive, filter basket-release button makes it simple to remove the basket and conveniently place it on the countertop for easy filling or cleaning. The coffee maker comes with a permanent gold-tone filter and an exclusive Brita water filter, which helps prevent scale build-up and reduces chlorine and other impurities for an improved coffee flavor. The unit is designed for household use only and features dishwasher-safe removable parts for easy clean up. The coffee maker measures 13 by 7-1/2 by 14-1/8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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