- Easy, one-hand dispensing with no need for a carafe
- Gentle warming heater and enclosed brewing system maximizes flavor
- Double-wall thermal insulation traps heat to keep coffee tasting fresh longer
- Clock and brewing timer with 2-hour auto shutoff
- Measures 10 by 10-1/2 by 14 inches
Can't brew a full pot
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I got my first Brew Station for Christmas. Within one month we returned for a new one because it would not brew the full pot without turning it off and back on. Now, the replacement is having the same problem, but this time it is outside of the warrantee. I can now brew the first two cups, then turn off and back on for 1/2 cup at a time brewing.
I loved the concept of the push button pouring, but the brewing issue is just to frustrating - waiting for that first cup in the morning to brew is too stressful of a way to start my day!
All previous warnings were correct.
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I decided to purchase the BrewStation despite the mixed reviews, because I really liked the coffee maker's concept. Unfortunately, I received one of the defective products like the ones I had read about. Within 2 days of using the coffee maker I began to have problems with the clock. The clock would shut off for no reason, and one time it just went haywire and started flashing random numbers/symbols. At times this clock's behavior would interfere with my being able to get brewing to start. The other concern many people seemed to have was with water measurement. I was initially surprised with concerns re: that issue (how could it be THAT confusing?)...but it is. The numbers on the back of the pot do not match up with the numbers on the front. It is a guessing game. I have yet to make a batch of coffee that is at the cup amout I thought it would be - and therefore at a strength I'd like it to be. After just one week and numerous problems, I called Hamilton Beach. The customer service agent did not seem the least bit surprised about my issues. I too was asked to cut the electrical cord off and send it in to receive a new unit, but now I have to wait for another machine to arrive. On the positive side, I did enjoy the features that inspired me to purchase the product despite the reviews (the warmer and the despenser). Hamilton Beach also gave me no issues re: getting a new machine. If I had to do it all over again, I would not have purchased this machine. Despite many positive reviews...it seems too much of a gamble.
Annoying Ticking Sound
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Even though this a really slick coffeemaker (and makes a great pot of coffee) .. I'm totally disenchanted with the LOUD, clicking noise (resembling some type of "count down" on an automatic timer) .. which can be heard in my family room .. and the Brew Station is in the kitchen. Go figure! I sent E-Mail to Hamilton Beach explaining this problem. Has anyone else experienced same? Thanks, Helen More (Marlborough, MA)
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