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Nearly Perfect Small Coffee Maker
The machine's lid covers both the tank and filter cup and is hinged in the back. The steam hose and hinged nozzle are attached to the lid. It's a little difficult to get all of the water out of the carafe and into the tank, but this is a minor issue. There is a translucent plastic window that lets you see the water level in the reservoir, but I just use the carafe(after rinsing it out) to fill it, so I haven't actually needed to use this feature. The cord is about 3 feet long, but that's plenty for me. The carafe is a really nice design. It has a comfortable handle and a detachable, hinged lid. The spout is wide, but when you pour, it directs the liquid in a manageable stream. It also has a small ridge below it that collects the drops that would normally drip. The glass is pretty thin, so I try to be gentle with it, and I haven't had any problems yet. One feature this coffee maker lacks is a valve under the filter cup. If you remove the carafe while it's brewing, your beverage will pour directly onto the warming plate. I just wait until it's done brewing, and there is no problem. The brewing cycle is quick and relatively quiet. This coffee maker doesn't go on sputtering forever like some others I've used. I did have one issue where I couldn't turn off the machine. At both positions, the lighted switch would stay lighted. I think this MIGHT be intentional. Maybe it had to fully evaporate all the water in the reservoir or something. I never read the manual, so I'm not sure. I just waited a few minutes and then was able to turn it off, and I haven't had that problem again after many uses, so I'm not worried. The bottom line is that this maker is cheap, simple, nice-looking, functional, and easy to use. There is a larger capacity model for those who need more beverage, but for me this size is perfect. If you don't need extra features and don't want to pay a lot, this would be a good choice. I got mine at the evil Mart of Wal for little money.
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