Calphalon BVCLDCG1 Perfect-Brew 10-Cup Coffee Maker, Dark Stainless Steel

Wonderful Coffee Maker
In search of a new coffee maker I found this one on Amazon for $50.00 ($249.00 retail) So after doing some research and checking reviews plus CR I gave it a shot. I’ve owned it now for about a month with absolutely no issues. It’s a no frills basic well made machine that does a great job brewing coffee. The coffee tastes great, actually better than some of the more expensive high end makers I’ve owned in the past. The coffee is hot and I mean HOT and stays hot even after I add creamer. And I love that the warming plate stays on for 4 hours then automatically shuts off, or you can manually shut it off by pressing the brew button. I love the look of this maker very classy and modern. It’s very easy to set up and operate and cleaning it is no issue. The carafe is one of the best I’ve used, absolutely no spillage when pouring a cup…None! I never use the carafe to fill the reservoir, I use a metal picture for that. The delayed brew works great with never an issue. And one great feature is that it only takes about 2 minutes to brew a pot! I’m used to 6-10 minutes. I haven’t had an issue with the spring breaking off the filter basket as some have mentioned, though I’m betting it’s when people use fresh ground coffee w/no paper filter (I prefer Maxwell House or Folger and use a paper filter) and they take the basket to empty it into the trash, they are hitting it against the side of the trash can to empty the grounds causing the drip mechanism to break. (Just my thought) Plus I’m very careful and take it easy when im removing and placing the carafe back on/off the warming plate and not just slamming on there which could also cause breakage of the drip spring and cap. For $50 bucks I’d put this maker up against some of the ones that cost two to three times more. I’m extremely happy with it! It just makes great tasting hot coffee and my mornings are that much better! What more could you ask for?

Makes good coffee but not without issues
Physically, it’s a nice looking and likely, well built coffee maker. It makes good coffee and relatively easy to clean. Making coffee of your preference in any new coffee maker is a trial and error effort. Once I got it figured out, I’m happy with the flavor.Before choosing this brewer or any other, you should envision where it’ll be placed and how you’ll access the water fill, brew basket and controls. I failed to do that.The water fill door opens towards the front of the brewer. If you place its backside towards a wall, filling requires moving the brewer to access it.With all its controls on it’s right side, your limited as to where to place it. Not what I wanted. It would have been better for the door to open to the rear for easier filling.There’s a beeper that sounds when brewing ends however it’s volume is so low, you may not even hear it unless your nearby. Not of much use but not really a necessary thing either. The hearing impaired may not hear it.The carafe pours great. Likely the best I’ve ever had. My major carafe complaint is the glass stains easily. Even with soapy hot water its difficult to clean. Vinegar workedba little better. Guess I’ll try some bleach but shouldn’t have too. It seems to be quality materials used but personally I think the manufacturer should have used better glass. My old, less than $20 coffee maker carafe was much easier to clean.As noted in another review, the carafe has a lip that inhibits you from completely emptying it and the reservoir water level is difficult to read. I don’t like these two issues but for me I consider them minor.All the above said, I’m keeping the brewer. It makes coffee I like and as of now, works as advertised. This is just my opinion with the goal being to make you think about some things that I failed to consider. All in all, I’m happy with it.

Great Coffee Maker:Coffee Make has a great stainless steel look to it, as well as it’s a perfect size, not too small and not too big. Coffee taste is great – better then other coffee makes I had. The most important – seller is very reliable – any questions or concerns – no problem – I had seller email me back, not just same day, but I believe within few hours!Would suggest this product and seller to anyone!

I bought this in Dec 2020, and it was great. I broke the carafe by accident and called to get a replacement, but Calphalon no longer gives replacement carafes. To their credit, they will refund me once I mail the coffee maker to them (SIGH!!). Just a heads up, though, that you cannot find replacement parts for this machine any more. Also, the pot was hard to clean because it doesn’t pour out all the contents without vigorous shaking upside down (hence me accidentally breaking the carafe). Also, it’s easy to spill water everywhere when filling the water reservoir. Skip this model