Comments on: Hamilton Beach 5 Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Easy FrontFill Basket, Compact Design, Programmable Clock, Glass Carafe, Auto Pause and Pour, Black & Stainless Steel (46111)

By: Mkspear

Mkspear — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:56:49 +0000

Needs A Bigger Water Receptacle, Water Viewport Should be in Front
DELICIOUS HOT âââââThis little coffee maker is almost perfect. It makes good, hot coffee fast. I don’t use the timer so I can’t comment on that. The pitcher works fine. I think Hamilton Beach only has a couple of things to consider further with this one, which aren’t really that big a deal for me so far. To address these things in a model update would make it even nicer.It needs a bigger water receptacle; the inside of the water chamber at the top where the water is poured is made in such a way that the water has to be added slowly enough so none will spill out over the sides while you’re pouring it in – a minor inconvenience for me in a small coffee maker (I only make 1 or 2 cups at a time). If you have unsteady hands it could be a bigger problem for you, especially if you make a full pot every time. Hamilton Beach would have to make the opening big enough so water for 5 cups could easily be poured in with little overflow risk.The graduated water viewport would be better and easier to see if it was in front and not on the side, and made of clear plastic. It’s awkward to pour the water and then have to crane your neck or turn the coffee maker to make sure you’ve got the right amount of water inside. The coffee maker is designed small enough to fit conveniently under kitchen cabinets and to have the water view in front makes more sense. Also with the port in front, it’s a quick reminder if you like to set up your coffee maker the night before, that you already have water in. If the coffee maker was a little wider I think they’d have enough room to place a nice clear viewer in the front of a newer model – I personally have eyesight issues.Overall I really like this coffee maker. It performs very well and makes coffee very fast. I have a reusable filter basket for it I purchased separately on Amazon which fits perfectly, is durable and works fine, and is not expensive (search for 4 Cup Reusable Filter Basket by BRENSTEN, on Amazon; you can buy just one if you want).I’d tell anyone it’s a good coffee maker but would explain that it still isn’t perfect, but close.

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:56:49 +0000

Makes better coffee than my old Mr Coffee!
I needed to replace my small Mr Coffee, but the new 5 cup version was larger and I didn’t like it. So I tried Hamilton Beach and I’m glad I did. I love the small footprint of this one. There is a less expensive model, but it’s worth a few dollars more to get this model with the auto shutoff. The basket is smaller than my old coffeemaker, and the easily available basket filters (6-8 cup) are too tall. I found filters that fit, and because they’re smaller, the coffee doesn’t spread out as much and it makes better coffee.The only minus is that the lid of the carafe doesn’t open wider than straight up. It tends to flop down when I’m filling it with water.

By: ethere

ethere — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:56:49 +0000

Good sturdy coffee maker but
This coffee maker is well made. The plastic is quality. Not flimsy like many other brands of similar price range. The front water component is a plus and avoids splashing and overspill often resulting from back filling units . The side clear view water measuring is very helpful and convenient. The swing out basket requires filters. I have had trouble finding 5 cup filters but found using standard filters worked fine and actually were easier to remove and toss without grounds spilling out. I almost returned it because of the filter issue, but didn’t want to sacrifice the auto shut off, pause brew and the quality of the materials used.

By: Connie's Chronicles

Connie's Chronicles — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:56:49 +0000

Makes delicious coffee.
I bought this for the timer, and small size. It’s in my bedroom/office. Just right for a single person. Looks nice, brewing is quick, and good and hot. Very quiet. Wonderful product.

By: Houstonian

Houstonian — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:56:49 +0000

Good, fast coffee, but pause doesn’t work and clock is too small.
Pause N Serve doesn’t work. Coffee kept pouring out onto the plate and counter.The numbers for setting the clock and the timer are too small and light. I had to use a flashlight and pick the whole thing up while setting the timer. Very awkward. I will contact the manufacturer.Instructions say to unplug every time, which means you have to reset the cock every time. See previous comment.Good fast coffee and nice compact design. But I bought this for the timer and pause features. I’m disappointed.

By: linda morgan

linda morgan — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:56:49 +0000

Cute ,works, as described
This replaces my Mr Coffee due to age. All I need is a 4/5 cup which is difficult to find. It is little smaller in size and lighter carafe . Perfect for my needs and takes up very little space. Programming is not complicated and gives choice of regular or stronger brew if you are having a sleepy AM and also quiet when brewing. Water fill is in front unlike the previous one. That is nice since I donât have to keep turning pot around to fill. Came on time in the original factory box . I would buy again especially bcuz price was reasonable. I also wanted one that was programmable time wise .

By: kari

kari — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:56:49 +0000

Perfect size for one person
Liked: Easy to empty grounds, fill level window, great automatic options & countertop size.Didnât like: how it pours/if you donât lift the lid, itâll dribble all over the place.

By: Yo mismo

Yo mismo — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:56:49 +0000

Es justo lo que necesitaba , tiene dos formas de filtrado y eso la hace excelente

By: Simon Hill

Simon Hill — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:56:49 +0000

Product is rubbish, broke on second day. I don’t know if it’s normal but it was clicking loudly on first day, the pump perhaps. I haven’t heard one make that noise before. Now control panel comes on but it does nothing. It’s going in the trash, waste of money.

By: Kepi

Kepi — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:56:49 +0000

Very pleased just the right sizeWorks perfectly Iâm happy