This Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Black/Steel coffee maker is like a reliable sunrise for your kitchen counter. It wakes up when you want it to, because it is programmable. You can set it the night before, and fresh coffee will be ready in the morning. It has brew options, so you can choose regular or bold. There is even a setting for brewing 1-4 cups. This Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Black/Steel machine comes with a glass carafe. The carafe makes it easy to see how much coffee is brewed.
For beginners who want a simple yet effective coffee maker, this is a good choice. It won’t make a lot of noise while brewing, unlike some other electronics. Cleaning is also easy, as the glass carafe and brew basket are often dishwasher safe. While it does not have a reheat function, the warming plate keeps your brewed coffee warm for a while. Your husband might even appreciate waking up to the smell of fresh coffee, and you can both enjoy a cup before you search for your blender to make smoothies.
Overall, the Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Black/Steel is a solid drip coffee maker. It does its job without any fuss. It’s a practical appliance for anyone who enjoys a simple cup of coffee. It won’t perform magic like turning water into fine huiles, but it will consistently brew a decent pot of coffee. If you need a dependable coffee maker that is easy to use and program, this Hamilton Beach model is worth considering for your kitchen counter.
FEATURES:
– 12 cup
– Programmable
– Drip coffee
– Brew options
– Glass carafe
– Black color
– Stainless accents
– Auto pause
– Auto shutoff
– Easy to clean
This Hamilton Beach coffee maker can brew up to 12 cups of coffee. It’s programmable, so you can set it to brew automatically. It’s a drip coffee maker and has different brew options for how strong you want your coffee. It comes with a glass pot to hold the coffee. The machine is black with some shiny stainless steel parts. It can pause while brewing so you can pour a cup, and it will turn off by itself. Plus, it’s made to be easy to clean.
– Programmable
– Easy to program
– Easy to use
– Multiple brew options
– Auto shut-off
– Easy to clean
– Glass carafe
– Cord storage
– Attractive design
– Good value
– Noisy when brewing
– Cup measurements seem off
– Filter basket valve broke
– Water reservoir leaked
– One cup lost in brewing
– Moves when taking pot out
– Programming can be tricky
– LED display not backlit
– Coffee not very hot
– Tall, not for small spaces
The Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Drip Coffee Maker with glass carafe is generally easy to program and use, offering multiple brew options and an auto shut-off feature, plus it’s easy to clean and has cord storage and an attractive design, making it a good value. However, some users find it noisy while brewing, and the cup measurements might not be accurate. There have also been reports of parts breaking or leaking, losing some water during brewing, the unit moving when the pot is removed, tricky programming, a non-backlit LED display, and coffee that isn’t very hot; it’s also tall, which might not suit small spaces. Read more…
