KitchenAid JavaStudio Collection Programmable Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe 10-c.

Product Description

Savor the ultimate in coffee freshness, flavor and aroma with this programmable model featuring a vacuum -insulatated strainless steel themal carafe which mainstains freshness.Professional style stainless steel cladding makes a bold design statement. Generous 10-cup capacity. Wake up to a fresh brew with the Programmable Brew Cycle. Optimum flavor for small quantities with 1 to 4 Cup Brew Cycle. Determine freshness at a glance with 'Time Since Brew' display. Eliminate paper filters with the Gold Tone Filter

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #143569 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Brand: KitchenAid
* Dimensions: 9.45 pounds

Features

* Model No.: KCM515 (OB)
* Capacity: 10 Cups.
* Width: 8.5-in.
* Height: 14-in.
* Depth: 14-in.

Customer Reviews

Better than Expected5
I received this coffeemaker as a Christmas gift and was initially skeptical of the thermal carafe being able to make hot coffee and the basket-style filter. After using the maker for a week, I have to say my skepticism was unjustified. This machine makes great-tasting coffee that is as hot as I could want it. I never liked the "cooked" coffee that regular, glass-carafe makers produced - burned tasting after the first cup. The coffee from this machine is consistent from the first cup to the last. I fill the carafe with hot water, mill my beans and fill the reservoir, empty the carafe and enjoy. After two hours, the coffee was still hot. One great feature not highlighted is the front-fill aspect: Kitchenaid designed the top with a channel to fill the reservoir by pouring the water from the front, right next to the filter. No more struggling to pour water in the back and see the water level. Extremely convenient.

I have to disagree with the previous reviewer - this machine makes ten 5-ounce cups. After reading the review, I double-checked the carafe capacity against my old Krups machine: exactly 10 cups; more than enough for our household. All in all, a great-looking, great-performing coffeemaker that meets Kitchenaid's high standards. I highly recommend it.

Not hot? Looking for lava, not java?5
I was in a hurry to replace my thermal carafe Krups, which gave me great service for two years then stopped working today. Went to Linens and Things, bought the KitchenAid, THEN did my research. I expected ice coffee, based on other reviews. I guess I got a good one. Nearly burned my tongue off, expecting lukewarm, but getting HOT coffee. Maybe they improved it, or a bunch of bad ones went out for those who think the coffee doesn't get hot enough? I like that the filter doesn't swing out separately, and doesn't require an additional piece of non-cleanable hardware.