Braun KF400-BLK Aromaster 10-Cup Coffeemaker, Black
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BraunBrand: Braun
Model: KF400-BK
Color: Black
Product features:
- Water-dispersal system provides fast, uniform saturation of coffee, full flavor
- Plastic carafe's lid seals to minimize evaporation
- Pour a cup midbrew with convenient brew-pause feature
- Swing-out filter basket; flip-top water-tank lid
- Measures 12 by 6 by 11 inches; 1-year warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Braun KF400-BLK Aromaster 10-Cup Coffeemaker, Black
Customer Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
Do you like coffee? If so, then this is your coffeemaker. Prior to the Braun, I had the vaunted Kitchenaid 4-cup machine. The KF400 makes a superior cup using the same beans, grinder and water and fits in the *same* counter space as the smaller-capacity Kitchenaid. And the coffee tastes better.
A number of reviews here criticize the Braun for being fragile. If you are Godzilla and rip the lid off the carafe then, yes, you will break the tabs that hold it there. But forewarned by this review, you can take an extra half second and remove and replace the lid carefully. If you don't seat the swing-out basket correctly in the machine then, yes, you won't be able to close it properly. And if you are King Kong and jam it closed anyway then, yes, you will break it and the coffee will leak out. But since you've read this review, you will know to take an extra two seconds when you replace the basket to make sure that it is positioned correctly and then everything will work fine.
And dribbling carafes. That might be my favorite. Read the reviews for *any* coffeemaker on this site and you will see complaints about dribbling carafes. Solution: pour over the sink. Your machine is probably located within 2 feet of the sink. Hold your cup in one hand, the carafe in the other, hold both over the sink, and who cares about dribbles. Not exactly rocket science. The fact is that this one dribbles far less than others I have used.
One negative that I see here that I agree with concerns the freshly-brewed coffee not being as hot as it could be. I think the Braun brews at the correct temperature, otherwise the coffee would not taste as good as it does. But I think the coffee then loses heat when it hits the carafe, which has not yet had time to be warmed by the hotplate. I have found, however, that if you warm the carafe before brewing, by filling it with hot water while you put your grounds in the basket and your water in the reservoir, you can overcome this possible shortcoming. This is similar to what you would do with a thermal carafe.
When you make your list of priorities for a new coffeemaker, is a delicious cup of coffee number 1? And saving a few bucks number 2? If so, buy the KF400. If, instead, it is more important to you that your machine be ruggedized like combat gear, dribble-proofed, idiot-proofed, quiet as a mouse and hot enough for a lawsuit, look elsewhere. But get your wallet ready.
Description of Braun KF400-BLK Aromaster 10-Cup Coffeemaker, Black
Love Coffee? The Braun KF400 Aromaster 10-Cup Coffeemaker is designed to produce delicious coffee quickly and easily Uses standard (#4) coffee filters Swing-out filter basket for quick, convenient access Practical cord storage for neat appearance Color = BLACKThanks to a system that quickly saturates ground coffee and a sealed carafe that minimizes evaporation, this 10-cup coffeemaker delivers full-flavored coffee that doesn't turn bitter while it's on the warming plate. The water-dispersal system ensures rapid, uniform saturation, and the plastic carafe has a spout that automatically opens for pouring and then shuts tightly, combining with the sealed lid to prevent evaporation. Other features include a coffee-flow shutoff if the carafe is removed for a quick pour during the brewing cycle; a swing-out filter basket that can be removed for cleaning; a flip-top lid on the water tank; and cord storage in the rear. This model comes clad in bright black plastic and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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