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Calphalon Quick Brew 1838804

Price range:

$89.99 - $99.99

Summary:

This Calphalon 10-cup drip model has:

auto-shutoff
a water filter
a removable reservoir
a measured capacity of 50 oz.
a cone-type filter

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Type: 8- to 14-cup drip coffeemakers with carafe

About - Calphalon Quick Brew 1838804
The Calphalon Quick Brew 1838804 is part of the coffeemaker test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, drip coffeemaker models like the Quick Brew 1838804 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Brew performance: The ability to reach 195° to 205° F for five or six minutes, the industry standard for optimal brewing. Convenience: Reflects ease of filling the reservoir, placing the filter, gauging the amount of coffee remaining, and cleaning up. It also reflects how clear we judged the controls. Carafe handling: Covers handle comfort, tendency to drip while pouring, balance of a full carafe, and how easy it was to empty the last liquid. Models with no score here brew into single-serve cups or are brew-and-dispense models. The latter hold the coffee in a tank; you fill your cup by pressing it against the dispenser lever.

About - Calphalon Quick Brew 1838804

The Calphalon Quick Brew 1838804 is part of the coffeemaker test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, drip coffeemaker models like the Quick Brew 1838804 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Brew performance:: The ability to reach 195° to 205° F for five or six minutes, the industry standard for optimal brewing.
Convenience:: Reflects ease of filling the reservoir, placing the filter, gauging the amount of coffee remaining, and cleaning up. It also reflects how clear we judged the controls.
Carafe handling:: Covers handle comfort, tendency to drip while pouring, balance of a full carafe, and how easy it was to empty the last liquid. Models with no score here brew into single-serve cups or are brew-and-dispense models. The latter hold the coffee in a tank; you fill your cup by pressing it against the dispenser lever.

Features & Specs - Calphalon Quick Brew 1838804
Programmable Programmable models have a clock and can be set to brew at a specified time. Programmable	Yes
Thermal carafe/mug Keeps coffee warm for about four hours; thermal mugs don't hold heat as well. Thermal carafe/mug	Yes
Small-batch setting Claims to let you make a partial pot without compromising coffee quality. Small-batch setting	Yes
Brew-strength control Adjusts water flow to make weaker or stronger coffee. Brew-strength control	Yes
Dispenser-style Dispenser models, which we call brew-and-dispense, hold the brew in a heated tank; you fill your cup by pressing it against the dispenser lever. Dispenser-style	No
Dimensions H x W x D (in.) The height, width, and depth of the coffeemaker, in inches. Measurements are rounded up to the next whole inch. Dimensions H x W x D (in.)	14 x 8 x 13
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By kisswag

from Athens, Georgia

4.0

Tested the wrong model!

2/27/2013

Pros

Brews Quickly

Durable

Easy To Clean

Easy To Use

Large Pot

Multiple Settings

Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday

Home

Comment:

I was going to pass on the Calphalon due to this article, but was in a hurry and bought one with the GLASS pot instead of the carafe. A great coffee maker as the only cons were the carafe. At Bed Bath and Beyond for around 65 and used their 20% off coupon. The GLASS POT model has a 2 hour auto shutoff and keeps the coffee nice and hot.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Doxy

from Atlanta, GA

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Very bad design flaw

1/23/2013

Pros

Great tasting coffee

Cons

Carafe Design

Coffee Doesn't Stay Hot

Best Uses

Everyday

Home

Comment:

I bought this coffeemaker and only kept it a week. When I took it out of the box, I found the carafe lid was defective. I returned the pot to the store and they gave me a lid off the display model. Although the coffee is not very hot even when freshly brewed, it makes a dynamite cup of coffee. Very simple to program and has a large display.<br />Even with great tasting coffee, I had to return the machine to the store because of the constant dripping from the coffee basket, and having to fight with the carafe lid constantly. Very poor design.<br />If you don't mind the dripping and you like your coffee less than piping hot (but delish), you may decide it is worth the irritation.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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