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| About - Mr. Coffee FTTX95 |
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The Mr. Coffee FTTX95 is part of the coffeemaker test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, drip coffeemaker models like the FTTX95 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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This familiar brand has the largest market share. Mr. Coffee offers an extremely wide range and variety of products, from single serve and grind-and-brew to various capacity drip models with glass and thermal carafes. Its coffeemakers are sold in almost all retail channels and range from lower to upper mid-priced categories. Prices range fro $15 to $200. |
| Features & Specs - Mr. Coffee FTTX95 | |
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Programmable |
Yes |
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Thermal carafe/mug |
Yes |
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Small-batch setting |
No |
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Brew-strength control |
Yes |
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Dispenser-style |
No |
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Dimensions H x W x D (in.) |
NA |
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Difficult pouring
12/17/2012
Pros
Easy To Clean
Easy To Use
Stylish
Cons
Pouring Feature Difficult
Best Uses
Comment:
Just purchased and took it home. Once assembled, I made my first pot of coffee and when it came time to pour I became aware of one feature that has caused me to rethink this purchase. The Carafe has a sealed pour spout that requires the user to really mash down on a thumb lever that unseats the large O-ring and allows for pouring. If I decide to keep this Coffee pot I will have to remove the lid to pour because of the inefficient design of that 'dang' thumb button. Seriously difficult to pour a cup.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
Frustrating
2/18/2012
Pros
Durable
Stainless steel carafe
Stylish
Cons
Coffee Doesn't Stay Hot
Inconsistent flavor
Terrible lid design
Best Uses
Everyday
Comment:
I drink about 2-3 cups of coffee every day, and this has been one of the more frustrating coffee makers I've owned. I cannot get a consistently good brew from day to day, and the coffee does not stay hot for very long. It seems to leave some of the grounds dry when I've noticed a particularly weak batch. <br />I, like many of the other reviewers here, also hate the lid design for pouring. I solved it by using my forefinger instead of my thumb to depress the button. It's a bit awkward at first, but it works. However, I would think a company with 'Coffee' in its name could a much better job designing a carafe that pours without giving you carpal tunnel syndrome! I can't for the life of me imagine how they let this lid design make it off the drawing board.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
Too many problems...Too much effort...
5/2/2011
Pros
Brews Quickly
Stylish
Cons
Carafe leaks
Coffee Doesn't Stay Hot
Filter basket displaces
Hard To Clean
Best Uses
Target for shotgun
Comment:
The seam between the plastic top and stainless base leaks...both while brewing and while pouring coffee (drippy mess nuisance). The push-to-pour button is poorly designed and almost requires two hands to make it pour quickly. After you have filled the unit with fresh water, placed the basket/filter/ground-coffee assembly in place, and closed the lid, the act of placing the carafe in the unit can sometimes dispace the filter basket upward (un-noticed under the lid), thereby fully or partially closing the basket's interupt valve without you seeing it happen. When you set the unit for a delayed brew the basket fills up with water and grounds causing the partially brewed coffee and grounds to overflow its top. You then wake up at best to a carafe full of coffee and grounds and/or at worst to a counter top covered in coffee grounds and leaked coffee (if the grounds plugged the entrance to the carafe).
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
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User has 1 Day of experience with this product
Bad Product....do not buy!
06/26/2011
Strength
None
Weakness
The thermal carafe is absolutely horrible
I purchased this product and have had to replace the thermal carafe twice in less than 16 months. The bottom of the carafe separates from the carafe and cannot be re-attached...resulting in having to purchase a new Thermal Carafe.I will not replace this pot for the third time, which is what I am looking to have to do, as the latest carafe has now had the bottom FALL OFF!I will not purchase from the Mr. Coffee brand again, and am now going to change to the Cuisinart brand.Youd think Mr. coffee would at least offer to replace this....hahaha! What good would that do, as the same thing will continue to happen.BAD PRODUCT!!!!!!!
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User has 2 Months of experience with this product
Mr. Coffee: Keep up the Good Work!
08/02/2008
Strength
Programmable | Easy to Grip Thermal Carafe | Cleaning Cycle | Increase or Decrease Brew Strength | Thermal Carafe
Weakness
Coffee Doesn't Get 'Hot' | The Carafe Design makes it hard to get all the Coffee out
While easily being the best coffee maker I've ever owned, it is not without its flaws. What I dislike about the unit is that you cannot get your coffee piping hot. It gets extremely warm, but not hot! This would be useful when adding cold cream or milk to the coffee, as pouring anything cold into the very warm -- but not hot -- coffee means you end up with lukewarm coffee at best. Also, the carafe is designed in such a way that it is hard to get that last cup of coffee out. Overall though I couldn't ask for a better coffee experience. Thanks Mr. Coffee!
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User has of experience with this product
Nice coffee maker
07/04/2008
Strength
easy to program, can see water level from the front
Weakness
no warmer, so coffee cools after about 20 minutes
This has been my favorite coffee maker I've used so far. I really like seeing the water level from the front, since it gives you a good idea of how long until the coffee is ready. The only problem is this maker doesn't have a warmer, which means the coffee cools faster, but at least you can't accidentally leave it on when you leave for the day. Overall, I would definately recommend this coffee maker.
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