Black+Decker Select-A-Size Easy Dial Programmable, Stainless Steel/Black, CM4200S coffee maker

This Black+Decker 12-cup drip coffee maker has:

auto-shutoff
an indicator to tell you when cleaning is needed
a measured capacity of 78 oz.
a cupcake-type filter.

Ratings Scorecard

About

The Black+Decker Select-A-Size Easy Dial Programmable, Stainless Steel/Black, CM4200S is part of the Coffee maker test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Coffee maker models like the Select-A-Size Easy Dial Programmable, Stainless Steel/Black, CM4200S are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Predicted reliability: Predicted brand reliability icons are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased drip coffee makers, not under service contract, within the first four years of ownership.

Owner satisfaction: Owner satisfaction icons are based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their drip coffee maker brand to their friends and family.

Brew performance: The ability to reach 195° to 205° F for five or six minutes, the industry standard for optimal brewing and an indication of the coffee's concentration.

Predicted Reliability & Owner Satisfaction

Results in the following chart are gathered from Consumer Reports’ 2018 Summer Survey of 42,774 drip coffee makers, owned by members who purchased a new machine between 2008 and 2018.

Our predicted brand reliability ratings are based on a statistical model that estimates problem rates within the first 4 years of ownership, for drip coffee makers that are not covered by an extended warranty or service contract. We also adjust for the median number of days of use per week. The median in our survey was 7 days per week. Higher ratings are indicative of better reliability. Brands receiving a red or orange rating cannot be recommended by CR at this time.

Our owner satisfaction ratings are based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their drip coffee maker brand to friends and family.