Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

This is the perfect drip coffee maker for those that don't need one with a bunch of gizmos. No clock, no timer setup, just a simple reliable coffee maker. This replaced a 20 year old model that still worked but was looking a bit ragged. This model has a more modern look. Size is normal for a 12 cup machine, not too obtrusive on the countertop. This coffee maker brews a fine cup of coffee. Heating plate keeps the coffee plenty hot, 150 F (65.5 C) but not scalding. This does lack an automatic timed shutoff. But we all have to take some responsibility in our lives. Perfect coffee maker for those that want a simple but functional model.

Love this coffee maker. It makes great coffee, and it brews up to 12 cups It’s nice because you can pause the brewing process in the middle to pour a cup as it is brewing! It doesn’t drip much since you can pause it! We got this as an anniversary gift to each other and we have been loving it. Looks great next to our espresso machine.

My old coffee maker by another manufacturer needed a new lid for the carafe (just the lid), but they wanted me to buy a whole carafe for nearly the price of an entire coffee maker. So I noticed that Mr. Coffee will sell you lids separately. So I went with this model. Simple. No programming required. No clocks to reset every time the power goes off. Only an on/off switch, so you have to be responsible for not leaving it on overnight and burning your coffee to a hard, smelly paste. But it fulfills it's purpose brilliantly by making an excellent pot of coffee every single time. Forget programming it for coffee to be ready when you wake up. Just flip it on, and it will brew your coffee in the time it takes to brush your teeth.

For the past ten years I have been using this 12-cup Mr Coffee model. I never turn it off... use it 24/7. They last from six months to just over a year. I have bought about ten, five through Amazon. It used to be the switch would fail (even though never turned it off), but I replaced switches and would generally get well over a year from them. Then, two of the machines (over the years) developed internal leaks, and I could not find the leaks from the bottom, but they were leaking. Two or three of the machines had heating coil failures. The price has continued to increase over the years, so I bought a 12-cup Black and Decker this time. I have owned it two days and I like it fine. The carafes are interchangeable with the Mr Coffee ones (I have a lot of those), so that's nice. I already ordered my second Black and Decker, because the price is great and I hate being without my daily coffee (hot tea actually). I throw two larger tea bags where the coffee filter and grounds go and make tea most of the time. For the second pitcher I throw one more tea bag on top and so, get two pitchers from three tea bags... the tea bags cost $3.25 for 24 bags, so I get 16 12-cup pitchers of nice strong tea for $3.25.

Great non programable coffee maker. It keeps the coffee hot and so far hasn't burnt the coffee once it is made. It makes 12 cups which is more than enough coffee for my needs and im happy with the compact size of the maker so I dont feel that my counters are overcrowded. This is the simple budget version.

I bought this coffeemaker because I was tired of the single-serve machines dying on me. This is a great machine. I did end up with grounds in my coffee so buyers may want to watch the grind of coffee they purchase. Using paper filters might also fix this problem. For the people rating it lower because it will not shut off: that feature is only in the more programmable models of which this is not one. If you want simple and no bells and whistles this is for you.

Works as well as my late Mr. Coffee Maker, which I might add, lasted 12 years before it died. No one can compare with this product!

*** updated 1/16/2021*** It’s been a few weeks. I tried one more time but the flavor is still there. Maybe it’ll go away but I had also purchased a pitcher that boils watet for tea and it’s great with a. French press we had that I forgot to use. This product I declare as junk for me and regret the purchase thus rating it a one star. I no longer have incentive to try again so it’s unlikely I’ll come back for another updated review. ******** I’m going to start this review off by talking about filters. There are cone filters and then there are flimsy filters. Until I went back to these flimsy filters, I never fully appreciated the cone filters and this will impact future machine purchases for me. Cone filters pack flat meaning storage is less invasive. The hood their shape and are less likely to spill and the won’t collapse when transferring to compost or garbage. It’s a little thing but I appreciate it. So, the point of all this, is that mr coffee uses the flimsy filters. Surprisingly there are a lot of machines that don’t use the cones, which is disappointing. First impressions: The plastic look and felt cheap. I saw reviews that commented about the cheapness of this machine and shrugged it off. Other machines are made of plastic after all. This plastic looks and feels somehow cheaper. I instantly had a negative association to it. The side windows which advertised visibility from both points was a selling point for me. What was failed to be mentioned is that you can’t read the clear numbers when contrasted against a black background or steam. I wrote the marks in with permanent marker to be able to see when filling. One feature I did like is that the spout moves out of the way and the lid snaps it back into place. Simple and elegant engineering. I would never clean these grounds out when hot though. Recipe for spilt grounds and burns. The prep It requires a washing and a single run to remove the plastic flavor, per instructions. I ran 4 times after I washed and before the first use. The plastic smell seemed gone. The usage The first cup seemed fine. Additional uses the plastic taste and smell crept in strongly. I ran a cleanse through it four more times and it’s still there rendering expensive coffee undrinkable. My wife felt like the first coffee had a weird flavor, so maybe I didn’t notice the first time? The fact we have flushed this so many times and the flavor persists is deeply concerning to me. I’ve owned a few coffee machines and never had this issue persist for so long. I’m going to keep trying and if something changes, I’ll update. I’d like this to be a good machine for me, but it’s not. The water heats quickly! This is a lot faster than my older coffee makers! The lighted switch is more subtle than I’d like. It’s a dot vs the entire switch, but in the end my wife and I turn it off after the last cup and it’s not an issue as we both stay at home now. There is no auto shut off. The drip stop works okay. A few drips will come out if you pull early, but it does stop while you pour a cup. A critical feature for my wife. The carafe pours well at an okay speed without dripping down the side. Some will leak if overly full and you have to pour slooooowly to avoid spillage. This seems better designed. This steams a lot and should not be under a cabinet when running. It WILL damage the cabinets. It’s easy to pull out and push back in. The summary: Would I purchase again? No. Even if the flavor fixes itself, I have concerns about the cheapness of this machine and the plastic used and the health impact. I couldn’t find anywhere that discussed if it was bpa free. I hadn’t been concerned because sunbeam owns me coffee, but after seeing and feeling the cheapness of the plastic, and with the plastic taste still present, I’m concerned. It is cheap, the functionality seems good for just a weeks ownership, but the lack of drinkable coffee is an issue. Even if that’s resolved, there’s concern in the back of my mind about the long term health impact of this machine. Hopefully this is helpful. I’d recommend spending more money as I feel I wasted $28 and will be purchasing a new coffee maker, again.

A cafeteira nao esta esquentando a cafe suficientemente. Eu sempre gostei essa marca, mas essa maquina nao esta funcionando corretemente.

Execelente producto. Cumple con lo que menciona, hemos buscando está marca en la ciudad en dónde vivimos y nadie la vende así que decidimos pedirla por internet y toda la familia está feliz con ella. Llegó incluso antes de lo esperado.

Funciona bien, está bonita.

If it worked properly the coffee machine wouldn't be that bad. It is bulky, made of cheap plastic, unattractive, but it does the job for the most part. Condensation builds up on the underside of the cover which spills onto the counter every time you open it. There are no features, just an on and off switch, which you'd think is fine for the price but even other coffee makers at the same price have several features. That being said, the first one I got leaked from the bottom. Every time I made coffee there would be a pool of water on the counter. I asked for a replacement, which I got. This one worked for about a month and then the switch started coming loose, and then stopped working entirely. I asked reported the problem and they offered me yet another replacement, to which I was skeptical but accepted. Then after waiting for over a month I wrote back asking for a refund instead of a replacement, which they said they would do. Two more months went by without a refund so I ping them, now they're saying they want me to send in the last defective machine to get a refund. If you're looking for a cheap, straightforward coffee maker, get a different one. For $40 you expect something cheap and simple that will work, not to have to deal with awful customer service for months. Not only that but like I said, in the $40 price range there are better machines out there. I should also mention that the customer service was directly from Mr. Coffee, not Amazon.

Several days ago, while washing the dishes I dropped the coffee cup, which smashed into the coffee pot. Only the coffee cup survived. I waited 4 long days of no-morning coffee waiting for this to arrive. I am a senior with mobility issues who does not drive so its not like I could just run out an buy one. Once I received this, ran a pot of water through it, and finally made that pot of morning coffee - it was the best coffee I ever had and it was the best coffee maker that ever existed! I now leave the coffee pot on the counter and when all the other dishes have been washed and the sink is empty, only then do I wash the coffee pot. Its pretty basic, which is what I wanted, no bells and whistles, very easy to use. The cord is kinda short but that's ok by me as when its not in use its easy to tuck the cord behind it. It does have a little cubby hole to put the cord into to but its easier to just to hid it behind the coffee maker. If I had to I would buy again.