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| Proctor-Silex 48574 Automatic Drip Coffeemaker |  | Brand: Proctor Silex
List Price: $52.01
Buy New: $30.57
as of 7/31/2010 19:00 EDT details
You Save: $21.44 (41%)
Rating:  11 reviews
Color: Black
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1
MPN: 48574
Model: 48574
UPC: 022333485743
EAN: 0022333485743
ASIN: B000A1FFKO
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Programmable clock | | • | Auto pause and serve; 2 hour auto shutoff | | • | Brew strength selector | | • | Permanent filter included | | • | Safe to use in dishwasher accessories |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
12 Cup Coffee Maker
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 10
 Warning! July 3, 2010
William Hanousek (Astoria, NY)
The coffee maker is fine, except in one important aspect. When pouring out the hot coffeee, the lid tends to open, allowing very hot steam to reach your hand. To prevent this, you need to pour very slowly so that the angle of the pot is minimal.
I actually wonder why the coffee maker does not come with a warning, as there is a serious potential for injury.
 Pretty but not perfect April 17, 2010
Laura Kidd (Atlanta, GA United States)
I recently bought a Proctor Silex #48574 to replace a Proctor Silex Morning Maker #42464, which just stopped functioning one morning. The Morning Maker was wonderful and we got a lot of compliments on the coffee we served from it. After trying and failing to find the exact same model, we bought the #48574. The new one is very pretty, but has a few design flaws and so far, even with expensive coffee, the results are not as good. The basket is stationary (does not swing out) and is surrounded by a semi-circle of space leading to the water chamber, and the raised lid gets in the way, so you have to have a steady hand when filling with water. The space at the front is about ¾" and increases to about 1-1/2" at the back. I have a steady hand, but still use a funnel to fill it. I have to move the pot forward to fill because the top is 8" tall instead of the 4-1/2" in the Morning Maker, so in order to clear the cabinets, I have to move it to the edge of the counter. The brew selector is loose, so you have to be sure to set it each time you make coffee, since it does not click in place but just slides loosely around, and will change as the top is opened each time you make coffee. It pours nicely, but when you get to about the last cup and the pot is tipped steeply, the top flops open and the steam hitting your hand as you pour could cause a problem. The shape of the pot probably keeps the coffee hot better than the Morning Maker pot, which is the standard more square shape. The pause feature says you have only 20 seconds to remove the carafe until the brew basket overflows, so I advise not to try to take a cup before the brewing has finished. I would have continued buying the Morning Makers and I am disappointed that they are no longer available.
 Great Coffeemaker for the Money February 13, 2010
S. Wright (Charlotte, NC)
This coffeemaker comes with everything you need except the coffee. It has a permanent filter and a coffee scoop. It is programmable and you can adjust the coffee brew strength. It just makes the best coffee!
This is the second one I bought... I took my first one to work so I can have coffee anytime I want it.
The only two things that could be better is you have to be careful pouring or you will make a mess. And the one I just bought, the carafe only has cup markings on the side for left handed people (which is a bit annoying). My first one has the markings on both sides, so this may just be an unintentional defect.
Average coffeemaker April 13, 2009
James A. Harmon (Akron, OH)
I bought one of these two years ago. It has served me well, with a couple of exceptions. (1) The clock - has no battery backup. If you lose power, you have to reset the clock. (2) A MUCH more major issue is the unit's annoying "feature" that turns itself off in 2 hours. This may be an attractive feature for some, and at first two hours sounded like a long time. In the end, though, I found I would have maybe 2 cups of hot coffee before it would turn itself off. I'd end up having to nuke the remaining cups.
 Good value March 26, 2009
CONNIEF
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A few days ago, I received 2 of these coffeemakers to replace the large and cumbersome coffeemakers that I had been using. I make both regular and decaf coffee daily, which I then put into thermos carafes. I like the fact that the coffee is very hot and the coffeemakers are light and easy to move around. I have not had them scoot on the countertop when pushing the buttons (as another reviewer reported). I have not had the coffee spill when pouring.
Another reviewer also complained about the dimness of the clock face -- but I prefer it to be dim. It is very visible when I need it, but do not depend on it as a clock (I have other clocks). I find the glaring red numbers on other coffeemakers to be very annoying.
Another plus is that when I remove the coffee basket, there is no puddle of liquid under the filter (as my other maker was wont to do). I prefer paper filters, rather than the permanent filter and they work well in the basket.
The only drawback I have found is that the water reservoir is difficult to fill without spillage (but I circumvent that by using a 1 liter measure to fill, rather than trying to pour from the pot). Other than that I am very satisfied with my purchase.
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