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West Bend 56202 Single-Cup Coffee and Water Dispenser, Black | 
 enlarge | Brand: West Bend
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $26.17
You Save: $3.82 (13%)
Rating:  10 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 5 x 6 x 10
MPN: 56202
Model: 56202
UPC: 072244562026
EAN: 0072244562026
ASIN: B000VX8PGC
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Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Coffee and water dispenser quickly heats up to 12 ounces | | • | Can be used with ground coffee, tea bags, or coffee or tea pods | | • | 5-1/4-inch cup clearance for standard-size cups or mugs | | • | Auto shutoff; dishwasher-safe brew basket and permanent filter | | • | Measures 5 by 6 by 10 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
Quickly heat up to 12 ounces of water for coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or instant soup with this 800-watt single-cup dispenser. Providing maximum brewing flexibility, the appliance can be used with ground coffee, tea bags, or coffee or tea pods, and its 5.25 inch cup clearance accommodates standard 12-ounce coffee cups or mugs. Other thoughtful details include a simple start switch with power indicator, an easy-to-fill water reservoir, and automatic shut-off for peace of mind. A permanent filter for ground coffee or tea comes included, and the removable brew basket and permanent filter clean up easily by hand or in the dishwasher. For added convenience, its compact size takes up less counter space in kitchens, dorm rooms, offices, and apartments--plus it works great for traveling.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
My strange story about this machine April 30, 2008
Chris Nappi (Austin, TX)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
So, I had a Black and Decker DCM19 Brew n Go for a number of years, and it finally gave up on me. When I went looking for a replacement, I read the reviews here and people said the new model wasn't as good as the old - the water reservoir was small to pour into etc.
So I went looking for a model closer to my old one. To my surprise this West Bend coffee maker *IS* the old Black and Decker Brew n Go. Check it out:
[...](they deleted my link - if you google for DCM19 you will find the manual)
Except for two things.
First and most strange - they drilled a hole in the back of the thing to make it only brew 12oz. The machine will actually brew 16oz without issue... Why would they do that? Some licensing thing? Anyway I put an eraser through the hole, and it brews 16oz just fine.
Second, they replaced the #2 cone filter holder with a pod holder. Personally, I think pods are a rip-off so I am using the old cone filter holder from my original maker. You could probably use #1 filters with the pod holder...
Anyway - pretty strange change of hands of a good design. The hole drilled in the back is annoying, but once plugged up this is a good machine.
 Rarely makes a full cup April 17, 2008
Rick Rhodes (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased one of these and the machine rarely makes a full cup of coffee
because the filter clogs up. I always use a full cup of water but I get only a half a cup of brewed coffee. The machine also drips water and coffee on the counter. I guess it's true that you get what you pay for.
Cheap isn't always the best buy!
 Great for one person use. April 17, 2008
shirlan (Dayton,Ohio)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this coffee maker because I wanted a coffee maker for one cup of coffee. It makes coffee fast, it is hot when you get it. You can use any size mug except for very tall ones like you buy at Starbucks.
Good coffee -- but BE CAREFUL !!! February 29, 2008
theskeptic (Jersey)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It brews a very fast cup of coffee, so it seems to do the job. I use the Senseo pods (from Amazon), which taste very good. The power cord is very short, and the switch is hard to work, but those are minor things.
I want to give a couple precautions to save you from disaster, however:
(1) Don't use loose coffee grounds. Use Pods. I used coffee grounds the first time, and they expanded in the hot water and poured over into the reservoir, clogging the machine. It's just too risky to use coffee grounds in such a small machine. If you want to save yourself aggravation, use coffee Pods. It also makes for a generally cleaner operation, which is nice if you're using it on your desk or at work.
(2) Always check that the drip tube is clear before starting brewing. The drip tube is *extremely* narrow, and overnight the residual coffee left inside will congeal enough to block the tube. What happens then is that when you make the next coffee, the water backs up into the pod holder, and possibly overflows into the reservoir. (The pod holder can hold about a cup of liquid, so if you brew a small coffee, at least the backup won't flow into the reservoir.) The moral of the story is to ALWAYS clear the drip tube before brewing.
Because of these two design flaws, I'm taking away one star, but if you know to avoid them, it seems like a usable (if cheap) device.
West Bend Single -Cup Coffee maker February 27, 2008
E. Carlson (Kansas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really like this coffee maker. I can get my single cup of coffee as fast as my husband gets his from his Bunn. It has a very simple design and extremely easy to use. I am using the paper filters because the filter that came with the West Bend single-cup coffee and water dispenser was a mess to clean. I have a perfect cup of coffee every time it is made. It was well worth the money. The lid does not fit tightly but since it does not make a difference on the quality of coffee I can easily live with this.
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