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KitchenAid KCM514ER JavaStudio 14-Cup Stainless-Steel Programmable Coffeemaker, Empire Red | 
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| Brand: KitchenAid
List Price: $129.99
Buy New: $119.99
You Save: $10.00 (8%)
Rating:  46 reviews
Color: Empire Red
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.8
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 8.3 x 13.3
MPN: KCM514ER
Model: KCM514ER
UPC: 050946967356
EAN: 0050946967356
ASIN: B0002Y5XLU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 14-cup programmable coffeemaker with wrap-around stainless-steel housing | | • | Electronic temperature control; powerful 1100-watt heat pump; 1- to 4-cup brewing option; brew pause | | • | JavaSpa full-dispersion showerhead; flat-bottom brew basket; front-fill reservoir; ion-exchange water filter | | • | 14-cup dishwasher-safe glass carafe, coffee scoop, and paper coffee filters included | | • | Measures 14 by 14 by 8-1/2 inches; 1-year hassle-free replacement warranty |
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Product Description
Javastudio Series, 14 Cup, Empire Red, Programmable Coffeemaker With Brushed Stainless Steel Cladding, 1100W Heat Pump, Flat Bottom Brew Basket, Electronic Temperature Control, Front Fill Reservoir, Brew Timer & Clock, Time Since Brew Display, Pause & Pour Feature, Cleaning Indicator, 1-4 Cup Brew Cycle, End Of Brew Tone & Automatic Shutoff, Gold Tone Permanent Coffee Filter, Ion Exchange Water Filter, Cord Storage.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 A bit of false advertising? February 7, 2008
VC (Wisconsin)
Given the bevy of poor reviews, I'm hoping my new unit will be an exception. Right off the bat, however, I have to say it is not truly a 14 cup coffeemaker. Well, 14 4-1/2 ounce cups, perhaps, as disclosed in the manual. When you know that 4 ounces is a paltry 1/2 cup, then you do the math. Actually, the 14 cup carafe holds exactly the same volume as my old 12 cup Black and Decker. So much for extra cups when company is over. Additionally, the reservoir is difficult to fill from the front, as directed, without spillage. I wonder if people who design appliances ever actually use them.... Well, it's a pretty little thing and I hope it proves to be worth the money.
Several months later I have to say, the coffeemaker is working perfectly. No spills, no runovers, great slow brewing for smaller amounts, cleans up well. The filter is a bit useless and it proves tricky pouring water into the reservoir from the front. Still, I'm quite happy with it!
 Worst coffee maker on the market February 5, 2008
L. Tomkiewicz (Lake Orion, MI)
I purchased the coffee maker for $99, two months ago. I was expecting the usual quality from Kitchenaid but was disappointed. It's pretty to look at but that's it. From the get-go the valve on the coffee filter will stick or the carafe design prevents the valve from opening all the way. Then the coffee filter fills up with water then spills over onto the heating plate and what does go into the pot is full of coffee grounds. Even if we got a uncontaminated pot the coffee does not taste good and it's not hot enough. Another bad feature is the water resevoir. It's difficult to fill with water. It also comes with optional water filters, which I purchased and am now stuck with two. I cut my loses and bought another Mr. Coffee coffee maker. I've never had any complaints with a Mr. Coffee other than it became stained on the outside. Kitchenaid does not carry this model anymore. I wonder why! I don't think I got a lemon by some of the other reviews. If I could rate this item any lower I would. An expensive lesson.
 Nice Coffee Machine November 14, 2007
J. Schrank (Greenville, WI USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Not sure about the problems reported out there, but I've been using this machine for almost two years now without a single issue. It's well engineered where it needs to be. Could improve on the linkage for the various lids, but not a big deal. Overall the best coffee machine I've owned in 30+ yrs.
One problem March 21, 2007
M. Bouchard (Trumansburg, NY USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've had this coffeemaker about a year now, and a few months ago it developed a problem. If you don't have the pot "just so" underneath the filter area, the coffee will not go through. It fills up the filter area, and fortunately I only make a few cups at a time. If I made more cups I'm sure it would spill over. As it is, some coffee does somehow miss the pot and end up sizzling on the burner. So when I make coffee I have to watch and make sure it's going through okay, or I could have a mess to clean up.
Didn't last March 4, 2007
GrinnolaAlum (Chicago, IL)
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
We had this model for about four years. KitchenAid replaced the first model because of a malfunction that caused the coffee would spill over during the brewing process. We could not figure out the cause.
The pot would move while coffee was brewing. There is a lever that allows coffee to run into the carafe if it is in the right position and stops the flow of coffee when the carafe is removed to pour a cup of coffee during the brewing cycle. The carafe would shift position and this was enough to stop the coffee from flowing into the carafe during the brew cycle. This caused it to overflow despite the fact that the carafe was still on the heating element.
The coffee would hit the hot heating element and sizzle and steam. Because of the design of the coffeemaker the steam would be concentrated and every time I tried to remove the carafe to dry the heating element I got steam burns. If we positioned a fork or spoon to force the pot to remain in the correct position the coffeemaker worked perfectly; but having anything near the heating element during the brew cycle is not a great idea.
The first time it happened about was 35 days after we made the initial purchase. When the coffeemaker malfunctioned we called KitchenAid and they retrieved our coffeemaker and sent a replacement.
The replacement worked for approximately 3 years and when it malfunctioned just like the first unit we were well past the warranty. So we decided to replace it with a model made by another manufacturer.
I don't know if this is a common problem or not. Other than this issue it made great coffee; having a water filter was a bonus that made the coffee taste better, being able to program the coffee brewing cycle was nice until we had the overflow problem and felt uncomfortable letting it run unattended.
I have owned other KitchenAid products and this is the first one I have ever been disappointed with. I just think it should have performed better especially considering the price; maybe coffeemakers are not their forte'.
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