Krups 452-7B ProAroma 12 Plus Coffeemaker, White
by Krups

List Price: $75.00
Category: Kitchen
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Product Summary

• Two electronically controlled coffee brewing cycles; 1 to 3 cups or 4 to 12 cups
• Charcoal water filtration system reduces chlorine taste for smoother tasting coffee
• Pour a cup midbrew with convenient brew-pause feature
• Swing-away 2-part filter allows for adding coffee quickly and easily
• Measures 9-8/9 by 8-8/9 by 13-8/9 inches; 1-year limited warranty

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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Krups 452-7B ProAroma 12 Plus Coffeemaker, White

Customer Review: Great coffee!
Summary: 5 Stars

Some of the other reviews are apparently for the 453, which appears to be identical to the 452 except for the controls. This model has only two switches. One switch is the power switch, and the other switch selects either 1-3 cups or 4-12 cups. There are no other controls on this model. This does make the coffee maker very easy to use!

The filter basket swings out for easy filling. It is also easy to pour water into the reservoir, and the water level indicator is easy to read. The coffee maker comes with a charcoal water filter, but I have not used that since I use water from a Brita water filter to make the coffee.

The carafe does not drip at all. Also, I have not noticed any coffee dripping onto the warming plate when the pot is removed.

Cleanup is easy. The filter basket lifts out easily. The carafe, lid, filter basket, and goldtone filter can all be washed in the dishwasher.

Overall, I think this is an excellent coffee maker. I use freshly ground beans (medium grind), 0.2 ounces (by weight) for each 5-ounce cup of coffee, and I get good, strong coffee without bitterness. You may need to adjust the grind or amount of coffee depending on your personal preferences, of course.

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