Braun AromaDeluxe KF510

I've had this coffee maker for about 4-5 years and it is still working great. Its simple, uncomplicated design works well. It comes apart easily to clean, makes a full pot quickly and keeps it hot. A… visitor to my house once asked me if it makes "hot" coffee so I actually tested it with a thermometer. It brewed at about 175 degrees and remained at that temp 20 minutes later. I have had to buy a replacement carafe once after it broke in my sink and I came on today to find replacement filters. Other than that it looks brand new. The lid is not stained and the hot plate is not scratched so it will hopefully remain dependable and have more years of use. I had thought about getting a dispenser style coffee maker, but after having one at work I realized that it would be harder to keep clean. I'm very happy with this product.

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This seems to be a disappearing coffee maker which is unfortunate. I have been using a Mr. Coffee which has performed adequately, but I have always favored a Braun coffee maker and decided to seek out a… relatively low cost alternative to my present maker. I was surprised to find so few of this particular model available for sale since I found it capable of brewing outstanding coffee right out of the box. This model, KF510, comes with a Britta water filter which fits into an opening at the bottom of the water tank. The stated purpose is to remove chlorine and prevent calcium build up. Should you choose not to use the filter there is an additional piece of similar size and shape to plug the opening. However, since I do not rely on the pre-determined markings from either the coffee maker or the pot, but measure more precisely, I found it is unnecessary to use either piece. The filter would probably be somewhat effective if you live in an area with hard water, but since we already use RO filtered water, the included filter was redundant. Amazingly, Braun states that their pre-determined markings equate to 4.4 oz cups. I'm not sure what planet this company is from, but I've never been served, other than at my daughters' imaginary tea parties when they were five years old, a four ounce cup of coffee. I use one standard coffee measure to each eight ounces of water and find the results to be excellent. Another interesting note: This disappearing coffee maker was available from very few outlets. I purchased it from dollarsays, a new player in the Amazon marketplace and was pleased with their service. I paid fifty dollars. The pot was also available from Braun's own outlet store for one hundred and fifty dollars. Go figure. For a moderately priced coffee maker from a very reliable brand, you can not go wrong. I'm just not sure how much longer this model will be around.

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