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Before purchasing the HB 43254 Classic Stainless 12 cup coffee maker I read the reviews like I normally do before making any purchase. I decided to purchase this coffee maker knowing that there may be some minor issues with it what doesn''t these days? After many years of buying coffee makers I have found there is no "perfect" coffee maker that will make everyone happy. You just need to decide what is important to you and your family. That said, after about three weeks of use I found it to be exactly what I was looking for it makes HOT coffee, the carafe DOESN''T drip and I didn''t need to use a manual to set up the clock and timer! If this is what you are looking for stop reading and purchase this unit now. Enjoy the coffee maker...

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This coffee maker uses basket shaped filters. So you can give your neighbor your unused cone shaped paper filters you may still have.

The water reservoir does have a rather small opening but it is not too small like some very expensive coffee makers I have seen. Some may find it easier to use a large cup a couple of times to fill the reservoir instead of using the carafe. Either way I never needed to turn the coffee maker sideways to fill the reservoir.

The water spout does swivel to allow you to install the filter and add coffee. You only need to move it once that is if you fill the water reservoir first. When closing the lid it will move the spout back into the proper position so you don''t have to remember to do it yourself.

I too had a defective carafe that leaked at the top between the plastic rim and glass. I called customer service, waited a few minutes, and spoke to someone in the USA. It was replaced within a few days at no charge. I sealed the original carafe until the replacement arrived.

I never had an issue with pouring a cup of coffee using the auto pause and serve feature. Besides, how often do you really "need" to have a cup of coffee before it is done brewing? If you are that desperate, set the timer so it is done brewing before you get up in the morning.

I purchased the Hamilton-Beach coffee maker after reading all its reviews on Amazon, and reviews for other comparably priced appliances. I had owned a Cuisinart coffee maker that died, but had been problematic all along, and I was reluctant to buy another of the same. Most of the H-B reviewers agreed about the product''s benefits and drawbacks. The drawbacks were very few--there are some minor design flaws, but nothing egregious--and reviewers consistently agreed that the H-B made coffee at a very hot temperature and maintained that. That was what sold me on the H-B.

I have owned it for about six weeks now and have not been disappointed. I think the H-B coffee maker offers a good value and good design for its price. It doesn''t have a lot of bells and whistles, but for me that''s an advantage. I don''t want a coffee maker that buys and grinds the beans, fills itself , and makes coffee at precisely 7.45 a.m. Those sorts of appliances have too many flaws, in my opinion (viz. the Cuisinart), too many moving parts (hence things that can go wrong), and too many features that I never use. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a user-friendly appliance at a fair price.

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Keeps coffee hot

Large quantity of coffee

Carafe does not drip

Easy to fill and clean

Easy controls

For $50 I got what I wanted and it works well. No complaints... OK, so it looks a little boring, but I don''t look at it much!

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I read all the reviews before purchasing this (at Target) a week ago but decided to give it a try, anyway. I''m returning it today.

My experience was really no different than previous reviewers. On the positive side, the unit looks nice, is easy to use, and does MAKE coffee.

However, major drawbacks/dealbreakers (that do seem to be consistent with this machine):

(1) Makes very weak and not very good coffee more coffee and stronger blends don''t affect this.

(2) Need to let it sit a while for it to be hot enough (in my opinion); not ready right after brewing

(3) If you remove the carafe during brewing (as you should be able to) coffee continues brewing/spills all over

(4) Odd iridescent "presence" in the coffee; presumably plastic-related

(5) Poorly designed. Front of the unit (where all the electric and digital mechanims are) completely covered with condensation after each brew. Similarly, the internal parts of the unit (water, filter) never seems to "dry out".

Bottom line is that a $25 Mr Coffee machine makes MUCH better coffee. Me, I''m planning on paying more to just go for a Cuisinart. (I''m in this situation because my beloved Krups finally went and the current models aren''t as good as the older ones!) FYI, if you''re a one-cup a morning coffee drinker and don''t need to brew larger amounts for company, the Keurig systems make terrific coffee and are very easy to use!

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I don''t remember ever having so much trouble trying to find a quality coffee maker, nor having to buy one so often before the last few years. The things I need are pretty basic: no leaking when coffee is poured, a handle that doesn''t wobble, easy water fill, a way to tell how much water is in the reservoir, no coffee grounds in the pot and coffee that is hot when brewed. Perks are things like a timer and automatic shut-off. To me, that is what a coffee maker is supposed to do, and it amazes me that the manufacturers can''t seem to get this. Sometimes they break down after a year, or just start making a mess on the countertop. Sometimes they have all the bells and whistles, but coffee has to be microwaved to get it hot enough. And sometimes the perks are added to machines that don''t even have all the basics. If you''re sick of the lack of quality too, and are searching for the least awful coffee maker, then good news. The only thing I can''t attest to is how long this Hamilton Beach will last. All the requirements for a good machine are met in this model. The price is excellent and the style is great. The handle is substantial and the pour spout is flawless. Preparation is an ease and the coffee is rich and hot. It has the perks to make life easier, looks great on the counter and makes a wonderful pot of coffee. It took quite a bit of searching, so I hope I can save others some time. This is the one!

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