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Hamilton Beach Programmable Coffee Maker, 12 Cups, Front Access Easy Fill, Pause & Serve, 3 Brewing Options, Black (46310)

Hamilton Beach Programmable Coffee Maker, 12 Cups, Front Access Easy Fill, Pause & Serve, 3 Brewing Options, Black (46310)

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Kevin Ophoff
4.0 out of 5 starsBrews coffee at lower temp which is correct (smooth flavor) ...
June 20, 2018
Brews coffee at lower temp which is correct (smooth flavor) then heats it via the hotplate after. However, if you take a cup right after it is brewed you will need to heat it up to drinking temp in the microwave.
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James S. Middleton
3.0 out of 5 starsWant to like it, might, we'll see
October 13, 2018
I'm coming from a Cuisinart that I'm tired of its heating plate rusting. I want to like this Hamilton Beach. Nice design. Front access is a great idea and works well. I'm not sure the "optional" charcoal filter is big enough to actually do anything. Its like really? Cuisinart's is also not that big and you have to change it regularly for it to be effective. This one's charcoal "filter" is even smaller. Not going to mess that that as an option.

Does Hamilton Beach not understand the idea of HOT? I have replacement coming and hoping the first one has some defect. The water is not up to the recommended temperature for making coffee of 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit. The temp is in the 160's. Its fast to brew but given it doesn't heat the water up to the right high temp no wonder.

Replacement here Sunday. We'll see. Might be going back for full refund. Really wanted to like this thing. Looks good, front fill design nicely done. But appearance and design is quite useless if it doesn't make a good HOT cup of coffee!

Edit: New one arrived Sunday, yesterday. Coffee this morning same problem. Its not hot folks. Sorry but when the coffee starts out warm by the time you get half way through the cup its cool. Going back. How hard is this Hamilton Beach?
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James S. Middleton
3.0 out of 5 starsWant to like it, might, we'll see
October 13, 2018
Style: Programmable Coffee MakerVerified Purchase
I'm coming from a Cuisinart that I'm tired of its heating plate rusting. I want to like this Hamilton Beach. Nice design. Front access is a great idea and works well. I'm not sure the "optional" charcoal filter is big enough to actually do anything. Its like really? Cuisinart's is also not that big and you have to change it regularly for it to be effective. This one's charcoal "filter" is even smaller. Not going to mess that that as an option.

Does Hamilton Beach not understand the idea of HOT? I have replacement coming and hoping the first one has some defect. The water is not up to the recommended temperature for making coffee of 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit. The temp is in the 160's. Its fast to brew but given it doesn't heat the water up to the right high temp no wonder.

Replacement here Sunday. We'll see. Might be going back for full refund. Really wanted to like this thing. Looks good, front fill design nicely done. But appearance and design is quite useless if it doesn't make a good HOT cup of coffee!

Edit: New one arrived Sunday, yesterday. Coffee this morning same problem. Its not hot folks. Sorry but when the coffee starts out warm by the time you get half way through the cup its cool. Going back. How hard is this Hamilton Beach?
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Kevin Ophoff
4.0 out of 5 starsBrews coffee at lower temp which is correct (smooth flavor) ...
June 20, 2018
Style: Programmable Coffee MakerVerified Purchase
Brews coffee at lower temp which is correct (smooth flavor) then heats it via the hotplate after. However, if you take a cup right after it is brewed you will need to heat it up to drinking temp in the microwave.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat product!!!
January 8, 2019
Style: Programmable Coffee MakerVerified Purchase
Coffee maker came today as promised. Ran a 12 cup pot of water through it using 1-4 cup brew setting. It took 11 minutes to finish. I pulled the pot out while brewing and it didn't drip a single drop of water. I poured a cup of hot water and it was very easy to pour without any problems. I measured the temperature at 140 degrees F. i don't know what temperature the people are looking for when they complain that it doesn't brew hot enough, but hot enough to scald my lips is plenty warm for me. So far, I am very well pleased.
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Robert
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat coffee maker
February 19, 2019
Style: Programmable Coffee MakerVerified Purchase
I do a thorough job of reading other people's reviews before buying a product. We have been in need of a coffee maker for a while but I hesitated because each product had bad reviews. This coffee maker actually had the highest average reviews among all the reviewers which was one of the reasons I selected it. Also, the bad reviews were written by a relatively small group of buyers who seemed to have bad luck (broken parts) or wanted sclading hot coffee. Not me. Anyway, at first my wife was not too excited I bought a product from Hamilton Beach because apparently this company is not known for high end products. However, since we started using this coffee maker she has been pleasantly surprised. I am also very pleased with every aspect of this coffee maker. From the ingenious design of being able to add water from the front to the ease of removing the used filter and grounds, the creators did their homework. For someone who likes hot coffee, I could assure that there are zero heating issues. Upon reading the instruction manual, I could tell that Hamilton Beach takes pride in their product and has a desire for the consumer to enjoy great coffee (no I don't work for them even though that sounds like I do). Anyway, I am very happy with this purchase. Hope this helps someone with their decision.
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Dunk013
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Maker & smart design
January 21, 2018
Style: Programmable Coffee MakerVerified Purchase
I am very happy with this coffee maker. The design is very easy to use and I like that the water can be added in the front. The coffee tastes very good. I usually buy Mr Coffee but this is a much better maker and I am pleased with this purchase.
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Fe Man
5.0 out of 5 starsModel 46310 is (finally) pretty much what I was looking for in an automatic ...
February 22, 2018
Style: Programmable Coffee MakerVerified Purchase
Model 46310 is (finally) pretty much what I was looking for in an automatic coffee maker... flip out removable filter basket; front fill and/or a small lid so that you can fill it with water when you have top cabinets above the unit, without pulling the thing out to the edge; and fairly simple controls.
I've had it a week now and so far, so good. It is hard to program the minutes on the time, and you have to set the time you unplug it (although you don't have to set it correctly,) and I'm not sure the little plastic lip that holds the filter basket on the swing-out front will hold up over years, but so far, yes, it is just what i wanted. No huge lid you have to remove to use it under a counter, no water reservoir with holes drilled in the back so that the water pours out the back when you pour it in and a separate lid for the water, no chance of pouring cold water in the coffee ground like Mr. Coffee current models and others, (including Hamilton Beach model 43254R.) Oh and the controls are at the top where the coffee never will spill on them, unlike my old (20-30 year old) Mr. Coffee Accel that finally broke a part in the tank (but otherwise would work fine.) Hope this one lasts as long. I'm still thinking about repairing that little broken part in the old one, though...
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Rick Ponzo
4.0 out of 5 starsGoood coffee!
September 10, 2018
Style: Programmable Coffee MakerVerified Purchase
After using a Keurig for over 10 years we decided to go back to a regular coffee pot. The hard part is finding a good coffee to brew. We were big fans of Starbucks Verona K Cups, but spending $60/month on coffee didn't seem reasonable. We started buying Jose's Organic Mayan Blend (Medium Dark Roast) from Costco for $8.99 for 2 1/2 lbs. This pot makes a very good cup of coffee, I just wish it was a little hotter when it's first made. We are very happy we got rid of the Keurig and went back to the pot.
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Erin Mooney
1.0 out of 5 starsLeaks every time you pour
May 18, 2018
Style: Programmable Coffee MakerVerified Purchase
I'm baffled by all the positive reviews of this coffee maker.

Main problem: The pot leaks EVERY time I pour from it. I have to position another cup underneath the pot as I pour the coffee so that it doesn't go all over the counter. I have tried pouring very very slowly, very quickly, at a slight left angle, at a slight right angle, doesn't matter. It leaks every time.

If you like strong coffee -- you can't put in enough grounds without the coffee holder overflowing and spilling all over the pot and the heating unit, and onto the counter. If you like weakish coffee, then you probably won't have this problem. But warning to strong coffee snobs!!! Stay away.
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1.0 out of 5 starsDrip delay rarely works.
May 20, 2018
Style: Programmable Coffee MakerVerified Purchase
What a disappointment. I bought a new coffeemaker because the drip delay on my old pot broke. But here, the drip delay just doesn't work consistently! It also will sometimes drip slowly and other times just pour through. The basket for the filter is difficult to place properly back in its slots-- it should be easy. I never know how long it will take to brew a cup of coffee. Finally, I have yet to figure out how to program the automatic brew, but that could be me.
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Redkiss
4.0 out of 5 starsI LOVE COFFEE
July 15, 2018
Style: Programmable Coffee MakerVerified Purchase
I love this coffee pot. It is so easy to use for the most part.
PROS: Where you pour the water goes in very easily. The coffee brews HOT but not at a scorching level. You can also adjust the brew strength for regular or bold. I am very pleased with this purchase! I would buy it again!

Cons: Where you take out the coffee filter holder it is hard to get back in once you take it out. It's not impossible, but it is a bit of a puzzle to get it back in there!
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