Applica FW 12c Coffee Maker (CM3000S)

First, I am going to say to all those who had a problem with overflowing.... and with their supposed degrees and high IQ's, if the instructions are followed, this won't happen.... The biggest thing that is probably happening to them is.... they are not putting the bottom basket in with the handle up and then lowering the handle to lock it into place... they are just setting it in there with the handle down... enough said on that. For those that had the flavor problem... I never use a new coffee maker with out running vinegar and water solution through twice and then clear water twice.... The cool thing about this coffee maker is that it does have a cleaning feature.... love love love it. The other thing I loved, was how the carafe pours.... Very nice. I have used the coffee and the tea programs, both work excellent. It looks great and works great. I liked this so much, that when I broke the carafe on our coffee maker at work (accident), I searched high and low to find this particular model that night. Finally found a display model and said.... SOLD! The guys at work love it because now they are not dripping coffee when they pour and they can stop the process to pour. Since we all know guys don't like to read instructions.... I showed them about putting that handle down after installing the basket. :) Guess I had to get that last dig in there lol

I had a wonderful coffee maker that brewed coffee well, worked perfectly and then, five months into its service, just quit. Calling the customer service for the brand, I found helpful people who indicated that the model was no longer made and that the closest thing they could provide to me was this Farberware model. Good as their word, they sent me the replacement coffeemaker within a week of our conversations.

Apparently the FW in the name of this coffeemaker refers to Farberware (if you look closely at the photo, you'll see Farberware is still inscribed across the bottom of the device), so I am placing this review here.

This is a nicely designed machine, with the larger 12 cup capacity (each "cup" is 6 ounces instead of the 5 ounce measurement of many of coffee makers) and lots of bells and whistles. I am not a tea drinker so will need to wait until my tea drinking friends come to visit to test that. It seems easy to use, and I have had absolutely no problems with alignment that seem to have plagued a couple of the early reviewers.

This is getting only three stars, however, for two problems. First, I washed all parts thoroughly, standard practice for any new appliance, and then ran a pot of water as directed before brewing the first pot. Unfortunately, there was still a very, very strong plastic-y smell and flavor in that first brewing, so I tossed the pot, washed everything again, and made yet another. While the off-flavor had abated somewhat, it was still pervasive (and disturbing--could these chemical remnants be unhealthy?). Wondering if it was the permanent filter, I put that through the dishwasher and have returned to paper filters. The coffee now has none of that plastic flavor when first brewed, and the water is heated well enough to make a good cup of coffee. Still, after sitting for even just half an hour, there are still traces (though diminishing) of the off smell and flavor, something I am not very happy about.

If this set up issue (that I do hope will continue to abate) was the only problem, I might not have dropped this to only three stars, but there is an ongoing issue that I have not been able to solve. The capacity window is on the right side, but it is extremely difficult to see where the water level is, in the brightest light. Because of my kitchen counter arrangement, I currently do not have direct light on that side and have actually resorted to keeping a flashlight handy to check on the fullness. The interior is very dark (yes, I know, it *is* a black appliance!) so it is very difficult to see the water level from the inside, right until the pot is completely full.

If you will always be making twelve cups, this is not so much of a problem, but anyone wanting fewer cups will find this lack of visibility pretty inconvenient. My warning to any potential buyers then, is to think of where the coffeemaker will be placed, with extremely strong light available on the right side of the pot.

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We have loved this coffee maker from day one, and still love it after a month. Never had any problems with seating the basket or the carafe leaking. Most of the bad reviews described our old maker, which is why we were in the market for a new one. Apparently they have changed this product and fixed the problems. Yes, the beeps are not quiet, but in a house (as opposed to an efficiency apartment), this isn't a problem. This is a great coffee maker and you have to have it!

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Well, I just purchased this machine today, and everything went fine on the first pot. This machine works just fine, SO LONG as you read the instructions. It states right in the directions that everything must be lined up and locked in place, otherwise it will overflow onto the counter top. I didn't have any issues with my carafe leaking, but I don't know if that occurs over time, or right out of the box...I actually really like the design of the carafe because it has a wide pour spout.

I'll update my review if anything changes for the worse, but for now, everything seems okay with the machine.

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I was very excited when I purchased this coffee maker-stylish looks and a back-lit clock (surprisingly, very hard to find these days). The excitement quickly wore off as the unit as often as not overflowed, putting grounds and water all over the unit, the counter and floor. I know this malfunction had something to do with how the carafe lid opened the filter basket, but even when it looked "right", it would overflow. Not a nice way to start your morning. I called Farberware within a week of purchase and some young man was going to send a new filter basket (though I don't think that would have helped), but seven weeks later, it hasn't arrived. We have purchased totally different brand of maker-it worked great this a.m.and I returned this unit today.