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.

DeLonghi Kmix 15 Bars Pump Espresso Maker

This is my 4th expresso machine in the last 20 years and my 2nd DeLonghi one. I love it. You do have to read and follow all the directions before getting started, you have to pre-heat and you can't just turn it on and walk away like I have been able to do before. So, preparing the coffee does require your attention. But,it makes a great cup of espresso with nice crema. I can even froth for cappuccino with this one, which has been a challenge before. It is like a mini commercial machine. I like the one cup and two cup filters that can be stored in the water tank area. I like the "tamp" on the end of the measuring spoon. I like the look of it red goes with my kitchen and it comes in many other colors. Only drawback is that it doesn't have the carafe like my previous DeLonghi and the old carafe doesn't fit under the filter. Amazon delivery was great. All in all, I am very satisfied with it.

Update 03/28/2012 This machine was great for almost 2 months [I got it December 27,2011].Then the coffee would just drip,drip out.And I didn't always get the crema layer. Descaled. Cleaned out all outlets following directions in the instruction book.I always wipe down the coffee outlet after each brewing cycle,anyway. And the holes weren't clogged. I use spring water. Contacted customer service via e-mail and was in contact with them for the last month.Did all their suggestions.Suggested I use less coffee and tamp less.I did although I don't know why that was not a problem for 2 months. Had Starbucks grind the coffee rather than grinding myself as usual. Finally could get the two cup filter to produce a decent cup.Coffee just stayed in one cup filter and dripped out.They sent another 1 cup filter, but same story.They now want me to ship the machine to a service center at my expense. I don't know if I want to do that.I could see if it was a year old, but two months! I told them to send me a new machine and then I would send this one back. They are not going to do that. For now, I will just use the 2 cup filter and think twice before I buy another DeLonghi.

I bought this espresso machine partly because it was a gift for my wife and she liked the way it looked and we had read mixed reviews but mostly good ones and it was at a decent price. When we got it, it worked great. It was a great little machine that made good coffee. We enjoyed it for all of about three weeks however before it stopped working. It literally would not turn on one morning and I called the DeLonghi customer service center and they said I would have to send it in to an approved service center. Since it was still under the one year warranty they stated all I would have to pay was the shipping to the service center. I was somewhat disappointed by this and told the lady on the line that I have had it less than a month and they would really expect me to pay for outgoing shipping? She would not budge so I sent it to this place called the Coffee Boss (on the east coast) on August 6, 2012. Needless to say I still don't have my espresso machine back. I have called both DeLonghi and the Coffee Boss multiple times a week for the past month and all they can tell me is that the part has been shipped (They told me that a month ago as well). So I am somewhat frustrated at two things. First that the espresso maker would break after only three weeks of use and secondly that the customer service at both DeLonghi and the service center have been very bad. It is only after I threatened to send me the espresso maker back and I would send it somewhere else did the service center actually keep me on the line as they called DeLonghi themselves and ask where the part was. I still don't have a definitive answer but I will update this review as I find out more. Who knows, this might all be a fluke, I might have had the bad luck of getting a defective machine and then sending it to an incompetent service center. I'm sure there are other customers who have had no problem whatsoever with this espresso maker and have had it for years. I think the bottom line is that before you look at the price and immediately want to buy it, take all things into consideration and make a well informed decision.

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After my $500 dollar Breville broke after two years, I started shopping around for something good and not insanely expensive. I tried a cheaper version from my local store, and it did not deliver any foam/power. Then, saw this gorgeous little yellow number at Crate and Barrel and fell in love. Now, I got one for my mom as a gift. Every visitor that uses this machine in my house loves it and can't believe what great espresso and what powerful foam it yields. A PERFECT machine that does not cost $1000. The instructions are well designed and simple and the machine is likewise straightforward and excellent. It also looks cuter and takes up half the counter space than most other machines.

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Having owned a Saecco bean to cup coffee maker for 8 years I was nervous venturing into just an espresso maker. But the price, size and, lets be honest, gorgeous colour, attracted me to this model. Yes, I did read all the reviews, including the negative ones about De Longhi's customer service or lack thereof, but I took a leap of faith and it was SO worth it. Its simple, heats up quickly and simply makes fabulous coffee. Whether you use the pods (very convenient) or ground of your choice this model is a little wonder. I was so happy with it I've just ordered the drip coffee maker to go alongside (the ONLY downside was I was getting the shakes from too many espressos). Well worth the money!

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After a week in Rome, we decided we had to have an espresso maker. We have had the Kmix now for about a month, using it daily. We are very happy with the espresso. Haven't experienced any problems, but we did read the manual first. My first batch of grounds came out wet, but it just takes practice on how tight to pack the coffee initially. Steamer wand is only so-so, and I end up using our little battery powered hand unit to top off the heated milk. Like the Lavazza super crema beans for this maker.

2 months later--still working great. I've cleaned it as the manuel directs, and I also turn off the power switch when I'm done each time making espresso, rather than letting it sit around keeping the heating elements on.

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