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Krups FME2-14 12-Cup Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe, Black | 
 enlarge | Brand: Krups
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $72.00
Buy New: $46.50
You Save: $25.50 (35%)
New (14) Used (1) from $37.99
Rating:  125 reviews
Color: Black
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.6
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 8.5 x 13.8
Model: FME2-14
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12-cup coffeemaker with cascading brew head for even extraction | | • | LED control panel; programmable clock/timer; brew-pause function | | • | Flavor-control aroma switch; auto shut-off; DuoFilter water-filtration system | | • | Glass carafe; 60-ounce water reservoir; audible "ready" signal | | • | Measures 10-1/2 by 8-1/2 by 13-3/4 inches |
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Product Description
With its sleek black silhouette, this full-featured coffee maker stands as a beacon of brew on your countertop. A 12-cup capability makes this versatile appliance perfect for entertaining a crowd or getting your morning caffeine fix. You can even enjoy a cup mid-brew with the convenient stop and serve feature. An advanced water filtration system ensures a pure, simply delicious brew. One-year warranty.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 125
 Best coffeemaker I've ever owned. May 18, 2006
Ghenghis (Monvolia)
99 out of 102 found this review helpful
I was a little concerned about opening up shop away from home, 3 states away, and having to leave my tried and true Krups Pro Aroma behind. Granted, its an 8 year old model, but it made a great cup of coffee, and I had mastered the fairly simple interface for programming and setup.
In my search, I read a LOT of negative reviews about the new Krups product family. Really not a surprise cause even the Pro Aroma had its many quirks, but still.....the coffee. So, after reading a bunch of bad reviews on Braun, Mr Coffee, Cuisinart, and Krups coffeemakers, I figured $60 was worth the risk to plunk down on this model. My first impression when I opened the box was that the coffemaker was solid and well constructed, but that the carafe was too light and thinly formed. But after two weeks of use I really cant find anything to complain about.
Yes, the carafe is very light, but I like it. And it pours well with no drips. I havent yet attempted to program the machine cause thats not a necessity for me, but hit the "ON" button and in about 5 minutes you have a fast, hot, and extraordinarily flavored pot of coffee. And this is honestly the best coffee I've ever had from this machine, even much better than my old Pro Aroma from the same manufacturer.
I dont know how Krups does it, and I dont care, this machine is just one of the best on the market today, and probably thee best when we're talking about the quality of the end result...which is all that matters. 5 beans
This coffeemaker has become one of my favorite little appliances! November 14, 2006
J. Rose (Boston, MA USA)
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
When my old roommate moved out with the fancy coffeemaker, I began searching for a replacement. Timer functions, 8+ cup capacity, and ease of use were indispensable features, but I just couldn't afford a $100 machine. After a few weeks of comparison-shopping, I managed to find this model - the only reputable one under $60.
Usage:
I have owned this for 1 year, and I use the machine every day, setting the timer function to brew a 2-cup pot every morning (for which the "1-3 cup" button is helpful). Occasionally I have brewed a full pot for company, and that's worked fine.
The Good:
- Brews well! The coffee may not be scaldingly hot, but it brews hot enough to retain heat in a mug while drinking, and if left in the pot on the hot plate it's still the perfect drinking temperature 2 hrs later. Also, no strange flavors are imparted on the coffee.
- Brews FAST! Seriously, the coffee is ready ten minutes before the toast unless I time things perfectly.
- Very easy to clean and maintain the filter.
- Very easy to settle pot onto hot plate, ensuring the coffee drips directly into carafe (unlike the comparable Cuisinart I tried, which resulted in dribbling coffee unless placed perfectly).
The Bad:
- The carafe IS thin. I was initially very concerned about breaking it, but I have accidentally banged it several times in the sink and no chips yet...
- The swing-out basket is a little cheap (well, compared to the $150+ mahcines). Sometimes if it's not placed perfectly, I have to push it in with a clunking of plastic that doesn't sound too elegant. But, it functions perfectly, so I don't mind taking the time to set the basket in properly.
- Higher-level programming is not intuitive. You really do need to read the manual for programming the timer, etc, although it's not complicated, and you'll remember it after 1 or 2 times.
- The steam vent is quite strong, and if tucked away under a cabinet can warp the finish on the underside.
Common Complaints Addressed:
- "The water level indicator on the front traps air and is inaccurate." Unfortunately, this is true. However, the gradations on the side of the carafe give me a fairly decent idea of how much water I'm adding, so I don't feel the need to refer to an additional indicator.
- "The machine will turn on automatically if the timer function is set." Well, yes it does. That's why I just turn off the timer when I'm going out of town or don't want coffee - I drink it often enough that not having to set it every time is actually helpful. Some reviews have expressed concern of this being a fire hazard, but when there is no water the machine will not brew and instead display an error message, so I don't think this is a danger.
- "The machine/no-drip lid dribbles coffee while percolating/pouring." Huh... this has also never happened to me, not even when I brewed the full pot. Occasionally the "pause" mechanism doesn't engage quickly when the pot is removed, and some coffee dribbles down, but this cleans up very easily afterwards. I have never had the lid leak while pouring a cup, or while the coffee was just sitting and percolating.
Summary:
For ~$60, I am very pleased with the performance of this model. It probably wouldn't end up on a wedding registry, but for the basic needs of a daily coffee drinker, this is a great bargain. In fact, the only drawback I have encountered from using this coffeemaker is that I find myself drinking far too much coffee because it's a breeze to make!
Krupps Coffemaker Review- from a coffee lover. January 11, 2007
Anthony Shoemaker (Pittsburgh, PA)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I bought this coffeemaker after experiencing the coffee produced by a Krupps maker at work. These units are reputed to do a much better job of heating the water to the correct temperature for the brewing process to release all the flavorin the coffee grounds. I have to admit that this unit really does the job well. It's 1100 watts of power makes a great cup. Frankly the interface for the alarm sound and for setting the clock and timer, etc. is a bit wonky, but no worse than the thousands of other devices like it on the market. A big plus is the built in water filter. Clean water makes all the difference in the world for a great cup of coffee. Beyond the performance, the unit itself is sturdy and well made, and is a nice clean design. I would definitely recommend this unit to anyone.
Krups FME2-14 Not exactly what I expected August 6, 2006
der_dicht (Sarasota, FL USA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I have had several different coffeemakers over the years, pretty much get a new one every two years. I had the Braun programmable model and was very pleased with it. It was worn looking so we joined the Gevalia coffee club and got their "free" one. I was disappointed in its lack of programmable options and when the LCD started going decided to give this Krups a try as it was a couple of dollars cheaper than the new Braun one. Overall it makes a great cup of coffee. Here is my experience so far: while the water fill tube is easy to read, it gets bubbles in it so it does not show accurately. When lit, the LCD is very easy to read. However the LCD does not have much contrast when unlit so is hard to read most of the time. The filter basket is easy to operate - a lever spring-releases it (this seems to be the current trend in all programmable coffeemakers). It is fairly easy to program but don't lose the directions, you will need them if you have to do this again. The automatic on feature is different than any other I have used. It is automatically on all the time. When you prepare your coffee for auto brew, just prepare it. It will come on automatically at the appointed time. If you have not prepared, the coffeemaker will start up, but it will sense that there is no water in the chamber and will power down with an error in the LCD. I am not sure if I like this or not. I think I would rather have to push a button to set the auto-brew. The pot lid is not as easy to remove as others. With others, I have had only to continue lifting the lid gently and the lid has detached. With the Krups I had to twist the lid slightly with more force than I am comfortable imparting to get the lid to release. It was easy to replace the lid - however I am very mechanically inclined. The coffeemakers overall look is somewhat boxy. While I am not disappointed with the form and function of this unit, I will probably not get another Krups. I think the Braun is a better designed and functioning unit. Finally - I did give this 5 stars, which shows that I think overall it is a very good, top of heap, coffeemaker.
Very good appliance, great customer service from Krups May 17, 2007
M. Miller (Greater St. Louis, MO)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I recently bought this machine. It makes very good coffee, nice and hot with good flavor, and the programming works very well. At the $49.95 price with free shipping here at Amazon, this is an excellent coffeemaker. I have had some cases of the bubbles in the sight level tube that others have noted, but I find that if I pour the water into the reservoir gently, this never happens. I have also noticed that the carafe dribbles if I try to pour too fast. Again, I have just learned to take it a bit slower and it never happens. So perfect it is not, but very good it is. I'd give the machine itself 4 out of 5 stars, although again at this price point it might still earn a 5 in spite of the two minor flaws I have noticed. But...
...it definitely gets the 5th star for Krups' excellent customer service. My machine arrived with a small problem in the swing-out door that hold the filter. It hinges on a wire spring, and at the top where the door snaps onto the spring, the hole in the door was wallowed out so that it fit loosely on the spring. It still worked, but flopped around some and didn't pop open on its own when I pulled the release lever. I strongly suspect this was a return from a customer who mishandled the door (maybe he/she just tried to pull the door open without using the latch lever). I don't think it was a defect. Anyway, I called Krups to ask about a replacement part because I wanted to keep using the machine instead of sending it in. The rep who talked to me could not have been nicer or more accomodating. She determined the part I needed and sent it to me free of charge immediately, without my having to really even ask. All they requested was a copy of my sales confirmation email to document that I was within the warranty period. The new door is on, and the coffeemaker and I are both very happy campers now. I wish all companies took care of customers like Krups took care of me!
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