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Didn't like how the ground coffee had such a long path into the filter - the grinds could be from a day or two ago (not "todays grind"). Bad luck most likely. Unit had to be returned due to non functioning cup level control.
I do find that the new perforated papers work better than the non perfs do. It also has a led light that remains on all the time unlike the old one that would go out while not in use. right now. This is my second Capresso 454, the first one lasted 8 years before the element gave out and it was leaking while brewing. I do note that the new one is improved from the old one and I do not foresee it leaking like the old one did. Works great drinking coffee brewed this morn.
I'm sure if you used warmer water to brew with, the coffee temp would be in the 180s when finished (at least with a full pot). I've read that the 454 is an improvement in this regard. Having come from the Cuisinart brand like many others, this is fantastic. Not a big deal to me. I use Costco Kirkland Signature Starbucks coffee (both decaf and regular) and use the finest grind setting and have never had any clogging. All in all I've been very pleased with this coffee maker.
--the carafe pouring problem people have complained about is only a problem if you pour too fast. I hope it stays that way. This is not a big deal me. This happens after grinding is finished and the filter basket shifts from the grinder to the pot.
Perhaps Capresso can add an extra 100 watts to the heating elements in future models. It is a really cool design and is easy to use. --clean up really is a snap. Many of the reviews I've read have been confirmed:--the coffee temp is not 180 in the glass carafe after brewing.
--the grinder works great. Just a quick rinse under the faucet, only 3 parts. --the digital display is very easy to use. It didn't get 5 stars because I think that if you advertise 180 in the brew pot, it should be 180.
Had it for about a month, have made coffee several times a day. I will note that about a pepper shake of coffee grinds end up on the countertop under the grinder after each brew.again not a big deal to me. I have had no problems with it so far.
It gives you complete control over your brew size and strength, it is less noisy, and clean up is the same as a standard coffee maker. I have owned several units from Cuisinart, and this is superior. Cuisinart models are a pain to clean, and most of the ones I owned had problems with the grinding unit.
I especially appreciate its ability to automatically both slow the brewing process to make one to four cups of the proper intensity and to lower the hot plate temperature for such small volumes. This unit makes great coffee--ranging from one cup to ten. You can even choose from three brewing temperatures.Capresso is still working out problems with the clock display but I've found service to be completely hassle-free.I highly recommend this machine and Capresso.
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