Krups 466-42 Crystal Aroma Plus Coffeemaker, Black
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: KrupsBrand: Krups
Model: 466-42
Color: Black
Product features:
- 10-cup capacity coffeemaker with stylish ovoid carafe design
- Duo-Filter removes chlorine from water before brewing
- Hermetic coffee carafe reduces heat loss and seals in flavor
- Includes 1 water filter, 10 paper filters, and a coffee measure
- Measures 11-1/5 by 7-1/5 by 13-3/5 inches; 1-year product, 90-day service warranty
- Krups 589-42 Replacement Carafe, Black
- Krups Charcoal Filters, Set of 2
- Krups 026-33 Gold Tone Coffee Filter
- Krups F4720057 Duofilters for Water Filtration for Krups Coffee Makers, 2-Pack
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Krups 466-42 Crystal Aroma Plus Coffeemaker, Black
Customer Review: 7 Years of Good Luck
Summary: 5 Stars
We purchased our Crystal Aroma in Jan. 1997 (the timer model). There are damned few small appliances that will give you even 4 or 5 years of solid service. But it is almost with tears that we have finally "retired" our coffee maker after 7.It's been a stalwart, reliable fixture in our kitchen that has seen us through many a weary morning or settled us down comfortably over dessert after a lively, hearty meal. The coffee maker still brews an excellent pop of coffee. The duo filter makes a noticable difference in removing chlorine from the water and a SwissGold permanent coffee filter (purchaased separately from the maker) has been an excellent companion.
Unfortunately the spring mechanism, which senses whether the pot is in place and allows you to pour a cup while it's still brewing, has weakened so that water has begun backing up in the filter basket even when the pot is in place. If I thought I could manage to replace the spring myself I'd do it in a heartbeat. I love this babe!
Description of Krups 466-42 Crystal Aroma Plus Coffeemaker, Black
This is a Darth Vader of a coffeemaker, a big, black behemoth that filters fine coffee with a flourish. Its technological features are considerable and include a double action water filter that keeps the taste of chlorine from coffee and preserves the machine from calcification. Its "Duo-Filter," which needs replacing about every three months, is vegetable-based and can be thrown in the garbage. Another special Krups feature is a lid designed with an insulating grid over the pour spout that captures drops of coffee and uses them to seal the pot. In most coffeemakers this area is open, allowing the flavor and aroma of waiting coffee to escape. The grid is a nice touch, though the lid can be slightly hard to remove for washing. The water level indicator on the outside of this machine is magnified for easy reading and the carafe is sturdy and pours easily.This coffeemaker also has a "Stop 'n' Serve" feature that lets you pour yourself a cup while the java's still brewing. If there's one feature that will divide people though, it's the machine's design. The ovoid carafe and enclosing stand will be handsome to some, while others won't like them or the extra counter depth they take up. --Maria Dolan
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