 I was very impressed when I got home and continue to be. |
| Review Date: November 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Julie, Maryland |
[...] mostly because it has a touch-screen and such a sleek look. I have come to be VERY happy with mine. I looked in several places locally and online to find a better price and couldn't get better than $[...]. I was recently forced to buy a new coffee maker as my carafe broke on my Braun unit and I wasn't able to replace it. (FWIW, that unit is 11 yrs old and won't quit. Despite it overflowing and water getting in the electronic parts countless times, it always dried out!)
Measurements:
13.5" tall
10.5" wide
8.5" deep
26" cord length
Pros:
(+) very slick, touch screen is way cool, let's face it
(+) pours very well; no drips
(+) "strong" feature really does adjust strength for you; no need to change scoop amt
(+) plastic around the top of decanter prevents chips/cracks (where most breaks start)
(+) visual timer unit (15 minute increments)
(+) cord storage at back so you can push unit flush to wall
(+) clean function
Cons:
(-) a big con for me is that the "Strong" indicator goes away once the coffee has fully brewed and is ready. How are others supposed to know what kind of coffee you made that day? Because with this coffee maker, Strong vs. Regular (not strong) makes a VERY noticeable difference. I don't know how, but it really does.
(-) another big con is the obnoxious 5-beep ready indicator. Could it be any louder? Maybe it's supposed to be like an alarm clock--to wake you from a peaceful slumber. Geesh.
(-) the stainless steel down the front/sides gets slightly streaky when wiping with a sponge. It really needs a stainless steel cleaner to get it like-new again. (I'm not going to buy a bottle of this just for my coffee maker. It looks good enough from arms length away.)
(-) water gauge is down in the water well. I **MUCH** preferred my Braun unit that had a ball and bobber that you could visualize the water height from the outside. I just don't feel like I can get an accurate read looking DOWN at the water level.
(-) I feel this water filter system is cheap. I know many units use this disc you put over the grinds as the water drips, but I much prefer the type of charcoal filter with actual charcoal pebbles in it that you put down in the water well and it soaks in the water.
(-) it's impossible to get the last couple of drops out of the decanter when pouring; they get stuck in the plastic pour lid (mildly annoying)
As to the poster who gave it a low review and mentioned it wasn't stable on only two rubber feet... I just checked mine and mine is totally and completely stable. Given that he mentioned he has black, tile countertops, I'm not surprised it isn't stable. Duh. |
I own it, I love it!!
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| Review Date: September 17, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Bonnie Shaw, Downingtown PA USA |
| I just got this unit the other day and have made a total of two pots of coffee, so far. I know it is early, but this is a terrific machine. Very easy to fill: the reservior has a stepped gauge that is easy to read from above which is handy since I fill it with the sink sprayer directly instead of from the caraff. It used normal filters instead of those conical ones. The caraff is actually 12 cups. The touch screen is very sensitive and it is a genuine touch screen, not a plastic covered button type keyboard. Very easy to program and operate. Love the added water filter feature and it is NOT a cartridge type that costs you almost as much as the coffee maker itself. Probably won't used it once it needs replacing, we will see. Terrific unit!! |
Love it!
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| Review Date: October 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: R. Phillips, NC |
This is my first "real" coffee maker. The one I had previous to this purchase was about 25 years old (also a Mr. Coffee), and it didn't have automatic anything. It was just as basic as it gets. So, for me, I am just thrilled to have this new one that is programmable so that I can wake up to the wonderful aroma of coffee each morning! When coffee is ready, the machine will beep three times. Coffee maker keeps coffee hot for 2 hours, and then beeps three times again to let you know it's shutting off.
This model has a sensitive touch key pad, it is easily programmable, easy to clean, and hasn't turned out a bad pot of coffee yet. I've owned it for two months now, and I am still as delighted with it as I was on day one.
The enclosed operation booklet won't take you three days to read. Everything is concise and clearly explained.
This Mr. Coffee looks smart on my counter top, but takes up a little more room than some do. I can live with that. Water resevoir can be poured into from either side of the filter basket. The left side has "stair-step" numbers inside so that you can pour directly from faucet or sprayer instead of pouring from coffee pot. Very convenient if you locate your machine on the right side of your sink.
The water filter that fits onto the filter basket serves, not only to filter water, but also aids in keeping the paper coffee filters from collapsing. Something I had a problem with regularly in my previous machine. It could be that the filters would not collapse anyway in this machine, but I found that it was a nice bit of insurance, if you will, since I had experienced the collapsed filters so often in my old machine.
I would highly recommend this machine to anyone who is in the market for a great coffee maker that has both good looks and is a pleasure to use. |
Looks & performs Great
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| Review Date: December 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Justin, NH |
| My wife primarily uses this unit to brew loose tea by the pot. Brew strength setting made a big difference in taste. Touch screen is very modern looking, while keeping the controls very simple. Overall a nice unit at a reasonable price. Has all the features we want and simple controls. |
I'm a coffee snob and I LOVE this coffee maker!
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| Review Date: February 22, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Edward R. Michalski, Ohio |
After reading a ton of reviews, returning one coffee maker and doing an exhaustive Consumer Report search, (the latter of which is overrated) we went with this Mr. Coffee LWXSS33. Let me just say from the start, coffee snobs who shy away from Mr. Coffee expecting higher end brands to produce better results, are making a big mistake in overlooking this gem. Though we felt tempted to buy the Bunn for it's fast brew, I couldn't bring myself to place something that ugly on the countertop. Since we're bean grinders, we hoped to find another grind and brew, but we were growing weary with cleaning the grounds from the grind basket. Besides it's just messier. When we purchased this Mr. Coffee, I admit it was the touchscreen that sold us. We're kind of tecknerdy like that. But, this coffee maker is a dream! It has no buttons, comes with a no-fuss water filter, pause and serve, special cleaning cycle, programmable up to 24 hours before brewing, beeps when done, and beeps at 2hour auto shut-off. The lids on the top of the coffee maker are very unique. Not a feature that would necessarily sell this maker, but something you'll appreciate.
I don't mind the two strips of stainless steel on either side of the pot, but I would not have purchased it if it had been totally stainless. I agree that stainless steel is not so stainless. The water filter is a little wimpy, but it doesn't pose a hassle to put in or remove, and it seems to filter the water just fine. I love the strong and regular brew settings. The timer bar that indicates how long the pot has been made is a clever feature also. I love love love how the coffee smoothly pours from the carafe - w/o dribbling, which is a huge deal to me. Though a tablespoon or so of coffee has trouble emptying over the interior plastic lip, it's not an issue for me. The gauge on the inside of the coffee maker reservoir has a very clear indicator where the 4-6-8-10-12 cup limits are, which looks like a little white stair well and the numbers on each step are black. If the reservoir is overfilled, the excess water will pour out the back of the coffeemaker - another good feature because sometimes people forget they have already filled with water. Totally one of the best deals we've ever found. If you're over-selective about your coffee, and you need a replacement maker, this pot is hands-down a freaking awesome piece of technology. And the LED screen is just way too cool with it's silverblue. For $60 SIXTY!! bucks, it's a great bargain that no other upper end model can touch for the price.
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