Do I need to use a paper filter with this coffee maker?
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Paulette: Yes, a #2 cone filter is required. I prefer the brown filters over the white - they seem a bit heavier & allow less residue. Family tradition "requires" that I use 7 level scoops for 4 cups of full flavored coffee! Are we nut cases? - probably, but four generations can't be all wrong. Enjoy!
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You can definitely use the filter that came along with the coffee maker. But to escape the hassle of washing the filter after every use, people mostly use paper filters which are available in all grocery stores and supermarkets. Use any grounded coffee of your choice - ground it yourself or buy one from market. Enjoy your Coffee!
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Yes, I use paper filters all the time. I prefer to throw away the paper filters with the old coffee grinds instead of cleaning the gold mesh filter after every use.
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I found when using the plastic filter, without the paper filter you will get a fine particle sludge of coffee at the bottom of your cup. I am not a fan of cowboy type coffee, so I prefer the filters!
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Are you using a filter with it? You are supposed to use a number 2 paper filter.
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Just the filter is enough. I use only paper filters (without the "real" filter), I don't know why! I use either Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. Enjoy! It is a great little coffee maker.
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You do not need coffee filters for this coffee maker. It has a coffee basket which you just put your coffee grinds in.
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Hi Peter, this machine does not need a paper filter, it already has a filter that you can wash every time you use it.
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I don't think you have to use a filter but I do. I don't like those little grinds at the bottom of my cup. I'm not the biggest coffee drinker but I use Folgers.
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Yes, I use the standard 10-12 cup paper filters in mine. I love this coffee maker.
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We bought this sometime ago. The answer is yes, you can use a paper filter and your own coffee. It is a little awkward and you have to be sure to not use too much coffee, but it works. We haven't found filters to fit the little basket, so we cut the bigger ones to size. We aren't coffee drinkers so we only use it for company and it works fine for us. If you would be using it daily I think you can purchase the necessary basket and filter. But the machine works great and we use it at least once or twice a month every month and January through March we use it daily.
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You can use it either way. If you do not use a paper filter it has a few grounds in the coffee but still tastes great.
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Not sure what you're asking. Do you need a replacement cone filter for this model? If so, ereplacementparts.com will probably have it. You don't need to use paper filters with this model, but some people use them anyway for easiest cleanup. If this is what you want, depending on where you live, you can order these online as well. Most grocery stores have them where I live. Hope this helps. I like this coffee maker a lot.
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I don't use any filters. The holes in the basket are small enough that the grinds don't overflow into the coffee.
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Yes, I use the paper coffee filters--size 2. This makes a wonderful smooth cup of coffee.
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We just used it for hot water. If I remember correctly, there was an insert into which you could to make coffee. I would assume you would use a paper filter for it.
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We use a paper filter in ours. We had some left over from before. They are just like the ones used in a regular Mr. Coffee, but one size bigger; fold in quarters, cut off tip and it fits over the percolator tip. The last ones I purchased were at WalMart, but I have not purchased any in the last year. The holes in the basket filter are quite small, you could try it without the paper filter, but you will likely have some grounds left in the bottom of the pot.