should I remove gold tone filter if I use paper
884910
You can either remove it or not, it doesn't matter when you use paper filter.
1323469
It does not. I bought the Cuisinart Gold Tone Filter along with it and it works great.
1354858
This machine comes with one gold permanent filter that you rinse and reuse, alternatively, cone shaped paper filters are an option. You can stock up before you go, however; I have routinely found these filters across Europe, Mid east, North Africa, Asia and Austarlia
1259165
No, paper filters are not needed, the stainless steel basket that holds the coffee works well without a paper filter. I suppose if you used a real fine grind you might need a filter, but I have been using mine for 5 years and never had a problem.
129341
If you consider a gold tone filter = metal then yes it comes with reusable 'metal' filter, but I'd keep a supply of disposable filters on hand because I don't think this guy is long for this world under heavy use.
173526
Yes, either paper filters as standard or Krups offer a metal filter as an optional extra. We chose the permanent metal filter to avoid the mess around endless paper filters.
2246558
Yes, just make sure to use a paper filter bc the holes in a gold filter do let some fine dust through.
231738
Yes, I do believe there are paper filters but I've only used the cloth filter.
101320
Paper filters, when making Drip Coffee, prevent the oils (which is where coffee's richness comes from), from getting into the brew. "Gold" filters allow everything, the good/the bad/the ugly into your cup. Doctors often tell patients with cholesterol problems to only use paper filters, and sometimes make those with high cholesterol to stop coffee altogether. This info may have changes recently with the newer views on saturated fats.All that said, this cocoa bean concoction probably would deliver best if all the goodies were allowed through.I don't know anything about good/bad fats in it, but it might be worthwhile to have before and after blood tests done. Especially if one does have medical issues. Paper filters, when making Drip Coffee, prevent the oils (which is where coffee's richness comes from), from getting into the brew. "Gold" filters allow everything, the good/the bad/the ugly into your cup. Doctors often tell patients with cholesterol problems to only use paper filters, and sometimes make those with high cholesterol to stop coffee altogether. This info may have changes recently with the newer views on saturated fats.All that said, this cocoa bean concoction probably would deliver best if all the goodies were allowed through.I don't know anything... » Read More Paper filters, when making Drip Coffee, prevent the oils (which is where coffee's richness comes from), from getting into the brew. "Gold" filters allow everything, the good/the bad/the ugly into your cup. Doctors often tell patients with cholesterol problems to only use paper filters, and sometimes make those with high cholesterol to stop coffee altogether. This info may have changes recently with the newer views on saturated fats.All that said, this cocoa bean concoction probably would deliver best if all the goodies were allowed through.I don't know anything about good/bad fats in it, but it might be worthwhile to have before and after blood tests done. Especially if one does have medical issues. « Show Less
173527
Yes. We used a gold filter as we always have. This was the worst coffee maker I ever purchased. It never once made a decent cup of coffee. I threw it out after 3 months. A shame since it looked so nice.
173525
Yes. I assume you could use a reusable filter, but it naturally requires cone-shaped, paper filters.
1278853
yes; the difference is a richer, darker coffee if you use the gold filter by itself.
1471524
Paper filters are fine. Use both if you want. The clock does not light up & is very hard to read.
1110770
This coffee maker comes with a gold multi-use filter, but we prefer to use paper (#2 Cone-style). We've been using this maker for about a year and are very pleased with the ease of use and definitely the cost savings over certain pod/k-cup machines.
989528
Boy you know right now I am probably NOT the person to answer this as I have had some "issues" that I am trying? to get resolved BUT I will TRY and help you do that task, hmmmm I found that using a damp cloth is the best for the "paper" kinda filter and the plastic one well I am sure you know you just grab the lint and ball it up GOOD LUCK!!
958538
The gold filter is included, I also use the paper filters, less mess to clean.
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Tim, the filter is real thick, but you can push it down enough to force the plastic piece with the "catches" to close enough to hold the metal filter in place. As an alternative you might be able to get some fine sandpaper in there and sand down the plastic for a little more clearance... Personally, I went back to paper because I found the metal filter just too much hassle. I'll keep it in case I run out of paper filters. RON.