Is the carafe thermal? Will it keep the coffee hot even without the warmer on?
1544126
Once the coffee pot turns off, the coffee will stay hot until it naturally cools off.
1544127
I don't think so. It is only a four cup pot and it stays hot about 30 minutes.
1544128
No - not thermal. The coffee stays warm for a little while after the warmer automatically shuts off. But since it is only 4-cup there is not that much coffee to keep warm.
1544129
It doesn't stay hot very long. After about half an hour I have to warm up a cup in the microwave.
1544130
No, it is a metal pot. We got this because we were always breaking glass ones.
1585085
Everyone who has answered is wrong. The thermal pot has a warming plate that heats up during the coffee brew cycle to heat to carafe. It shuts off when the coffee is done brewing to prevent the burnt coffee taste of normal hot plates. This keeps the coffee warmer longer.
539103
not at all. It is hot when it brewes then need a thermo mug to keep it warm.There is no keep warm device.
1351136
yes it has a warmer but it only stays on for 1 hour. A bigger problem with this coffee maker is the time display, it's not illuminated and nearly impossible to see.
421920
Yes. The base ,lid and handle stay cool,you can set the carafe on a table. But the glass is very hot to the touch.in 3.5 years I've never burnt myself on it, but I would keep it away from children.
2141554
I don't think it would be a good idea to put this carafe on a warmer. I wouldn't put any carafe on a warmer; they are not made for that purpose. Besides, it's insulated; heat won't get to the liquid that easily. You need a lot of heat on the outside before some of it may even make it to the liquid. My carafe keeps the liquid hot for about 4 to 5 hours.
400310
Never did keep it hot - the carafe is just lightweight and only good for a few hours. Rinsing your carafe with hot water before brewing helps it say hot longer. I transfer the coffee to a great 12 cup thermos since I take it to work which will keep it hot for up to a day.
1964459
No, it just keeps it warm. You can't adjust the temperature, it just turns on or off. My dad uses it to keep his coffee hot on long trips. Hope this helps!
1611995
I have the glass lined thermal cafe, and I like the coffee very much. My son has the glass carafe, and wishes he had the thermal.
2257545
It will keep the coffee hot for several hours -- preheat it with boiling water. I bought a steel thermos which works a bit better. But the carafe is good if you plan to drink it all in less than 2 hours.
1758109
No - the carafe is supposed to keep the coffee hot, but the heat lasts maybe an hour. But - you don't have the burned coffee taste that comes with leaving the carafe on the hotplate
1053546
This maker has a built in warming surface that the pot sits on during and after brew. This warming pad has it's own switch to be turned on or off. This will keep your coffee warm for as long as you need. I bought this for my father who Works Pipe lines out West (Alberta Canada) where they see some very cold weather and he uses this every day. I should also mention I grew up knowing if my dad's coffee wasn't at the point of burning your tounge he didn't want it lol.Cheers,I just noticed the comment below and they must not use there warming pad.
330129
I have used the thermal version for about six months. The interior has become a little stained with use. Coffee stays hot for at least two hours, and warm for much longer without any "burned" taste, since it is not on a hotplate. Hope this helps.
1164467
What is the height of this unit? Also, does it keep the coffee hotter than the caraffe model? I know the first cup from the caraffe makes is hot but after awhile, even with the heating unit on, I find the coffee too cooled for my liking.Thanks, Mary
363958
The thermal carafe will not reliably keep the coffee hot for more than 2 hours. BUT, it never lasts more than 30 minutes in our house so it has never been an issue.
2259686
Yes to a single hot cup of coffee, but no to the three hours..... Auto shutoff occurs after two hours and the carafe is glass.....does not stay hot without the plate on.
1351138
Yes this Mr. coffee does have a warming plate under the carafe, it will keep your coffee warm for 10 or 15 min. it also has an auto timer which will turn off the coffee maker in case you forget...