I'm aware that paper filters are not needed on the single serve side however, I would like to use them for convenience. Anyone know which work best?
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For regular grind single-cup servings, there is a fine-mesh filter that works great; no paper filter needed. I use 2 teaspoons of regular grind coffee in this filter for my taste.
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The single serving side is a very small gold filter basket designed for just one cup of coffee. No paper filter is needed. It works fine with just the gold filter. Not sure they even make a paper filter that small ;0)
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I feel the same way you do, I would rather have a filter. I found a way to make my own...take a 2-4 cup paper coffee filter, put it in a 1/3 size measuring cup, press down, fill filter with 2 TBs coffee, fold filter over until it makes a soft 'pod'. I tried it and it WORKS! I had also ordered Melitta size 1 coffee filters, am going to try those when they arrive. Hopefully, the cone shape on the filter bottom will work.
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see my comments on this product HOW NOT HAVE TO BUY PAPER FILTERS -unit has two 'filters' one fine metal mesh and other is a paper have to replace filter -----you can avoid replacing paper filters if just punch out original paper filter - replace with cut to fit piece of linen and then place back bracket with fine wire mesh filter - for me it works great , when linen dirty wash dry and place back in machine - NO MORE PAPER FILTERS TO PURCHASE ( if you do replace filters you are basically paying for a new unit with filters every year).
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The permanent filter must be ordered separately. I use paper filters which I find cleaner and easily disposable. They are available for very low cost in most grocery stores & supermarkets.
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No, they don't require them. I use the paper filters just because I'm used to my coffee that way.
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I believe the filter you need (if you wish to use one) is called the "Basket Filter." I know the unit comes with it's own metal filter but I find them messy to empty and clean, and I also believe that the paper filters contribute to a better tasting brew.
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You still need the paper ones. It has a plastic filter basket but it still requires the paper ones. For the money, you can't beat it. It has delay brewing also
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i just checked, and amazon.com sells them. search: Mr. Coffee BVMC-ZH1B basket filter. i didn't think to use a basket reuseable filter, thanks!
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We have used a paper filter for this but I don't like doing that because I think it takes the oil out of the coffee and makes it taste bland. We just use a small round wire strainer set over the cup to catch any grounds that have escaped the basket. The answer is no you don't need any kind of additional filter.
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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.
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Mine came with a permanent filter basket for each side. You can use standard paper filters for the carafe side.
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Cone filters. But I dont use them. The mesh filter works great for me. When it wears out I will switch to the # 4 paper filters.
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I have a different single coffee maker with a filter. I just buy a regular size paper filter at the Dollar Store. I then grab about half a dozen, fold them in half and cut off about 1 inch. You should then be able to put on top of filter and spread to the sides with your fingers. Works for me and there are no messy grounds in the coffee maker. Just pull out paper filter out and throw in garbage. Worth a buck to give it a try. Good luck.
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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.
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I am not sure paper filters would work because it has a percolator tube that comes up through the basket. The filter would have to have a hole in it. I recommend buying course ground coffee instead.
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I use paper filters inside of the mesh holder. Makes it easier to clean up.
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You can use paper filters in the large basket but paper filters will not fit the split basket. You could use large paper filters and still make single cups they would just have to be the same type of coffee. You would lose the ability to make two different kinds of coffee.
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Twenty years ago I purchased a BRAUN/Swiss Gold permanent filter for our Gevalia. No paper filter necessary ever. It's still like new. Plastic with metallic gold filter and lift out handle. I have a paper Gevalia filter which when placed flat measures 7 1/2 inches across the top and has 4 1/2 inche sides which slant to a narrower 2 inch bottom.