How much plastic is used in this machine..esp. the part the filter sets on. Im guessing it's plastic like they mostly all are?
2077773
yes, the basket and most everything else is plastic, but not that cheesy crap you find at Wal-Mart. The unit is very well made and give a great cup of coffee. The reason I bought the maker is because of it's shape & size. I have limited counter space at my summer cottage & this fit the bill nicely. Again, as for the plastic, the exterior is of a quality, chrome plated plastic...you really have to inspect closely to determine it.
2077774
Yep plastic where the filter is. There's a removable plastic basket and then the well it sits in is plastic.
1450994
I think that's the membrane I use for mine. Keep in mind that's the membrane, so it doesn't need replaced as often as the filters.
655562
The only plastic on the entire unit is the water pump assembly with what looks like a plastic rough filter that fits around it likely to catch cat hair from going into the pump and is located under the tower inside the bowl. The bowl and tower are ceramic. There is a charcoal replaceable filter as well.
2188142
Yes, the filter is made of 100% 316 grade stainless steel. We don't use any bonding material in the welds, so there's only stainless steel there.
793055
essentially all plastic base, structure, and water reservoir. glass carafe and wire mesh filters only non-plastic. hope this helps.
673001
Plastic. And no matter how many times I've cleaned it with vinegar the water still tastes like it's toxic or something. In fact, I left it dry for several weeks and it still smells like that dry! B&D; just doesn't make quality coffee makers anymore.
2181569
The holding tank for the water is metal. The enclosures for the filters are plastic.
868062
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.
1934345
Plastic. It also has tear off covers so you don't scratch. I have had this for years of service with no problems. just replace the filters and the tear offs when needed
2170015
Everything I see is plastic where you pour the water in. Where the water comes out into the filter system the only thing that is not plastic there is the screen part of the basket that holds the grounds. One cannot actually see the "well". I lifted this little plastic "grate" looking part and still cannot see the well.
1110036
the whole thing is plastic. It might last longer if you got a soft water filter to keep from the hard water deposits from building up. Also if you dont have very good water pressure its not worth it
1851830
As others have mentioned, it's black plastic. I use a measuring cup instead of trying to find the numbers inside the reservoir, and filtered water. You've got to put the water in something anyway, to get it into the coffeemaker, so it's easier to use a measuring cup. Don't let the plastic reservoir dissuade you--it makes a fabulous cup of coffee!
1199672
I think it's all plastic. It's pretty cool if you can deal with the occasional leaking around where the base meets the body. I like mine.
2155469
This is just a metal filter. If you need to replace any other parts, you need to buy them separately.
216555
The filter is some kind of synthetic material--I think--very fine mesh. It eventually clogs, and you either have to take the basket apart to clean the filter or simply replace the whole basket. It's pricey, though, about 25.00, including shipping.
367571
Same answer, if it is the 1.5 l pot, the filter is steel. I do have some pots with plastic.
2172573
It was my understanding that the filters lasted the life of the machine. I clean it once a week with a vacuum cleaner...use the brush attachment.