Can the reusable filter also be augmented with a #4 paper filter?
1000915
If you mean the cone shaped Melita type filter, then no those will not work with this. While it is touted as having a "commercial grade permanent basket filter" so no paper filter is required note that it will accept a standard 8-12 Cup basket filter such as is used on Mr. Coffee, Black & Decker etc. The Bunn sized basket filters are too big. Just a regular Mr. Coffee sized one will work. On mine I get too much sediment using just the permanent filter, your results may vary depending on the grind used. With the paper filter lining the permanent filter inside it makes cleaning the basket much easier also. It is a great coffee maker and makes an outstanding brew. Next best thing to a commercial Bunn. In fact it has features a Bunn Commercial Pour-Over doesn't and uses tons less electricity.
1000916
I always use paper filters with this coffee maker, as I have done with previous coffee makers with permanent filters. Permanent filters will never be able to filter out the very small coffee grounds.
1112411
no paper filter will fall apart, only generic filter listed as washable can be cleaner and reused, only thing that can clean these filter is to use another vacuum cleaner to clean them off
212600
Oops! I thought you were talking about the bags! As for the filter, I am not aware of any paper part. If you go to their website you should find answers to this question I would think.
2214709
I am no expert on the subject, but I think so. I can't see why not since both filters do primarily the same thing.
1775544
as long as the thread size is correct there is no problem, filters are interchangeable. :)
1978991
Ours doesn't that I know of, or at least it didn't come with one....we use paper filters.
1213225
There is a reusable cloth bag however the paper filter bag is intended to be used inside the cloth filter bag. You can't eliminate the paper bag by only using the cloth one. The paper bag may be dumped out and reused though.
1374715
You still need to use a paper filter, though I think you can purchase the permanent filter basket separately.
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.
2207392
You could but it would be redondit because all filtering that you can possible do is through you cartridge
880936
Yes you can. I had the same problem you did, none of the stores carry the filter. Mine was a plastic filter, looks like it was made from recycled plastic, not sure, but it worked. These filters are cloth, and supposed to be allergen quality. They are washable, and work much better than the plastic one that came with the unit. I ordered six (two packages of 3), but that was overkill. Still using the first one I took out of the package. One package of 3 should last you awhile.
1073722
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.
1243086
Yes it does take the paper filters, but that's just my preference. I'm not a big fan of permanent filters.
1630676
It is not a reusable filter. I read the details and it says it "out performers the washable, plastic & fiberglass filters". It is a cardboard frame and not sure of what the filter is actually made of but it is a very good filter.
365714
Must setup correctly. I always use paper filter. Make sure it's only 1 paper filter.
1174096
I bought this as a gift for someone but I know that they prefer using paper filters as well and haven't had a problem. :)
2275863
I wouldnt, if you want something reusable I heard better results with cloth filters. Paper is king to me though.