do i have to use the permanent filter or can i use a paper filter if i prefer it?
1174094
it came with a permanent filter but I had a hard time opening the cover... Also doesn't have automatic shut off.. I don't know if you could put a paper filter inside. I usually just use the one it comes with.. This one was cheaply made ... I ended up going to walmart and finding one there but not red like I wanted
1174095
There is a basket to hold Melitta type cone filters or a metal/plastic filter. I only use those Melitta paper filters. Makes great coffee!
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. :)
1174097
I always use the permanent filter... try it without, perhaps a small cone filter would work just as well..love my PHY. It looks beautiful, and makes a small amount of coffee,as I am the only coffee drinker in this house.
1089723
of course you can, in fact I never use the permanent filter as I think it is a pain to have to dump the grounds then having to wash the basket out, paper filters in my opinion are better with no mess! but then again there are a lot of people who like the permanent filter basket, I just happen to not be one of them, it is your personal choice, hope this helps.
1471524
Paper filters are fine. Use both if you want. The clock does not light up & is very hard to read.
181481
Percolators do not need paper filters - that is what helps get that wonderful percolated taste! In my opinion, the paper filter is just a waste in a percolator.
1457004
It come with a re-useable filter that can be washed out or you can use paper filters. We use paper filters in ours with the re-useable filter kept in a cabinet just in case.
1271394
Flat bottom filter. Yes it can use a permanent filter. That's what we have.
391966
We just put a paper filter into the "basket" for our coffee. The coffee maker has a lift out brown plastic basket that uses paper filters. I tried buying a "metal mesh" permanent filter but it did not fit correctly in the coffee maker. It was a Hamilton Beach brand filter. Amazon was very willing to refund our money for it. We are perfectly happy with the paper filters.
1096457
You can use either. I use a No. 4 Melitta paper filter or a gold metal filter depending on my mood. There will be some grit with the metal filter.
181480
The aluminum filter that comes with this Coffee Urn is permanent. No paper filter is required. Scrub it clean after each use (not much scrubbing if you keep up with it) and it will last as long as the coffee urn itself. Suggestion: wet this aluminum filter before putting ground coffee in, and there will be little or no fine grounds slipping through the tiny holes in the filter.
305739
I removed it, and used paper filters....until it quit working, after 3 months. The next one lasted almost 7 months. Disappointed. It was great while it lasted. It was beautiful, had so many great features and matched my appliances! Good Luck!!
662457
Sounds like you are not putting the filter paper into a "reusable" filter basket If that is what your doing. The paper filter needs to be into the filter basket, do you have one? If not you need to get one
1405905
You don't really NEED a filter if your coffee is "percolator ground," which is a coarser grind than you would use for an automatic or drip coffee maker. The larger pieces won't go through the holes in the basket. BUT, if you prefer to use a filter or if your coffee is a finer grind, then you can really use any paper filter and cut it to size, as needed.
1073720
Absolutely... I personally don't like using paper, but it is much easier For cleaning. Leave the gold filter in place, won't hurt, then just a quick rinse.
2037602
Yes. I use a paper filter if the coffee is powder fine, but the gold filter for anything else. I think that the gold filter actually works better in the machine.
173525
Yes. I assume you could use a reusable filter, but it naturally requires cone-shaped, paper filters.
1243086
Yes it does take the paper filters, but that's just my preference. I'm not a big fan of permanent filters.
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.