Is it slow about how long (mins) does it take to brew a pot? HOW does the self clean work? It says it has a charcoal filter is this true?
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It brews quickly and although I have not timed it, it is no more than 5 to 7 minutes. The carbon filter sits near the water chamber and I have not paid attention to it. Our water is good right out of the tap so I do not expect to change it often if ever. Our pot is about 4 months old and the coffee is excellent!
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It doesn't take long at all...5-8 minutes. You can use the timer, too, so the brewing is done when you want that first cup. I have not used the self cleaner yet; the unit is in our winter home in AZ. (I do have a self-cleaner with my KitchenAide pot at home and it is great!) yes, there is a charcoal filter.
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10-15 minutes takes about 20-25 for boil. Great buy for brewing, used mine twice so far.
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I can see the reason for the long wait. If you're using tap water, there's going to be chlorine. Your charcoal filter will eventually adsorb all the chlorine out of the water, but not right away. The wait is so the Chlorine is completely gone out of the main tank and doesn't kill any of the SafeStart bacteria. The longer you wait, the less Chlorine.
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Make sure to soak the charcoal filter for at least 10 minutes in water and rinse that thoroughly. 1 Tbs of coffee per cup. I use paper filters. if all else fails, bottled water.
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We don't know how long it takes to brew a full pot. We bought this machine, then returned it because we could not get rid of the awful plastic smell.
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It only takes a couple of minutes to brew. I only use reusable k cups purchased from Bed, bath and beyond. Better for the environment.
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That depends on how much water you have in the kettle and if the water is warm or cold when you put it in. My guess is it take about two or three minutes, on average. It is definitely faster than a manual kettle on the burner. By the way...I have used electric kettles all my adult life. This is one of the best I have ever had. My friends have admired my kettle and bought one for themselves. So did my church!
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it is really quick! I would say faster than a coffee maker! Its as fast as you can put the grounds into the filter funnel and pour the water in... for a large cup of coffee, it takes minutes and smells soooo good! This ready set came with a small mug, I prefer at least a 12 ounce cup!
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My husband just found the booklet on the coffee maker. The flashing button indicates that u need to decalcafy the unit by removing the charcoal filter. Next fill reservoir with water and mixture of 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water. Press clean button. When clean light glows, pressing the on/off coffee maker button. The clean light will shine steadily. The coffee maker is now in Clean mode . When cycle is complete, the coffee maker will beep 5 times and automatically shut off. If clean light stops flashing, turn off coffee maker and run cold water thru unit before using unit to brew coffee. Remember to put charcoal filter back in before brewing coffee. Hope this helps! Mona My husband just found the booklet on the coffee maker. The flashing button indicates that u need to decalcafy the unit by removing the charcoal filter. Next fill reservoir with water and mixture of 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water. Press clean button. When clean light glows, pressing the on/off coffee maker button. The clean light will shine steadily. The coffee maker is now in Clean mode . When cycle is complete, the coffee maker will beep 5 times and automatically shut off. If clean light stops flashing, turn off coffee maker and run cold water thru unit before using unit to brew coffee.... » Read More My husband just found the booklet on the coffee maker. The flashing button indicates that u need to decalcafy the unit by removing the charcoal filter. Next fill reservoir with water and mixture of 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water. Press clean button. When clean light glows, pressing the on/off coffee maker button. The clean light will shine steadily. The coffee maker is now in Clean mode . When cycle is complete, the coffee maker will beep 5 times and automatically shut off. If clean light stops flashing, turn off coffee maker and run cold water thru unit before using unit to brew coffee. Remember to put charcoal filter back in before brewing coffee. Hope this helps! Mona « Show Less
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You have to have a Braun coffee pot with the filter well in the bottom of the water tank. The filter is just inserted into the well. It is simply activated charcoal that filters the water and makes really good coffee. I change mine about every 4 to six months but that would depend on your water.
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I don't brew a lot off coffee, so haven't noticed if it's slow or not. Seemed OK to me. I use a regular grind of coffee, just what the machine at the store produces. Mine are the stainless steel cups; could that make a difference? Sorry I couldn't help you. Best of luck.
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This does make audible percolating noises while brewing--a full pot takes about 10 minutes to brew, but is not loud or annoying. If you work in a cube farm it will likely not be heard by anyone but your closest neighbors.
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It came with one, but it is not necessary. I just brewed a pot without the charcoal filter.
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See the answer by David Eldridge. It is very accurate. Be sure that you check the time is correct when you get up. If not just start the maker manually, it brews very quickly so your wait will be minimal!
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I really don't know the answer to your question -- but I'd certainly like to know "just in case" I need the information in the future. The main problem I have is the bits of charcoal that continually come through the filter (especially weekly when I'm running a strong stream of hot water through it to help "clean" it.) Good luck.
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If it is by True Brew, then you Have a good Brewing System. I have stayed away from my First System with the Carboy, That was a Gold! The cleaning was tedious. Buckets are far more easier to Clean! and Sanitize. I recently got a Kit from Ohio Brewers, cheap! and it showed a Pic from True Brewers, They substituted there brand instead of what I had thought I was getting! Dissapointed, but not upset, I can work around it. True brew, although Higher Priced Is the way to Go!You will also want to do some homework into Food Grade Buckets, and LidsPersonally, I won't Buy From HomeBrewOhio.com again!!!! If it is by True Brew, then you Have a good Brewing System. I have stayed away from my First System with the Carboy, That was a Gold! The cleaning was tedious. Buckets are far more easier to Clean! and Sanitize. I recently got a Kit from Ohio Brewers, cheap! and it showed a Pic from True Brewers, They substituted there brand instead of what I had thought I was getting! Dissapointed, but not upset, I can work around it. True brew, although Higher Priced Is the way to Go!You will also want to do some homework into Food Grade Buckets, and LidsPersonally, I won't Buy From... » Read More If it is by True Brew, then you Have a good Brewing System. I have stayed away from my First System with the Carboy, That was a Gold! The cleaning was tedious. Buckets are far more easier to Clean! and Sanitize. I recently got a Kit from Ohio Brewers, cheap! and it showed a Pic from True Brewers, They substituted there brand instead of what I had thought I was getting! Dissapointed, but not upset, I can work around it. True brew, although Higher Priced Is the way to Go!You will also want to do some homework into Food Grade Buckets, and LidsPersonally, I won't Buy From HomeBrewOhio.com again!!!! « Show Less
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I only make a six-cup pot of coffee, and timed the process this morning with my Thermopen kitchen timer. From the time I pushed the start button (Mozart song plays the first time) until the Mozart song played the second time (signaling the brew process is complete) was 7 minutes, 54 seconds. I then let the pot sit another 3 minutes before pouring my first cup so most of the coffee can drain out of the secondary filter that is clipped into the pot, or carafe. I always take the secondary filter out of the carafe, or pot before pouring a cup of coffee. The filter will have some, not much, coffee remaining in it. I can not say how long for a full pot, or 12 cup pot of coffee. Hopes this helps.