Does it come with the filter basket or do i need to get one? or can i use cone paper filters?
718583
Yes - it comes with filter basket, and we also use a paper cone filter - just to prevent grounds from getting into the coffee.
718584
It comes with a mesh filter basket, which you can remove to use paper filters if you prefer.
718585
I had to get a gold tone filter for myself. The Mellita filters fit fine if you don't have one. If you buy the BROWN paper filters, they filter out the cholesterol in the coffee !! YES, I found out there is cholesterol i coffee !! Enjoy that cup of joe !!! Remember, hold top down while loading pot to "adjust" tension of downward spring from filter frame.
718586
Ours did not come with the separate filter basket but yes you can use paper filters.
718587
You'll need to get #4 cone filters but I use the filter basket that I bought separately
2038502
I use a paper filter! To me you need one, I don't get that permanent filter term they use. You need a filter!
1884051
No paper filter - comes with gold filter - they last at least a couple of years
1594237
Are you using a filter with it? You are supposed to use a number 2 paper filter.
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.
1265256
No. but filters are readily available at any grocery store. It takes a #2 cone filter.
2035119
The one I have came with a permafilter made of plastic. It developed a hole in it around year 3. Now I use the small basket filters in it.
492002
Yes, we do. Pages 4-5 of the owner's manual says that "#4 cone-shaped filters must be used." We've been using ours for about 6 wks. with the paper filters and have had no problems.
380324
I don't use any paper filters with it although you could if you prefer. It is a regular style basket -- typical of percolators -- so you should look for coffee ground for percolators or grind your own so not as fine as for drip pots.
1354855
It has a washable mesh filter that works fine for us; we don't use paper filters. I know some people like to use an additional paper filter for flavor. If that's the case, it's the small Melitta cone type (no. 5?); the kind that comes flat but opens into a cone.
830801
A plastic basket that is designed to hold disposable paper filters is included. A fine wire mesh filter basket that is sometimes used in coffeemakers in lieu of paper filters is not included.
1713044
I wish it came with a filter, but it didn't. I ordered one on Amazon...it takes a small filter. I got the basket style. My maker still works and I love it...a whole year later!
1835065
You can use paper filters. #4 size. They fit into a plastic filter holder that snaps into place. You might be able to use a reusable gold filter instead of paper--you'd need to check the manual.
1737574
I use paper filters with the basket because if you didn't the coffee grounds would pour through with the coffee. I prefer not to drink the grounds! :)
1115192
We've used all kinds, even cone shaped filters work by just pressing down, the rod will poke a hole through the paper and then just use your fingers to gentle circle and press the filter down. A few grounds may get through but they stay in the basket. The more important thing is to remove the basket and rod within 5 min. after perculation completes.
503957
The machine comes with a metal basket filter. You don't need paper filters.
492001
Sure. I just use the filter that comes with it but the paper filter would work too.