What filter do I use, the cone?
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Yes, Bonnie. This was a gift to my sister, she LOVES the coffee maker, and KitchenAid. The service from the company was great and I don't say that lightly. One of my many assignments at GM was in management in Customer Service and I do know the difference. Enjoy your new coffee maker. Glo
228355
We use a metal mesh filter, but the standard flat-bottom paper ones work fine.
792879
It uses a gravel tray as the intake, so any kind of filter media should work fine (I used a green dish scrubber)
389478
Using it in a Gevalia Model # XCC-12. The recommended filters are Gevalia No. 4 cone shaped paper filters. Had been using the Melitta number 4 paper filters. Good replace for the paper filters.
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These models use cone filters. I have the 10-cup model and it uses a #4 cone filter, but also comes with a reusable filter. I'm assuming the 5-cup model comes with a reusable filter as well.
105030
Basket paper filter. You can use a gold mesh filter but they allow too much sediment to pass into the carafe.
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I found that World Market sells something similar, so the filters they sell work. It's not the double/different shapes, only a round one. But seemed to work fine. Good luck.
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I have tried the generic cone filters and they clog because they don't have the tiny holes that the Melitta brand filters do.
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I haven't tried standard cone filters in this dripper. That being said, I'm not sure they would fit. Standard cone filters are flat across the bottom, and the V60 is designed for a a cone filter with a point. These filters are not very expensive (5-10¢ each). Sticking with the V60 filters are your safest bet.
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I bought the permanent filter, I prerer it. You could use normal paper basket filters as well.
227442
this model uses either a white or gold/tan tone cone shaped filter. we like this model and previously owned a cuisinart coffee maker....
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Paulette: Yes, a #2 cone filter is required. I prefer the brown filters over the white - they seem a bit heavier & allow less residue. Family tradition "requires" that I use 7 level scoops for 4 cups of full flavored coffee! Are we nut cases? - probably, but four generations can't be all wrong. Enjoy!
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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.
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Yes absolutely. That's what l do. Great product use with gold filter cone. That's the best way.
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I don't use cone filters. I use the cheap regular filters that fit in any coffee brewer. Push the filter into the Melitta. Dampen the filter slightly with water to make it stay in place. They work fine.
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I use a flat bottom gold filter but any flat bottom ( not cone shape ) mr coffee style paper filters will work.
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#2 cone filters work fine, they don't fit exact but do the job. All I use. I love this maker. Perfect for the single coffee drinker.
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Just a few minutes ago I have tried seven different permanent #4 cone filters. None fit. The only thing that has actually worked is cone shaped paper filters #4.