Does anyone use paper filters instead of mesh one provided? Do you put the paper in the mesh holder tho?
1052494
I use paper filters inside of the mesh holder. Makes it easier to clean up.
1052495
We use paper filters instead of the mesh basket. Take the mesh basket out and use the paper filters as you would with a "conventional" coffee maker. It seems to brew faster and clean up is much quicker.
1052496
I use paper filters for easy clean up but the mesh is sufficient on its own. Paper filters fit right into the mesh basket.
1052497
Hey Brenda.....I tried the mesh holder couple of times. It worked well but was a mess to clean up so started using paper filters (#4). It is just easier and I hate cleaning!
2146566
permanent filters are just another big mess to clean up. Stick with the paper. If its the expensive cone shaped filters your trying to avoid, stick a regular basket type filter in the melita cone. it will work.
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.
1369486
I own a metal filter, and I prefer it over the standard paper. I had to adjust the grind a bit coarser to compensate. Other than that, I've been very happy with it.
2275863
I wouldnt, if you want something reusable I heard better results with cloth filters. Paper is king to me though.
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.
300073
It uses #4 cone paper filters.It does not take normal basket filters because of it's internal shape.Maybe Russell Hobbs has a basket that fits it but I bought a gold mesh basket filter and it did not fit.It is not the same shape inside as most coffee makers.I have been using paper only and quite happy with it!
258978
Cone filters. But I dont use them. The mesh filter works great for me. When it wears out I will switch to the # 4 paper filters.
2161107
You can use paper filters but you don't need to. The stainless drum has fine holes in it that strain the juice just fine. This juicer is wonderful, but takes a lot of cleanup.
830803
The filter basket (the plastic basket that holds either a disposable paper filter or a permanent filter) is included, as is a filter disk. Paper filters are easy to find, and I think I recall that 1 was included. The permanent filters work well, and may be worth the few extra $.
1073719
I've tried it and it works and I've also tried putting the paper filter in the gold plated mesh filter too. You might as well leave the gold plated mesh in place just in case the paper tears... Although using the white paper filters may expose you to very small amounts of toxin that potentially is residual from the bleaching process to make those filter papers white... you might alternatively use the "natural" brown colored filters to avoid possible dioxin exposure... Another minor point about using paper filters is that it will slightly slow down the liquid flow thru the filter area which may or may not cause an issue... I've never used paper long enough to know if there is a problem with this...
1073723
We use the paper filters inside the gold mesh filters but you can use them either way.
1091600
see my comments on this product HOW NOT HAVE TO BUY PAPER FILTERS -unit has two 'filters' one fine metal mesh and other is a paper have to replace filter -----you can avoid replacing paper filters if just punch out original paper filter - replace with cut to fit piece of linen and then place back bracket with fine wire mesh filter - for me it works great , when linen dirty wash dry and place back in machine - NO MORE PAPER FILTERS TO PURCHASE ( if you do replace filters you are basically paying for a new unit with filters every year).
1896096
This is not an ultra fine mesh. It's like a very fine. I measured the diameter of the holes and they appear to be 1/32". By the way, if you can see the individual holes in the mesh then it's not fine enough for finely ground coffee. It's definitely not one step less fine than a paper filter like another commenter stated. Nothing will get through a paper filter. One step less than that should be a super tight mesh (where you can't even make out the holes) and almost looks like a solid sheet of clear material. This is not that.
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.
2038504
The permanent filter is an additional purchase, I prefer to use paper filters.
718584
It comes with a mesh filter basket, which you can remove to use paper filters if you prefer.