Is there gold mesh on the bottom of the filter or is it solid plastic? I ordered a cheaper version of this filter which has a solid plastic bottom.
1063619
Yes, this basket has a plastic bottom. Good idea.....No unwanted processing waste can be forced through the bottom by the hot water.
1063620
It has a solid plastic bottom. I have had this for several months and it is working out fine.
1063621
Solid bottom, which I prefer. It lets the coffee steep a little more as the the water seeps out the sides. I prefer this to the ones where the water passes directly through the coffee and out the bottom. The solid bottom seems to wet the coffee better.
896286
Twenty years ago I purchased a BRAUN/Swiss Gold permanent filter for our Gevalia. No paper filter necessary ever. It's still like new. Plastic with metallic gold filter and lift out handle. I have a paper Gevalia filter which when placed flat measures 7 1/2 inches across the top and has 4 1/2 inche sides which slant to a narrower 2 inch bottom.
1319713
No, it's plastic. If you buy this, always store the filter in the supplied cloth bag and place the plastic cover sheet on it as well. I have done this and the filter has been in good condition since purchase.
1230210
Part of the lid that holds the mesh filter for pouring as well as underneath the metal is all plastic, but it is surrounded by metal. The plunger rod and the rest of the plunger are all metal.
1713289
mine has one of those gold screen filters but you could fit a standard paper filter in there if you wanted.if you're within driving distance of Oakland you can have mine. I don't use it anymore and i don't think it's worth boxing and selling.
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My theory is that your plastic filter is not lined up perfectly. If you screw it in too hard, you can see a space where liquid can escape. It's more on the side than the bottom.
857690
The one I purchased is not like the one shown. Filters in mine were like $50, not worth it. I could get them at my local Oreck Store.
1405032
The filters are made of a very high quality plastic with aluminum outer ring. They are very nice and work great!
1202731
The instructions given so far are for the new metal filter case. If you have the old plastic one, they are similar but as I remember the lower part was threaded on so you have to turn it several turns to remove it. These plastic ones are prone to cracking and leaking, and at one point Franke was replacing them free with metal ones (rather than pay for floor damage!); I don't know whether this is still true but Franke or your dealer could tell you.
1230206
The only other plastic in this item (besides the handle), is the top filter which is made of wire mesh & a heavy plastic frame. But it works extremely well!
987718
Yes, the filter has plastic ribs that go toward the top. The filter and the vacuum itself work very well. I clean the filter frequently.
1188849
Hello there is a small magnet set into the filter cartridge. It is there to help remove metals.
529613
It has a permanent mesh filter, I returned this item, because of being plastic, the coffee had an odd taste.
1150330
It looks like stainless steel covering the bottom. You can't actually see the coil. I have been using it now for months and I love it. Very clean and fast hot water.
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I purchased the 300 model which was a little more money (about $5) than the chrome one - few months ago.The 300 is metal/nickel finish. Not sure how much 'nickel' is in the metal but it appears to be a metal device (metal parts).I purchased the nickel one because I thought it looked like a stronger filter. The bracket (lower portion of the filter) that inserts into the water pipe looks and feels like metal/very strong/hard - but I am not 100% that it's metal. It does make a very strong fit/seal into the water pipe end. I hope this helps.
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I does not have a gold filter. It also does not make a full pot of coffee well it runs the coffee grounds over in to the carafe. The carafe lid does not fit very tight like my last one either? it may be the wrong black seal ring on the bottom of the center cap? L M N
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No. The filter basket assembly is partly plastic with a very fine metal mesh. The seal on the press feels like silicone. Other than discoloration, I have not had any problems with it or think it is deteriorating in any way.