Can you use paper filters instead of the permanent filter?
1089723
of course you can, in fact I never use the permanent filter as I think it is a pain to have to dump the grounds then having to wash the basket out, paper filters in my opinion are better with no mess! but then again there are a lot of people who like the permanent filter basket, I just happen to not be one of them, it is your personal choice, hope this helps.
1089724
Yes, I do. I have discovered that when you fill the water tank, fill it slowly or the water will leak out the bottom. At first I thought it leaked at any water over 10 cups but I made 12 cups the other day and poured it slowly and there was minimal leakage from underneath. It's good for the price, but you are not getting at $200 coffee maker for $40, if you know what I mean. It's fine for me and it is super cute.
1089725
I have not tried, I actually like the permanent filters better. It looks as if you can though, the basket that holds the filter looks very similar to an older Mr. Coffee that I used to have that used paper filters, just deeper. Don't know if that would cause a problem though.
1089726
Yes. The regular size paper filters work just fine and I think they do a better job filtering the coffee grounds than the permanent filter.
1089727
YES most definitely and in my opinion works better, but do not use permanent with the paper!
1471526
You would have to buy one separate if you wanted one. I just use paper filters.
1978991
Ours doesn't that I know of, or at least it didn't come with one....we use paper filters.
1298341
It does require a filter - we use paper filter for 8-12 cup size brewer. Not sure if a 'permanent' filter is available for sale separately.
1243086
Yes it does take the paper filters, but that's just my preference. I'm not a big fan of permanent filters.
942402
Yes u can. The environment filter is a better filter. The cartridge is the same .
371063
You can if you have one of the little filter baskets OR cut down the SMALL size store-bought coffee filter papers. (Note: the dark color ones are unbleached:-)
2275863
I wouldnt, if you want something reusable I heard better results with cloth filters. Paper is king to me though.
718586
Ours did not come with the separate filter basket but yes you can use paper filters.
750138
i dont you use filters, infact i bought the permanent lid cover cause the provided lid cover kept falling off the lid blocking the container ,leaving me with a mess
1457004
It come with a re-useable filter that can be washed out or you can use paper filters. We use paper filters in ours with the re-useable filter kept in a cabinet just in case.
634489
I'm not sure. The bottom has the same diameter as a standard paper filter, and it's slightly shorter. Not sure if that helps....
3966
Possibly using too fine a grind for the permanent filter. I use paper filters since cleaning the permanent filter is too messy and not worth the trouble.
1073722
Yes, I use paper filters all the time. I prefer to throw away the paper filters with the old coffee grinds instead of cleaning the gold mesh filter after every use.
246691
Yes you can use this filter, they Just happen to be on sale at the time, + free shipping, they are interchangeable.
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.
1811242
Yes, but it is easy to do so. If you use paper filters it would be even easier.