I prefer perc coffee & would like to have electric. Don't like they turn off on their schedule. How long does the perc go for and can I change it?
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It does turn itself off after awhile which is a safety feature. I never timed how long it takes the percolator but I think it's relatively fast.
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This has a fixed cycle. I'm sure it is a thermostat of some sort. I've never seen an adjustable time/brew percolator. There are a number of glass stovetop percolators that would allow you to see the color of the brew.
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This is the model I got , it doesn't have auto shut-off, you must unplug when do.
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It does not ever turn off. And it doesn't have a way to time it to come on when you want; it does not have any buttons. Once you plug it in, it boils and perks. After that process is done, the thermostat pulls the heat back and goes into warming mode that keeps your coffee warm at a constant, very hot temp but not continue to burn it. Once you unplug it, it turns everything off.If you want it to shut off on its own or make a timed pot, you will have to buy a timer which can be purchased at most retailers like lowes or home depot and you can get a basic one for very cheap under 20 bucks. It does not ever turn off. And it doesn't have a way to time it to come on when you want; it does not have any buttons. Once you plug it in, it boils and perks. After that process is done, the thermostat pulls the heat back and goes into warming mode that keeps your coffee warm at a constant, very hot temp but not continue to burn it. Once you unplug it, it turns everything off.If you want it to shut off on its own or make a timed pot, you will have to buy a timer which can be purchased at most retailers like lowes or home depot and you can get a basic one for very cheap under... » Read More It does not ever turn off. And it doesn't have a way to time it to come on when you want; it does not have any buttons. Once you plug it in, it boils and perks. After that process is done, the thermostat pulls the heat back and goes into warming mode that keeps your coffee warm at a constant, very hot temp but not continue to burn it. Once you unplug it, it turns everything off.If you want it to shut off on its own or make a timed pot, you will have to buy a timer which can be purchased at most retailers like lowes or home depot and you can get a basic one for very cheap under 20 bucks. « Show Less
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You don't need to raise hell. My heating element went out too about a year after my purchase. Just call them and they'll send you a brand new one.If you want hot coffee in the meantime, I suggest you boil water in a teapot, and pour that through the coffee maker. I think they Fedexed mine for free and I got it within a day or two
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I have Pixie machine from Nespresso. It is working fine. You just have to face the tab that you open at 12:00 o'clock, and not fill the pod completely. I bought 12 and I am very happy with them. Buy coffee fine grounded for expresso machines in the grocery store.
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I have never used anything but Farberware percolators, retiring my first one after 40+ years I now have all 3 sizes 4, 8 and 12 cup. We use a programable timer purchased at Lowes and simple to use and program. But as far as it being programmable no they are not.
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Hey. I am kind of new at this too, but, the percolator setting in the grocery store coffee bean section seems to work fine. I buy whole beans and use the machine for grinding. I think any medium fine grind will work great. I love mine! Judy
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Well Julie, all you have to do is Google "Keurig hack" to find out how to override Keurig's intended monopoly on the coffee pod. Looks pretty simple. To get you started, here's a link to one hack: http://www.treehugger.com/green-food/keurig-coffee-pod-drm-gets-hacked-now-you-can-use-any-horrible-pod.html. Interesting to see how the law suit pans out between the Rogers Family (makers of SF Bay coffee) and Keurig. Until then, hack away and convince your friends to boycott Keurig unless they like paying premium price for pods. Good luck!
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I just got one for Christmas and I would say no you cannot set it to auto brew in AM (at least the directions did not mention it and I cant seem to figure it out if it does), what you can do is set the machine to turn on at a specific time so its ready to brew, you still have to put the K coffee in the brewer and press the button to brew. The point being it only takes like a minute to make a cup, most coffee machines with timers make an entire 10 cup or so pot of coffee that will take much longer to brew
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My Keurig B60 does the same thing. I can't seem to set the clock anymore it keeps jumping to the next setting every time I press the small brew button for "H". It shuts off and on automatically and when I get home from work I have to go through the same run-around to make a cup of coffee. I think I'll call customer service as well. This is the second one I have had. The first one wouldn't go through the priming. that was a bad start.
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There is nothing like a cup of percolator coffee. I also love stove top non- electric coffeepots. Both make the smoothest tasting coffee. Once you have a well made cup you will never want drip again. I suggest Faberware coffee makers not this one
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Yes, Brian, there is a know below the clock which is quite visible in the picture. It is a piece if plastic that is shaped more a bar that goes up and down rather than a circular knob and you can turn it to the left or right and goes all the way around. The options are for setting clock, timer, program, auto-on etc. You seem quite interested in making a purchase so I will tell you the only thing that is annoying is that you have to buy these little charcoal filters and replace them every month or two or so depending how much you use the coffee maker. But using those filters really, really enhances the taste of the coffee which I like strong. So go for it - Cathy Yes, Brian, there is a know below the clock which is quite visible in the picture. It is a piece if plastic that is shaped more a bar that goes up and down rather than a circular knob and you can turn it to the left or right and goes all the way around. The options are for setting clock, timer, program, auto-on etc. You seem quite interested in making a purchase so I will tell you the only thing that is annoying is that you have to buy these little charcoal filters and replace them every month or two or so depending how much you use the coffee maker. But using those filters really, really... » Read More Yes, Brian, there is a know below the clock which is quite visible in the picture. It is a piece if plastic that is shaped more a bar that goes up and down rather than a circular knob and you can turn it to the left or right and goes all the way around. The options are for setting clock, timer, program, auto-on etc. You seem quite interested in making a purchase so I will tell you the only thing that is annoying is that you have to buy these little charcoal filters and replace them every month or two or so depending how much you use the coffee maker. But using those filters really, really enhances the taste of the coffee which I like strong. So go for it - Cathy « Show Less
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The instructions say change after 10 uses, however I have a neighbor who has used the same one for 5 years!!! She rinses it out real well after each use, but her coffee takes 18-24 hours to filter through. She does a pound of Folgers in each batch. My husband has only done 3 batches, but he thinks the filter will last 30+ times. At $2.50 each, I wouldn't change it after only 10 batches, but we figure we will just play it by ear, for now. We use Starbucks beans, ground very coarsely and the taste is so much better using the Toddy Cold Brew System. Not bitter at all!!! Good luck and remember not to use soap on the filter. The instructions say change after 10 uses, however I have a neighbor who has used the same one for 5 years!!! She rinses it out real well after each use, but her coffee takes 18-24 hours to filter through. She does a pound of Folgers in each batch. My husband has only done 3 batches, but he thinks the filter will last 30+ times. At $2.50 each, I wouldn't change it after only 10 batches, but we figure we will just play it by ear, for now. We use Starbucks beans, ground very coarsely and the taste is so much better using the Toddy Cold Brew System. Not bitter at all!!! Good luck and remember... » Read More The instructions say change after 10 uses, however I have a neighbor who has used the same one for 5 years!!! She rinses it out real well after each use, but her coffee takes 18-24 hours to filter through. She does a pound of Folgers in each batch. My husband has only done 3 batches, but he thinks the filter will last 30+ times. At $2.50 each, I wouldn't change it after only 10 batches, but we figure we will just play it by ear, for now. We use Starbucks beans, ground very coarsely and the taste is so much better using the Toddy Cold Brew System. Not bitter at all!!! Good luck and remember not to use soap on the filter. « Show Less
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This is the best coffee maker we've owned. It can be programmed to shut off after 1,2, or 3 hours. You can have 2 programs. The manual states: "For best results we recommend brewing only as much coffee as you will consume in 30-60 minutes. Taste is affected the longer the coffee is allowed to sit on the heating plate." We program our Krups to brew the coffee in time for breakfast and program it to turn off in 1 hour.
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A light at base turns red and shuts off when coffee has perked. There is no off switch only the plugged in cord. i always unplug, the plugged in version keeps coffee at brewed temperature.
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Yes, but, and the but is; Sometimes we (my wife & I) think that the water didn't get hot enough during the brew process. It has to get really hot to make good coffee. We are thinking of going back to perc.
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1-800-mr coffee. They are closed on the weekends. How long did you have yours before it broke?
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Good question...The only way I know how is to manually turn it off then turn it right back on. Each time you do the 2 hours will start over. That way you can keep the coffee hot as long as you want to. Hope this answers your question.
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Yes, it is an electric percolator. The coffee is wonderful. I do cut my own filters for it when using the regular coffee made for regular coffee makers that drip the coffee, which is finer ground. You can either grind your own, or buy the coffee filters, and cut them round, with a hole in the center, and put that in before the coffee grounds. I use regular paper towel and cut little round filters of my own. This will solve your problem of grounds.Grounds or not, it makes the best real coffee tasting coffee ever. Karen Macey