Shopping CartMr. Coffee FTX41 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Stainless Steel
date : November 23rd, 2011Programmable Coffee Maker
Review : 3 Reviews
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List Price : $ 49.99
Price Now : $ 39.99
Tags : 12Cup, Coffee, Coffeemaker, FTX41, Programmable, Stainless, Steel
- Removable filter basket lifts out for fast and easy filling and cleaning
- Brewing Pause ‘n Serve lets you pour a cup of coffee while the coffeemaker is still brewing
- Special cleaning cycle makes cleaning your coffeemaker quick and easy
- Two-Hour Auto Shut-Off keeps your coffee hot for two hours, then automatically shuts off
- Brew strength selector adjusts the brewing time to create a more full-flavored coffee
Design with pleasure, delight and enjoyment in mind. For more than close to 40 years, Mr. Coffee coffeemakers have been found in more kitchens in America than any other brand. The Next Generation Mr. Coffee® EJX, VMX, and LMX Series coffeemakers are not exceptions when it comes to style and design as they complement any décor —– in the kitchen and everywhere consumers want to create their own personal coffee experience. For those who recognize that good things start with coffee at home,
Worst coffeemaker ever,
You would think by now the Mr. Coffee folks would know how to make a coffee maker, but this one was apparently designed by people who have never brewed a cup of coffee in their lives.
If the carafe isn’t in just the right position, you wake up to a puddle of coffee on yourr counter and floor. Unfortunately, I cannot tell what the right position is–it just overflows randomly.
As if that wasn’t bad enough, the clock display is right above the carafe. As the coffee brews, the steam infiltrates the clock and fills it full of condensation, making it very difficult to read. After a few months of this, the clock quits working altogether and you cannot set a delayed brew. You read correctly: this coffeemaker kills it’s own clock!
I will NEVER buy a Mr. Coffee product again.
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|Fine coffee maker for the money!,
This model (FTX41) is functionally equivalent to the FTX49, the only difference being that the FTX49 has a dark red trim whereas this one has a brushed stainless steel look. The FTX49 is less prone to noticeable fingerprints on that portion of the unit. That’s where the differences end.
I purchased this coffee maker at the recommendation of a friend and I’m really happy with it. It has a selectable brew strength, a defeatable audio alarm that beeps when brewing is complete, a clock, and a delayed brew timer.
The delayed brew timer is nice to have if you want to wake up in the morning with a pot of coffee waiting for you. I’ve used the feature a few times, and I like having it, although most of the time I grind my own beans, so I don’t like to let the grounds sit in the coffee machine overnight because they can get stale. Of course, that’s unavoidable unless you spend the extra money on a machine that also grinds beans before brewing.
This coffee machine comes with a permanent, washable coffee filter that is sturdy, well-made, and washes out in the sink in a matter of seconds. It also comes with a charcoal water filter that is placed above the brew basket. The manual states that these should be changed every month (I wouldn’t be surprised if they last longer than that, though). The replacement filters are inexpensive, but if you already have filtered water, you can leave it out.
Another feature that I really appreciate is the Fresh Brew timer, which allows you to see exactly how long that pot of coffee has been sitting there. If you’re in a hurry, you can also pull the carafe out while the coffee is brewing to pour a cup. Once you put the carafe back in its spot, it continues normally. I’ve tried it a few times, and not a single drop has ever hit the hot plate. Oh, and the temperature of the hot plate is adjustable — I got mine set at the perfect temperature so it doesn’t burn the coffee if it’s sitting there for a while.
My only complaints (and believe me, I’m trying pretty hard to come up with them): the display, while attractive, is a little on the bright side — a switch to adjust the brightness would be nice, even if it was just a High/Low 2-way switch. An internal battery to keep the clock accurate in case of a power outage would have been a bonus too. Finally, even though it looks great and feels pretty strong, it’s almost entirely plastic, so it doesn’t have that solid “I’m going to outlast your children” feel to it that it might have if it had more metal in the construction.
All in all, I feel like I’m cheating it by giving it only four stars, but it’s not quite 5 stars either. It would be a 4.5 for me if I could do that.
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|Leaks like a sieve…,
After past experiences with Mr. Coffee products, I told myself I would never purchase another. I should have “stuck to my guns”. After using this coffeemaker for just over one month, it now leaks from the bottom each time it’s used…sitting in a pool of water. Checking out Mr Coffee’s FAQ…it seems that my only option is “send it in for service”. After only one month of use??? BEWARE!!!
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