Presto 02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffeemaker Reviews
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Made from luxurious stainless steel. Makes 4 to 12 cups of rich, flavorful coffee automatically; a cup a minute. Signal light tells when coffee is ready to serve. Attractive, traditional styling - ideal for table service.
One of the most comforting sounds in the world is the bubbling of a coffee percolator at work. And then comes the toasty aroma--it makes for a perfect morning. Percolators have come back to home kitchens, and the Presto 12-cup stainless steel coffee maker is a prime example. Its elegant, hotel-style design brings a touch of luxury to what is for many a daily pleasure.
This coffee maker brews up to twelve cups of coffee at a cup-a-minute rate, which it then keeps at a constant, piping-hot serving temperature. An indicator light in the base announces when the coffee is ready. The inner fixtures--the filter basket and perk tube--are also made of stainless steel, rather than the more common (and less durable) aluminum. The power cord is removable to make storage simple.
Before cleaning the coffee maker, unplug the unit and allow it to cool completely. Wash the coffee maker with warm, sudsy water and dry it thoroughly; it is not immersible. To preserve the gloss of the stainless steel, do not use steel wool or harsh, abrasive cleansers. The perk spout and filter basket can be cleaned with a brush or pipe cleaner. If necessary, coffee stain remover can be used periodically on the interior surface. The coffee maker measures 10 by 5 by 13 inches (including handle, lid, and spout). Presto guarantees this product with a one-year limited warranty. A simple instruction sheet is enclosed. --Garland Withers
Technical Details
- Elegant stainless-steel electric coffeemaker with a classic hotel look
- Brews 4 to 12 cups of coffee at a cup a minute; 800 watts
- Stainless-steel filter basket and perk tube for durability
- Signal light tells when coffee is ready; detachable cord for easy storage
- Measures 10 by 5 by 13 inches; 1-year warranty
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"Glad I took a chance!" 2010-09-02By
Mark DrajemAs most previous reviewers have said, this percolator brews very hot, delicious coffee. I had a Cuisinart grind n' brew and grew tired of the time it took to clean the darn thing because I always like to start every morning with a good, fresh cup o' joe.
Not having ever brewed with a percolator, but having fond memories of my mother doing it, I decided to take a chance on the Presto because of all the positive reviews. I wasn't disappointed. I was a little wary that there was no automatic shut-off for the coffee pot because I tend to be a little forgetful and thought I might burn it out if I left for work and forgot to unplug it. I solved that dilemna by purchasing an automatic shut-of timer and used the 2 hour setting.
I also read a few reviews that mentioned using a paper filter to keep the grounds that percolate out of the basket to a minimum. I tried doing that and found that using a filter actually caused more to leave the basket. I'm guessing that the design engineers took it all into account when they designed it. There are very few grounds in the coffee pot just using the basket that came with the pot. The smell that permeates the kitchen in the morning is awesome!
"product is OK, not thilled with service though" 2010-08-24By
LL (Northern New Jersey)
i received this as a christmas gift last year. While the coffee it makes is pretty darn good, it's been under a year and the screws that hold the thing together are completely rusted over. i'm also not 100% sure there isn't any rust inside. it's certainly discolored, as coffee can do, but because there is rust on the outside for sure, how do I know it's not on the inside as well? a friend of mine has had her percolator for probably 20 years and there is not a spot of rust on the darn thing! So, the thing is covered under warranty for a year. Great for me? sort of. I have to mail it back, on my dime, to someplace in Mississippi, and then wait for them to send me a new one. How long will this take? who knows? and THAT is why it gets 3 stars. Hopefully people reading my review will take into consideration the entire process, not just the specific product. in my opinion, that is part of the whole experience. If it makes great coffee, what is the point if it's just going to rust and you can't use it for months on end anyway?
btw, customer service at least answered the phone and gave me the necessary info. but big deal! they should have service centers or at least allow me to bring it back or have Amazon replace it for me in a more timely manner.
"best coffee ever" 2010-08-24By
Sunshine (Iowa)
I inherited my first Presto, bought by my aunt in 2003 for $49.99. She kept the receipt and she used this percolator at least once every single day. I received it in 2006 and used it daily until finally the cord started to get iffy. So I found it here on Amazon and gladly paid the asking price to buy another. And, after receiving it I called Presto direct and found they have replacement cords at a very reasonable price. So now I have a back up! I expect another 7 or so years from this Presto as well. There is nothing like percolated coffee, it is absolutely the best and Presto has fabulous customer service. Thanks Amazon, another deal delivered to my door!
"Great coffee, always hot, nice looking" 2010-08-22By
wfltwdI bought this because I remembered how great my grandmother's coffee was from her percolator and I was tired of the weak, lukewarm coffee from most drip machines. Selected this one because of the reviews and the price and it turned out to be a GREAT choice. The unit is solid, well made, and attractive as a bonus. If you aren't familiar with using a percolator it does take some getting used to, especially if you don't want a cup full of grounds, but in the long run it's well worth it for a perfect cup of coffee. A few things of special note:
* This makes about a cup a minute and you can't interrupt the brew cycle to pour your first cup.
* Unit gets VERY hot on the outside, be careful and keep it away from the counter edges with kids.
* I set mine on a hot plate to protect the counter from excess heat since I drink coffee all day.
* Unit will reheat coffee to a nice hot temp, just make sure to remove the brewing components.
* Paper filters for these are not good, too many grounds escape into the liquid. Buy the 1 year filter and save yourself the
headaches.
* No timer to start brewing, easily fixed with a wall timer (about $4)
All in all, I'm very pleased with this product and have had several friends who have ordered one after seeing mine.
"excellent product" 2010-08-17By
Annette Walker (CENTRALIA, IL, US)
the coffee maker is just as described and makes excellent coffee! I had forgotten the deep flavor of percolated coffee!
The only recommendation I have is that the knob on the lid should be clear glass so that one could see the coffee perking.
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