Mr. Coffee 8-Cup Thermal Programmable Coffeemaker

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 13.7 x 11.9 x 9.4 inches ; 4.6 pounds
Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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ASIN: B0002U9L12
Item model number: TFTX85

By : Mr. Coffee
Price : $41.25
You Save : $13.74 (25%)

Product Description

How you enjoy your Mr. Coffee moment is up to you! The Double-wall Stainless Steel Thermal Carafe keeps your coffee hot and fresh for hours. Additional features include Removable Filter Basket, Automatic Shut-off, Dual Water Windows and Cord Storage.

Product Features

Measures 11 by 7-3/4 by 13 inches; 1-year limited warranty
8-cup programmable coffeemaker can be set in advance for "wake up" coffee
Double-wall stainless-steel thermal carafe keeps coffee hot and fresh for hours
Brew-pause function; handy "on/off" switch lights up; automatic shut-off function
Dual water windows; removable filter insert provides easy filling and cleaning; cord storage

Customer Reviews

Ok, I have owned thermal coffee makers before, so I am used to how they work. If you have any issues with the lid, read the manual and do not complain about it. These reviews about how the lid is not easy to work and that the coffee spills all over is purely based on people who are lazy, and/or do not follow directions. If you simply close the lid all the way before you brew, NOTHING will spill and all of the coffee will go into the carafe. Also, if you need extremely hot coffee when you drink it, then preheat the carafe with hot water before you brew the coffee. If not, your coffee will still be pretty hot, but not scalding like normal warming plate coffee makers. By the way, warming plate coffee makers always overcook the coffee and make it stale 99% of the time. I prefer a bit less hot coffee where the taste is still in tact. The coffee tastes wonderful in this coffee maker, and is just as good as most of the $100 to $199 coffee makers. This thing is very compact, and not as tall as other thermal coffee makers. The brew process is slower than other coffee makers, but this is how it should be. You want the full flavor of the coffee, not just a hint of it with boiling water added. Not all things need to be so expedient. Waiting for a nice cup of brewed coffee in this machine is worth it. But if you cannot wait and need it right away, set the timer and wake up to hot coffee waiting for your drinking enjoyment.
So in a nutshell, if you have never owned a thermal coffee maker, read the directions. If you have problems with the lid or the temperature not being 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, don't buy it. However, if you are not a lazy person, am able to wait 5 minutes instead of 2, and know how to line up arrows on a lid......this coffee maker is for you!
I love this coffee maker, and it does an excellent job. The coffee is very robust and flavorful. The machine is very quiet, and works exactly as it is supposed to. The temperature of the coffee is very hot, and is still quite hot after adding a refrigerated creamer to it. I have no qualms with this machine, and the price is perfect for what you get. Please take this review for what it is worth, for I am a very educated coffee consumer. I have owned numerous coffee machines, and this is right up there with the best of them. No, I do not work for Mr. Coffee is case you were wondering :-)

This is probably one of the less expensive coffee makers with a stainless steel thermos pot. This makes for MUCH better coffee-- it does not become muddy as does coffee that is constantly warmed.
During winter months, the thermos pot keeps the coffee good and hot for over an hour, acceptably hot for two hour maximum, after that it will keep it warm for hours (but will need a shot in the microwave). Of course, if the pot is left full, it will keep it hot for about 3 or 4 hours. It does even better in the summer. You need to let hot water sit in the pot first to warm it up a bit (this will help the coffee to stay warm longer).
There are two flaws to the machine:
The hot water comes out of a wand which has to be moved to remove the coffee basket. If you do not get the filter in "just right," the water will hit the back of the filter and push it down...and grounds get into your coffee. This is a real nuissance; I tried "double filtering," but the final solutoin is to buy a permanent (screen) filter (they cost less than $4 at a grocery store).
The spring loaded "pause" feature can drip a lot.
There are a few other issues (like putting on the lid) that might be a bit of trouble at first, but after a week or so it becomes second nature. This is no issue.
I am not disappointed I bought this product; it makes for GOOD coffee, and after buying the pemanent filter, I am especially well-pleased; but the manufacturers need to do a better job of consumer testing. The design flaws are obvious early on.