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Hamilton Beach 4 Cup Brewer w/ Stainless Steel
Hamilton Beach® Aroma Elite 4-cup commercial grade coffee maker with stainless steel carafe (not a thermal carafe). Features one hour auto-shutoff, Pause n Serve, non-stick coated hot plate, lighted...read more
$36.78
Average Customer Rating
4 out of 5 |
Product Features
- On light provides feedback to guests and hotel personnel
- Stainless Steel carafe (not thermal). Comfortable carafe handle makes pouring easy.
- Swing-out brew basket with removable filter holder for easy filling and cleaning
- Automatic Shutoff - This reliable function turns the coffeemaker off in one hour, even if guests forget.
- Auto Pause & Serve - Briefly interrupts the brew cycle so guests can enjoy a quick cup.
Product Description
Hamilton Beach® Aroma Elite 4-cup commercial grade coffee maker with stainless steel carafe (not a thermal carafe). Features one hour auto-shutoff, Pause n Serve, non-stick coated hot plate, lighted on/off switch. Filter holder lifts out of brew basket for simple filling and cleaning. The carafe design seals in flavor and heat for a tasty cup of hot coffee. ....read more
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Product Details
Brand: Hamilton BeachModel: HDC700S
UPC: 040094909117
Product Code: HDC700S
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Miserable w/this buy. Very!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I’ve only owned this coffee maker for less than a month & it crapped out when I was craving for coffee. The only button/switch it has stopped working. When it worked, it made fantastic coffee. I gave it 1 star for its appearance but that’s it. If it looks excellent and can’t make coffee, which is why I bought it in the first place, then it’s no excellent. Why should I have to buy a replacement coffeemaker every month? Save $30 & get yourself the Elite Cuisine 4-Cup Pause-’n-Serve Coffeemaker – EHC2022. Copy & paste that above in your product search & you’ll see a very reliable coffee maker indeed. Please don’t make the mistake & buy this one. The Elite Cuisine model I mentioned was the one I used for work & gave it to my girlfriend who is still enjoying it. What a mistake! I should’ve given her this model instead. Here I am now without a decent cup of coffee before work. Now I have to wait for its replacement; the same model.
At last a hot cup of coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Hamilton Beach Commercial 4 Cup Coffeemaker Model # HDC700S (Type A-18) with Stainless Carafe
http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-Commercial-Coffee-Maker/dp/B0008ISVXM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1252934079&sr=1-2
What drove me in getting this make ? frustration, that is in getting yet another 4 Cup Brewer that can’t produce a Hot cup of coffee, so far was a Black & Decker and Cuisinart 4-Cup makers, both only made coffee at 163 degs believe me not hot enough, I used to drink it black with sugar now I am back to extra half / half, add that from the refrig one can lose 20 degs, in heat so starting off with a weak heating coffee maker then add cream one is at approx 140 degs ! now it’s a re-heat in a microwave that is a extra dirty cup, I use double wall SS 15oz travel cup.
At last I didn’t reckon I would find any coffee maker that made a higher temperature since my favorite Braun 4 Cup Coffee Maker # KF-12, 179 degs, add cold cream no problem out the door.
The stats
This model is very well made, it doesn’t slide when pushing the on or off switch, it has no programmable controls, no problem at all with me, ever since I heard of a employee I worked with left his coffee brewer plug-in and his kitchen burnt down, I pull the plug ! it comes with the latest feature to get an advance cup or pause ‘n serve cup, a feature I detest, since IMO only a ignorant person would do that because he/she can’t wait a few extra mins, till it’s all done, this person gets the “extra strong” cup and the rest is diluted left over, I was just reminded (she dose that : ) she likes the pause ‘n serve because it’s a safety feature she seen what happens at work to a lot of people getting coffee for customers when some one pulls the coffee pot out early and gets a hot splash, ok, ok that’s different than some one who just can’t wait, ok it’s a safety feature : )
I ordered it with a stainless steel carafe, I am personally not a huge fan of SS carafes, I like to see what is going on : – )) could only get a “fits all” replacement S.S. for my Braun (brews,179 degs) but with this one I now have a battle ready carafe as a spare when needed, yes I have ordered a HB glass carafe, but speaking about this S.S. carafe this is no doubt the best pouring carafe I ever used, bar-none, it is an issue with most 4 cup carafes believe me, even with my blessed Braun you have to be just right (read level and slow) in pouring, this carafe never leaked a drop of coffee out after pouring many times (start an stopping) in testing quick or slow and all of the coffee but the smallest drop came out of the carafe in the end, I just hope the glass one I ordered will work half as well, hopefully will update.
As for the taste ? I read reviews on this non-commercial model (here) and some stated it brews a small weaker no doubt because of the round filter design instead of the V shape which does make sense, well I am drawn a bit by this, to me it seems that its only a tiniest bit right, but by very small, I make my coffee 6 oz standard coffee cup with one level teaspoon (measuring spoon) for a 4 cup, I use 3 level tablespoons and 1 half tablespoon, I am use to my Braun maker taste, using the HB I have to guess it was a tad lighter tasting but the jury is still out on this, no huge deal I will try using 4 level tablespoons if I choose it is a small weaker. One too two “level” measuring tablespoons is the standard for a standard 6 oz cup of coffee. BTW- this S.S. carafe makes / holds 20 oz as dose my Braun or one excellent travel mug, I don’t believe there are any right 6 oz (4) cup, 24 oz makers out there, will see how much difference if any, the glass carafe will hold.
Ok the first brew after the first just water brew run, the temperature was an incredible 184 degs !! finally a maker who makes a cup of hot coffee the right temperature, instead of the typical coffee makers whos legal staff are running the design department.
As for the power draw:
Start-up or brewing cycle time 7 mins
570 Watts, 4.66 Amps
After brewing with warmer only on (one hour auto shut-off)
02 Watts, .06 Amps
Pros
A fantastic hot cup of (184 degs) coffee with an automatic shut off, one hour instead of the typical 20 mins ones out there, the timer works and the temperature was 181 degs just before the time of shut off so the warmer keeps up with the brewer temp, over all height is 11″, standard store brought 4 cup round filters work perfectly and a nice blue indicating on light, you know when this unit is done brewing by the tiniest burst of final steam out the top sides, a small less than 7 minutes. .
Cons (To some)
Round filter basket design, not the V shape # 2 filter type, yes a small amount of liquid drops when after brewing swinging out the basket, either wait longer to open or have a paper towel ready.
Some people will not like the “how too” graphics on the top lid, remember this review is on the “Commercial” product made for motels / hotels, read heavy duty, the cord is a 3 prong 47″ long to the end not the typical 18 inches or less cord, these both things are not a problem with me.
The only reason I ordered this unit was, I wanted one that would at least last as long as my Braun (still does work) first one ’89 to 2003 (glass carafe broke) second one new 2003 to present (but with a fits-all S.S. carafe) can not get an original glass carafe for this unit, this new unit goes up to my girl friends place.
In the end I could have brought this model’s in the non-commercial version the page your reading now (from Amazon)
http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-Brewer-Stainless-Samples/dp/B000OOQWFY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1253275448&sr=1-2
Just like this one and it has really fantastic reviews like the “Hot coffee” but I was thinking how long will this unit last, that was my driving force so I’ll live with the graphs and longer cord, in thinking now yes the difference is most likely just the length of cord and it’s 3-prong, (only time will tell ) if you need a longer cord for a coffee maker and don’t want to use an (10 amp rated min) extension cord, this model is for you, I have no regrets with this unit and just like buying form Amazon, 9 out of 10 times dose have the best price and shipping, I reckon their service is fantastic if I ever do find a tiny price difference, I will, way it out, who is doing the selling at the other end ?, is it worth taking a chance ?, in the end it’s, no.
UPDATE:
On the H.B. replacement 4 cup glass carafe #88085
It pours just like the S.S. carafe fantastic and it holds 4 oz more
(24 oz total) that brings it up to a right 4 cup (6oz) carafe, price
approx $8
Excellent luck and hope this helps a small.
Lousy coffee maker
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This coffee maker died after about three weeks. It overflowed twice while brewing and even after cleaning, still didn’t work. It made the coffee hot enough alright–enough to burn my hand when I tried to stop it from overflowing and making a huge mess. It went right into the trash. The carafe is cheap and the heating element made the coffee taste burnt even if left for 10 minutes after brewing (when it worked!). Save yourself the money and try something else!
Cute!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This cute small brewer makes very excellent coffee. It only fills two of my cups. I have to cut a strip off of the larger paper filters because the smaller size is hard to find. I don’t mind that though, because the taste of the coffee is the most vital thing. It also makes the coffee hot enough.
4 Cup Coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Coffee maker I’ve ever owned. Make the hottest cup of coffee you will ever have. I am amazed many folk still buy coffee out on the road when you can make a fantastic cup in seconds. This maker is worth the money and I am overall pleased with any Hamilton Beach products.
The Nearly-Perfect Small Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a small, no-frills coffee maker with many things going for it that make it an brilliant buy for those who only want to brew a small amount of coffee at a time and don’t require lots of features.
This coffee maker does not include features like auto-brew, auto-shutoff, programming, etc., etc. You simply brew the coffee by pushing a button and then you immediately turn it off (manually) after the coffee is done. End of tale.
But here’s what it has going for it…
1. SMOKIN’ HOT COFFEE. Resulting coffee is very hot! Not too hot that you can’t drink it but still very hot. Finally, a coffee maker that brews satisfyingly HOT coffee.
2. STRONG COFFEE. This brewer brews coffee noticeably slower than most drip makers…and that’s a excellent thing! It gives you the opportunity to brew very strong coffee based on grind and amount of grounds. Most drip makers can brew twice as much coffee in the same time as this maker but the result is weaker coffee.
Some notes…
DO NOT leave carafe on hotplate for any length of time. The hotplate is VERY hot and the heat transfers to the the carafe VERY effectively. Don’t touch the carafe – it gets wickedly hot.
If the illustrations on the top bother you, close your eyes as you savor your strong, hot coffee.
UPDATE: You can use the Mr. Coffee 6659 4 Cup Permanent Filter with this brewer. This metal basket filter does indeed make for more flavorful coffee than using paper filters. The filter is smaller than the coffee maker’s plastic basket so simply center it in the basket when brewing…not a problem since there’s only one brew spout above it.
The Amazon link is: http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-6659-Permanent-Filter/dp/B000WMTBD8
Nice pot but a small small.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
When they call this a four-cup coffee maker they apparently mean six-ounce cups rather than the standard eight-ounce measuring cup. It holds nearly four six-ounce cups if filled to the very brim, and just under three standard eight-ounce cups. If you like your coffee in a mug, you might want to plot on just two.
Otherwise it is well made and keeps the coffee hot!
The directions on top are a small nerdy, too.
excellent and not so excellent features
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I generally buy products based on review comments and this product came with excellent reviews. The instructions on the top of the coffee maker are not needed and do detract from the look of the product.
Coffee brews quick and is hot. At first the no drip feature worked fine. But, after several weeks of use when I remove the carafe to take some coffee before it finishes brewing, coffee drips. Nothing worse than the smell of burnt coffee on the keeps hot plate.
I ordered another product and will try again for a coffee maker that lives up to its advertized claims.
Pretty excellent except for a few things
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The excellent things about this machine are:
1. It’s small and makes 2 perfect 8 oz. cups of coffee
2. Coffee is hot
3. The stainless steel carafe is simple to take care of because you don’t have to worry about it breaking.
4. The filter and components are simple to use and clean
Things that need improving:
1. You can’t see the water level.
2. It’s not digital so you can’t program it.
3. The hotplate is really too hot so if I leave it on after the coffee is made it burns it pretty quickly. This is a hassle because I always have to listen for when the coffee is finished brewing so I can turn the machine off.
4. It is a small hard to take the pot in and out because of the filter apparatus. I was used to having the pot in place then putting in the coffee in the filter and closing it. It’s not possible to do that with this machine. You have to close the filter before putting the pot in place.
5. The filter drips water when you open it to empty it.
I chose this machine because it had such high ratings but I reckon if I had to do it over again I’d choose the Mr. Coffee one. I only went with this because of the stainless steel carafe and because it claimed to make hot coffee but now I have to watch the machine so not excellent if I need to have the coffee sit there for a small bit. Can’t really comment about the quality of coffee though because I reckon that has more to do with the bean than the machine.
Terrible Coffee, Hideous
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This pot makes very poor tasting coffee. It is hot. Also, the pictures don’t show it, but the coffee maker has a series of bright white drawings on the top showing how to make coffee. It looks terrible in a home.
Really a 4 1/2 star review
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffee pot several months ago, and for the most part, I reckon it’s brilliant. It is certainly better than the Cuisinart coffee maker I had previously. This coffee maker produces very excellent coffee–and I’m fussy about coffee. The carafe is simple to clean. If you remove the carafe to snitch some coffee while it’s still brewing, the mechanism shuts off and the coffee doesn’t drip onto the warming plate. The only reservation I have is that you really must turn it off after you pour the first cup, because the warming plate will scorch any coffee left in the pot.
Makes Piping Hot Coffee
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
At last a machine that makes HOT coffee. Every other machine I’ve owned I would have to place the cup in the microwave to heat it, coffee was warm at best.
This machine is FANTASTIC!! The best coffee maker I’ve ever owned, and I’ve had many. And you don’t have to worry about the pot breaking because it’s not glass.
This small powerhouse gets the job done!
Hot coffee!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I like this coffee pot because it is one of the few that makes really hot coffee.
Like it!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very conveniently a 16 oz Aquafina water is perfect to fill the pot. It brews fantastic very hot strong coffee and I like that the stainless is more durable than glass. It’s simple to clean and it has the 1 hr auto shutoff feature my work requires. It also has a heavy duty power cord and is just made very well.
Gift for college
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a perfect match for someone going to College! I just bought this for my cousin who is attending LSU in the spring. I know she is going to like it.