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When it comes to reliable brewing performance, choose the brand thats built to last.
4 Cup Coffeemaker
Durability - When it comes to brewing cup after cup of hot coffee, hotels worldwide count on these automatic drip coffeemakers to please their guests with reliable performance.
Compact, Classic Design - Takes up a minimum of space and is styled to blend into any decor.
Auto Pause & Serve - Briefly interrupts the brew cycle so guests can delight in a quick cup.
Nonstick Keep-Hot Plate - Maintains coffees heat and wipes clean for quick, simple maintenance.
Automatic Shutoff - For peace of mind, this reliable function turns the coffeemaker off in one hour, even if guests forget.
On Light - Shows guests and hotel personnel at a glance when coffeemaker is on.
Specifications :
Standard: Unit comes with base, brew basket, and glass carafe
Controls: On/off switch with on indicator light, one-hour automatic shutoff ....read more
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November 19th, 2009 at 12:00 am
aroma elite !!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This 4 cup coffeemaker by Hamilton Beach has really come in handy here in my hotel room! I am on vacation; but yesterday I started to come down with a bug and today I used this to make myself several piping hot cups of herbal tea. It couldn’t be any simpler to use–the visual instructions on the top of the reservoir are very, very simple to know although as one reviewer notes the instructions do give the coffeemaker that “hotel look” which may turn some people off.
If I want to make myself some coffee instead of tea, this small machine doss the job every bit as well. Fill the carafe up to the amount of hot water you want (there are markings on the carafe to indicate how many cups you’ll get from filling it up to different levels) and just pour the water into the reservoir. Add the coffee filter and ground coffee into the basket in the middle of the coffeemaker; and you’re ready to go. After you’re finished you can remove the coffee filter and any remaining grounds by simply sliding the basket to one side and that’s that! Although another reviewer writes that some water comes out when they do this, I haven’t experienced any water spilling onto the counter when I use this. In addition, the auto-turn off feature is quite excellent. It should prevent this from being a fire hazard.
All in all, this is a fine small coffeemaker that lets you prepare a fantastic cup of tea as well. I highly recommend it.
November 19th, 2009 at 12:00 am
quality small guy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had this machine four about oh.. 3 years i would say.
still purking !
Just a simple well built machine – no bells or whistles here.
I bought it from sams club- it reckon it was less than $20 back then.
since this is a review I feel obligated to point out a negative -My largest complaint would have to be the on/off toggle switch -because the machine is such a light weight -you have to physically hold down the machine to toggle the switch- otherwise you end up pushing the entire machine across the counter and the switch will still not budge. so be prepared to use two hands every time you want to turn off or turn on the machine. other than that- not a terrible machine for the price.
I would agree with some of the other posts about the swing filter holder being a bitch to place back on. definetly needs a small manipulation to place back on. but..it will last you forever.
November 20th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Fantastic small coffeemaker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My ancient 4-cup Mr. Coffee was a decent small coffeemaker and it lasted for about three years before it started to give me distress. Technically it still works but the coffee it brews is only warm, not hot. So I chose it was time for a new machine.
I did a lot of research, and the fact of the matter is that there just aren’t many excellent quality 4-cup coffeemakers on the market. I researched the models from Mr. Coffee, Cuisinart, and Black & Decker, and none of them got particularly excellent reviews. I went to local stores and played with the show models and all of them felt very light, flimsy, and cheap. Even the $40 Cuisinart was featherweight and felt like it would fall apart at any moment.
I’ve always had excellent luck with Hamilton Beach products, so when I found this one online, I had a excellent feeling about it. I did some more research and found that this particular model is used in hotels all over the country. That seemed like a excellent sign. Commercial grade products are usually built to a higher standard than consumer grade stuff.
So I ordered it, and sure enough, it’s a major step above the 4-cup machines made by the other manufacturers. Even though it’s made mostly of plastic, it is heavy and stable and certainly won’t tip over easily. The power cord is heavy grade and has a 3-prong plug. The on/off switch has a nice spring action and seems durable.
Due to the fact that these are made for hotel rooms, there are picture-based instructions in white ink on top of the coffeemaker. If you are very concerned about appearances, this might bother you. It doesn’t bother me. The #1 thing I’m concerned about is how the coffee tastes… and with that in mind…
It tastes fantastic! It’s very hot, much hotter than my ancient Mr. Coffee. But the water isn’t TOO hot, so you don’t need to worry about it making the coffee bitter and over-extracted.
I only have two complaints, and they are relatively minor: when you’re finished brewing coffee and you open the basket holder to remove the grounds and filter, a small amount of water falls out and splashes onto the warming plate and onto the counter. It’s not a huge amount of water — maybe a teaspoon — but it does do this every time I brew coffee. Just something to be aware of; have a paper towel handy and it’s not a problem. My other complaint is that there is no way of knowing how much water is in the reservoir. Usually they have a small window or some other indicator, but this unit doesn’t have either. Mildly annoying, but not a huge issue and obviously doesn’t affect the coffee itself.
All in all, I’m very pleased with this coffeemaker and would recommend it to anyone who is searching for a excellent quality 4-cup machine.
November 20th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Nearly perfect 4 cup coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
If you like the older model Mr Coffee 4 cup models ( which you can’t find anylonger ) then you should really like this one. It has the swing away filter holder with A BASKET THAT hold’s a paper filter ( that just lifts out ). No mess making the coffee. In fact i use my ancient Mr Coffee carafe ( that has the wide opening ) and removed the small rubber stop inside the basket holder since i don’t use the pause & serve feature ) and for my personal use I now have the nearly perfect coffee maker. Build quality is very excellent with a SOLID feeling. The only complaint i have is that it comes in BLACK only. I found the seller ( Green Tree ) service to be brilliant.
November 21st, 2009 at 12:00 am
a nightmare
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
If this model is at all like the one we have, (and it looks to be the same type)removing the basket for cleaning is next to impossible. It is supposed to pop in and out, and is beyond frustrating to try to do that.