November 12th, 2009
West Bend 56204 SingleCup Personal Coffee Maker and
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November 12th, 2009
DH Says :
Don’t buy this!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Experimenting with more than one pod to make coffee stronger will not work. The result tastes awful. Very weak coffee (can’t even call it coffee). I also tried less water. No difference. I bought it for myself and as a gift (I felt really bad about the gift), but returning both. Why did I even give it one star? The idea of a single cup maker is great. Don’t waste your money. You will be disappointed.
November 12th, 2009
Steven Bursten Says :
Good coffee – one cup at a time
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I purchased the West Bend on sale because I liked the price. However, after using it several weeks, I like the product. It is easy to use, one heaping tablespoon of coffee or open the little Kuerig containers, and pour it in to the permanent metal filter. It is easy to clean after it cools and prepare it for the next cup. If you want one cup at a time, this is an excellent value and performs as promised.
November 12th, 2009
Torrie Says :
I Recommend This Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
When I first got it, after a bit, the button that turns it on did not work well and it took many attempts to turn it on. So, I took the bottom off and jiggled a bunch of stuff in there, screwed it back together, and it has worked perfect ever since. I bought it about three months ago. It doesn’t brew the best coffee unless you use a coffee filter in it and grind your coffee to fine. But, if you do that, it is a great machine.
I found the original filter set up to be bulky and I didn’t like the roundness, so I used the set up I that had come with a previous one cup coffee make I had, Black & Decker DCM7 Cup-At-A-Time (which I do not recommend for a few reasons). That way, I have a cone-shaped filter set up and can use cone filters.
What I like about this coffemaker is that it is red so you can see in it well to clean it (although I saw nothing to clean in the 3 months I had it) and also the outside is easy to clean because any food or dirt is easy to see. But, I recommend reading the reviews for the black model, because they are considerably more favorable for this machine and will give you a better overall review.
I love the fact it allows tall coffee mugs to go under it. That is a must for me because I have one mug that is taller. It has an overfill feature that drips water out of the back if you put too much in. However, I like to make taller cups of coffee which this maker can do just fine, so I took some JB Weld and filled that hole in. So now, I can use any size mug I want.
This coffee maker stays clean and has no mess. I have owned a black and decker brew and go and it was very messy, had issues of overflowing and getting grounds all over. The unit heats up very fast and brews coffee very fast. I do not recommend pods and I do not recommend using the original filter set up or you will get a weak cup of coffee. It works perfectly with coffee filters.
In my opinion, this red west bend single coffee maker is one of the best, if not the best on the market!
November 12th, 2009
Teresa Johnson Says :
FITS TALLER MUGS & IMMEDIATE AUTO SHUT OFF AFTER BREWING
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This was exactly what I was looking for. Don’t hesitate buying it. It will fit a variety of sizes of mugs as long as they are not huge. Mugs can be rather tall and still be fine. It does shut off very quickly after brewing…made me feel safe about using it – I’m moving quickly in the morning and won’t remember to turn it off. The red color is really cute, just as pictured. I reaaaaaaally like it alot. You can use the permanent filter OR take that out and use paper size 1 or 4 cup filters, like I do. I think it makes a stronger brew with paper because it holds the water on the coffee grounds longer…same with any coffee maker. Takes up no space at all, too.
November 12th, 2009
Brittany Echevarria Says :
perfect for one cup
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this coffee maker! Not only is it my favorite color, but I don’t waste coffee anymore. Note: be sure to use just the right amount of coffee otherwise the coffee won’t brew right and grinds will get everywhere! Took me a couple of times to get just the right amount of coffee to make the perfect cup! Love the built in filter.
November 12th, 2009
A. Sermons Says :
West Bend Single Cup Coffee and Water Dispenser
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent product for individuals who just need one cup of coffee or tea at a time. The liquid gets really hot, so do not expect a warm cup of coffee or tea. With the high cost of groceries this prevent waste.
November 13th, 2009
S. Cole Says :
Good Coffee Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a very good simple single cup coffee maker. You can use a double size cup if you cover the small overflow drain hole on the back, no problem. Black & Decker made this style about 10 years ago, I had 2 of them and they finally died.
November 13th, 2009
Beverly M. Newbrough Says :
Cold Coffee
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Product looked good but did not work well. Made coffee quick but it was always luke-warm and if you added milk, cold. Tried it five times then gave it away. DO NOT BUY IF YOU LIKE HOT COFFEE.
November 13th, 2009
D. M. Alsop Says :
Lefty Product
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Issues:
1) Designed for a left handed person. To pour water in you have to turn the coffee maker backwards to be able to pour it in from right to left.
2) The switch operates poorly
3) Coffee grounds splash back on lid and it has to be cleaned out after each cup of coffee made.
4) You get what you pay for, I paid a little and got a poor product….
November 13th, 2009
Lorraine F. Golden Says :
great little coffee maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great little coffee maker. Very fast and hot. I like that you can use either pods or a coffee filter with your own ground coffee. Also, has enough height clearance for a taller coffee cup. Would recommend it for someone looking for an office coffee maker at their desk or at home if you just want one cup of fast brewed coffee.