Krups FME2-14 Coffee Machine with 12- Cup Glass Carafe (Black)

Krups FME2-14 Coffee Machine with 12- Cup Glass Carafe (Black)
alaScore 72

221 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 221 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the size and reliability are on the whole positive. The design and value for money are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Coffee & Espresso Makers the Krups FME2-14 12-Cup Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe, Black is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 72/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Krups FME2-14 12-Cup Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe, Black

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 191 user reviews of the Krups FME2-14 12-Cup Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe, Black from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

46% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Difficult to program! Would not buy again

 

The directions to program are difficult and unclear. Had to call the help line to program first time. We have had a power outage and guess we will have to call again, we have tried for two days to get it programed! Would not buy again.

Brews Quickly ; Easy To Clean ; Large Pot

Complicated Controls

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Difficult to program! Would not buy again

 

The directions to program are difficult and unclear. Had to call the help line to program first time. We have had a power outage and guess we will have to call again, we have tried for two days to get it programed! Would not buy again.

Brews Quickly ; Easy To Clean ; Large Pot

Complicated Controls

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Drips water on counter

 

This is a great coffee pot except for the following issues:

Brews Quickly

Pot drips when pouring

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Drips water on counter

 

This is a great coffee pot except for the following issues:

Brews Quickly

Pot drips when pouring

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I would buy this product again.

 

Itis easy to use. It makes good coffee.

Brews Quickly ; Durable ; Easy To Clean ; Easy To Use ; Large Pot ; Multiple Settings

Loud

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I would buy this product again.

 

Itis easy to use. It makes good coffee.

Brews Quickly ; Durable ; Easy To Clean ; Easy To Use ; Large Pot ; Multiple Settings

Loud

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Good Coffee, Ergonomically Challenged

 

First, this model does not appear on the Krups website, leading me to believe that it had been discontinued. That alone should not dissuade you from buying it.

Brews Quickly

Difficult to fill

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Good Coffee, Ergonomically Challenged

 

First, this model does not appear on the Krups website, leading me to believe that it had been discontinued. That alone should not dissuade you from buying it.

Brews Quickly

Difficult to fill

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Disappointed

 

We had a Krups that lasted 8 years, so I did not hesitate to buy this one as a replacement. What a disappointment. The pop-top water reservoir is easy to access, but made out of cheap, ill-fitting plastic that does not close properly. The coffee holder...

Brews Quickly ; Easy To Clean ; Easy To Use ; Large Pot

Coffee Doesn't Stay Hot ; Loud

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Product Specifications

New from Krups, this 12-cup programmable coffee maker has 1,100 watts to provide fast and efficient brewing. The programmable timer/auto on sets the start time each day and has a 1-3 cup flavor setting to maximize flavor extraction from small quantities of coffee. There is an audible signal indicating when the machine is done brewing and a popular pause and serve feature allows interruption anytime during brewing. After brewing, the heating plate time is adjustable from 1 to 5 hours. The 60 ounce water reservoir has a detection feature which shuts the unit off if completely empty has a built in water filtration system to remove chlorine and limescale buildup. Beautifully styled with a blue illuminated LED control panel for easy of use, it has a soft eject filter holder for smooth control swing out action, and easy pour 12 cup glass carafe with no drip spout and ergonomic handle design. The descaling indicator measures brew time and calculates when descaling is necessary. Comes with a 1-year warranty.
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