Hamilton Beach 43254 Ensemble 12-Cup Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe, Black

Review by T. Hartrich
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Before purchasing the HB 43254 Classic Stainless 12 cup coffee maker I read the reviews like I normally do before making any purchase. I decided to purchase this coffee maker knowing that there may be some minor issues with it – what doesn’t these days? After many years of buying coffee makers I have found there is no “perfect” coffee maker that will make everyone happy. You just need to decide what is important to you and your family. That said, after about three weeks of use I found it to be exactly what I was looking for – it makes HOT coffee, the carafe DOESN’T drip and I didn’t need to use a manual to set up the clock and timer! If this is what you are looking for stop reading and purchase this unit now. Enjoy the coffee maker…

For those that really need to know more before purchasing continue reading:

- This coffee maker uses basket shaped filters. So you can give your neighbor your unused cone shaped paper filters you may still have.

- The water reservoir does have a rather small opening but it is not too small like some very expensive coffee makers I have seen. Some may find it easier to use a large cup a couple of times to fill the reservoir instead of using the carafe. Either way I never needed to turn the coffee maker sideways to fill the reservoir.

- The water spout does swivel to allow you to install the filter and add coffee. You only need to move it once that is if you fill the water reservoir first. When closing the lid it will move the spout back into the proper position so you don’t have to remember to do it yourself.

- I too had a defective carafe that leaked at the top between the plastic rim and glass. I called customer service, waited a few minutes, and spoke to someone in the USA. It was replaced within a few days at no charge. I sealed the original carafe until the replacement arrived.

- I never had an issue with pouring a cup of coffee using the auto pause and serve feature. Besides, how often do you really “need” to have a cup of coffee before it is done brewing? If you are that desperate, set the timer so it is done brewing before you get up in the morning.

Review by REVD
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Keeps coffee hot

Large quantity of coffee

Carafe does not drip

Easy to fill and clean

Easy controls

For $50 I got what I wanted and it works well. No complaints… OK, so it looks a little boring, but I don’t look at it much!

Review by Geraldine E. Arbour
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I just recently purchased a 12-cup Hamilton Beach coffee makeHamilton Beach 47665 BrewStation Plus 12-Cup Automatic Drip Coffeemaker I just love this pot and the way that my coffee comes out. It is hot and stays that way and does not taste bitter at the very end. I would certainly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a delicious hot cup of coffee.