Hamilton Beach
Front-Fill 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe Stainless Steel Accents
If you want your coffee to stay hot and fresh-tasting for a long time, a coffee maker with a thermal carafe is your best choice. Not only does it offer extra-large capacity, the Hamilton Beach® Programmable Front-Fill 12 Cup Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe keeps coffee hot for up to 4 hours in its vacuum-sealed thermal carafe. The convenient front-fill® design makes it easy to add fresh ground coffee and water. Then right before you brew, quickly rinse the thermal carafe with hot water. This hot-water-rinsing step doesn't take long, but it makes a big difference, since it warms up the stainless steel to help it hold coffee's hot temperature longer. And because the thermal carafe is insulating your hot coffee without the need for a heating plate, there's no fear of coffee losing its fresh, just-brewed flavor. A freshness timer shows you how long since your coffee brewed. This coffee maker comes with a gold-tone reusable filter so you don't have to purchase paper filters. Set coffee to brew ahead with a programmable timer. And choose from 3 brewing options: bold, regular, and 1-4 cups. An auto shutoff feature turns the coffee maker off after brewing stops.
$112.95
Owner Satisfaction
3.7
/ 5
Category Rank
845
/ 937
#845 in Coffee Machines
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
Appliance Type
Coffee Maker
/ Coffee Maker
Who it's for
- Convenient Front-Fill Design
- Excellent Heat Retention
- Programmable Auto-Brewing
Who should skip it
- Difficult Carafe Cleaning
- Inconsistent Pouring
- Water Level Visibility Issues
Key Specs
Appliance Type
Coffee Maker
Brew Strength
Bold, Normal
Capacity
12 cups
Coffee Appliance Type
Drip
Coffee Filter Type
Basket
Color/Finish
Black
Commercial/Residential
Residential
Features
Automatic Shut-Off, Programmable, Thermal
Features
- Programmable
- Automatic Shut-Off
- Thermal
- Bold
- Drip
- Keeps coffee hot and fresh longer
- Convenient Front-Fill® design for easy access
- Extra-large 12 cup thermal carafe
- Programmable timer for scheduled brewing
- Three brew options: bold, regular, 1-4 cups
What customers say
Consumers highly value the Hamilton Beach coffee maker primarily for its convenience features. The Front-Fill design is consistently praised, making daily water addition simple under cabinets. Programmability is another major benefit, ensuring fresh coffee is ready upon waking. While the thermal carafe successfully prevents burnt tastes, some users note slow pouring or dripping. A few reports mention minor issues with initial heat levels or inconsistent long-term build quality. Overall, the machine is seen as a solid choice, delivering excellent usability and core functionality for its price point, especially for those prioritizing easy access and scheduling.
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