BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker, Programmable, Washable Basket Filter, Sneak-A-Cup, Auto Brew, Water Window, Keep Hot Plate, Black

Oh this budget friendly coffee maker is perfect. My previous one broke and I was able to get this delivered next day. I’d run to the store in a caffeine panic but the local store only had one style of drip coffee maker that I didn’t want. It’s super easy to program and the coffee stays hot.

My last coffee maker finally gave up the ghost and I started looking for a decent coffee maker that wouldn't break the bank. This is what I bought, based on the price and the reviews. It's a good coffee maker. That's all I really need to know. It does its job without fuss. It's programmable, so it has more features than coffee makers that are only a little cheaper. And it will make 12 cups of coffee, which is a plus if you ever have visitors who like coffee or if you drink a lot yourself. It does its job, and it does it well.I have one quibble about this coffee maker, it's the built in 2 hour shut-off, which you apparently don't have any control over (Black & Decker says it's a safety feature). I's annoying. On my weekends I tend to start coffee when I get up, but I sometimes get busy and don't get to it right away. I couldn't tell you how many times I've gone in there to get a cup of coffee only to find out that the warming plate has turned off. Now, it's simple enough just to turn it back on, and I usually get in there before the coffee has gotten too cold. But the simple truth is I would rather be able to make a full pot of coffee that could sit in there for 8 - 10 hours than something I have to babysit, or have to make a couple of cups of coffee at a time.The shut-off "safety feature" is mostly annoying because I have no control over it. I understand Black & Decker probably thought of it as a liability issue (because people love to sue corporations when they themselves have done something stupid), but it does seem like there should be a larger window in which to keep your coffee warm, or least make it something that's variable up to a point. Sure, it makes sense to have the coffee maker shut off at some point, because people can and do forget to turn them off. But whoever set it at 2 hours is clearly someone who doesn't actually drink coffee. lol.Overall, though, I'm very happy with this coffee maker. I'm sure I'll buy another one when this one gives out.

I purchased this coffee maker on 28 January 2023, and it almost made it two years. It started leaking water from the bottom of the coffee maker, leaving a large puddle on the countertop, (13 January 2025.)This coffee maker is one of my favorites in many, many years of coffee making. The coffee it produced was H-O-T hot! (Huge 5-star rating for me!) I love a digital timer, and on this particular machine, it is super easy to set and does not loose time. If your power goes out and you have to reset the time/timer, you do not need to look for an operation manual, video on-line or ask a kid or grandkid for help. It's just, hour, minute, program (to set the timer), and auto (the time you'd like to coffee to brew). Again, a big 5-stars from me.The 2-hour warming timer is wonderful, because at 4:20 a.m., checking whether the coffee pot is on or off is not at the top of the list of things that need to be done, while scurrying out the door. I can also sneak a cup while brewing, if I'd like, without having to hurry to pour before there is a spill.Now, with this current coffee pot, I cannot make a 10-12 cup pot, because of coffee grounds floating over the filter or the paper filter folding over. I think this may be due to using a paper filter along with a screen-type reusable filter. And the leaking from the bottom... For a couple of weeks prior to the total failure of being able to hold water, there would be a small puddle when moving the pot back to its space on the counter. I have to slide the machine forward to pour the water and slide it back towards the wall, and there has been a small "trail" of water left, which I attributed to me spilling a small amount when filling the reservoir. However, when I prepared the coffee yesterday, (13 January 2025), there was a huge puddle on the countertop, about 2 cups' worth of water, just pouring out from the bottom of the pot.With all of that said, I reordered this exact same model of coffee maker again yesterday, and I highly recommend this coffee maker.

Excellent coffee maker, has all the features you need and brews coffee quickly (within a few minutes). I love the programming feature where you can schedule the brewing, it's very convenient to wake up in the morning for work and have fresh brewed coffee ready to go.

Replaced a CuisineArt model that started leaking. This coffee maker is excellent and simple. Lightweight. Timer works fine. Recommend if you don’t want to spend a lot. Recommend.