Krups Aromacontrol AUTO OFF

Advantages: Makes great-tasting coffee (and looks good in your kitchen!)
Disadvantages: Doesn't actually keep the coffee as piping hot as you might think...

...As filter coffee machines go, it is as easy to operate and as efficient in its functions as any. It's not as cheap as some, but hey, it looks good on the kitchen worktop... Design: neat swing-out, removable coffee filter tray; and an overall design that suggests it's actually been developed by someone who knows what it is to clean coffee machines (none of those pesky grooves that "designers" seem to have a fondness for, but leave the rest of us fuming at the dirt-gathering qualities). Doesn't drip if you remove the jug before it's finished (hurrah); the hot plate automatically turns off after a relatively short period (good); and because of the steel jug, it keeps the coffee nice n warm... for a bit, at least. You can take the fresh jug with you and it'll still be palatable for a good hour plus, though only at typical filter coffee... Read review

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Advantages: Smart design
Disadvantages: Price

...As a simple, one-function appliance there is nothing to beat a kettle. It boils water, end of story. So congratulations to the manufacturers who have kept the product moving forward with cordless models, jug shapes, colours, limescale filters etc. I chose this one to match my kitchen and other Krups appliances, basically. It is a pleasing dark brown colour with chrome detail on the lid. It is a nice chunky shape, tapering slightly to the top. It is cordless and the base has a safely short electric cord. Automatic shut-off when it boils, of course, limescale filter on the spout. A feature which was new to me was the protective cover attached to the lid which blocks off the spout when the lid is set to "lock". When you pour, there is a release under the handle which pulls the cover back from the spout. Set up and maintenance... Read review

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Advantages: Good Looking, well built, respected German manufacturer
Disadvantages: The on/off switch can be a little stubborn at times

...). The on/off switch can be a bit stubborn at times, this is illuminated by a fetching green light inside. All in all, it is easy to use, easy to clean, easy to keep looking nice and slick and easy to descale. The element is hidden underneath a metal disc in the base. The cable from the plug to the base is also quite short - so this is another good safety feature. I bought this kettle becuase it was a bit different from all the others that looked the same, and Krups is obviously a good brand and supplier of high quality products.... Read review

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