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| About - Kalorik TKM-20208 |
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The Kalorik TKM-20208 is part of the coffeemaker test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, drip coffeemaker models like the TKM-20208 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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This Belgian brand also recently debuted in the US, and its contemporary designs are available through Target, Sam's Club, Bloomingdales, Amazon, and other online retailers. The brand offers models with and without grinders at various capacities (6 to 10 cups). Prices range from $25 to $270. |
| Features & Specs - Kalorik TKM-20208 | |
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Programmable |
No |
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Thermal carafe/mug |
Yes |
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Small-batch setting |
No |
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Brew-strength control |
No |
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Dispenser-style |
No |
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Dimensions H x W x D (in.) |
NA |
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By from
Not very durable
1/23/2012
Pros
Brews Quickly
Easy To Use
Cons
Hard To Clean
Limited Features
Best Uses
Everyday
Office
Comment:
I'm a daily user of this machine. I have owned many coffee machines in my life, and either still have them chugging along, or else some plastic piece broke off, making a machine useless. However, this is the first machine I have ever had that quit working after less than two years of use due to some electrical issue effecting the heating element. A little upsetting, considering it was probably the first machine I purchased based on a CR review. In addition, as others have stated, its pouring spout redirects and spills coffee regularly, and cleaning it requires wearing thick gloves, because you will otherwise cut your bare hand on the razor sharp plastic sides of the carafe as you clean the inside. On the plus side, while it lasted, it brewed fast and hot and the carafe kept the coffee hot for a long time without help from the heating plate.
By from
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Doesn't Live Up to Ratings!
10/6/2011
Pros
Sometimes brews a pot
Cons
Doesn't Always Brew
Hard To Clean
Long Brew Time
Loud
Poor carafe design
Best Uses
Making a Mess
Comment:
Bought this on CR's recommendation - what a disappointment! Doubt CR ever tried to pour from the carafe as it is impossible without dripping coffee all over everything. First unit quit brewing within 2 months. Kalorik customer service is less than helpful. Ended up exchanging at place of purchase. With current unit sometimes you turn it on and nothing or only a partial pot brews. Carafe is also hard to clean inside.
By from
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Makes a mess!
8/21/2010
Pros
Brews Quickly
Easy To Use
Cons
Small Pot
Best Uses
Comment:
The coffee tastes good - but it is almost impossible to pour a cup without spilling coffee all over the counter! As a regular user I was able to learn the pour-spout's nuances to avoid spills, but all of my house guests lose half a cup of coffee to the counter before filling their cup - very frustrating! Also - small pot and no auto-off...
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