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Kenmore 238002

Approximate retail price:

$29.99

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Type: 8- to 12-Cup Drip Models with Carafe

About - Kenmore 238002
The 238002 is part of the coffeemaker test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, drip coffeemaker models like the 238002 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Brew temperature: Brew temperature is the ability to reach 195°F or more for six minutes. Convenience: Convenience reflects ease of filling the reservoir, placing the filter, gauging the amount of coffee remaining, cleanup, and clarity of controls. Carafe handling: Carafe handling covers handle comfort, tendency to drip when pouring, balance of a full carafe, and how easy it was to empty the last liquid. Models with no score here brew into single-serve containers, or are dispenser-style. Dispenser models hold the brew in a tank; you fill your cup by pressing it against the dispenser lever.

About - Kenmore 238002

The 238002 is part of the coffeemaker test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, drip coffeemaker models like the 238002 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Brew temperature:: Brew temperature is the ability to reach 195°F or more for six minutes.
Convenience:: Convenience reflects ease of filling the reservoir, placing the filter, gauging the amount of coffee remaining, cleanup, and clarity of controls.
Carafe handling:: Carafe handling covers handle comfort, tendency to drip when pouring, balance of a full carafe, and how easy it was to empty the last liquid. Models with no score here brew into single-serve containers, or are dispenser-style. Dispenser models hold the brew in a tank; you fill your cup by pressing it against the dispenser lever.

Features & Specs - Kenmore 238002
Programmable Programmable models can be set to brew at a specified time. Programmable	Yes
Thermal carafe/mug A thermal carafe keeps coffee warm for about four hours; thermal mugs don't hold heat as well. Thermal carafe/mug	No
Small-batch setting Small-batch settings claim to let you make a partial pot without compromising coffee quality. Small-batch setting	Yes
Brew-strength control Brew-strength control adjusts water flow to make weak or strong coffee. Brew-strength control	No
Dispenser-style Dispenser models hold the brew in a heated tank; you fill your cup by pressing it against the dispenser lever. Dispenser-style	No
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Terrible coffee maker!!!!!

By Disappointed with this Kenmore product from Citrus Heights, CA on 12/30/2009

Pros:

Brews Quickly, Easy To Use, Large Pot

Cons:

Coffee Doesn't Stay Hot, Loud, Parts in lid rusted

Best Uses:

Everyday

Describe Yourself:

Everyday Drinker

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

When pooring coffee, it drips about 2 tablespoons of coffee. Consequently, the base the carafe sits on is stained and it sometimes sticks to it. Wire springs in the lid started rusting within 3 months of owning it. The lid where you poor the water into, finally fell off after about 8 months and I have to put it on evrytime I brew a pot of coffee!! The coffee is not 195 degrees even as soon as it is brewed. It isn't even really hot..about a step above warm, so consequently even with the thermal pot it can't keep the coffee warm. It is the worst coffee pot I have ever owned. I'll never get another one and I certainly do not recommend it!

A waste of [$]

By ld from Saginaw MN on 12/23/2009

Pros:

Brews Quickly, Stylish

Describe Yourself:

Everyday Drinker

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

We owned this coffeemaker for about 6-8 months and loved it despite the beeping every 15 minutes letting us know that the coffee was losing its freshness.

Well this morning I brewed a pot and after the cycle was complete, I heard gurgling noises coming from the maker and that the wall, cupboard and countertop were wet. My husband did some investigating and found a small screw attached to a piece of broken plastic sitting in the water reservoir. Whatever piece this broke off of caused the gasket to become loose so that the water could not flow through spreader....just out the back. (It sounds exactly like the same problem as the other reviewer!)

Needless to say, we will not be purchasing another Kenmore in the near future.

terrible coffee maker

By Ronrbass from Tyler, TX on 10/9/2009

Describe Yourself:

Everyday Drinker

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

This is the second Kenmore coffee maker. The first was on recall. This time it became extremely hot & did not pass all the water through the coffee basket. Upon thorough review, the water spreader inlet device is a pivoting two piece plastic with a gasket seal held together by a tiny screw. When the plastic embossment the screw goes into failed the inlet device separated & the gasket dislodged.
I will never own another Kenmore coffee maker!!!

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