Jerdon First Class CM21W 4 Cup Coffee Maker, Thermal Carafe, White
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Customer Reviews of Jerdon First Class CM21W 4 Cup Coffee Maker, Thermal Carafe, White
Customer Review: So Far, So Good
Summary: 4 Stars
I have only used the coffee maker three times, but I am satisfied so far. Who knew it would be so difficult to find a small coffee maker? I thought reading reviews would make it easier, but it really didn't, especially since my old coffee maker, with which I was satisfied until it wore out, received bad reviews. It came down to the fact that this has a thermal carafe, is the right size, and as a bonus, is white, which was not necessary, but nice. Coffee tastes fine and it is hot enough for me. I rated it 4 stars instead of 5 because it does not have an interrupt feature.
The outside packaging was dented and broken when it arrived and I was concerned. However, the inside box which contained the coffee maker was fine. I think that was sheer luck. There was little protective material inside the outer box to protect what was inside. I found that rather amusing, since I have received BOOKS from Amazon packed with air bubble packets!
Customer Review: Not for coffee connoisseurs, for the rest of us!
Summary: 4 Stars
This pot was designed for motel use with pre-packaged coffee. So the construction is simple and very very solid, nice compared to a lot of the flimsy coffee makers out there. I use it to make coffee at work, I wanted more than those "single cup" brewers but not a full pot, and I didn't want to worry about leaving a burner on or have to buy specialized coffee pods -- the machine turns itself off after brewing and uses normal filters and coffee.
I'm not sure people persnickety about coffee would like this pot as much as I do. It doesn't get the coffee quite as hot as I like, and those that swear by the gold reusable filters would be disappointed, I haven't found one that would fit, but this isn't an issue for me. If you want a solid, reliable, no frills machine this is it. If you are fussy about coffee, you should stick with the single cup type brewers.
Customer Review: Perfect Coffee Maker
Summary: 5 Stars
After trying several coffee makers, we finally hit on the perfect one. The Jerdon 4 Cup Coffee Maker with the thermal carafe brews coffee at whatever strength we choose and at a perfect temperature. All of this with a spout that pours without dripping all over the place. Previous products that we tried were messy and all did not brew at a good temperature, even very expensive models. One minor problem that Jerdon should address is the fitting of the lid on the main unit. Ours is slightly tweaked, but this is a cosmetic concern only. Functionally, this is the BEST coffee maker we have ever owned, and we have been drinking coffee for more than 50 years!Customer Review: Handy, carefree, good cup of coffee
Summary: 4 Stars
Used one of these in a hotel in Ontario, decided I had to try one. No more forgetting to turn the coffee maker off on my way to work, no more burnt coffee, just the right amount, plenty hot for me. Brews fast, small profile fits nicely on countertop without being obnoxious. The switch can be just a wee bit tricky, it's spring-loaded and I have to make sure I don't push it so hard that it gets stuck in the down position, but it just takes a bit of a touch to get it back up about 1/4 inch to start the brewing cycle. Overall, I love it. When this one goes, I'll buy another just like it.Customer Review: LOOK ELSEWHERE!
Summary: 1 Stars
FIRST THE GOOD NEWS - It does make a good cup of coffee. And it is a handsome looking appliance.
NOW THE BAD NEWS - It is in no way is a THERMAL craft. Its cheap plastic carafe actually keeps coffee LESS warm that a common glass pot on a heated cylinder.
Also, as others have alluded to, there is a lag between turn-off time and when the thing actually stops dripping coffee. (big mess potential!) And since the carafe is solid plastic, there is no way of knowing when it has stopped dripping coffee.
So, all in all, a major disappointment!