Krups KM7000 10 Cups Coffee Maker

Bought in April 2008 and have used it daily since its arrival.

Also invested in a washable Gold mesh filter that was the correct part number to match the unit.

I am very satisfied with the maker. It is easy to wash and prepare for the next use. It is very universal with respect to strength of brew, cups, etc.
The maker has some short comings that I will pass on.

1. It does spit out some flakes of coffee grounds during the grind process. ( no big deal as I think you'd get the same or more if you used an electric grinder and transfered to the unit.

2. The marks to indicate the cups of water need some sort of high lighting. If you are in low light cond it can be difficult to see the water level.

3. The worst peeve of the unit is the coffee pot for 2 reasons. They could/should have made the machine a 12 cup and the pot doesn't pour the coffee very well. It tends to slop some brew on the counter when the pot is being tipped. A better shaped pot would correct this.

4. It is tall, check for your dimensions.

All aside it is a good machine. I feel bad to beat it up like this but possible it will result in a better one some day.

I can say I am not disappointed.

Two people in my family had this grinder/coffee maker before me. They loved theirs and now I love mine. This machine only requires that you add water for your cup(s) of coffee. Since I don't share mine, it is set exactly right for me every time. This is the only one of it's type that I know of that lets you set your preferences for coffee exactly right for you. I grind my beans, but you don't have to. You can also use ground coffee.

I had a BRAND NEW Cuisinart Grind & Brew before this and I threw it in the garbage the minute the Krups arrived. They don't want me to review the Cuisinart for sure.

My only complaint with this unit is that it only comes in black. I wish they had white or stainless.

I was looking for another coffee maker with a coffee bean grinder combination. I had been using the Cuisinart model for several years. I disliked having to take the machine apart every day and clean each piece in order to make coffee. This Krups model was actually the only other one I could find. Boy, am I glad I did! Everything about this coffee maker is superior. Preparing coffee is much simpler, and the coffee tastes much better. The burr grinder is fantastic. I can choose how coarse or fine I want my coffee, as well as the strength of the coffee. The auto on feature is simple to operate as well. The one and only complaint that I can think of is that it has a 24-hour clock instead of a 12-hour clock. I think I can put up with this minor detail. I can't remember ever being happier with an appliance. I would absolutely recommend the Krups KM7000 10-Cup Coffee Maker to anyone who loves their coffee, and especially to those who prefer their coffee freshly ground.

There's definitely a learning curve after using the same Grind 'n Brew for 9 years, but once you get the hang of this coffee maker, it's very cool.
Pros:
- It's WAY easier to clean than my old Grind 'N Brew! Throw the used filter away, rinse out the pot, and voila! You're done!
- The coffee is definitely better tasting with the burr grinder in the Krups...slower grinding doesn't burn the bean while grinding. In short, the coffee tastes just like I got it at Caribou Coffee (my personal brand of choice). Yippee!!
- Coffee is hotter than it was in my old one, but that could just have been a gradual decline from wear over time that I didn't notice.
- More control over the brew...you can set the coarseness of the grind as well as the strength of the coffee you want.
- Very cool looking!
Cons:
- The carafe is kind of a tight fit under the filter basket. It doesn't just SLIDE in easily.
- The carafe also likes to drip when you pour if you go too fast (my old one did this too though).

Krups coffee makers have never disappointed me, so I just don't buy any other brand. This model is awesome. You can use it with whole beans, and the grinder works perfectly. You can program it so you get fresh ground coffee first thing in the morning, and you can choose the strength you want (super easy to program, too). It also works with coffee that is already ground if you prefer, it is simple to bypass the grinder. It makes a better cup of coffee than the premium coffee places do, in my opinion! Get this coffee maker!