Selecting a Drip Coffee Maker
October 23, 2007
While purchasing a coffee maker you must know about the features of a coffee maker so that you can search for the functionalities that you need in the maker.
Pause and Serve
You must look for pause and serve feature of the machine. If this feature is present you can take away the coffee pot before the brewing cycle is complete.
Water Filter
The coffee maker consists of digital controls with built-in water filter which is capable to extract any chlorine or iron tastes from your tap water.
Coffee Filter
The coffee maker consists of digital controls with built-in water filter and a permanent coffee filter is purchased separately. These fine-mesh plastic or metal filters are less expensive than paper and is environment friendly. Try to look for a typical feature that is the built-in grinder feature. This will usually grind just enough coffee with each use, for the freshest brew around.
Method to clean coffee maker
You must clean the drip coffee maker at least once in a month. Cleaning the coffee maker will remove away the hard water deposits, old oils from previously brewed pots and other impurities. The best way to clean is a mixture of 1 part vinegar to 2 parts water. Pour the mixture in your reservoir and turn the coffee maker on. Once the mixture has run completely through, turn the drip coffee maker off and let it cool.
Drip coffee maker
Unplug the unit then remove the pot, basket, tape closed the water reservoir lid; remove all screw that secures the case halves. Lift the case to expose the heating element and controls. Inspect the control cavity to determine if the solution is simple. Use multimetre to test heating elements, switch thermostat and timer. Reinstall the pot and basket. Fill the reservoir half full, plug it in and turn it on.
Percolator coffee maker
Unplug the unit and remove the basket, stem, and lid. Turn the appliance over and remove the screws that secure the base. Lift the base to expose the heating element and controls. Inspect the control cavity to determine if the solution is simple. Use multimetre to test heating elements, switch, thermostat and timer. Reinstall the stem, basket, and lid. Fill the coffee maker to approximately half full, plug in then turn it on.
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