Technical Details
- Elegant stainless-steel electric coffeemaker with a classic hotel look
- Brews 4 to 12 cups of coffee at a cup a minute; 800 watts
- Stainless-steel filter basket and perk tube for durability
- Signal light tells when coffee is ready; detachable cord for easy storage
- Measures 10 by 5 by 13 inches; 1-year warranty
Product Description
Made from luxurious stainless steel. Makes 4 to 12 cups of rich, flavorful coffee automatically; a cup a minute. Signal light tells when coffee is ready to serve. Attractive, traditional styling - ideal for table service.Amazon.com Review
One of the most comforting sounds in the world is the bubbling of a coffee percolator at work. And then comes the toasty aroma--it makes for a perfect morning. Percolators have come back to home kitchens, and the Presto 12-cup stainless steel coffee maker is a prime example. Its elegant, hotel-style design brings a touch of luxury to what is for many a daily pleasure. This coffee maker brews up to twelve cups of coffee at a cup-a-minute rate, which it then keeps at a constant, piping-hot serving temperature. An indicator light in the base announces when the coffee is ready. The inner fixtures--the filter basket and perk tube--are also made of stainless steel, rather than the more common (and less durable) aluminum. The power cord is removable to make storage simple.Before cleaning the coffee maker, unplug the unit and allow it to cool completely. Wash the coffee maker with warm, sudsy water and dry it thoroughly; it is not immersible. To preserve the gloss of the stainless steel, do not use steel wool or harsh, abrasive cleansers. The perk spout and filter basket can be cleaned with a brush or pipe cleaner. If necessary, coffee stain remover can be used periodically on the interior surface. The coffee maker measures 10 by 5 by 13 inches (including handle, lid, and spout). Presto guarantees this product with a one-year limited warranty. A simple instruction sheet is enclosed. --Garland Withers
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Customer Reviews
2010-10-12
By Brian Besong
My wife and I bought the Presto percolator after having problems with drip coffee machines over the years. We were initially thrilled with this coffee machine as compared to drip coffee makers previously owned. The coffee quality is fantastic, substantially better than what we were used to previously (and the great part is that "normal" coffee like Maxwell House tastes great - there is no need to buy whole bean and grind fresh for great coffee).
The main problem is that within a year, the prongs that connect to the cord have rusted and now make electrical sounds (like sizzling) when the cord is barely jiggled. We replaced the cord, thinking that would do the trick, but it looks as though the whole machine has to go. It really is a shame, I read many reviews on here that indicated people had owned this brand percolator for 20+ years with no problems. We have owned ours for about a year, and irreplaceable parts have rusted through. I wonder if Presto has changed the materials some of these pieces were made with? At any rate, we are not buying another.
Also, though it would be a minor point if the rust had not occurred, this machine is a pain to clean daily, since we would have to wash all the parts by hand (I forget if the internals are machine washable, but we don't run the washing machine daily, so it didn't matter).
2010-10-09
By FLDonna (Tampa, Florida USA)
Almost every year I by a new drip coffeemaker. They leak, the timers break, and I can't tell you how many times the filter folds over getting grounds in my coffee. I almost bought the Spacemaker model but the reviews were not good. For kicks I tried this percolator and I love it. It looks nice, easy to hide (much smaller footprint than the drip)and the coffee is hot and tastes great. The only feature I miss is the auto start but I got a $10 timer from The Shack. It is not as quiet as a drip, but it's quick (5 mins), easy to set up, easy to clean, and no more filters. I grind my own coffee beans and will need to do a coarse grind for this new percolator. I am happy with my purchase.
2010-10-03
By M. Trombley (USA, Vermont)
We love our coffee strong, quite strong as a matter of fact and this coffeemaker could not do it. We filled the basket to the brim with coffee and it came out as strong tea. This did not work for us so back to drip we go.
2010-09-22
By Lysan
None of the coffee-makers of today can beat the taste of a good perculator from the past. Presto was always one of the best and I'm glad I decided to finally get it after trying parctically all those drip coffe makers on the market. Coffe tastes great again, I really enjoy my 2 cups in the morning. Reason I only gave it 4 stars - the cord is way, way too short! Otherwise, no complaints about this beautiful perculator. Looks great on the counter, takes up less space. Can anyone tell me where to get a longer cord.....?
2010-09-17
By Joan
I've had this coffee pot for about 3 months and I love how hot and great tasting my coffee is. It makes every brand of coffee a great cup of coffee. It's a wonderful perked coffee pot . Coffee in this pot is hotter than the the drip pots. Their ain't nothin better then a HOT cup of coffee in the morning.
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