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Other things to consider
Home » Small Appliances » Coffee Makers » Other things to considerTroubleshooting: Coffee makers are delightful machines, but just like cruise control is not “auto-pilot” on our cars, coffee makers can’t make the perfect cup of coffee all by themselves. Here are some simple things to consider if your coffee is coming up short.
• Have you read the enclosed information that came with the model you purchased? It may have simple tips that could remedy your problems.
• If you purchased your model from a specialty store, call and ask the employees for suggestions.
• Generally speaking, good coffee requires five basic things:
o a good coffee maker
o the proper grind of coffee for the type of filter your coffee maker uses (make sure you ask for the proper grind when you have your beans ground; they should ask you what type of filter your coffee maker uses)
o good water
o the correct coffee:water ratio (usually depends on how strong you like your coffee, but you should check the recommendations of the particular coffee you are using)
o fresh, quality coffee
The Consumer Search website lists several options under “Best Coffee Makers” from, the full-featured 12-cup Cuisinart DCC 1200-Brew Central that has every feature you could want at a price estimated at $80 to the Braun Aromaster KF400 as the best basic coffee maker with few bells and whistles, but at a price estimated at $20, that is what one would expect. Their list is extensive, but it is by no means all-inclusive, as the more high-end name brands, which are not included, can soar into the range of $150-$225 depending on the model. There is an array of websites with recommendations or you can ask relevant questions at the retail store, but do your research and remember, the key is knowing what model is right for you.
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