Presto 02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker

My family has had this percolator for six years, having purchased it on Amazon in 2010. I'm about to purchase another one for work. This pot has consistently produced the best-tasting coffee - br>br> Better than all of our favorite restaurants, and better than the coffee made by our friends and family. It's just amazing how good it is. Over the years, I've had a couple of minor maintenance issues (see below), but they were all easily resolved, and overall, this has been a fantastic experience. Appliance that is both dependable and inexpensive. To be honest, this has to be one of my favorite appliance purchases of all time. And it's all under $40. Take that, overpriced, over-featured drip machines that brew bad coffee! )br>br>*TIP
br>There are some basic guidelines to follow with this, and any other stainless percolator, that aren't always in the manual: 1. br>br> Using a paper filter is not a good idea. Ever. The metal basket is the only one that should be used. The holes are small enough to allow the coffee to pass through while keeping 99 percent of the coffee out. 9% of the profits are in. When you use a metal basket instead of a paper filter, the flavor oils that naturally exist in the coffee bean stay in the coffee, contributing to its amazing and full flavor. If you use a paper filter, you'll lose the oils and end up with an "over-processed" product. extracted" flavor, which is bitter rather than bold. So, instead of using a paper filter, just follow the instructions and you'll be GOLDEN - Yes, you'll get a few grains in the last cup if you don't use a paper filter, but it'll be perfect every time. whoop- Do it, but save the last few drops of the last cup for later - The issue has been resolved. )br>br>2. )br>br>3. )br>br>4. ) Cleaning the pot is as follows: Make certain there isn't any debris in the way. clean up the exterior, but leave the interior alone. Allow time for the percolator to get used to it. Like a wok or a cookie sheet, it's hot enough to prevent bacterial growth. So go ahead and season that puppy; it'll be perfectly safe AND more delicious over time! The key area for buildup is the metal tube's receiving "hole" at the bottom of the pot. That can quickly accumulate coffee debris, and if you don't clean it out, it will prevent the metal tube from seating properly, preventing you from brewing properly, if at all. All you have to do now is scrape away the excess with your fingernail. However, feel free to scrub the outside of the pot and make it super shiny. When cleaned, it's a very attractive piece! 3. br>br>4. br>br>5. br>br>6. Cleaning the basket is as follows: Over the course of a month or so of daily use, the tiny holes in the basket can become clogged. There are two options for dealing with this situation: Using chemical cleaners or a wire brush I prefer to use a wire brush and simply tap the bottom of the basket to clear the holes, preserving the years of perfect seasoning. Wire brush FTW. 4. br>br> If you don't line up the metal tube with the receiving hole in the bottom of the pot when assembling the pot to brew coffee, you'll end up with a misfire and a weak pot of coffee (at best), if not just a pot of hot water. To avoid this, twist the metal tube left and right like you're trying to gently screw it in once it's aligned with the receiving hole. It's not screwed in at all. If it isn't already in the hole, the twisting movement simply forces it into it. The most effective method. Ever. 5. br>br> Don't cram too much coffee into the basket. The closer you get to the tube's top, the more likely you are to end up with grains in the pot's bottom. However, don't underfill, or your coffee will be weak. You should be fine if you follow the instructions. br>br>6. It's fine to leave a full pot of coffee plugged in and ready to go for an extended period of time. If you're going to leave less than half a pot for more than an hour, unplug it; the coffee, like any other coffee pot, can burn if left too long. However, I've left a full pot plugged in for 4 or 5 hours and it's still not bad. Obviously, the more recent the food, the better - Just don't leave it plugged in with only a few cups of coffee left, or your coffee will be noticeably less tasty than you anticipated. 7. br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br> PROPERTY CARE: I've only had to replace the wire/plug once because it developed a minor short after thousands of uses; any off-the-shelf plug/wire that fits will suffice. It's just a simple two-prong AC cable with no frills. Easy- peasy. Unfortunately, the screws that hold the bottom together corrode over time because they aren't made of rust-resistant metal. A quick trip to your local hardware store, on the other hand, will provide you with brand new ones; Simply bring the old ones with you and seek assistance from the hardware guy. I replaced the bottom screws about 2 years ago when they became too rusted, so I got 4 years out of mine. You might be able to avoid rusty screws by covering the holes with hot glue to prevent water from getting up in there when you wash the outside, but I haven't tried it. Finally, stop reading reviews and buy this pot so you can enjoy your delicious coffee!.

Madelyn Bradshaw

| Sep 10, 2021

This was my first coffee percolator (purchased in December 2012), and it served me well until it died in December 2016. Because of the original reviews about the lack of aluminum inside the tub, I decided to purchase this unit again. The second one came with an aluminum nut in the bottom of the tub, which I didn't like but had no choice but to accept. Now it's making loud noises while keeping the coffee hot, so based on previous experience, I decided to purchase a backup unit (not this brand) just in case this one failed. After reading the reviews for this unit again, I noticed that more and more people, like myself, are concerned about the aluminum. Just bought a Hamilton Beach 40616 percolator from Amazon that is supposed to be 100% stainless steel on the inside of the inside of the inside of the inside of the I'll buy them again if Presto fixes them and makes them last for another 5 years or so, and gets rid of the aluminum inside the tub, but for now, I'm out.

Naya Roberts

| Sep 22, 2021

Presto used to be one of the best coffee makers on the market. Because of the aluminum nut at the bottom of the inner assembly, I purchased this item based on that fact, but it is a waste of money. Aluminum and stainless steel do not belong together in the presence of boiling water, as a mechanical engineer can attest. Corrosion will occur as a result. This is where the issue with this coffee maker lies. The suction that pulls the boiling water up the pipe fails when the aluminum nut corrodes where it connects to the stainless steel pipe. There is no coffee, but there is hot water. This faulty item will be returned to you.

Freyja Larsen

| Aug 28, 2021

This horse is a real workhorse. We've been using it 4 or 5 times a week for the past 9 months, and neither my wife nor I have had any major issues. Quickly heats up and makes a great cup of coffee. It would be fun to have a glass knob on the top of the lid to see the coffee color, but it isn't necessary because the perking is turned off automatically. Allows you to keep your coffee hot until you unplug it. After 20 years of drip makers, this is a welcome addition.

Jane Wong

| Mar 03, 2021