Braun KF550B Aroma deluxe coffee maker

Apr 15, 2009
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Using it and cleaning it are easy
by: Paul G.

I�ve been using the Braun KF 550B coffeemaker for almost six months now and I�m very happy with it. I especially appreciate the built-in Brita water filter, which means that I don�t have to worry about using bottled water (since I don�t have a whole lot of confidence in our city water system).

I was fortunate enough to find mine at a garage sale, so I have to say the price was right. Doing a little research on the internet, though, I found the same model for sale for as little as $19.99, which I would consider extremely reasonable. Even though I didn�t have the benefit of the manufacturer�s instructions I had no problem figuring out how to use the various features, so I�d give it four stars for ease of use.

Clean-up is relatively easy too, with the built-in gold-screen filter. I truly do appreciate not having to fool around with keeping a stock of paper filters on hand (as well as the savings involved in not having to purchase them).

I can�t say that there�s anything unique or exceptional about the design. I guess it�s pretty much what one would expect in a coffeemaker. The open-handle carafe is a bit unusual, though, and it has an anti-slip coating, which is helpful. The size of the machine is fairly compact, so it has a reasonably-sized �footprint� on the countertop.

Braun coffeemakers enjoy an excellent reputation, which I believe is well-deserved. The proof of the pudding is the coffee in the cup and I can attest that this machine can�t be outperformed where that standard is concerned. The brew cycle is impressively quick, too. No waiting around all bleary eyed in the morning with your coffee mug in your hand, wishing that you had a Starbuck�s across the street.

All things considered, I�d rate it at around 8.8 on a ten-point scale.

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Apr 15, 2009
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Submitted by: Paul G.

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I�ve been using the Braun KF 550B coffeemaker for almost six months now and I�m very happy with it. I especially appreciate the built-in Brita water filter, which means that I don�t have to worry about using bottled water (since I don�t have a whole lot of confidence in our city water system). I was fortunate enough to find mine at a garage sale, so I have to say the price was right. Doing a little research on the internet, though, I found the same model for sale for as little as $19.99, which I would consider extremely reasonable. Even though I didn�t have the benefit of the manufacturer�s instructions I had no problem figuring out how to use the various features, so I�d give it four stars for ease of use. Clean-up is relatively easy too, with the built-in gold-screen filter. I truly do appreciate not having to fool around with keeping a stock of paper filters on hand (as well as the savings involved in not having to purchase them). I can�t say that there�s anything unique or exceptional about the design. I guess it�s pretty much what one would expect in a coffeemaker. The open-handle carafe is a bit unusual, though, and it has an anti-slip coating, which is helpful. The size of the machine is fairly compact, so it has a reasonably-sized �footprint� on the countertop. Braun coffeemakers enjoy an excellent reputation, which I believe is well-deserved. The proof of the pudding is the coffee in the cup and I can attest that this machine can�t be outperformed where that standard is concerned. The brew cycle is impressively quick, too. No waiting around all bleary eyed in the morning with your coffee mug in your hand, wishing that you had a Starbuck�s across the street. All things considered, I�d rate it at around 8.8 on a ten-point scale.

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