Mr. Coffee SKX20 Programmable 12 Cup Coffee Maker
Mr. Coffee's SKX20 comes with a variety of features to meet the requirements of coffee drinkers everywhere. Styled in sleek modern white, the model is ideal for coffee drinking households with its 12-cup capacity.
It comes with the notable Pause 'n Serve function, which allows users to continuously brew coffee while getting themselves a cup. The delay brew function allows you to set the time up to 24 hours in advance.
Also, the auto shut off option runs up to two hours, keeping the coffee piping hot even after two hours of non-use.
Key features
- Mr. Coffee's SKX20 is completely programmable.
- The Pause 'n Serve option allows users to get a cup of coffee without stopping the brewing function.
- Auto shut off for two hours is possible.
- It comes with a removable filter basket for easy cleanup.
- It features up to 24 hours of delay brew function.
- Dual water windows indicate the amount of water to know whether or not the reservoir needs a refill.
- Cord storage hides the cord and plug, making the device easy to move and store anywhere.
- It comes with a light indicator for on and off function.
- It allows water filtration to remove up to 97% of chlorine for better-tasting coffee.
Advantages
One notable feature of this coffee maker model is its Pause 'n Serve option. You can pause the brewing for a while to get yourself a hot cup. The model is conveniently programmable as well.
There?s a delay brew function that allows users to schedule brewing up to 24 hours in advance. This is best for those who love waking up to coffee aroma in the morning. For refill, dual water windows make it easier to monitor the water level of the device.
Consumers also like the idea that the model is water filtration adaptable, allowing for a clean taste of coffee without the aftertaste of chlorine. Storage specifically made for the cord is available for those who don?t like tangled lines in their kitchen.
Another consumer favorite is the 2-hour auto shut off time that allows you to leave the device for two hours and still come back to a hot coffee.
Very easy to use, brewing time takes minutes to accomplish. This is a good choice for coffee-drinking families or people who like to get more than one cup per day because of its 12-cup capacity.
Disadvantages
Some consumers have complained about leaks and the tendency of the device to overflow. The model also lacks some special features such as the brew strength selector and special cleaning cycle. The design of the SKX20 is also not as attractive as coffee makers in black color and with stainless steel accents.
Pros- Pause 'n Serve option for instant cups of coffee
- delay brew function
- easy to clean and move around
- auto shut off saves on energy and prevents accidents
- water filtration helps produce better-tasting coffee
- easy to operate and refill
- coffee quality is good
- fast and easy brewing
- makes up to 12 cups of coffee in one brewing
Cons- lacks some features
- sometimes leaks and overflows
- doesn't have a timer
- doesn't have the special cleaning cycle
- doesn't have the brew strength selector