• Reviews around coffee tank (1.21 of 5)

    Hamilton Beach (47950) Coffee Maker with 12 Cup Capacity & Internal Storage Coffee Pot, Brewstation, Black/Stainless Steel

    • If grounds get out of the filter into the coffee tank, they can get into the valve causing it to not close properly and drip
    • Sometimes you can open the valve fully and flush them through but sometimes you have to find something to pour the coffee into so you can take the coffee tank to the sink and run water through the valve to clear it
    • I had the older version of this model where the water tank was below the coffee tank
    • Have had issues with the clean light coming on every few days, have resolved that by thoroughly flushing the screen in the coffee tank after each use.
    • During regular use, the water condenses on the lid and trickles down under the coffee tank.
    • Every two or three times that you rinse out the coffee tank (presuming that you do), take your dish sponge and WIPE THE WARMING PLATE CLEAN!
    • I've also tried lifting the whole coffee tank/grounds basket unit off the base (when the coffee is gone!) to carry the grounds holder to be dumped, but that's not real easy either, especially if the unit is hot
    • I don't have a problem with too much water draining under the coffee tank either.
    • I would also like to see the level indicator for the coffee tank be more up front like the water indicator is, or at least more
    • Put ice in coffee tank, and put a little water (never over 6 cups) in the water reservoir, add coffee to the strength you prefer, press ice coffee setting and turn it on.
    • Steam overflows under coffee tank and continues to overflow onto cabinet top if not emptied every couple of days
    • However, with this model we can now clean both the water tank and the coffee tank and I have way more faith in it
    • It hisses and bubbles every time we use it,and there is a lot of water that has to be removed from under the "coffee tank".
    • The coffee tank can also be removed for cleaning or placing in the dishwasher
    • As for some of the other reviews I've read:1) Condensation running down the side and/or back, or filling up under the coffee tank..
    • And when you lift the lid to get to the grounds all the steam that has condensed on it runs both into the back of the coffee tank and onto the grounds, making the grounds even wetter
    • I like the design with the water tank for filling on the side with its easy lift handle and the ability to remove the coffee tank for easy cleaning.
    • However, a flaw with this type of Brewstation with the removable coffee tank is that there is an area that is indented where the tank sits.
    • Then you had to remove the coffee tank, dripping the whole way, and take to the sink
    • The water tank lifts off easily for filling and is way light, as well as the coffee tank for cleaning
    • They said it was due to condensation and that every time I finish using the coffeemaker I need to wipe out the area below the coffee tank.
    • I've made hot coffee a few times out of this unit as well and it definitely tasted better than the traditional pot that burns as it stays warm.
    • It pretty much works as it should
    • When you try and get a cup of coffee it the lever sits too far back and you cant see in your cup as well as you have to hold it or is slides.