Krups 467-42 10-Cup Crystal Arome Time Coffee Maker, Black

First, if you use the automatic timer and the auto shut-off, it is easy to forget that the timer is still set and the coffee pot will start "doing its thing" whether or not you have put water and coffee in it for the next morning.

Second, a light flashes to indicate when the filter should be changed. The only way I have found to stop the flashing light, which does not stop upon replacement of the filter, is to unplug the pot which, of course, means resetting the clock and the timer each time. Additionally, the filters must be mail-ordered. Stores that sell the coffee-maker, such as Bloomingdale's, Sur La Table, Bed, Bath and Beyond, etc. don't bother to carry the filters.

Third, it is essential that you replace the carafe in exactly the right way otherwise the gizmo that allows you to pour a cup before the brew cycle is finished will remain closed. What that means is that the coffee can't drip down into the carafe so the filter area will fill with water and then overflow with coffeegrounds onto your counter. What a mess!

I've never owned a coffee-maker with so many design flaws. I bought this one because I've had good luck with other Krups models, but they blew it on this one.


Okay, but not worth the money   December 10, 2001
14 out of 15 found this review helpful

I bought this product because Krups seemed like a quality name and the design was very eye-catching. I'm not impressed though. The actual coffee pot design could have been constructed better because it seems to spill if the coffee is not poured slowly.

The filter light flashes after a while to change the filter. I use bottled water and when you pull the filter out it is still so clean. I'm not sure if the filter (useage) is just timed and it just starts flashing automatically.

I feel you can find a better coffeemaker / brand for that amount of money. Look around and read the reviews so you can get an idea of other's experiences... Good Luck!


Truly cool   December 13, 2002
Shannon S. Shiflett (Charlottesville, VA USA)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful

I've enjoyed this coffee maker for nearly 2 years. I have one at home, and I'm ordering another one for the office. I still get compliments on its contemporary styling. The convenient list of features really delivers. I will never again own a coffee maker that does not have a water filter. I don't understand some of the negative reviews here: First, my carafe has never broken, and second, I never have any problems pouring in the water as long as I exercise a little commonsense. Some people are blaming the product because they can't pour water properly? At any rate, it's a great value and a truly cool coffeemaker.


The perfect coffeemaker?   September 18, 2003
Michael Zalanka (Chicago, IL USA)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful

I'll be frank -- I'm a medical student and I don't demand a lot from my coffee. I want it hot. I want it strong. I want it fast. I want a lot. The Krups delivers on all counts, plus it's got the extras that fill out my weekends.

There are a lot of misconceptions on this carafe. It's a jewel. It doesn't break -- *you* break *it*. I've had my Krups a year, and this carafe keeps heat in better than any other non-thermosed one I've seen. I luv it. It's been on my countertop. It's been in my sink. I haven't broken it. I luv it.

The design on this Krups is just darn great. I really, *rilly* hate those other coffeemakers with their swing-out filter trays and dumpy flat-bottom filters. Bah. Krups got it right with the top-hinge design & hit a grand-slam by going with the cone filter, which gets the java stronger & tastier.

And, oh, man, is this easy to clean. No stupid hinges on the carafe lid. Just pops off and back on. No goofiness with the filter retainer. Out, in the sink, back in the Krups.

Other features on this Krups are great also, like the water filter (which, btw, I have never had a problem buying replacement filters for) and the timer and what else? Am I forgeting something? Oh yeah, the auto-off feature. Duh.

The best coffeemaker I've ever owned.


Makes a good pot of coffee and has some nice features   October 22, 2001
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

When our old Krups coffee maker finally bit the dust we knew we wanted the same brand again. The automatic shut off is a great feature, especially since I almost always forget to turn the coffee maker off!! The coffee smells wonderful while it's brewing and the taste was very smooth. I don't know how much the chlorine filter helps but regardless, it makes a great pot of coffee. The coffee maker looks nice and modern and is more compact then others. My only complaint is that the plastic is much more flimsy then my old Krups maker and doesn't feel as solid. We'll see how long this one will hold up.