Michael Graves Design™ Automatic Drip Coffeemaker - Black (40304) | 
| Brand: Michael Graves
Buy New: $39.99
Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 58555
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11.5
Dimensions (in): 16.7 x 14.3 x 9.9
UPC: 040094403042
EAN: 0040094403042
ASIN: B000FVU4A0
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Designed with trademark Michael Graves touches, this programmable coffeemaker brews in distinctive style | | • | Optional FlavorPlus cycle produces a stronger taste for the more daring buds | | • | Features pause and serve, a large digital display, removable water reservoir and push-button controls | | • | Includes 5 paper filters and a scoop | | • | 13.9Hx8.9Wx10.6D" |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
 Dead after 6 months August 10, 2008
J.H.
After 6 months the loud clicking noise finally stopped and so did the coffee. The coffee maker will no longer turn on manually or by auto set, it's a shame because the design itself is great but none of that matters if it will not make me coffee.
Design Flaws but "Looks" Great May 22, 2008
R. Martin (Corpus Christi TX)
I purchased this coffeemaker at our local Target store a few weeks ago after reading the rave reviews that this coffeemaker received on this site. I will be returning it tomorrow.
First of all, and I doubt anyone would dispute this, the coffeemaker looks great. In fact, I would go so far as to say that it is absolutely beautiful! But there are major functional design flaws with this product.
First, and I haven't a clue why this happens, fresh coffee seems to find a path down the handle of the decanter handle, then drips on the counter. If we make about 10-12 cups of coffee there is a puddle of three or four tablespoons of coffee on the counter right below the decanter handle. Nothing I've tried stopped this problem. The best I could tell is the decanter is designed in such a way that coffee dripping into the decanter can follow a patch from the lid to a small space by the handle, then down the handle to drip on the counter. Maybe the decanter is defective, but it is a headache none-the-less.
The next problem is the bright blue light. I'm not sure how much electricity that thing consumes, but I'm sure it is not just a little bit. You can cook dinner by the light output of this thing. It will be neat at first, then you may find it annoying.
I'm not sure why they designed the lid system they way they did, but, as another reviewer mentioned, there will be condensation everywhere when you try to clean-up. Not only is the condensation a problem, there are several ridges and tight areas in the lid/water distribution system above the filter that are almost impossible to clean. It seems like the design would lead to the growth of mold and mildew.
Finally, as others have stated, it is really difficult to get a consistently good cup of coffee from this machine. No matter what I do it still comes out weak. Even the button for "strong" coffee doesn't solve this problem. With coffee prices the way they are I don't want a machine that will require 20-30 percent more ground coffee consumption when I could get the same quality with another machine.
I know a lot of customers have had a positive experience with this product, but I give it a thumbs down after a few weeks of daily use.
UPDATE: On May 22nd I attempted to return this coffee maker to the local Target in Corpus Christi, Texas but for some reason their receipt look-up system was not working properly. After waiting almost a half hour I got fed up and told them to keep the money and the coffeemaker. I was out about $40.00, but at that point I just wanted to get on with my life; this reflects life in Corpus Christi, not Target stores as a whole.
I went back to look at other coffeemakers and surprise, surprise! The Michael Graves Drip Coffeemaker had been redesigned! The coffeemaker sold here with this photo is NOT THE CURRENT MODEL OF THIS COFFEEMAKER!!! The new version (that may have corrected the coffee coming out the handle issue) is silver plastic and the decanter has a strip of "brushed" metal on the pouring handle. If your maker doesn't have that, you have an older version!!!
Based on my experience with the dripping handle, I'm not sure why they wouldn't offer a recall. Maybe the issue wasn't frequent or serious enough. Have they solved the issues with the weak coffee after using excessive amounts for a brew? Who knows?
 Disappointing. April 28, 2008
K. Jones
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm surprised that this coffeemaker has gotten such rave reviews here. I agree that the style is attractive, and it's easy to use. But I find that the coffee it makes is extremely weak. I've tried adding more coffee, using the "Flavor +" feature, etc., and nothing really seems to help. I have no idea what the problem is. It seems that the Flavor + feature should allow the coffee to spend more time brewing, thus making a richer brew, but I really don't notice much difference.
The other complaint I have is that the filter basket on my model is very tricky to get back into position. I have to fiddle with it for quite a while before I can get it to settle down so I can close the top.
I'm starting to feel nostalgic for my old Procter-Silex cofeemaker, which wasn't as attractive, but which made better coffee.
Hidden problems February 28, 2008
R. L. Silver (Sarasota, FL United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
While this is fairly sturdy, and the carafe feels good and pours easily without drips, the coffeemaker has four problems: It uses basket (cupcake) filters instead of cone filters, which causes the coffee to be weak, especially when making less than a full pot, and also is likely to cause leaks/spills as the filter edge flops over, causing stray coffee grounds to block the drip/stop mechanism; it does not heat the water hot enough to make good coffee; it makes a lot of condensation under the lid, which flows (as water) into the carafe when you open the lid; and you cannot pour the last tablespoon or so of coffee (or water) out of the carafe, so you must dry it by hand.
A shame. We were hoping for a good, simple coffeemaker, and this one seemed to come close. We could have lived with the last two problems, if only it heated the water hot enough and used cone filters. It's being returned.
Looks Good February 25, 2008
D. Dillman (Madison, WI USA)
Product is good-looking and works well. I like strong coffee and use the "Flavor" setting for slower brewing. The normal setting can be a bit quick and brews coffee on the weak side. Coffee is hot. Tends to leak a bit of water, though less than my former coffee-maker, and the automatic shut-off when you remove the pot is a bit slow to "kick in," so I cannot quite give it five stars, but a good product.
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