Zojirushi Fresh Brew EC-BD15 Coffee Maker

Fresh Brew EC-BD15 Coffee Maker (10 Cup, Black)

Strengths: Nice looking design, easy to use, coffee not burning hot

Weakness: Lid hard to open & close, # 4 filters can be made to fit but not made for it

After using this almost everyday for a month and most days making 2-3 pots of coffee, I like this appliance but it does have it's faults. Aside from the cons mentioned above, I've also had some trouble with the little red ball that acts as the water level indicator. It doesn't always rise with the level of the water, it sometimes stays at the bottom of the column.

Excellent Coffee Maker!

Strengths: Easy to use, makes great coffee, easy to clean, no problems.

Weakness: None.

I did a lot of research before buying the Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Coffee Maker. From the customer reviews, it seemed that most people loved it, while a few had problems with it -- which is a common reaction to even the "best" consumer products. I have not had any problems at all with this model, and think it's superior to the Cuisinart DTC-975 it replaced. Specifically: It is quite...

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Great Coffee Maker at a Reasonable Price

Strengths: Easy to use. Affordable. Delivers a delicious pot of coffee.

Weakness: Tall (make sure you measure to see if it will fit under cabinet)

After much research on the best coffee maker for our needs we chose the Fresh Brew. We rarely ever finish off a pot of coffee at one sitting and like to enjoy coffee through the morning. This carafe will keep the coffee hot without "cooking" it through the morning hours. It will make an excellent pot of coffee; easily and conveniently.

Zojirushi Fresh Brew EC-BD15 Coffee Maker

Strengths: Quick brewing time, auto shut off, great heat retaining carafe.

Weakness: small area on top of carafe must be accurately aligned with basket or coffee will spill around carafe.

I am very pleased with the carafe that keeps coffee drinking temperature all day. The top mechanism on the carafe is easy to use and pour. Brewing temperature seems a bit higher than other coffee makers I have had. Only complaint would be that the carafe and bottom exit for the coffee on the filter basket must be closely aligned to avoid leaks and the continuous black color of all the mentioned...

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Zojirushi Fresh Brew EC-BD15 Coffee Maker

Strengths: There were no spills and the coffee stayed warm for hours

This coffee maker is wonderful. I spent a lot of time researching different coffee makers and this one stood out above the rest. It hasn't failed me yet. In fact, it has exceeded my expectations. I love that the carafe has no glass lining, which eliminates the threat of cracking. The coffee stayed warm for hours.

Zojirushi Fresh Brew EC-BD15 Coffee Maker

Strengths: Elegant, makes great coffee, keeps coffee hot. Easy to use and set the auto timer.

Weakness: Needs special cone filters. If you use regular #4 filters, coffee tends to leak over sides into pot.

All in all, a great coffee maker. Thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot for several hours! The auto timer works great so I have my coffee ready every morning. Also, makes enough coffee for 4-6 people (big mugs). Great product! I'll never switch coffeemakers!

Zojirushi Fresh Brew EC-BD15 Coffee Maker

Strengths: Efficient design, good looking. Kept coffee hot for 6+ hours.

Weakness: A bit noisy

This unit was purchased to replace a Krups 229, which failed to shut off after 2 years of use. In comparison to the Krups, the Zojirushi: - has better quality of workmanship - easier to add water to reservoir without spillage - the entire basket assembly removes for easier cleaning - the carafe cover is cleaned easily. - is less than 1/2 the price of the Krups! The Zojirushi delivers a nice,...

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Zojirushi Fresh Brew EC-BD15 Coffee Maker

Strengths: Price, design, performance. Keeps coffee hot for hours.

Weakness: Minor - make sure carafe top and filter basket match up to avoid leakage during coffee making process.

Best value in a stainless steel thermos style coffee maker. Attractive and well designed. Keeps coffee hot for hours. This is minor, but important: When carafe is in coffee making position, be sure the center of the carafe cap (where the coffee flows through) is directly below the hole in the filter basket. You may have to adjust the position of the carafe slightly, but once that's determined,...

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Zojirushi Fresh Brew EC-BD15 Coffee Maker

Strengths: Keeps coffee hot for a long, long time. Easy to program, use and clean. Solid quality. Carafe doesn't leak or drip.

Weakness: A little on the tall side.

This is the best coffee maker I've ever owned. The coffee stays hot, without that funny burnt taste. The carafe is well designed and doesn't leak or drip. Despite what some say, it uses #4 filters without any issues. It's just a nice, well-designed machine that does exactly what I want: hassle-free, good-tasting coffee in the morning.

Zojirushi Fresh Brew EC-BD15 Coffee Maker

Strengths: Makes great coffee that stays drinkably warm for a long time.

Weakness: Standard paper filters don't quite fit right. Lining up the drip and carafe is difficult. Can't tell how much coffee is left in opaque carafe. A little noisy.

I make a pot of coffee pretty much every morning and this coffee maker does exactly what I want it to do -- make me a good several cups of coffee. After a couple of times with the couple of minor tweaks of making the filter fit and lining up the carafe and the drip feed, it is easy and natural to use. The coffee stays hot enough to drink for at least 2 to 3 hours and it stays tasting good. My old...

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