Melitta MEPT1B Perfect Time 12-Cup Coffeemaker
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Amazon.com Review
Equipped with a digital clock/timer tuned by a radio receiver to the U.S. atomic clock, this coffeemaker brews up to twelve 5-ounce cups of coffee and, because the clock/timer can be programmed up to 24 hours in advance, will begin the brewing process automatically for wake-up coffee. The clock is split-second accurate because it automatically adjusts, if necessary, to the atomic clock’s signals six times every 24 hours. The atomic clock, operated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is one of the most accurate in the world. The coffeemaker brews at a high temperature for speed–35 seconds per cup, with a four-cup minimum. For a quick pour, it automatically pauses the brewing process for 30 seconds when the carafe is removed from its warming plate. The glass carafe has a guard to protect the knuckles and is dishwasher-safe. On the coffeemaker’s left side is a transparent gauge for monitoring the water level. The filter bas (more…)
10 Comments
July 13th, 2009 at 2:59 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
No better than what I had.
I bought this coffee maker because 1: name brand Melitta, 2: 1450 watts of power, 3: box said it brewed at 200 degrees, and I’d really like to make a HOT cup of coffee at home…
July 13th, 2009 at 8:57 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect Time? No Time!
Makes good coffee quickly, but forget the atomic clock unless you live on a mountain top with Colorado in Clear view (where the signal originates).
July 13th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes good coffee & keeps perfect time
After our last Melitta coffee maker broke we tried other brands of coffee makers but were never happy with the taste, so I started looking at reviews of Melitta coffee makers…
July 13th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great
I’m surprised at all the bad reviews. Sounds like a lot of user error to me. This coffee maker works very well.
July 13th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
DO NOT BUY THIS **NOT A O N E S TAR ITEM**
Unfortunately at AMAZON you don’t have the option of NO star.
The atomic clock not working is only one of a myriad of problems for this hunk of junk.
July 13th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
“I should make coffee in the nursery”
I am so disappointed with this coffeemaker. I bought this brand on a recommendation of a friend when I told her I couldn’t stand drip coffee but couldn’t find a decent perculator…
July 13th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Coffee Maker
I’ve enjoyed my Melitta Perfect Time coffeemaker for over a year. My husband doesn’t like it because he didn’t push the carafe in all the way and had a mess to clean up…
July 14th, 2009 at 1:06 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Melitta Atomic Clock Coffee Maker WONDERFUL!!!!!
This is my second purchase of the Melitta Perfect Time Coffee Maker in six months. I adored my first one.
July 14th, 2009 at 3:48 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
Atomic clock my foot
I suppose it’s not surprising that a coffee-maker brand can’t tell an atomic clock receiver from a transistor radio, but this is awful.
July 14th, 2009 at 8:57 am
3.0 out of 5 stars
Best for full pots
I’ve had trouble with the clock as other reviewers have noted, so I won’t say any more about that. I’ll stick to one comment no one else has made.