can you take out the gold filter and use paper filters if you want to
1278853
yes; the difference is a richer, darker coffee if you use the gold filter by itself.
1278854
I do and it works just as well. I only use the over size Bunn paper filters the water flow through faster without backing up when you don't use the gold filter.. I also have used the gold filter with a paper filter; makes clean up easier with the handle on the gold filter. The Bunn filters I use are the round ones. They work just as well as the V shaped the pot calls for. In fact they work better for me. When I used just the gold filter I always had sludge at the bottom of the pot, but I grind my own low acid coffee.
1278855
I wouldn't remove the gold filter, it makes excellent coffee. I did try using the filters with the gold filter in place but it overflows. There is no need to use anything except the gold filter.
1278856
Yes.... I use both interchangeably and there is little if any difference in performance
261820
You can use it any were you want thats what i did because they sell different types of filters for it hope this helps you
958538
The gold filter is included, I also use the paper filters, less mess to clean.
173526
Yes, either paper filters as standard or Krups offer a metal filter as an optional extra. We chose the permanent metal filter to avoid the mess around endless paper filters.
1243086
Yes it does take the paper filters, but that's just my preference. I'm not a big fan of permanent filters.
2268446
Yes, this is a permanent filter instead of using #4 paper filters. The Braun UGSF4 Permanent Gold Screen Coffee Filter works great. I love it! Use this filter, save a tree!
105030
Basket paper filter. You can use a gold mesh filter but they allow too much sediment to pass into the carafe.
695282
No you cannot. The Gold filter is the wrong shape as well. It is a basket shape and not a cone. The saving grace of this strange combo is the coffee maker is excellent.
1494322
No, but the quality is not as good as I expected it is not good quality gold filter but the Mr coffee maker is good quality.
1727902
I think you probably could, although I have not tried it. I received the small one free when I purchased the filters
718586
Ours did not come with the separate filter basket but yes you can use paper filters.
335126
I tried to do it but it was not satisfactory. Howevwer, you can use filters.
2038502
I use a paper filter! To me you need one, I don't get that permanent filter term they use. You need a filter!
1813624
You can use the filter that comes with it, however it needs to be rinsed each time you use it with soap and water. I don't use it at all. I use a paper filter.
1104894
There is no reason why you couldn't if you wished. We prefer the mesh filter that comes with the unit -- easy to clean -- but removing it and using a paper one instead is certainly viable.
223640
Yes absolutely. That's what l do. Great product use with gold filter cone. That's the best way.
305739
I removed it, and used paper filters....until it quit working, after 3 months. The next one lasted almost 7 months. Disappointed. It was great while it lasted. It was beautiful, had so many great features and matched my appliances! Good Luck!!