When using the single cup function, can you brew directly into the carafe? Will the heating plate come on for 2 hours as with the carafe setting?
1128209
I have not tried this. It may be possible but you won't get the results you expect. When the carafe is used, the top lid of it presses against a lever on the bottom of the filter holder. This allows coffee to drip into the carafe as soon as it works its way through the ground coffee (this also allows you to remove the carafe to get coffee before the brew cycle completes). When using single cup mode, the coffee maker expects that a mug will be placed under the filter that won't press against this lever. The coffee maker can then control how long the water is in contact with the grounds and open the lever after a programmed 'steeping' time. You control the steeping time in single cup mode by choosing the 'Flavor' setting. Stronger flavor = longer steeping time. Others have stated that the hot plate comes on for 2 hours regardless of the brewing mode you choose.
1128210
It doesn't matter. We bought this machine and it quit working in a month. They sent us a replacement and that too quit working in a month. I would never buy this coffee maker again. Nothing but headaches.
894981
I've never measured exactly, but it is at least several hours. (Alas, my wife tends to prefer to keep the brew-thru-lid on the carafe, because it pours more easily, but that also lets air in and heat out.) With the regular stopper cap it is sometimes still warm (though nowhere near hot enough to drink) the next morning. Some people suggest preheating the carafe with hot water, but I haven't noticed a difference by doing that.
1968223
Good question...The only way I know how is to manually turn it off then turn it right back on. Each time you do the 2 hours will start over. That way you can keep the coffee hot as long as you want to. Hope this answers your question.
1151232
I don't know. There is no heating element associated with the carafe - only with heating the water to brew. I flip the switch off when it's done brewing.
648746
No. If brewing on the single-serve setting, the large carafe heating element is off. So if you plan to use both sides on a given morning, you will need to remember to use the single side first. Or learn to enjoy luke-warm coffee.
1474852
You can set it in 10 minute intervals up to 120 minutes. The great thing about this coffee maker is that it never burns the coffee when sitting on the warming plate. I keep mine set on high warm and sometimes it will be on for the two hours. Never has burned it. Also I sometimes reheat by turning on the warmer in the morning if I haven't finished the pot and the coffee tastes fresh. BTW...the water filters I use are the ones for the Cuisinart. They are the same size.
1257967
After brewin the coffee maker remains on for 2 hours. Even after that amount of time, the coffee will still be hot for another 30 to 45 minutes.
1483431
As the responders state, the thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot for over 2 hours. I have poured a cup 4-5 hours after brew and it is perfect. You don't want an element that keeps it hot as that would ruin the coffee....Great product, highly recommended.
332103
Not if you're like me & like coffee very hot. I run a pot of water through the unit first. That get the carafe and the heating coil hot.
836192
This model doesn't have a flavor button to speak of. But with no carafe there is no hot plate, the coffee stays HOT for the full 2 hours and the coffee tastes the same though out the full pot. I have found that you can turn the maker off for 10-20 seconds and back on to continue keeping coffee hot for another 2 hours (4hrs total) with no change in taste. Hope this helps to answer your question.
1644599
It's hot enough for me, but I'm not a coffee connoisseur. It is hotter than my old Braun coffee make, but it was OLD and finally broke. Definitely does not rely on the plate to make the coffee hotter. But the plate does keep the coffee hot enough in my opinion, especially for what it is - a $25 coffee maker. I'm very happy with it, YMMV.
1468946
I've had mine for a long time.makes a great cup of coffee ,brews at the correct brewing temp. To answer your question: Mine is an older model it stays on for an hour then shuts off after that.. with the stainless carafe the coffee stays warm if it stayed On the coffee would become cooked like most restaurant coffee that sits on the burner all day. Most people put so much cream and sugar in their coffee they don't notice or even know what fresh coffee tastes like. Hope I answered your question
1701961
Yes, you are correct. The plate is only a plastic sheet intended to protect the counter top from any accidental damage from the carafe. The best way to use the carafe is to pre-heat it using hot tap water before brewing the coffee. When the brewed coffee drips into the carafe, it does not cool it much (if any) since the carafe is already hot. The coffee will stay hot for a long time. I don't know how long because I generally make myself two cups in the morning and it never has time to cool off before I finish the second cup. The glass carafe with the hot plate will definitely keep the coffee warm longer but I have noticed thru the years that the hot plate seems to impart a "burnt" taste to the coffee if you let it stay on the heated plate very long. I like the double wall stainless steel carafe better as I don't think it affects the taste at all. I have a friend who swears he can taste a metal note when he uses a stainless steel carafe but I can't.
1611999
They both make the coffee about the same but the difference is tied more to how long it sits in the pot. Coffee experts lean toward to the thermal carafe as the glass carafe coffee is subject to "burning" and "bitterness" if left on the warming plate plate for more the 15 to 30 minutes. Glass does keep the coffee hotter over time and is easier to handle and clean. We have the glass carafe as we normally drink our coffee within 15 to 20 minutes after it is brewed.
1351138
Yes this Mr. coffee does have a warming plate under the carafe, it will keep your coffee warm for 10 or 15 min. it also has an auto timer which will turn off the coffee maker in case you forget...
1585086
I always go to manufacturer websites and read user manuals before purchasing. It's a good thing I do because there are so many errors here. The thermal carafe do not have a heated plate. Please read your manual. The glass carafe does. It has three temp settings. Also, if you read the manual you will see it turns off after 2 hrs.
1571815
I never tried, the item does have programmable features. I don't want a cup of coffee cooling off waiting for me to grab it. I set mine to turn on and off during the morning in order to have the water pre-heated, it only takes 1 minute to brew a cup of coffee after the water is hot.