Can you use disposable paper filters for easy toss away, rather than cleaning the reusable filter each time?
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In fact the directions suggest a paper filter is preferred for a single cup or whole pot.
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You can use paper filters in the large basket but paper filters will not fit the split basket. You could use large paper filters and still make single cups they would just have to be the same type of coffee. You would lose the ability to make two different kinds of coffee.
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Yes, you can use disposable paper filters. I haven't tried using the disposable filters when making two travel cups at once. I use the paper filters that you can get at the dollar store. I really love this coffee maker!
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Use paper filters for making one cup and the reusable filter for making two cups. Don't forget the red button on the right. Pus once for a stronger brew and twice for a much stronger brew.
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permanent filters are just another big mess to clean up. Stick with the paper. If its the expensive cone shaped filters your trying to avoid, stick a regular basket type filter in the melita cone. it will work.
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Yes paper filters, unfortunately they don't have a reusable filter that fits this particular model.
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It has a reusuable screen filter but, in order to eliminate residue and rinsing, I use a slightly trimmed #2 cone paper filter instead. My screen filter stays in storage in case I run out of paper ones.
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Abdul, the filter can be taken out and washed and reused. It is a reusable filter.
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I believe the filter you need (if you wish to use one) is called the "Basket Filter." I know the unit comes with it's own metal filter but I find them messy to empty and clean, and I also believe that the paper filters contribute to a better tasting brew.
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It come with a re-useable filter that can be washed out or you can use paper filters. We use paper filters in ours with the re-useable filter kept in a cabinet just in case.
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I usually take the filter out periodically and vacuum it to extend it's usability. Unfortunately, I don't think it it recyclable.
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They usually do. The filters aren't very expensive and you can reuse them several times before having to replace them. Just clean them once a week.
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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.
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Yes, but it is easy to do so. If you use paper filters it would be even easier.
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It comes with a reusable filter and does not need disposable filters, however you can use disposable filters if desired.
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You still need to use a paper filter, though I think you can purchase the permanent filter basket separately.
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the filters are reusable plates that slide in the back. you just rinse them off.
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Yes. This is what I do now so I don't have to use a filter. This is most convenient.
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No I use paper filters - square with paper punched holes in each corner, and one in the center. Easy to use. You can get them from the grocery store. Near the regular filters . I always used when I went camping - on a camp stove. Put the center hole over the center coffee basket post - then put in the coffee - fold over each corner onto the center post. Easy to get rid of used grounds.
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Hey Brenda.....I tried the mesh holder couple of times. It worked well but was a mess to clean up so started using paper filters (#4). It is just easier and I hate cleaning!