Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker | Model# 46300

I got this coffee maker yesterday and put it to use right away.  It is defiantly an upgrade from the one I had before it even though they where about the same price. The first thing I realized it how slim it was. It took up much less space on my counter top, which is nice because I can use all the space I can get.  It has a few features that I liked a lot. It has a clock, which is nice and also has options on the strength of the coffee. The pot holds 12 cups, and the coffee has a much better taste than my old one did. It is not at all bitter and is very smooth. You can also choose if you want normal or bold coffee. I've tried both and even though I prefer bold, normal isn't watery tasting and is good as well. It also makes very hot coffee that stays hot for about 2 hours. I was defiantly pleased with it. It is a fair price for a good quality coffee maker. Easy to clean and brews pretty quickly. The only thing I was disappointed with was that it did not come with a reusable coffee filter. But I just used my old one and can probably find one at the store cheap. It is good coffee maker and overall I like it and would recommend to anyone looking for a reasonably priced coffee maker.

This coffee maker is surprisingly lightweight. It stands approximately 14” tall, 10.5” long (front to back) and 7” wide (side to side). It looks nice and fits neatly under the cabinets. I love the front brew basket feature. It simply swings open to the front side of the maker for easy access. The front access water reservoir is also a great feature; however, I have low hung cabinets and I still need to pull the whole maker out from under them in order to fill it. If your cabinets are up a little higher, this feature may work better for you. This maker has all the features I need and makes a delicious pot of coffee. The pause and serve is always a bonus and the pot does not drip. The entire thing is easy to clean and use and has a nice display. The water window is on the left side (looking at the maker) and is a little small and up high on the side. It would be nice to have a window on both sides for an easier look, depending on its counter top placement. A quick read through the instruction booklet to set your brewing options is all it takes to get started on a hot cup of coffee. The unit automatically shuts off after 2 hours so you won't have to deal with a burnt, sticky mess if you leave a little coffee behind.

Love our new coffee pot. Very easy to change programming times and strength of coffee brew. When our 19 year old son started drinking coffee every day we decided the Keurig pods were no longer cost efficient. This was an inexpensive coffee pot that brews a good pot of coffee every morning without a lot of hassle!

I got this Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker to replace a coffee maker/cappuccino machine that we never used the cappuccino function on. My old machine was very wide and took up a ton of room on my counter and I love the fact that this one is much slimmer. However, what it lacks in width it sure makes up in height. I was really hoping to use one of those pull out bases underneath this coffee maker to make it easier to pull out from underneath my kitchen cupboard, but the machine is much too tall for anything underneath it, with very little gap between it and the bottom of the cupboard. I love the fact that this machine makes so little steam when brewing! My old one made a ton of steam and I always worried about my cupboards getting water damage and/or warping, but this machine gives me no cause to worry about that anymore. I have noticed however, that you have to fill the water past the 12 cup mark in order for it to actually brew a full 12 cups. I am not sure if that is because of steam off, or possibly because of water being left at the bottom of the reservoir. No big deal though, really doesn't effect anything, and I simply add a bit more water when I am brewing. Also, it has an "optional" water filter, which I am guessing it did not come with, and you have to buy separately. It could have been in the box and I just mistakenly overlooked it, however I do not think so. I wish that it came with the product, but you do get a phone number and website to buy it from if you wish to. The coffee carafe and the filter holder are dishwasher safe, which is nice if you want to give it a good thorough cleaning once a week or so, but wouldn't be an every day thing. It has a programmable option which I have not used, and even an 2 hour auto-shut off in case you leave the house and forget to turn it off. No worries! It will turn itself off! The best feature I think is the "BOLD" option it gives you when brewing. This option takes a bit longer to brew but gives a nice bolder taste to my coffee that I especially enjoy when using it for iced coffee. Overall I really enjoy this machine and look forward to using it for a long time to come.

This is one very nice coffee maker. We have owned several different name brands and styles over the last few years. They work well but don't seem to last. This one, we will have to see about longevity. We do like very much, the easiness of use. The clock is very simple and easy to set. The timer, so that you may have a fresh brew ready when you arise in the AM or PM, or for whatever time one needs, is so very simple to set as well. We have seen and used other models and brands that were less expensive and some that were much more expensive, and this compares equal and in most cases, better. The digital display is bright and easy to read. We like the filter basket very much. Is so easy to refill for the next pot of brew, and is easy to change and clean. We also like the concept of the swing away basket for the filter and coffee. At first we didn't like the water fill window being on the left side instead of the right as we were used to, but is still easy to fill. There is a smaller fill lid on the front of the top in which if you are looking at the left side of the unit, you can see the water fill line, but you also can lift the main lid and fill there as well, so this is what we do. As stated, this is not a major drawback for us. The unit does make a fast pot of brew, and is so very tasty. It maintains the flavor without keeping the brew over heated and making it too strong to drink after several hours. It does have a safety feature of turning off after two hours. All one has to do is turn off and then back on and another two hours heating sequence starts over. All in all, I or we, feel that this is a great purchase to be made for someone that needs a great coffee brewer. Hope this review helps someone in making a purchase decision. Don't feel you will regret it at all.

I have always enjoyed this brand of coffee makers. They are not expensive and the coffee comes out as good as from expensive ones. What I really love about this particular coffee maker is the easiest way ever to pour water and coffee in it - it has the front load for both!! No more trying to reach the back with water spilling all over. It is sooo convenient!! All the buttons are on the top as well which is better to reach and not to spill coffee on. It is a 12 cup coffee maker, and it has automatic pause and serve which is a great thing when you need to pour coffee while its brewing. There is a programmable clock with 2 hour automatic shut off. The coffee maker also has a cleaning cycle reminder which is always great, because I never remember when I last cleaned it. The sleek black and silver look fits in any kitchen. It is a little bigger than my previous coffee maker, but it's is explainable since my last one was only for 4 cups. Overall it is a great inexpensive coffee maker for everyday use, I would definitely recommend.

This Hamilton Beach 12-CUp Coffee Maker is an excellent choice. It has a mostly flat smooth surface without a lot of buttons sticking out which makes it easy to clean. The basket opens easily in the front which is an easy access to pour in the water without making a mess. It uses standard 12-cup coffee filters. It is easy to program and set the time. Just push the buttons and read the screen. Basically there are three programs, regular, 4-cup, and strong. You can pull out the pot and get a cup of coffee before it completes brewing without it dripping all over the place like some do. There is a place for a filter in the tank if you are interested in this. The coffee maker does not come with one however, but I don't need one. I drink a lot of coffee, so I use it a lot and find that it functions very well. It measures 13 inches from top to bottom, which may be of interest if you are storing it under a cupboard or some place where you need it to fit. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a simple to use coffee maker

First of all, my husband and I drink coffee morning, noon, and night. We've had our share of coffee makers and this one is, by far, the best we've owned. It definitely has several features that make coffee life easier. My favorite feature is the swivel filter basket holder. With typical coffee makers, the brew basket sits in the top and has an unstable feeling. This leaves you unsure if you've put the basket in correctly. The swivel door feature of the Hamilton Beach coffee maker eliminates the doubt of the brew basket being snug in place. The brew basket door swivels open. Presto! Easy to pop it out to clean and snaps securely back in place. The next best feature is the "Brew Options" button. This button allows you to control the strength of the coffee you brew. Yay! Okay. I guess that's my favorite. Then, there's the "Clean Notification". Once the coffee pot is in need of a good cleaning, the word "CLEAN" will appear on the display screen. We have already cleaned the coffee maker and it was extremely simple. It has a trendy, "coffee house" design and is a tad bigger than a standard coffee maker. Still, definitely the best coffee pot we've owned. It makes great coffee and provides ease of maintenance. Two thumbs up, for sure!

Only been using this a week but so far am amazed at how well it's designed and the features it gives for the low price point. This coffee pot will replace one that's spout drips with every pour and can only keep coffee at room temp. This maker does not have those problems and is designed for easy addition of coffee and water as a machine should be! The reservoir view on the side makes it easy to add filtered water straight to the machine without first measuring in the carafe. Both the water and the coffee load at the front of the machine, with a swing out basket holding the filter. The “Bold” setting is great as you can use less coffee and still get a nice strong pot. It works by pumping water into the basket at intervals so it has more “steep” time in the basket, AWESOME! This adds about 2 minutes to the very fast brew time but that is to be expected due to it pausing between brews. A 12 cup pot takes 4 minutes to make on the non bold setting. The programmable timer is easy to configure and worked first time. We love the LED clock as it faces directly front and is easy to see from anywhere in the kitchen. The maker looks smart with brushed aluminum against black. It pauses automatically if you want a quick cup and the carafe pours smoothly! The “cleaning” reminder will alert you to run some vinegar/water or store bought coffee make cleaner through after so many pots. All in all I love this maker so far and figure the “Bold” setting is saving me $ on coffee!!!

Without reading the instructions, I found the initial setting of the clock and understanding the basics of making a pot of coffee very simple. I don't plan on using the programming functions because I am retired and wake up when I want. The unit is taller than expected but it does fit under my cabinet. The first pot of coffee tasted the same as with my other coffee makers. It seems to keep the coffee at a higher temperature than the other brands. The automatic off function after two hours works perfectly and can be reset simply by depressing the on switch. All of the controls are conveniently located and easy to use. Regular 8-12 basket filters fit perfectly. Two things I really like were (1) it makes coffee quietly and (2) it makes 12 cups quickly. Filling the tank with water is a little awkward because it is in the top rear and must be moved from under the cabinet in order to open. The basket is not marked to show how to easily reinstall after cleaning but by sliding it around you can find the right location. The plug on my coffee maker did not easily fit into the socket I wanted to use. It did properly fit into another nearby socket if I used a little force. I examined the plug and did not notice a problem but I believe the polarized plug must have been slightly off in size.