The Best Krups Coffee Maker Turns On But Won’t Brew

The Cuisinart Coffee Center features a fully automatic 12-cup coffeemaker on one side and a single-serve brewer on the other. Sipping solo or serving a crowd, it’s easy to enjoy the gourmet taste you expect from a Cuisinart coffeemaker. And one coffeemaker that does the job of two frees up more space on your counter!.

Once the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee fills the kitchen, a cup of goodness awaits with the Braun BrewSense 12-cup Drip Coffee Maker, model KF7170SI. It features a stainless steel finish with an extra wide display. The PureFlavor system brews your coffee at exactly the right temperature and brewing time to extract the best flavor and aroma. Our years of brewing knowledge and attention to detail bring out the nuances of flavor that make for a satisfying coffee experience. For the ultimate in precision, the unique carafe lid seals in flavor and an anti-drip system allows you to pour any time during the brewing cycle. A fully automatic 24-hour programmable timer means your much-needed first cup of coffee will be waiting for you when you want it. Discover rich, fresh-brewed coffee every day, in the comfort of your own home, with Braun.

Hotter coffee and brew strength options – the best of both worlds! The Cuisinart 12-Cup Programmable Thermal Coffeemaker is equipped with cutting edge coffee technology to give you hotter coffee without sacrificing taste. Choose a flavor profile le with regular or bold strength control, and set brew-time up to 24-hours ahead. Our backlit LCD is easy-to-read, a ready tone can be turned on or off, and an indicator light signals when it’s time to decalcify.

Product Description

Discover the coffeemaker that’s as sophisticated as your tastes. The BLACK+DECKER Mill & Brew 12-Cup* Programmable Coffeemaker turns your favorite whole beans into a satisfying cup that’s as strong or as mild as you want it. The QuickTouch programming panel includes controls for brew strength, time settings, and an auto brew feature that lets you wake up to fresh coffee every morning. The Bronze Tone permanent filter removes the need for wasteful paper filters, and it’s attached to the integrated grinder. Both are completely removable and easy to clean. The Duralife carafe holds up to 12 cups*

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*Cup equals approximately 5 oz. (varies by brewing technique)

Nonstick “Keep Hot” Carafe Plate

Brand Story

By George Foreman

The KRUPS EC321 12-CUP THERMOBREW PROGRAMMABLE COFFEE MAKER uses advanced brewing technology to produce 12 cups of outstanding coffee, for the perfect full-flavored start to your day with a difference you can taste. This easy-to-use drip coffee maker is enhanced with ThermoBrew technology that features a three-step brewing process with shower head design to produce rich, aromatic coffee bursting with flavor every time. Custom settings provide the choice of regular or bold, for coffee just the way you like it, with a small-batch feature that offers ideal brewing settings for smaller quantities. A stunning range of convenient features including a 4-hour keep-warm function, an auto-off feature, the ability to serve while brewing, and more come together for the perfect home coffee-making package.

Brew up to 12 cups of great-tasting coffee with the KRUPS Savoy EC314050 programmable coffee maker. Its easy-to-read LCD screen and intuitive rotating knob allow for effortless brew-strength and keep-warm adjustments or for setting the timer. You can wake up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee or have a fresh pot ready and waiting when you are entertaining. The coffee maker’s bold function produces a richer, more full-bodied taste, while its special small-batch setting ensures maximum flavor and aroma when brewing just 1 to 4 cups. Even more, dual program settings allow for separate weekday and weekend auto-on start times, so you can set a later brewing time on a Saturday for example. Thoughtfully designed, the coffee maker also provides a pause-and-serve function for sneaking a quick cup mid-brew, and it offers three preset adjustable warming-plate temperatures for keeping brewed coffee perfectly heated for up to four hours. A glass carafe comes included, complete with a generous stay-cool handle for graceful serving. Other highlights include a front-facing water-level display, a clean function that reminds you when to descale, a gold-tone filter (no paper filters necessary), and a water-filtration system that helps create delicious coffee served at an optimal 180 degrees F. Attractively housed in brushed stainless-steel with black accents, the KRUPS Savoy coffee maker makes it easy to brew hot, robust, flavorful coffee every time. Get ready to savor your day.

Once the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee fills the kitchen, a cup of goodness awaits with the Braun Brew Sense 12-cup Drip Coffee Maker, model KF7150. This model features a stainless steel and piano black finish with extra wide display. The Pure Flavor system brews your coffee at exactly the right temperature and brewing time to extract the best flavor and aroma.

Imagine a cup of your favorite espresso, cappuccino or latte – hot, rich, fresh and flavorful- anytime you want it. The stainless steel Cuisinart Espresso Maker is the real thing and looks like the professional it is. Make espresso in your own kitchen, then use the stainless steam nozzle and frothing cup to turn it into cappuccino or latte. You can even heat the cups on the warming plate on top-just like the pros! 15 bars of pressure guarantee perfect results!

From the Manufacturer

The Cuisinart EM-100 Espresso Maker

The Cuisinart EM-100 espresso maker

Cuisinart lets you prepare gourmet quality espresso at home! With a system that allows you to pre-select serving size, 15 bars of pressure for maximum flavor and the option of using ground espresso or pods, you’re in control. A separate steam function and stainless steel nozzle make it easy to froth milk for cappuccinos and smooth lattes. With a removable drip tray and cover, and a filter holder with a locking mechanism clean up is quick and easy.

The Quest for a Perfect Espresso

It is generally agreed that there are four basic elements critical to the perfect cup:

Element 1: WATER

When brewing espresso, make sure the water flows through the filter at the correct pace. The water flow can be adjusted by varying the pressure with which the coffee is taped in the filter or by altering the grind of coffee. If the speed of the water is slow the coffee will be over extracted and will be very dark and bitter, with a spotted and uneven creme (froth) on the top. If the speed of the water flow is too fast, the coffee will be under-extracted and the supreme flavor will not develop. The coffee will be diluted and there will be an inadequate amount of crème on the top.

Element 2: COFFEE

While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the flavor should be from the coffee. To achieve the same great quality of coffee you receive at a cafe, you need to use the same quality beans. If you choose to grind your own beans, buy the beans fresh and whole, only about a two week supply at a time for maximum freshness. Once the coffee bean is broken, its flavor degrades very quickly. If it is not practical to buy smaller supplies, we recommend you separate larger amounts of beans and store them in airtight containers in a cool, dry area. They should not be kept for longer than 1 month as flavor will diminish. Do not refrigerate or freeze coffee beans.

Element 3: GRIND

The grind of the coffee is critical for proper flavor extraction. If using a pre-ground coffee, be sure to purchase an espresso grind that is specifically for espresso/cappuccino machines. If the grind is too fine, over extraction and bitterness will occur with a spotted and uneven crema on top. If the grind is too coarse, the water will pass through too rapidly and there will be an inadequate amount of crema on the top of the espresso.

Element 4: TAMPING THE COFFEE GROUNDS

If you choose to use ground espresso instead of pods, tamping the coffee is a very important part of the coffee making process. Use the scoop supplied to fill the filter basket, then using the tamping tool, tamp down the grounds with moderate pressure. Add more coffee and tamp again if necessary to bring coffee to level. Do not overfill the filter basket. The ground coffee should be tamped with moderate pressure. If the coffee is not tamped securely, there is a chance the water will flow through the coffee to rapidly and the coffee will be under-extracted. Note: if the coffee is tamped too firmly, the water will flow through the coffee too slowly and the coffee will be over-extracted.

The combination coffee scoop/tamping tool.

Features and Benefits

Cup warming plate.



Multi-function knob.

• Water reservoir lid
• Removable 53-ounce water reservoir
• Large cup warming plate
• 15-bar pump
• Heating light: Will illuminate indicating that espresso machine is adjusting the temperature of the heating system.
• Steam/Hot water knob: To use the hot water function, the Steam/Hot Water Knob must be turned the ‘double drip’ setting.
• Function knob: Three settings – steam, hot water, make coffee.
• Portafilter holder: Can be used with ground or pod espresso. Has two positions, lock and unlock, for ease of cleaning.
• Brew head: For easy fit of the portafilter holder.
• Commercial steam wand: Use to steam milk for cappuccinos and lattes.
• Removable drip tray: Removable drip tray with grate.
• Cleaning pins: Used to clean any excess milk that gets stuck inside the steam wand or any coffee particles that get stuck inside the filter basket.
• Stainless frothing pitcher: Used for steaming milk for cappuccinos and lattes.
• Measuring scoop/tamping tool: Use one side as a coffee scoop and the other to compact the coffee grounds in the filter basket prior to brewing.
• Filter baskets: Use the one cup filter for a single espresso and the two cup filter basket for the double espresso, and the pod filter basket for espresso pods.

Guide to the Perfect Espresso

1. You may want to preheat the cups by filling them with hot water; this will help preserve the crema of the espresso. Set the cups aside.
2. Select the appropriate filter basket and insert it in the portafilter handle.
3. Using the measuring scoop place finely ground coffee in the filter basket holder. Use one scoop for one cup and two scoops for two cups, or place espresso pod into filter basket holder.
4. Rest the portafilter handle with the filter basket in position on the countertop. Using the tamping tool, apply moderate packing pressure. Add more coffee and tamp again if necessary to bring coffee to level.
5. Brush any excess grounds form around the edge of the filter basket.
6. Secure the portafilter holder onto the brew head.
7. Check to see if the espresso machine is ready for use. Remember that if the heating light is on, the espresso machine is still adjusting the temperature of the heating system. Turn the function knob clockwise to the picture of the cup espresso setting to start the pour and turn it back to the off position to stop.
8. Check the espresso pour and serve immediately.

Milk steaming wand.

Guide to Milk Texturing

Milk texturing is the steaming of milk. The steam does two things: it heats the milk and mixes air with the milk to form a creamy texture. As with learning to make an espresso, perfecting the art of milk texturing takes time and practice. Easy to follow steps are outlined in the Instruction Booklet.

Using the Hot Water Function

When using the hot water function make sure that the steam/hot water knob is in the double drip hot water setting.

Place the cup or container under the steam/hot water nozzle and turn the function knob to the steam/hot water setting. Once you have dispensed the required amount, stop the hot water by turning the function knob to the off position. Remove the cup or container and swing the steam/hot water wand over the drip tray to catch any drips of water.

Braun brew sense 12-Cup drip Coffee maker features a glass Flavor Carafe that seals in the fresh flavor by minimizing air exposure. Each satisfying cup begins with braun’s unique pure flavor system to ensure your Coffee is made at the right temperature and brewing time to extract the best flavor and aroma. An automatic programmable 24-hour timer means you won’t have to wait to enjoy that first Sip the moment you want it. And the antridrip system allows you to pour anytime during the brewing cycle. Plus, the Braun gold-tone filter, unlike paper, enhances the flavor of your Coffee by allowing essential oils to reach your cup. In addition, a “clean” Warning will illuminate when it’s time to descale, so the best Coffee flavor can be maintained. The brew sense’s elegant design features a premium display with LED indicators and easy-to-read buttons, convenient cord storage, smaller footprint and lower profile. And the sleek Stainless Steel finish will look stunning in any kitchen. With the brew sense, you know you’re going to have a satisfying cup of savory goodness time after time.

Braun’s BrewSense 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker features a glass Flavor Carafe that seals in the fresh flavor by minimizing air exposure. Each satisfying cup begins with Braun’s unique Pure Flavor system to ensure your coffee is made at the right temperature and brewing time to extract the best flavor and aroma. An automatic, programmable 24-hour timer means you won’t have to wait to enjoy that first sip the moment you want it. And the anti-drip system allows you to pour anytime during the brewing cycle. Plus, the Braun gold-tone filter, unlike paper, enhances the flavor of your coffee by allowing essential oils to reach your cup. In addition, a “CLEAN” warning will illuminate when it’s time to descale, so the best coffee flavor can be maintained. The Brew Sense’s elegant design features a premium display with LED indicators and easy-to-read buttons, convenient cord storage, smaller footprint and lower profile. And the sleek stainless steel and white finish will look stunning in any kitchen. With the BrewSense, you know you’re going to have a satisfying cup of goodness to savor time after time.