Saeco Renaissance XV Stainless Steel 10-Cup Thermal Coffee Maker
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: SaecoBrand: Saeco
Release Date: 2005-04-07
Model: Renaissance XX
Color: Brushed chrome
Product features:
- 10-cup coffeemaker with durable steel-body construction and brew-through lid
- 50-ounce thermal-insulated stainless-steel carafe provides 5 hours heat retention
- Top-filling water tank; top-loading filter basket; power indicator light; soft-grip handle
- Automatic shut-off for safety; cord storage keeps counters tidy
- Ships within US only; does not ship to Canada
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Saeco Renaissance XV Stainless Steel 10-Cup Thermal Coffee Maker
Customer Review: This Saeco is great if you overcome user errors
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought the Saeco Renaissance XX which is identical to this model except it has a timer feature. I got it on clearance for $70 and a similar white model sells at Starbucks for $150. I love this coffee maker. Its sturdy and heavy and attactive and makes delicious coffee. Previous reviews are correct. You do need to make the lid is properly seated and the basket is clicked into place. I had one episode of coffee spilling out because I did not have things seated propertly but only once in 10 months of use. Another time I forgot to put the lid on the carafe. Believe me, you will only forget this once!
There are water line markings on the water hose inside the reservoir. They are hard to see and the manual doesn't point them out.
I also experienced the issue of the reservoir not completely emptying and having to start the machine multiple times. This happed after about 45 days of use. I descaled the pot with vinegar and that took care of the problem completely. Whenever I notice the reservoir retaining water, I know its time to descale. A commercial descaler failed, only white vinegar worked for me.
Making less than a pot has no effect on flavor so I will not downgrade the machine for not having this feature.
The reasons this pot gets only 4 stars are:
When coffee overflowed it got under the "sealed" plastic over the clock and can't be removed.
The carafe pours very slowly. When filling my commuter cup, I remove the lid to pour. I do this anytime I anticipate emptying the entire pot and not needing the vacuum seal intact for temperature. Also the lid fills with coffee when pouring so when cleaning it you must hold the lever and rinse it completely until only clear water comes out the edges of the seal.
There is no battery back up for the clock feature, so if you unplug the pot you lose your clock and timer settings.
In spite of these shortcomings I would buy this pot again for the great coffee and style.
Description of Saeco Renaissance XV Stainless Steel 10-Cup Thermal Coffee Maker
Coffee at home has become easier and more flavorful with our new Renaissance XV Thermal Coffee Maker. Our maker has been designed to the highest brewing standards of Saeco, a world-class manufacturer of coffee & espresso equipment located in Gaggio Montano, a small Apennine town in the province of Bologna. The many features of the Renaissance Thermal Coffee Maker allow you to replicate the coffee house experience at home:*Steel Body Construction--durable for many years of coffee enjoyment *Insulated Brewing Process--specially designed system allows optimal brewing relation between time and heat *50 ounce, 10 cup capacity Thermal Insulated Stainless Steel Carafe--the carafe's 5 hour heat retention is perfect for leisurely mornings reading the paper and with our attractive design, you will want to bring this piece to your table to complement dessert. Brewing coffee directly into our carafe means you have hot, fresh tasting coffee every cup--no more continuing to cook your coffee by sitting it on a burner for hours *Soft Grip carafe handle makes holding and pouring coffee from the carafe easy and safe. Ample room between the handle and carafe allows plenty of room for the many different size hands pouring coffee *Top Filling Water Tank--convenient filling of the coffeemaker either with the carafe or directly at a water source *Saeco Savor Lid--specially designed carafe lid to ensure optimal flavor retention. Our coffee maker brews coffee directly into the carafe, effectively sealing in the heat and flavor for perfectly brewed coffee *Top loading filter basket allows for convenient filter removal and coffee loading. *Auto shut off-coffeemaker shuts off automatically when brewing is completed *Easy wrap cord storage--our cord stores neatly and easily with the housing of the coffeemaker *Cool blue display light to indicate power is onDrip Coffee Machines
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