I finally got a replacement for my dead, Braun coffee maker. It was just what I was looking for. It was white and it takes cone filters. It's a basic, no frills Betty Crocker brand. The price was right too, only $18.00. I meticulously followed the manufactureer's instructions. I ran the coffee maker through it's cycle using plain water (no coffee). I washed the pot and filter holder in warm soapy water. The next morning DH made the coffee. First of all I must say I did notice the distinct oder of hot plastic when we switched it on to run the plain water through it the night before but I thought that was just because it was brand new. I was wrong. The longer the coffee maker was on the stronger the smell became. I drank my first cup and it was.....ok. I started to drink my second cup but found the coffee now tasted like the kitchen smelled. I poured the cup and the rest of the pot down the drain. Now I have to find some time to drive across town to return the stinking *literally* coffee maker. I'm not sure if I should ask for a replacment or demand my money back. Is there such a thing as a Made in Canada coffee maker? I'd be willing to pay $50.00 for one that's NOT made in China.

Comments:

comment by hayduke on Feb 21, 2008 12:55 PM ()

"Interesting"? Try impossible.

reply by nittineedles on Feb 21, 2008 3:02 PM ()

What a pain . Drives me nuts when a new kitchen appliance doesn't work

comment by jayded on Feb 20, 2008 2:43 AM ()

Last year my six month old microwave stopped working and Walmart wouldn't do anything so I left it there for them to dispose of.

reply by nittineedles on Feb 21, 2008 3:01 PM ()

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comment by strider333 on Feb 19, 2008 8:55 PM ()

reply by strider333 on Feb 20, 2008 7:57 PM ()

Sounds like your computer makes coffee too. Thanks. I'll see if I can find one around here and how much they're charging for it.

reply by nittineedles on Feb 20, 2008 5:25 PM ()

And, how much did they pay you for this ad?

reply by sunlight on Feb 20, 2008 1:19 PM ()

Well we paid 100 dollars for ours and never have to use a filter...I must say, it was worth checking the internet looking for one and finding this one...

comment by strider333 on Feb 19, 2008 8:35 PM ()

reply by strider333 on Feb 19, 2008 8:55 PM ()

What brand did you get? I am currently coffee makerless but that's OK. I've got a jar of instant.

reply by nittineedles on Feb 19, 2008 8:50 PM ()