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The best feature of this Capresso 441.05 MT-500 Plus 10-cup Coffeemaker is that it is FAST! It can brew up to 10 cups in under eight minutes and the carafe then keeps the coffee hot for several hours. All-in-all, this is a great machine and we feel very comfortable recommending it. It is a little on the pricey side, but we feel it is actually worth the bit of extra money – that is, of course, a very individual decision.

Another great feature of this Capresso 441.05 MT-500 Plus 10-cup Coffeemaker is that the carafe prevents coffee from turning bitter, as it can when sitting on a warming plate, and doesn’t have to remain with the machine for coffee to stay hot. The machine also offers a setting for brewing three to five cups without diluting the flavor or aroma. The unit’s charcoal water filter removes up to 83 percent of the chlorine in tap water, and its electronic indicator shows when the water filter needs replacing. To reduce calcification, Capresso’s stainless-steel ThermoBlock system prevents water from contacting aluminum inside the machine.

Capresso 441.05 MT-500 Plus 10-cup Coffeemaker Features:

• digital, programmable, 24-hour clock/timer makes it possible to have coffee ready in the morning
• brew-pause function allows for pouring a cup midbrew (I just love this feature!)
• handy side panel with easy-access soft-touch controls,
• illuminated LED display
• drip-free spout
• permanent Gold Tone filter
• automatic shutoff after brewing, so no checking if you’ve turned it off (I know I am guilty of that)
• external water-level indicator (can be a bit hard to see for some people with bad eye-sight)
• concealed cord storage
• measures 9-3/4 by 10 by 13-3/4 inches
• one-year limited warranty against defects

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