Chefman 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker- Electric Brewer

what our customer say this product:

1. T Wagaman Verified Buyer – 15 March 2024

   Replace my father’s coffee pot that quit working! Was happy today to see the replacement came in, opened the box and low and behold check out the face. The box was not damaged that it was packaged in and the box from coffeemakers.us.com was not damaged. Go figure. Wouldn’t buy this again and not wasting my time shipping it back.

   

2. Gabs Verified Buyer – 24 March 2024

   La amo
   Es una buena inversión para tener café a la hora que quieres. Es muy fácil de usar y cumple con lo prometido. Calidad y precio de la mano
   

3. Mary Verified Buyer – 9 April 2024

   Me gustaria el respuesto de la taza
   

4. Travis p. Verified Buyer – 7 May 2024

   Steam comes out from every direction which result the whole coffee pot gets very hot and water builds up inside the display but it’s all said and done you will be about one cup short of water than what you put in there not very happy with the product.

   

5. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 13 August 2024

   Carafe broke at the handle and Chefman only offers to replace with a K-cup model as a replacement. They take weeks to respond to a simple email and offer nothing to warranty the products sold on coffeemakers.us.com. I can buy another coffee maker from coffeemakers.us.com but Chefman can’t replace the carafe in the one we already purchased. This did not even last 3 months before it fell apart. Do not buy from this company! The do not help their customers at all.

   

6. Shelly Skinner Verified Buyer – 8 September 2024

   I ordered this coffee pot because I wanted one that automatically shut off and so that I could program the brew time. I received this coffee pot and started using it. Well by the third day or so I realized that the little bit of extra water I tried to sneak in there, which fit in the pot, did not fit into the coffee maker. It ran out the back. I was able to do this with my old coffee pot. Then I realized the 12 cups in the pot were not actually 12 cups. I was getting 2 cups off coffee less then my old pot. So basically I was also using too many coffee grinds as well not knowing this. The coffee brewed was not hot hot like my old pot. It was warm but quickly cooled off. Oh one more thing, the amount of space to pour the water in was a little ridiculous if you are right handed. There was a little bit more room if you are a lefty but not much. For these reasons I returned the coffee maker and bought a Mr Coffee pot, 12 cup, auto brew coffee maker and auto shut off after 4 hours from Walmart for about $30.
   

7. Don Babcock Verified Buyer – 9 September 2024

   Ordered on 2/14/23 and today is 3/9/23, so less than a month and plastic parts are cracking and breaking on the base. Photos attached. It’s not leaking, easy to program, not expensive but at this rate it’s not gonna last long. Not sure what to do about it, is it really obvious? It’s brand new, and i’m nuts without my coffee.

   

8. MeanSuga Verified Buyer – 17 October 2024

   Woke up this morning to try my first cup made with this coffee maker … This coffee maker came to me nicely, commercially, and protectively boxed. The first thing I noticed was the lighter weight of construction, and slimmer style compared to my old beast of a coffee maker I`ve been using for years ( that was on it`s way OUT ) . I would not say this is top of the line, but it`s simplistic, without sacrificing certain capabilities. A good fit when extra counter space may be needed – but not exactly compact, as it makes up to 12 full cups of coffee. Per my added photos, included with the coffee maker is a measuring scoop , and a reusable and washable filter cup , a quick start guide, and a full instruction booklet . I like using a reusable , washable cup filter as I never have to pick up one use filters. The operation panel is clear and easy to use – a simple On/Off button, Clock, and Program button to time a coffee making perfectly. I like that the coffee maker has a visible water level gauge on the side of machine . Good to check to make sure the water is running smoothly and completely through. The included measuring scoop is spot on . One level scoop gave me the full bodied cup I prefer . It keeps coffee hot in the pot for 2 hours – it will auto turn itself off in 2 hours, or can simply press the Off button at any time . Having our coffee staying hot in between cups is ideal, and so is the No Drip feature – I have mornings where I want / need my coffee before the pot is full – I can pull the pot off the plate, and the brewing stops, the coffee stops dripping – no drip drops onto the hot plate, no mess. This coffee maker is very sensible – I see it good for those who like simple and not overly complicated features and style, a 1-2 times a day coffee drinker ( as my husband and I usually are, but take our 1 times very seriously ) , smaller spaces , a first or replacement coffee maker, someone who is not “hard” on their appliances. I did take off 1 star for the price tag. For the more lighter weight construction I would expect to pay a few dollars less – maybe in the $20.00 – $25.00 range , if not less . I believe another brand in this style would sell at that price, or the price that is set for this maker. I am enjoying this maker just as much as my “old beast”, and enjoyed my coffee made from it .

   

9. Char Verified Buyer – 18 December 2024

   For years we’ve gone with brandname Mr. Coffee. Each upgrade had its own flaw, but every carafe dribbled and the baskets overflowed leaving us with grounds in the cup.
   The Chefman uses a cone filter and has a bigger spray/water head. It has a delay set, and time to clean indicator.
   No more overflow or grounds in the cup. We’ve only had this a month but just love this coffeemaker!

   UPDATE 08/26/24: We started using on June 5, 2024 and today we woke up to no coffee! Removed power cord, restarted but will not brew. Will contact manufacturer and update further. Removing 1 star.

   UPDATE 09/13/24: Adding back 1 star for great customer service. Make sure you submit your warranty upon purchase. I contacted customer service who requested a video of the problem, verification of address and submitting a photo of cut power cord on non-working unit. In return, we received a replacement at no charge! Hoping this one lasts longer.😀
   

10. Velma Pelt Verified Buyer – 28 December 2024

    This coffee maker doesn’t make the coffee hot u get the steam when the coffee is been made but as soon as u poor a cup it’s not hot at all.

    

11. Topper0117 Verified Buyer – 10 January 2025

    I’ve had this for a year now, it still makes coffee. For a traditional coffee pot it does the job well… I’m a no nonsense guy, so I don’t need any extra frills when it comes to my morning joe… I set the timer, load my water the night before, add my four scoops, and go to bed… thats 5 star worthy to me
    

12. jordyn usrey Verified Buyer – 23 January 2025

    i got this as a replacement for a machine we had that was just to small. i grabbed this one on black Friday sale so it was a fantastic deal but id definitely buy with discounts. you can set a timer for it to brew every morning on its own and its perfect for my husband who leave the house very early. the only thing that was surprising that i did see specified online was that there is whole in the back of the machine that lets out water if you fill the container with more than 12 cups, so be very carful not to make an absolute mess like i did lol.
    

13. Resticon Verified Buyer – 10 February 2025

    Keurig pods don’t work for me anymore. Over the years, my coffee intake has increased significantly and what started as a joke mug became my everyday mug. Not only would this mug not fit in a Keurig, but it simply isn’t enough coffee to get me going. It takes me over half an hour at least to brew enough pods, one at a time, to fill my mug. And I’d have to stay awake the whole time doing it….that’s a challenge itself. This 12-cup coffee maker does the trick, despite not actually being 12 cups. 12 cups would be 96 oz in US measurements but the 12-cup mark here is less than 64 oz. Once I add the cream and sugar though, I get right up to 64 oz. The coffee maker isn’t big enough to brew straight into my mug either but it fills the pot for me while I’m sleeping, starting 10 minutes before my alarm goes off. Then I just pour the whole pot in my mug and I’m good to go. The filter is washable and reusable so cleaning is a breeze. It doesn’t spill or leak and it takes just a few minutes the night before to set everything up for the next morning. There is only 2 things that I think they could do better to make this coffee maker absolutely perfect. The cord needs to be a bit longer. Sitting on my desk at waist height, it barely reaches my surge protector directly under it without lifting the surge protector off the ground. Second, the top of the coffee maker has large open vents and there isn’t any seal around the lid so overnight the coffee loses some of its freshness. It’s a trade-off that I am willing to pay for coffee brewed right before I wake up, but it would be better if the top were sealed better so that it stayed fresher prior to brewing.

    

14. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 5 March 2025

    Carafe broke at the handle and Chefman only offers to replace with a K-cup model as a replacement. They take weeks to respond to a simple email and offer nothing to warranty the products sold on coffeemakers.us.com. I can buy another coffee maker from coffeemakers.us.com but Chefman can’t replace the carafe in the one we already purchased. This did not even last 3 months before it fell apart. Do not buy from this company! The do not help their customers at all.

    

15. Luis peralez Verified Buyer – 5 March 2025

    It is a basic coffee maker. But what is cool about this coffee maker is the re-usable filter. Which is great if you want to save money on disposable filters. And better for the environment over. Very easy to program and has a nice light for night time or early morning. The pot and reservoir are a good size, not too big and not too small. Just the right size for a personal cup or to share with a loved one. Overall, not bad at all.

    

16. Richard Sutton Verified Buyer – 5 March 2025

    This little coffee maker has really saved the morning for me. When my old one failed, it was hard to find another that used No. 4 cone filters. I prefer the flavor of cone-dripped coffee, and this well-sized machine makes a pot much faster than my old one, while taking up less space. It has a really great carafe with an excellent spout for pouring, and even with the “BOLD” switch turned on, delivers fast results. I tried out programming a start time and it was perfect. I’m very happy with this coffee-maker, especially since it cost me a lot less than I was expecting to have to pay.
    

17. Ramon Santiago Verified Buyer – 6 March 2025

    Muy buena cafetera ya van dos que compro, me gustó mucho y es facil de utilizar
    

18. ZR Verified Buyer – 6 March 2025

    Es muy buena, la pantalla del reloj hace que luzca linda, cumple perfectamente con su función, el tiempo de preparación es el adecuado, material de buena calidad, es un producto que vale la pena rinde para 12 tazas pequeñas
    

19. PHILIP T DONALDSON Verified Buyer – 9 March 2025

    This does not seem to add up to 12 cups. The brew is very weak. The worst of all is the carafe drips everywhere when filling it or making a cup. Ive tried pouring slower and faster. It doesn’t matter, you will end up with coffee all over your counters. I’ve only used this for a week, haven’t even cleaned it yet and the words are fading off.

    

20. dnkb Verified Buyer – 9 March 2025

    We are fairly pleased with this Chefman 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker. The filter holder can be a little bit difficult to remove sometimes, but that’s a negligible issue. We are coffee connoisseurs in our household (everyone’s at home during this time, and I have a house full of coffee drinkers–one of whom is a barista. We are picky about coffee). We use our coffee maker(s) a ton, and put them through the wringer, using a coffee maker two to three times a day at times. You need to run a cleaning cycle twice before using this coffee maker, which is not a huge deal, since there are no beans to hold up the process. After fifty brewing cycles, it will tell you to clean the coffee maker again–using vinegar. I like this, because all too frequently, we have to just judge when we need to clean the other coffee maker in the house, like when the coffee starts tasting “off”. This is a pretty straightforward machine. There is a setting for “bold” coffee–our favorite, which we appreciate. The coffee this machine produces is fairly smooth, with no bitter aftertaste. We were uniformly pleased with the results. I like having a reusable filter; I will never buy a coffee maker that utilizes one. All the components are dishwasher-safe, although we do tend to wash the parts by hand. The footprint isn’t huge for a 12-cup coffee maker, but it doesn’t seem particularly small, either. The stainless steel is a nice neutral look for any kitchen. The plastic used in the production of the Chefman is a little flimsier than I would hope, but it’s comparable with other coffee makers in this price range. What I want in a coffee maker is a reasonably decent machine with a high probability of a good cup of coffee. This Chefman hits those marks, and seems to be priced according to its value. Programmable, not too many bells and whistles, not too expensive. It can make twelve cups pretty quickly, and sometimes that’s just what you need in the morning.

    

21. Shannon Hamblin Verified Buyer – 15 March 2025

    This coffee maker advertises as 12 cups. It is not. Super odd. I filled it up to the 12 cup points and then poured that water liquid into another coffee cup and you can see here that it only comes up to the 10 cup line. Curious for sure.

    

22. Ronald Schafer Verified Buyer – 15 March 2025

    Comes in a retail box. Inside protected with plastic bags and foam inserts. Includes a coffee scoop and a reusable filter. Standard plastic coffee maker with a Glass Carafe. Rinse out before using, then dry it off. Plug it in. Cord is around 28″ long. Coffee Maker is around 13″ tall closed up. Setting up the clock is easy. Click hour to set your hour. Click Minutes to set your minutes. LED panel has a blue background with black text. Easy to read. Pause function is not something i use, but when you remove the Carafe while brewing it will pause. Returning the Carafe the unit will finish the brew. Program for tomorrow morning, something else i normally don’t use, but did try it out. You gotta move kinda quick to set the time, that was the only thing i didn’t like. Seems like your getting rushed to click the brewing time. I’ve purchased several basic coffee makers over the years and not a one ever included a reusable filter, i had to go buy filters or buy a reusable filter. Such a nice touch and one less trip to the box store or online store. The one thing i like the most is just the sound it makes when the coffee is brewing. (stem puffs)

    

23. ruth garcia Verified Buyer – 21 March 2025

    Didn’t get hot plus the burn edge is broken allso the side is broke and missing parts broke missing parts

    

24. BG Verified Buyer – 25 March 2025

    Don’t waste your money. The unit rusted after only a couple months of use. Chefman would not replace or refund my cost.

    

25. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 1 April 2025

    The box was fine. The packaging was fine. the top lid over the water reservoir was badly damaged. (See picture.). maybe a return item, since the lid also seemed to be scuffed? Since this seems like a really cheaply made item, it is going back rather than replaced.

    

26. DMAHChicago Verified Buyer – 3 April 2025

    Bought because the height was perfect, it was 12 cups, and reviews were good. I disagree with the reviews. 1) coffee is actually on the watery side no matter how strong my coffee or much I use. 2) overflow hole in tank is set at 12.000001 cups- you can’t fill TO the pot’s 12-cup line. 3) the heating surface started peeling after the 3rd pot! Only used a sponge- soft side- to wipe, but off it came. Easy to use -the hour and minute buttons are great- but marginal coffee compared to my former coffee makers, which cost less.

    

27. Jeannie Verified Buyer – 5 April 2025

    Yes it’s easy to clean. I use the paper filers instead of the plastic one. I feel the hot plate does not keep the coffee hot enough, and after 2-hours when it shuts down the machine does not make any noise or give you any signal in case you want to keep it on. Which my other machine did. The coffee machine is nice but not great. I’m not sending it back because I should of read more about it.

    

28. Tu Le Verified Buyer – 5 April 2025

    I bought this coffee maker for less than a week when the glass container cracked while brewing coffee. Definitely never buying anything from this company ever again.

    

29. MakeWifeSmile Verified Buyer – 5 April 2025

    Precleaned the coffeemaker as recommended and also ran one brew cycle using only water. Our1st brew was Absolutely Outstanding! Honestly, we were shocked with the flavor profiles unlocked by the Chefman coffee maker using our regular brand of coffee. I’ll have to become use to pouring the water on the left side because I found the pour space limited on the right-hand side, but who cares about something so minor when this machine far outperforms any coffee maker I’ve used. Really Impressive to us.