Customize your coffee to your liking (hot or cold brew) with the over ice light gold bold setting with the touch of a button. Braun MultiServe coffee machine comes with three sensors that closely monitor temperatures throughout the brewing process to achieve SCA brewing standards quickly and keep coffee at the perfect temperature. The exact brew system delivers consistent optimal brewing performance in every cup automatically calculating the precise water flow temperature and speed for every coffee preference. Reveal more in Braun MultiServe coffee machine reviews.
Specifications
- Product Type: Pour-Over Coffee Maker
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Pieces Included: 1 Water spout and glass carafe
- Carafe Included: Yes
- Carafe Material: Glass
- Adjustable Temperature: Yes
- Water Filter Included: Yes
- Warmer Plate: Yes
- Water Window: Yes
- Wattage: 1600 Watts
- Programmable: Yes
- Supplier Intended and Approved
- Use: Residential Use
- Brewing Capacity: 10 Cups
- Stovetop Safe: No
- Country of Origin: China
| Model Number | KF9170SI |
|---|---|
| Width | 13 inches |
| Depth | 7.25 inches |
| Height | 15 inches |
| Product Weight (lbs.) | 10.0000 |
| Size | 10 cup |
| Material | Metal and Plastic |
Pros & Cons – Braun MultiServe coffee machine
Pros
- SCA-Rated – It’s exciting to see more options on the market for good drip coffee at home.
- Ergonomic Options – Little touches, like the fold down single cup shelf, removable water tank, and accent-color controls show the level of design put into the MultiServe.
- Over Ice – The dedicated over ice button cuts the amount of water used to brew into your favorite cup or mug. It’s an excellent effort-saver for busy mornings.
Cons
- Complicated – There are a lot of controls on the MultiServe, familiarize yourself with its options early.
- Filter Choices – The #4 cone filter is widely available—but for full pot brews, flat bottom filters edge out these little filters and help reduce the risk of overflows.
Key features
- Gold Cup Coffee – A dedicated Gold Cup setting ensures ideal brew temperature and time.
- Automatic – Program your MultiServe to wake up in the morning before you do.
- Brew Sizes – Choose single cup, travel mug, and full carafe brew sizes.
- Adjustable Temperature – Dial in brew temperature for new coffee recipes, tea, or hot water.
- Filter Options – Choose either the included goldtone mesh filter or paper #4 filters for your brew.
- Removable Water Tank – Remove the water tank for easy refills.
Braun MultiServe coffee machine reviews
The ExactBrew System delivers consistent, optimal brewing with every cup, automatically calculating the precise water flow, temperature and speed. With the touch of a button, BrewChoice Plus lets you customize your coffee to your liking, from light to bold – even iced. Certified as a Golden Cup by the Specialty Coffee Association, you’re guaranteed great-tasting drip coffee.
With a longstanding history of crafting quality coffee machines, the Braun MultiServe Coffee Maker represents the next evolution in drip coffee. From single-serve to multi-serve and everything in between, the Braun MultiServe easily adapts to your ever-changing needs and coffee preferences.
There’s even a separate water spout for hot water so that you can enjoy fresh-brewed tea without the coffee taste. Sleek and streamlined with a stainless steel and black accent design, the Braun MultiServe Coffee Maker offers the convenience and versatility you crave, while never compromising the quality of your brew. It’s drip coffee, evolved.
A convenient MultiServe Dial System also makes it easy to brew as much or as little as you need, ranging from a pod-free single cup to a full carafe delivered in less than 8 minutes without sacrificing taste. Plus, always know your brewed coffee is fresh with a visible Freshness Indicator display.
Braun MultiServe coffee machine customer reviews
Easy to use, fast, quiet and looks great!
I’ve been a Bunn Automatic user for years… I’ve had an A10A on my counter for over 10 years, and the poor thing was finally dying. Our household has also cut down on our coffee intake, so buying a brewer that keeps the water hot at all times didn’t seem like the economical choice. I looked at lots of diffferent brewers, but was impressed by the looks, features, and reviews for the Braun. I’ve also owned Braun coffeemakers in the past and found them very durable.
First, this unit looks great… it takes up a minimal amount of counter space, yet is designed so that all of the key elements are easy to access and clean. The water reservoir is at the side and front of the unit, making it easy to add water without making a mess. Add to that the fact that the reservoir lifts out for easy filling at the tap and doesn’t drip/leak when putting it back in the system, and you have a winner.
Braun still uses the #4 cone filter, which while slightly more expensive than standard filters, I believe the design provides the optimal extraction from the grinds. The filter basket lifts out for easy cleaning, and has a spring-loaded closure at the bottom to ensure that water doesn’t leak out when outside of the coffeemaker.
The carafe is nice looking, easy to pour without fear of spilling or making a mess. The handle is substantial and is easy to grip. The shape of the carafe leaves a relatively small opening at the top, meaning that cleaning the carafe with your hands is out of the question… plan to use a bottle brush or sponge.
The base contains a heating plate that keeps the coffee hot for 2 hours after brewing and then shuts off. There’s no means to manually lengthen this cycle… it’s fully automated. A red light on the front of the unit tells you when the warmer is on. The keypad controls require the lightest of touches to activate. Brewing is simple… rotate the dial to select the size you want to brew, from 1 cup to a full carafe, press the Power button, and press the brew strength button to start the cycle. There are 4 brew strength options… Over Ice, Light, Gold and Bold. Since we typically like our coffee stronger than most, we use the Gold or Bold cycle to extract the maximum flavor from our coffee.
While I’ve not used it to brew a single cup yet, this unit is capable of such and has a fold-down shelf upon which to place the cup during the brew cycle. When you select any size less than half a pot, the heating plate does not turn on. Brewing is fast and quiet. Upon completion of the brew cycle, the coffee maker emits three beeps to let you know it’s ready. If you’re in a hurry, there’s also a manually-activated control that holds the coffee while you pour a cup.
If this Braun is anything like the others I’ve owned in the past, I expect I’ll get several years of use from it without a problem. It’s pricier than other options, but I’m a firm believer that in most instances, you get what you pay for. I definitely would recommend it.
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