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Hamilton Beach HDC500B 4 Cup Coffee Brewer (Free Coffee Samples) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Hamilton Beach
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $29.00
Rating:  4 reviews
Color: Black
Size: 4 Cup
Model: HDC500B
UPC: 040094910182
EAN: 0040094910182
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Nonstick keep-hot plate resists staining and wipes clean easily | | • | Swing-out brew basket provides easy access and cleaning | | • | Glass Carafe | | • | Brews cup after cup of great coffee for the worlds busiest hotels | | • | Takes up a minimum of space and is styled to blend into any decor. |
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Product Description
When it comes to reliable brewing performance, choose the brand thats built to last. 4 Cup Coffeemaker Durability - When it comes to brewing cup after cup of hot coffee, hotels worldwide count on these automatic drip coffeemakers to please their guests with reliable performance. Compact, Classic Design - Takes up a minimum of space and is styled to blend into any decor. Auto Pause & Serve - Briefly interrupts the brew cycle so guests can enjoy a quick cup. Nonstick Keep-Hot Plate - Maintains coffees heat and wipes clean for quick, easy maintenance. Automatic Shutoff - For peace of mind, this reliable function turns the coffeemaker off in one hour, even if guests forget. On Light - Shows guests and hotel personnel at a glance when coffeemaker is on. Specifications : Standard: Unit comes with base, brew basket, and glass carafe Controls: On/off switch with on indicator light, one-hour automatic shutoff
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| Customer Reviews:
 quality little guy December 22, 2008
A. hanna
I had this machine four about oh.. 3 years i would say.
still purking !
Just a simple well built machine - no bells or whistles here.
I bought it from sams club- it think it was less than $20 back then.
since this is a review I feel obligated to point out a negative -My biggest complaint would have to be the on/off toggle switch -because the machine is such a light weight -you have to physically hold down the machine to toggle the switch- otherwise you end up pushing the entire machine across the counter and the switch will still not budge. so be prepared to use two hands every time you want to turn off or turn on the machine. other than that- not a bad machine for the price.
I would agree with some of the other posts about the swing filter holder being a bitch to put back on. definetly needs a little manipulation to put back on. but..it will last you forever.
Great little coffeemaker November 11, 2008
R. Dowling (Maine, USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
My old 4-cup Mr. Coffee was a decent little coffeemaker and it lasted for about three years before it started to give me trouble. Technically it still works but the coffee it brews is only warm, not hot. So I decided it was time for a new machine.
I did a lot of research, and the fact of the matter is that there just aren't many good quality 4-cup coffeemakers on the market. I researched the models from Mr. Coffee, Cuisinart, and Black & Decker, and none of them got particularly good reviews. I went to local stores and played with the display models and all of them felt very light, flimsy, and cheap. Even the $40 Cuisinart was featherweight and felt like it would fall apart at any moment.
I've always had good luck with Hamilton Beach products, so when I found this one online, I had a good feeling about it. I did some more research and found that this particular model is used in hotels all over the country. That seemed like a good sign. Commercial grade products are usually built to a higher standard than consumer grade stuff.
So I ordered it, and sure enough, it's a major step above the 4-cup machines made by the other manufacturers. Even though it's made mostly of plastic, it is heavy and stable and definitely won't tip over easily. The power cord is heavy grade and has a 3-prong plug. The on/off switch has a nice spring action and seems durable.
Due to the fact that these are made for hotel rooms, there are picture-based instructions in white ink on top of the coffeemaker. If you are very concerned about appearances, this might bother you. It doesn't bother me. The #1 thing I'm concerned about is how the coffee tastes... and with that in mind...
It tastes great! It's very hot, much hotter than my old Mr. Coffee. But the water isn't TOO hot, so you don't need to worry about it making the coffee bitter and over-extracted.
I only have two complaints, and they are relatively minor: when you're finished brewing coffee and you open the basket holder to remove the grounds and filter, a small amount of water falls out and splashes onto the warming plate and onto the counter. It's not a huge amount of water -- maybe a teaspoon -- but it does do this every time I brew coffee. Just something to be aware of; have a paper towel handy and it's not a problem. My other complaint is that there is no way of knowing how much water is in the reservoir. Usually they have a little window or some other indicator, but this unit doesn't have either. Mildly annoying, but not a huge issue and obviously doesn't affect the coffee itself.
All in all, I'm very pleased with this coffeemaker and would recommend it to anyone who is searching for a good quality 4-cup machine.
Almost perfect 4 cup coffee maker November 2, 2008
Kenneth Feriante (Mendocino, Ca.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you like the older model Mr Coffee 4 cup models ( which you can't find anylonger ) then you should really like this one. It has the swing away filter holder with A BASKET THAT hold's a paper filter ( that just lifts out ). No mess making the coffee. In fact i use my old Mr Coffee carafe ( that has the wide opening ) and removed the little rubber stop inside the basket holder since i don't use the pause & serve feature ) and for my personal use I now have the almost perfect coffee maker. Build quality is very good with a SOLID feeling. The only complaint i have is that it comes in BLACK only. I found the seller ( Green Tree ) service to be excellent.
 a nightmare October 13, 2008
Christine B. Evans (Northern California)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
If this model is at all like the one we have, (and it looks to be the same type)removing the basket for cleaning is next to impossible. It is supposed to pop in and out, and is beyond frustrating to try to do that.
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