- 4-cup programmable coffeemaker with 24-hour delay brew and brew-pause functions
- Carafe offers measuring marks, stay-cool handle, and drip-free pouring spout
- Dual water-level windows; 2-hour automatic shut-off for safety; removable filter basket
- On/off indicator light; stain-resistant warming plate; water filter adaptability; cord storage
- Measures approximately 9 by 6-1/2 by 10-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Set the Delay Brew feature up to 24 hours in advance and get ready to wake up to a freshly brewed pot of hot, delicious coffee. This coffee maker also offers Pause `n Serve capability, allowing you to pour a cup of coffee while the coffee maker is still brewing. And the Removable Filter Basket makes cleanup quick-and-easy.
We all know that too much coffee is terrible for the body in several ways. So, instead of using the 12-cup coffee maker, we decided to go with a smaller one – to force me to drink less coffee. I love this product for a number of reasons.
Pros:
- Perfect size for a single coffee drinker.
- Timer is great. Every other 4-cup maker that I found were switch based without a timer setting. Timer settings are really helpful when you want to just get your coffee and go.
- Easy to clean. This product has a removeable filter cup for easy cleaning. Also, the auto-pause in brewing is helpful to both allow for quick removal and less spilling.
Cons:
- It takes a little longer to brew 4 cups with this maker as it does in a larger maker. This may simply be due to the size of the product.
Summary:
- I really like this product. It makes coffee perfectly. It is compact and takes up very little space. It is perfect for my coffee needs.
I’ve been using my Mr. Coffee DRX5 coffee maker for eight months now and I really like it. I wanted a small coffee maker for my desk at work and this one has really fit the bill. It has a very small footprint so it works great on my desk, it has not leaked a drop which is also good, and it makes pretty good coffee. (I use a heaping 2 tablespoon scoop for four cups.) I chose the black color so it doesn’t show the stains. The unit has a removable filter basket so I don’t spill grounds when emptying and the water level sight “glass” (which is plastic) is really handy since I fill it out of a water bottle rather than using the carafe. The clock is a great feature as I don’t have one at my desk. (I notice that others have mentioned having problems with the clock but mine works just fine.) The output when I make a full pot fills my coffee cup about twice which I find is about the right amount of coffee for me.
I only have minor complains. You have to pour slowly so the carafe doesn’t spill and one hour shut off doesn’t give me enough time. (Some mornings I make coffee at 6:30 and don’t had a chance to touch it until after 8:00.) You can hit start again and it will warm up the carafe.
Overall, this is a great little unit and it has inspired others in my office to purchase this model as well. Making my own coffee is much cheaper than paying a $1.00 for a 16 oz. cup in the cafeteria and I love the smell when the coffee is brewing. Having this unit allows me to drink the specialized coffee I prefer. The small size means making a second pot isn’t so much of a chore on those days when one pot isn’t going to cut it. I recommend the Mr. Coffee DRX5 to people who like fresh coffee with a minimum of fuss, either at home or at work.
I bought this to make my daily cup of coffee. The clock fell behind gradually and I had to adjust it several times as others complained, then finally about 3 months later it wouldn’t heat the water. I figured Mr. Coffee is a good brand so it must just have been a bad unit, so I got another one and had the same clock problem and it also wouldn’t heat 3 months later. I didn’t keep the receipt either time because I figured it was inexpensive, but now it has cost me over 60 bucks and I have to replace it yet again. I am amazed that a company that is named for coffee cannot make a reliable coffee-maker. I will probably never buy a Mr. Coffee product again.
I bought this coffee maker to replace my old mamoth 12 cup maker. I was moving into a place with less counter space, and find I only drink about 4 cups-worth when I do make coffee, so this seemed to fit the bill. It makes coffee just fine, but the weird thing is that the clock on the front loses about 1-2 minutes per day. After a while this clock gets seriously behind. At first I would readjust it every couple of days, but then I gave up so this thing never reads the correct time. As a result I barely use the delay timer, and thus rarely have coffee before I get on the bus, resulting in a very sour demeanor.
If you are an infrequent coffee drinker, this coffee maker is a real bargain. At 20 bucks a pop, this is a cheap appliance that looks nice and makes great hot coffee.
Even if you are not a coffee drinker, this is smart choice for those who host an occassional guest or two. It takes up little space on the counter and looks nice considering how inexpensive it is. I’ve noticed no problems with the clock keeping accurate time.
Cons:
1. Seems to take almost as long to brew as most larger capacity coffee makers. About 4 minutes.
2. The filters are hard to come by but are available on the Internet. Suggestion: purchase 1 or 2 permanent filters and your set.
3. This “4 cup” maker will produce 2.5 fluid cups of coffee. This equates to about 3-4 “small” coffee cups- or 1.5 jumbo coffee cups.
4. You may get addicted to coffee once you try it- and then you will long for a larger capacity maker!