BLACK+DECKER CM1160B Review: Pros, Cons and Who It’s For

BLACK+DECKER CM1160B

Best for: An everyday pot of coffee for as little money as possible

“It covers the basics on the cheap; if flavor matters more, look at the OXO.” — Juancho

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The essentials

Price range: $
Level: Beginner
Methods: Drip: 12-cup glass carafe
Espresso: No
Settings: 24-hour programmable · Pause-and-serve · 2-hour auto shutoff
Cleaning: Easy

Data from the manufacturer and user reviews; the exact, up-to-date price is on Amazon.

Pros

Very low price
Set it up the night before
Pour a cup before it finishes brewing

Cons

No temperature or strength control
Lots of plastic, so it may not last as long
The hot plate stews coffee that sits too long

What owners and experts say

What owners and reviewers like most: very low price; set it up the night before; pour a cup before it finishes brewing. The most common complaint: no temperature or strength control.

Sources: homegrounds.co · blackanddeckerappliances.com

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