Combining a programmable coffee grinder and a programmable coffeemaker, this machine makes it simple, fast, and easy to brew up to ten 5-ounce cups of the freshest possible coffee. All that's required is to pour beans into the grinder, program the grinder for the amount and type of beans (light to dark) and strength of coffee desired, program the coffeemaker, and the machine does the rest, including automatically swinging the filter holder from the grinder to the coffeemaker to begin the brewing process. The Swiss conical burr grinder (1/3-pound capacity) creates less heat than a blade grinder and thus preserves delicate flavor and aroma elements. For easy cleaning, the grinder has a detachable cover, and a window permits monitoring of the ground-coffee flow. The coffeemaker can be used with or without the grinder. A permanent, washable Gold Tone filter is included. Coffee is brewed directly into a carafe sitting on a nonstick warming plate. Other features of the coffeemaker: a programmable, 24-hour clock/timer for grinding and brewing wake-up coffee; an automatic pause when the carafe is removed during the brewing process for a quick pour; a charcoal water filter; a setting for brewing two to four cups without diluting flavor and aroma; and automatic shutoff for safety. Clad in gleaming plastic, the machine measures 11 inches wide, 16 inches high, and 9-1/2 inches deep, weighs 8 pounds, and carries a one-year warranty against defects. An instruction video is included. --Fred Brack
