Capresso 490.05 ST600 Stainless Thermal Coffeemaker by Capresso Sales Rank: 29725 List Price: $240.00 $149.95 At Amazon on 12-14-2008.

Stainless steel thermal carafe with drip-free pouring spout keeps coffee hot for up to 4 hours Push-button-system opens spring activated cover-lid to access filter holder, water tank and programming functions Electronic filter indicators shows when to replace the charcoal water filter 24-hour programmable clock/timer with easy to read illuminated white-on-black LCD display Two brewing speeds. Select the slower speed when brewing 4 to 6 cups for better flavor. Product Description If you love coffee and design, this bold but simple stainless steel sculpture makes a captivating statement in today's hi-tech kitchen. The Capresso ST600 looks good on the counter with or with our the carafe. Features are concealed to not distract from the sleek design concept. Only the spout of the stainless steel carafe connects with the machine for brewing. All high-end features are included: digital clock/timer, GoldTone Filter, Charcoal water filter with electronic replacement indicator, two brewing speeds, stainless steel thermal vacuum carafe, illuminated soft touch buttons. European 10-cup capacity, carafe holds 48 ounces. Product Description With the CoffeeTEAM ST600 Coffee Maker, you'll make a statement by adding the latest hi-tech coffee brewing developments to your kitchen counter. This 48-ounce carafe brews up to 10 cups of coffee in just 8 minutes, and keeps it hot for up to 4 hours. Two brewing lets you brew quickly, for when you need your coffee in a hurry, or slowly, for when you'd like to savor the aroma. Once you're done brewing, remove the carafe and turn the lid to preserve temperature and aroma. The Safety Brewing systems keeps you from burning yourself. 24-hour programmable clock/timer Two brewing speeds Easy-cleaning Permanent GoldTone filter Safety auto shut-off after brewing Water level indicator Concealed cord storage Stainless steel thermal vacuum carafe keeps coffee hot for up to 4 hours Push-button-system opens spring activated cover-lid to access filter holder, water tank and programming functions Product Reviews UPDATE DECEMBER 2007: final update to this review: we gave up on this capresso shortly after my last update and purchased a cuisinart (~$100-ish). the cuisinart has given us approx 8 months of flawless, carefree performance. it's not nearly as gorgeous on the counter as this capresso, but also unlike the capresso, it's thoughtfully designed, does not require finicky care, and does not have delicate, vulnerable parts. it appears amazon is clearing out the ST600 at a very compelling discount, so i hope buyers are careful. UPDATE APR 12, 2007: well, two flimsy plastic pieces on the filter holder have broken off in the last couple weeks. first piece was just an irritation but the second broken piece has disabled the coffeemaker. i am debating whether i should order replacement parts or just give up on the machine. another irritating thing that had been happening over the past couple months was the top lid randomly popping open in the middle of the brew, causing hot water to spit everywhere -- when it first happened to my wife, i scoffed at her incompetence and clicked the lid back into place firmly -- only to have it pop back up two minutes later, much to my embarrassment :) wish i could change my star rating ... ORIGINAL REVIEW DEC 27, 2006: agree mostly with other reviewers here on some negative traits: coffee maker is too big, steam emissions (including out the back) requires that you give the machine wide clearance, the lid is designed in a way that it will drip condensate down the back of the machine when you open it, etc. on the positive side, the machine is very attractive, and the carafe keeps the coffee surprisingly warm for hours. i am not a coffee aficionado so cannot opine on how much better the coffee is vs our old $80 krups -- it seems marginally less bitter and clean tasting (i drink my coffee black and usually drink americanos outside the home). i suspect that most coffee drinkers would only see a minor difference in taste. but on the other hand, perhaps those willing to pay this much for a coffee maker will generally have a more discerning palate and notice a greater difference than i do. let me address the issue of spillage, as it appears that there is great debate about this across the many capresso model lines. i initially had problems with the ST600. the design is poor. the spring-loaded, safety cutoff switch situated at the bottom of the machine is too powerful and actually pushes away the carafe when it's empty. even if it does not push away the carafe far enough to cause the spout to disengage and coffee to overflow onto the counter, it will still create enough of a gap to cause steam to shoot out and condense on the front of the machine, between the machine and the carafe. this condensation will dribble down the machine. this is the phenomenon described by lane and sean in prior reviews. this is exacerbated by a slippery countertop (e.g. a granite surface). this could have been avoided by having some sort of locking mechanism that clutches the carafe snugly to the machine, rather than relying on the friction of the footpads on the carafe to hold it against the machine despite the spring-loaded switch pushing it away. this issue was bad enough that i considered returning the machine. this is how i've "fixed" the problem: when i insert the carafe, i insert the spout first while holding the carafe at a 45-degree down from horizontal. then i shove the bottom of the carafe up against the bottom of the machine in a way that actually ever-so-slightly lifts up the front of the machine. this changes the angle of the force from the spring-loaded switch just enough that it has to tilt the carafe to extend, not just push it away. the spring is not strong enough to push away the carafe in this position, so the carafe stays snug to the machine, and i get no steam spillage and condensation on the front of the machine. this sounds kinda idiotic, especially for a nearly $200 machine, but it's something that you get used to quickly (the angled insertion motion is not that different from most coffee machines anyway -- just a bit exaggerated). i suspect another solution would be simply putting a non-slip pad under the machine. at the end of the day, is it worth the money? ... did i mention it looks nice? :) Back To Top Capresso 490.05 ST600 Stainless Thermal Coffeemaker Available from Amazon Price: $149.95 Updated on 12-14-2008.

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