Bosch TKA 9110 UC Porsche Designer Series Coffeemaker
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Description
The grandson of the legendary German automobile designer, F.A. Porsche has achieved an international design reputation of his own, beginning first with the Porsche 911 and then moving on to myriad other products, such as this classy drip coffeemaker. Synthesizing form and function and utilizing advanced materials are Porsche's hallmarks, and they are immediately evident in the coffeemaker's timeless beauty. Comprising twin cylindrical columns joined in the middle, the coffeemaker is clad in brushed aluminum, with rugged, dark-purple plastic trim. It's heavy and substantial, perfect for an executive office or contemporary kitchen. It measures 14-1/2 inches high, 12 inches wide, and 5 inches deep (not including handles). Powered by 1,000 watts, the coffeemaker brews eight 5-ounce cups directly into a heavy glass-insulated carafe whose top pops up when it's disengaged from the brewing spout, preventing heat from escaping and air from entering to spoil the coffee's flavor and aroma. A swing- out filter basket (for a permanent gold-tone filter) above the carafe completes the right-hand cylinder. The left-hand cylinder consists of a removable water tank that mirrors the carafe's shape and has an external gauge. Below that is a stainless-steel heating element and two bar-shaped pushbutton controls. One is the on/off switch and the other permits brewing either two to four cups or five to eight, a refinement that ensures proper brewing times. Push-in cord storage reduces clutter. --Fred Brack
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