Morphy Richards 162010 Pour Over Filter Coffee Maker, 1.8 Litre, 900 W, Brushed Stainless Steel Morphy Richards Coffee Machine

I had been using a Russell Hobbs Filter Coffee Maker for years and was very happy with it. So it was sad day when it finally packed in. I tried ordering the newest version of the same coffee machine from RH, and it just wasn't the same. Coffee was cold once it was brewed, the warming plate switched off too soon and it cut out repeatedly while brewing. It went back and I decided to switch brands, and so I ordered this one, the Morphy Richards 162010. I have been using this for a few weeks now and have been pleased with the performance. The black and chrome look great. The image on Amazon makes it a little cheap-looking but it look much much better in person, so don't be put off by the images. Function-wise, the machine is great. You can choose your own strength (although I do always keep it on maximum), the coffee is nice and hot when brewed and the warming plate keeps it at a nice temperature. If I were to highlight one disappointment though, it would be that the warming plate switches off after just 20 minutes, where-as the coffee maker that I used for years stayed on for an hour. You can switch it back on of course but it would be better if it stayed on. You can't seem to get one that stays on longer any more though so this brand/model is not alone in that failing. The buttons are large and easy to operate, you really don't need to bother with the instructions, they're that simple. The timer function is handy, letting you set to brew the coffee at a set time. There is nothing quite waking up to that smell.

As someone who lived in a big household where all of us drink coffee, sometimes it’s good to have something that produces more volume which is better quality. I got the machine in the sale (£20 off, I couldn’t say no really) and it is a GAME CHANGER!The manual is very easy to read and gives you step by step instructions on how to use the machine, which I found very easy to understand. Once getting going it was so simple. It even gives you the measurements for the water down the side via a ladder scale and it tells you how many scoops of coffee needed per cup.Programming the time is fairly easy, I do find that you need to take a minute to fully concentrate on how to change the time and programme a brewing time too, but once it’s done, that’s it! You can just leave it. The programme brewing is very handy for all of us in the morning, we have it set so it will start brewing coffee before our alarms have gone off! It even has a hot plate which keeps the coffee hot for up to 25 minutes, but you can reset that just by pressing the heat button.Cleaning is also easy, but only if you’re used to high quality coffee machines. There are a few niggly spots you need to get into, but it’s not that difficult. When cleaning it I suggest giving it a full once over, not a quick 2 minute wipe, keep it in the best condition possible.Overall there is little to complain about. The quality of the coffee is impeccable, easy to use, and who doesn’t want coffee pre brewed and ready to drink in the morning? If you’re looking for a machine, this would be the one to go for.

This was purchased to replace a 2015 Morphy Richards Accents machine, which gave up the ghost when we recently had house guests.First impressions - I like the overall shape and design of the machine. It's neat and tidy, fits into the designated area much better than the machine it replaced. I like the way the carafe fits in its space.The machine lid design is much better as it is tight fitting and there is less steam escape. Also, filling is easier since the spout arm swings up when the lid is raised.One word of caution - because of the shiny, pseudo chrome finish on the handle of the carafe, make sure it and your hand is dry when handling, otherwise it will be very slippery.Performance - Before using it for the first time, all removable parts were hand washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed. The machine had a pot of vinegar and water run through, then three pots of cold water. There was no plastic smell or taste in the first pot of coffee.This machine brews a fast pot of hot coffee. Hot being the key word.I've not tried the timer, and more than likely won't, since my wake-up times are variable and there are dogs to be seen to before settling down with the first cup. It quietly brews whilst I am going about my chores.There is a 25 minute timer for the hot plate, and once the brewing cycle ends the timer kicks in and is shown in the display. I really don't worry about this as it has long been my practice to preheat a glass lined thermos carafe with boiling water while the coffee brews; and as soon as it finishes decant it into the thermos. The coffee stays hot for many hours, the oxygen doesn't get to it to turn it bitter, and most importantly, the coffee doesn't 'cook'. NB: It should be GLASS lined. Stainless will work, but NOT keep the coffee as hot as a glass lined one does.Niggles - There is too much 'sludge', fine sediment from the filter, (but NO actual grounds) in the bottom of the carafe after brewing. We have an old 4 cup Melita with paper filters which the coffee can be drunk to the last drop in the pot. I will be purchasing paper filters to try in this machine. (UPDATE - Purchased filters and the brewed coffee is clear to the last drop! Perfect!)The digital clock is not continually back lit, only when pushing buttons, so it can't be casually used as a clock. Hard to get used to!Notionally a 1.8 L or 12 cup....more like 11 cups once brewed. Can not compensate by adding a little additional water to the reservoir as is full to the top with the 1.8 measure mark.Having trouble getting the same strength of coffee from it as from the old machine - without adding more beans. We are up to the third setting, using the same measure used with all the filter coffee makers we've had, and the coffee just has not reached the strength we are used to. (UPDATE - Either we got used to the taste, or the perfect strength for us settled in at the 3 bean marker.)I can see over time the symbols on the buttons might become worn off, but if you use them that often you should have a memory of what they were for! Like computer keys. ;)UPDATE - My husband's niggle with the machine is there are no water indications on it at all. Unless filling the reservoir to the top, the coffee carafe with its measures must be used as there is no way to tell how much has gone in. So, his practice of using the water filter jug directly to the machine is void. Doesn't niggle me.Overall, I very much like this machine. It met the criteria - enough coffee from one pot to meet our requirements (almost - we do argue who gets the last cup sometimes), makes a hot cup of coffee, brews it quickly. It does not take up a lot of room, and blends in well.I took off one star for the useless clock display and the brew strength issue. If that rights itself, I may upgrade the rating.But, yes, even with these niggles, I would recommend this machine. Now, here's hoping it works longer than a year and a day!A month on, and I've no reason to change my first impressions. I still would highly recommend this machine.