OK, I'll give it a shot.

From last time, thanks to prttymf8. One of the best video reviews I've seen.

drxo wrote:I ordered one last time they were offered, and received one with numerous defects (see post). The replacement is due in tomorrow, one month after I ordered the original. I will be very critical of it!

ALSO - Warranty may not be what Woot claims. Breville service told me on the phone they do not warranty refurbs beyond 90 days, no matter the seller, including this one. Woot said they were checking on this, then never got back to me. I'd believe the manufacturer on this, since they're the ones who would service it. Not sure how Square Trade will treat the apparent 3-month hole in coverage.

Answer patrol with a bunch of answers here, fresh from our buyers:
"Breville will be honoring a 6-month warranty for all Breville YouBrew refurbs bought through Woot (past event and this)." -- attn: drxo, Spankypants, and any other concerned party!

Word out to bsirvio and orpheus922:
"The price in the last event is actually the same as now at $139.99." Fyi!

And finally a shout out to dominyc:
"You can call Breville for a replacement unit. Warrant is for six months when bought through Woot."

jay3120 wrote:It does not take that long to clean this machine daily. It takes a minute to clean the gold filter and black thing, and if you use paper filters, even quicker. Its the same time for every coffee maker.

The other parts need cleaned every once in a while, they are labeled "clean me" and breville makes sure they are removable parts.

5-7 might be a slight exaggeration, I'll time my next few cleanings and report back. I clean the gold filter, the filter housing, wipe the SS chute cover and dry everything.

I wish all companies had the great customer service that woot! has.
Thank You!

inkycatz wrote:Answer patrol with a bunch of answers here, fresh from our buyers:
"Breville will be honoring a 6-month warranty for all Breville YouBrew refurbs bought through Woot (past event and this)." -- attn: drxo, Spankypants, and any other concerned party!

Word out to bsirvio and orpheus922:
"The price in the last event is actually the same as now at $139.99." Fyi!

And finally a shout out to dominyc:
"You can call Breville for a replacement unit. Warrant is for six months when bought through Woot."

Well worth it at this price. Solid construction. Some minor design flaws (the opening of the carafe is really narrow, you need to turn the thing upside down to get the last bit of coffee out, it's kinda loud when grinding) but in general it's easy to use and well made

scottycameron wrote:High maintenance, I take 5-7 minutes every day to clean all of the moving pieces. Fine now but this might get old after a year or two. Maybe I'll pen my first novel, "Zen and the Art of Coffee Brewer Maintenance"?

Annndddd I'm out. Thanks for the head's up. My current maintenance on my french press is ridiculously simple and I'm not looking for something that takes longer to clean - heck, once the kettle whistles, I have coffee and a cleaned press within 7 minutes.

Spankypants wrote:CHOOSE CAREFULLY!
I bought one of these on Woot just before Christmas.
Constantly stops brewing to display the "Change Filter" message. I don't like standing there watching the coffee brew, but I have to in order to adjust the coffee filter and re-start the machine. Forget about using the automatic start feature - the "Change Filter" message usually interrupts the process.
Had to "de-scale" machine after two pots of coffee.
Haven't used the grinder, and temperature is fine, but total lack of dependability with filter messages leaves me thinking this was a bad purchase. I'll be sending it back.
Hope you get a better machine than I did!

I also ordered one before Christmas and had trouble at first with the de-scale message but after cleaning the back area (specifically a round disc that I think is part of the coffee grinder)that had a small smear of coffee beans on it- the message stopped. Coffee has been hot and delicious since!

Spankypants wrote:CHOOSE CAREFULLY!
I bought one of these on Woot just before Christmas.
Constantly stops brewing to display the "Change Filter" message. I don't like standing there watching the coffee brew, but I have to in order to adjust the coffee filter and re-start the machine. Forget about using the automatic start feature - the "Change Filter" message usually interrupts the process.
Had to "de-scale" machine after two pots of coffee.
Haven't used the grinder, and temperature is fine, but total lack of dependability with filter messages leaves me thinking this was a bad purchase. I'll be sending it back.
Hope you get a better machine than I did!

Had the same problem. After some examination, the 'empty filter' message was coming on because the swinging door wasn't latched completely. I had to slam it shut and all worked fine. Needless to say since it was under warranty, I sent it back and held my breath that the new one didn't have the same problem...or other problems!

I too had the descale message right away after 3 pots. I did a vinegar clean out and haven't seen the message since. My guess is they program it to give the alert right away for some odd reason.

maeder wrote:This is rather similar to the Cuisinart Grind and Brew which can be had for $100, so my question is why this?

Cuisinart DGB 650BC Thermal Automatic Coffemaker

I have the Cuisinart version you linked above (only with a glass caraffe) and I like it but it tends to use a lot of beans to make the coffee as strong as I like it.

The Cuisinart has a blade grinder while the one sold here has a burr grinder.

bbkf wrote:I wish woot would put up a Breville tea maker....

I second this! I would buy one in a heartbeat.

scottycameron wrote:I too had the descale message right away after 3 pots. I did a vinegar clean out and haven't seen the message since. My guess is they program it to give the alert right away for some odd reason.

That happened to me too. The descale message showed up the first time I brewed some coffee, and went away when I followed the manual's procedure for resetting the message and cleaning the coffee maker. Maybe Breville just wants to make extra-sure there's no crud in the machine when you first use it.

drxo wrote:I ordered one last time ... replacement is due in tomorrow

Replacement arrived an hour ago with defects, I stopped counting after 3 and called them. I asked that they check things before shipping - guess they'll pay another 2 trips for this thing. I'm tempted to ship this one back for refund and buy today, at least that would extend my warranty another month to cover this fiasco! (edit: they confirmed warranty will extend from when new unit ships... presuming it works)

Can anyone who owns this machine comment on the amount of coffee it uses? A number of Amazon comments say it uses considerably more beans per pot than most, and since we use expensive beans the cost can really add up. Also, has anyone used the grinder with flavored beans? My current burr grinder works fine, but I know some can clog.

liztull wrote:Can anyone who owns this machine comment on the amount of coffee it uses? A number of Amazon comments say it uses considerably more beans per pot than most, and since we use expensive beans the cost can really add up. Also, has anyone used the grinder with flavored beans? My current burr grinder works fine, but I know some can clog.

We have this and LOVE it. Yes, it is kinda loud and yes, it does use a considerable amount of beans. That being said, there are 7 (?) settings of strength. If you want it on super-strong, plan to go through some beans. If you want to use less beans, simply take the strength of the coffee down. Currently I'm using flavored beans and haven't had a single issue.

maeder wrote:This is rather similar to the Cuisinart Grind and Brew which can be had for $100, so my question is why this?

Cuisinart DGB 650BC Thermal Automatic Coffemaker

Aside from the burr grinder, which is much better than the blade grinder, the primary difference is that this one has the option to brew 2-12 cups (in single-cup increments) and has 7 levels of strength to choose from so you can have "Mmmm...I'd like some coffee" strength or "Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!Ohmygosh!!!...I've got to stay awake 24 more hours!" strength.

remichel wrote:I ordered this pot last time (just prior to Christmas) and had to send back the original after one brew due to a constant de-scale message and cold coffee (temp. 140). I received a replacement refurbished unit from Breville and the temperature was a little better, but it was only about 160. Fresh brewed coffee should be brewed closer to 200 degrees. As I understand it, the Breville uses an aluminum brewing element, which isn't as efficient as a copper element. And that's the reason for cold coffee and the scaling issue. I'm returning my coffee maker using the American Express return guarantee.

How can you return using the AMEX return guarantee when they dont cover refurbished items?

inkycatz wrote:Answer patrol with a bunch of answers here, fresh from our buyers:
"Breville will be honoring a 6-month warranty for all Breville YouBrew refurbs bought through Woot (past event and this)." -- attn: drxo, Spankypants, and any other concerned party!

Word out to bsirvio and orpheus922:
"The price in the last event is actually the same as now at $139.99." Fyi!

And finally a shout out to dominyc:
"You can call Breville for a replacement unit. Warrant is for six months when bought through Woot."

I stand corrected. My bad.

OoWillz wrote:I second this! I would buy one in a heartbeat.

ME TOO ! Im coveting one of those

scaldeddog79 wrote:


I ordered it on the December deal and like alot of people I had a problem with my first machine. One day, after about a week of use, the machine just didn't power on anymore. Breville service was easy to work with. They send your replacement as soon as the return package is registered in FedEx's system. Turn around time was a about week.

Mine lasted two weeks, Same power problem. Exchanging it this week. Breville customer service OK. Makes great coffee. Still hot after 24 hrs... WhoDahThunk?

Great machine, easy to clean, great coffee, easy to use, quality product and I just bought my second coffee maker for my father.
Five stars

Con- You will be drinking more coffee

It appears that Breville changed the grind setting and now the machine grinds the beans finer. Wondering if these units have the updated grinder setting or is woot selling the old units.

onsitestudios wrote:It appears that Breville changed the grind setting and now the machine grinds the beans finer. Wondering if these units have the updated grinder setting or is woot selling the old units.

I called breville and asked them about this. they told me my machine is the new updated version, the change was not to the grinder instead it was to the timing and duration of the brew process itself. I understand Seattle coffee gear said they changed the grinder but breville themselves said that is not true.

YMMV.

drxo wrote:Replacement arrived an hour ago with defects, I stopped counting after 3 and called them. I asked that they check things before shipping - guess they'll pay another 2 trips for this thing. I'm tempted to ship this one back for refund and buy today, at least that would extend my warranty another month to cover this fiasco! (edit: they confirmed warranty will extend from when new unit ships... presuming it works)

All righty (well not all righty, because it really is terrible you've had such trouble), if you have any further problems, please know that you can totally contact support@woot.com for other options.

jeskevt wrote:How can you return using the AMEX return guarantee when they dont cover refurbished items?

I bought it with a Visa Signature card - it doesn't let me return, but what it does extend the warranty to a full year (if the first warranty is provided by the manufacturer). Pretty neat.

tweirjones wrote:I called breville and asked them about this. they told me my machine is the new updated version, the change was not to the grinder instead it was to the timing and duration of the brew process itself.

On the bottom of your unit, what revision does it say? I think it's always a 4-digit number. The first two I had were "1301".

drxo wrote:Replacement arrived an hour ago with defects...

Those defects were, for posterity:

1) Water-fill door hinge mount was broken on the left side, so door-opener sprung pin had nothing to push against to open the door.

2) Gold filter-basket handle had one retaining clip missing, so one end of the handle always popped out.

3) The right-side stainless shell was not properly shaped to match the rest of the unit, so it stuck up over 1/16" with a sharp edge.

Woot: thank you for the generous support, I will give Breville one more chance. My take is that it is really the fault of Breville (& their refurbisher), not of Woot, so I'll waste their time & money first. Their shop is in NY, I'm in WA, so they'll have paid 4 cross-country trips by FedEx for 18 pounds when the third unit arrives...

Got the machine today. It doesn't work right out of the box. LCD display kept saying "Empty Coffee Filter". Either I am just unlucky or this whole thing is scam!

PolarisKale wrote:We have this and LOVE it. Yes, it is kinda loud and yes, it does use a considerable amount of beans. That being said, there are 7 (?) settings of strength. If you want it on super-strong, plan to go through some beans. If you want to use less beans, simply take the strength of the coffee down. Currently I'm using flavored beans and haven't had a single issue.

How long would it say it takes you to go through a 1/2 pound of beans?

21231 Save your money for a real coffeemaker or your local coffee shop. This is a piece of crap right out of the box. Didn't work. Should have paid attention to the reviews.

drxo wrote:I ordered one last time they were offered, and received one with numerous defects (see post). The replacement is due in tomorrow, one month after I ordered the original. I will be very critical of it!

ALSO - Warranty may not be what Woot claims. Breville service told me on the phone they do not warranty refurbs beyond 90 days, no matter the seller, including this one. Woot said they were checking on this, then never got back to me. I'd believe the manufacturer on this, since they're the ones who would service it. Not sure how Square Trade will treat the apparent 3-month hole in coverage.

I actually bought one and it does come with a 6 month warranty through Breville for refurbed (listed on the warranty card in the box), compared to the 1 year for brand new ones. I think thats pretty good.
With that being said... I got mine on Thur and now getting a "001" error on the display. Searches say its a non-serviceable error, so I will call Breville tomorrow (or Tues). If no help from them... I will attempt the Woot return.
Thanks for the info!

Got mine today and it looks like my run of good luck with refurbished products has run out. My unit has a slow, but steady, drip coming out of the bottom. At first I thought I might have overfilled it, but that doesn't seem to be the case — it's now down to the 10-cup mark and still dripping.

Also, when I was first checking things out, I found a little cylindrical piece of rubber laying in the bottom of the grinder. I'm sure that wouldn't have tasted good. It looks like it's supposed to go in a hole at the top of the bean holder. I noticed from other comments that someone else had this problem.

I made several cups of coffee and, like other complaints here, the coffee seemed rather weak and lukewarm. This was shortly after I had run a pot full of water through the machine (as they recommend) so things should have still been warm inside the brewer. Anyway, before I call to send it back I'm going to try making a few more cups with a shorter steep time. I'm thinking that with the water steeping for about 4 minutes, it's bound to cool down quite a bit. I'm curious to see what the difference will be with the shortest steep time.

I'm also surprised at how large this puppy is. It's a serious piece of gear. Frankly, I think it's probably a bit too much for the one or two cups of coffee I drink per day. Really, I got it to supplement the Mypressi espresso maker I have been using daily for the last couple of years. I was thinking how nice it would be to make a nice cup of coffee with the push of a button, but now I'm not so sure. A strong case of buyers remorse here.

jiren wrote:... LCD display kept saying "Empty Coffee Filter".

Is your filter basket door COMPLETELY closed and latched? Push closed AND up until it definitely clicks, maybe even two clicks, and won't pull open. This might clear the error.

This error can indicate the filter-basket door isn't fully closed. It seems to be a sensitive part of the machine and doesn't always latch 100%. mine would pop open if it started cold and got hot (like when making coffee...) but not when starting hot. If I push it closed AND UP, it would click a second time and stay closed; if not, it might give the above error, and/or pop open.

I had mine replaced since it seemed overly sensitive... and had other issues.

My tale of woe. Broken out of the box!!!! Grinder grinds for 10 seconds and machine stops and flashes " clean chute" light. Customer service takes forever to get on line but was very helpful. Waiting for an exchange, but have lost faith in the product from what I see and hear. No help from woot.

I got my Breville coffee maker last week and it is awesome. It came out of the box looking brand new and everything is working perfectly. I now wake up to one cup of brewed coffee exactly how I like it. I was nervous when the box arrived because there was hardly any packing to protect the machine, but thankfully everything was good to go out of the box. I immediately ran a full pot of vinegar/water mix, followed by two pots of plain water before making coffee. To me the noise is not an issue even if my dogs might disagree. The customization is exactly what I was looking for without having to purchase hundreds of dollars in pods or k-cups. So happy to have this machine and at a great price from Woot.

GT500boy wrote:I actually bought one and it does come with a 6 month warranty through Breville for refurbed (listed on the warranty card in the box), compared to the 1 year for brand new ones. I think thats pretty good.
With that being said... I got mine on Thur and now getting a "001" error on the display. Searches say its a non-serviceable error, so I will call Breville tomorrow (or Tues). If no help from them... I will attempt the Woot return.
Thanks for the info!

Just got my second replacement last week and after one pot of coffee it started to blink "Clean Coffee Chute". I cleaned it, even vacuumed it out and still the message appeared. I contacted Breville again, was very patient and courteous and they are sending out a brand new unit (not re-man) to replace (~$279 value). I am extremely happy with their CS but not so much on the re-man products. Oh well! We'll see how a new unit holds up.