Krups FME2 Coffee Maker Review

Krups is well known for their machines brewing a great cup of coffee and the Krups FME2 is no different. The FME2 coffee maker is compact and has a simple design that makes it a good choice for nearly any kitchen. Its design is sleek with round corners and a brushed appearance. The housing is plastic. This machine allows you to make a full twelve cups of coffee, or you can use the one to three cup option which alters the amount and speed of water used to brew the coffee. Each piece of the FME2 is easy to access which makes this coffeemaker easy to use.

Krups FME2 12 Cup Coffeemaker
12-cup fully programmable 1100-watt machine. Check current prices as well as availability here.

Below are the features that make up the FME2:

  • Comes in either black or white
  • 12-cup capacity
  • 60 oz. water tank
  • Glass carafe
  • 1100 watts for quick brewing time
  • Allows user to program the brewing start time
  • The auto-off feature allows user to set the time that the hotplate stays on (one to five hours)
  • User can set the flavor control aroma switch to maximize flavor extraction
  • Duo Filter water filtration system eliminates chlorine for better tasting coffee and minimizes mineral deposits allowing machine to operate longer
  • The brew head provides a spray of heated water to guarantee even flavor extraction
  • Pause and serve feature enables user to remove carafe and pour a cup while the machine is still brewing
  • Empty water reservoir detection will automatically turn machine off if the reservoir is empty
  • Blue illuminated LED control panel
  • Audible alert when coffee is finished brewing
  • De-scaling indicator monitors brew time and estimates when user needs to de-scale the unit

Many reviews mention the thinness of the glass that the carafe is made from, as well as bubbles in the water level indicator not giving an accurate reading. However, the majority of reviews were in favor of the Krups FME2 coffee maker, especially in regards to the great tasting coffee. One customer gave the following review, "We have used it at the office every day since purchase. It works well. It is a good value. It is my second Krups coffee maker."

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