My wife and I had been looking for a multi-purpose machine, one which makes both a carafe and a pod of coffee. I had seen this and after some investigation, we bought it.
Observations:
This is a basic machine which does not have a lot of features.
I've read a number of reviews complaining the carafe spout design allows a few drops of beverage to spot the countertop. All one has to do is slow down when pouring. The wide spout is conducive to pouring quickly. Me, myself, I pour my coffee over the sink so any drips or drops go in it. Alternatively, a dish towel could be placed on the counter and poured over it.
Keurig uses a 5 ounce cup measure for the carafe side. The carafe is 12 cups. 12x5=60, which is the exact reservoir size.
READ the directions! This machine is easy to use and does exactly what it says it will do. To expect it to do X when it isn't designed to do, it is unreasonable to expect that performance. If you need a different set of features, find the brewer which has them. Don't buy it and then gripe it doesn't do something it was never designed or equipped to do.
Pros:
The machine does exactly what it says it will do, day in and day out.
It has a 2 hour auto shut-off for the carafe side and a 2-3 minute shut off on the pod size.
Easy and intuitive to use.
It is simple to maintain. I descale it as needed with the Keurig solution. I descale about every 3 months. Depending on your water, you may have to descale more often, or less depending on your use.
You can brew a carafe and use the pod side while the warming plate of the carafe is on. Haven't tried to brew both sides at once.
It can be programmed to auto-brew at any given time, however, you must set the auto-brew function each brew cycle. This prevents the machine from automatically brewing a pre-programmed setting when the reservoir is nearly empty or empty. This is simply a safety measure.
Cons:
The directions which came with my machine says none of the parts are dishwasher safe. I would think for the money, a simple change of plastics composition would be in order without raising the price.
The carafe glass stains easily, though it is easy to clean. The glass feels flimsy but I haven't dropped it.
It doesn't come with the gold mesh filter, though it can be ordered or purchased at the grocery store.
UPDATE:
I've regularly descaled the machine with vinegar. Today however, I could not get the descale cycle completed, that is, without some frustration. I'd run out of vinegar and had (fortunately) 2 bottles of the Keurig descaler solution. I used the first bottle and was shocked at the amount of scale it removed. After completing the Duo instructions for descaling, I encountered 2 problems. First, the descale warning light would not go away. The second and most frustrating, is that in the carafe rinse, I would not get the full amount of required water to dispense. Instead of 12 cups, it gave me 8. I thought it was my mistake and I refilled the reservoir and tried it again, making sure I selected the 12 cup carafe amount. This time I got 2 and in the last attempt I got perhaps a few ounces. The pump made a whining, thudding noise.
Spending a few minutes on Google told me the issue with no water was either the pump was out or debris in the line. I ran the second bottle of Keurig descale solution and let it sit for about 30 minutes. I then repeated the rinse instructions and this time I got the full amount of dispensed water.
The descale lights did not turn off as expected. I learned there is a manual reset sequence which solves it. With the power "ON" press and hold the 8 cup and 10 cup selection buttons for about 5 seconds. Mine turned off immediately.
Keurig K-Duo Single Serve K-Cup Pod & Carafe Coffee Maker, Black,1470 watts
4.3 | 34,209 ratings
Price: 139
Last update: 09-22-2024
About this item
BREW A CUP AND A CARAFE: Use both ground coffee and K-Cup pods.Compatible with keurig gold tone mesh filter accessory: A reusable coffee filter you can use to brew your perfect carafe (sold separately).ENERGY EFFICIENT: Auto off feature for both your brewer and your heating plate, Turns your brewer off 5 minutes after the last single cup brew, Turns your heating plate off 2 hours after the last carafe brew..Display Screen : No. Digital Clock : No.
STRONG BREW: Brew a stronger, more intense single cup.
MULTIPLE BREW SIZES: Brew a 6, 8, 10, or 12-cup carafe and a 6, 8, 10, or 12 oz. cup.
LARGE 60 oz. WATER RESERVOIR: The 60 oz. water reservoir is shared between the single serve and carafe brewing, saving you time and simplifying your morning routine. Removable reservoir makes refilling easy.
12-CUP GLASS CARAFE: Included with your brewer along with a heating plate to keep coffee hot.
PROGRAMMABLE CARAFE AUTO-BREW: Program your coffee maker to automatically brew a carafe up to 24 hours in advance.
PAUSE & POUR: Automatically pauses your coffee maker mid-brew for 20 seconds, allowing the carafe to be poured.
SMART START: Your coffee maker heats, then brews in one simple process. No need to wait for it to heat before selecting your cup size.
ENERGY EFFICIENT: Auto off feature for both your brewer and your heating plate: Turns your brewer off 5 minutes after the last single cup brew and turns your heating plate off 2 hours after the last carafe brew.
STRONG BREW: Brew a stronger, more intense single cup.
MULTIPLE BREW SIZES: Brew a 6, 8, 10, or 12-cup carafe and a 6, 8, 10, or 12 oz. cup.
LARGE 60 oz. WATER RESERVOIR: The 60 oz. water reservoir is shared between the single serve and carafe brewing, saving you time and simplifying your morning routine. Removable reservoir makes refilling easy.
12-CUP GLASS CARAFE: Included with your brewer along with a heating plate to keep coffee hot.
PROGRAMMABLE CARAFE AUTO-BREW: Program your coffee maker to automatically brew a carafe up to 24 hours in advance.
PAUSE & POUR: Automatically pauses your coffee maker mid-brew for 20 seconds, allowing the carafe to be poured.
SMART START: Your coffee maker heats, then brews in one simple process. No need to wait for it to heat before selecting your cup size.
ENERGY EFFICIENT: Auto off feature for both your brewer and your heating plate: Turns your brewer off 5 minutes after the last single cup brew and turns your heating plate off 2 hours after the last carafe brew.
Product information
| Brand | Keurig |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 12.76"D x 10.94"W x 12.92"H |
| Special Feature | Programmable |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Style | K-Duo Gen-1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Coffee preparation, Both single serve and carafe, Hot beverage making |
| Included Components | Coffee Maker |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Voltage | 110 Volts |
| Model Name | K-Duo Coffee Maker |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00611247379837, 10611247379834 |
| Manufacturer | Keurig |
| UPC | 611247379837 |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| ASIN | B07PC7MHQ8 |
| Item model number | K-Duo Special Edition |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars
34,209 ratings
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,191 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #81 in Coffee Machines |
| Date First Available | August 15, 2019 |
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