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Presto 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Percolator

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02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker

Beautiful traditional design.

Easy-pour spout provides elegant coffee service.

Easy-to-clean stainless steel construction.

Beautiful traditional design.

Easy-pour spout provides elegant coffee service.

Easy-to-clean stainless steel construction.

02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker Callouts

National Presto Industries, Inc. has stood the test of time!

Founded in 1905 in Eau Claire, WI.

The company created the first saucepan-style pressure cooker in 1939.

Predicting the needs of consumers...

Founded in 1905 in Eau Claire, WI.

It is a respected producer in the housewares and small electric appliance industry.

The company created the first saucepan-style pressure cooker in 1939.

Its first electric appliance came in 1948 with the Presto Vapor Steam Iron; the first steam iron to use tap water instead of costly distilled water. In 1956, Presto introduced a complete line of fully submersible electric cooking appliances employing the first removable heat control. Other notable innovations include the PrestoBurger hamburger cooker in 1974, the FryBaby electric deep fryer in 1976, the SaladShooter electric slicer/shredder in 1988, and the Pizzazz pizza oven in 2000.

Predicting the needs of consumers...

...and then fulfilling those needs through consistent product innovation and quality manufacturing has been the objective of National Presto Industries for over 100 years, and it will continue to be in the years ahead.

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Made from luxurious stainless steel. Makes 4 to 12 cups of rich, flavorful coffee automatically; a cup a minute. Signal light tells when coffee is ready to serve. Attractive, traditional styling - ideal for table service. 120 volts, 60 Hz only

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One of the most comforting sounds in the world is the bubbling of a coffee percolator at work. And then comes the toasty aroma--it makes for a perfect morning. Percolators have come back to home kitchens, and the Presto 12-cup stainless steel coffee maker is a prime example. Its elegant, hotel-style design brings a touch of luxury to what is for many a daily pleasure.

This coffee maker brews up to twelve cups of coffee at a cup-a-minute rate, which it then keeps at a constant, piping-hot serving temperature. An indicator light in the base announces when the coffee is ready. The inner fixtures--the filter basket and perk tube--are also made of stainless steel, rather than the more common (and less durable) aluminum. The power cord is removable to make storage simple.

Before cleaning the coffee maker, unplug the unit and allow it to cool completely. Wash the coffee maker with warm, sudsy water and dry it thoroughly; it is not immersible. To preserve the gloss of the stainless steel, do not use steel wool or harsh, abrasive cleansers. The perk spout and filter basket can be cleaned with a brush or pipe cleaner. If necessary, coffee stain remover can be used periodically on the interior surface. The coffee maker measures 10 by 5 by 13 inches (including handle, lid, and spout). Presto guarantees this product with a one-year limited warranty. A simple instruction sheet is enclosed. --Garland Withers

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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18,947 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sleek, simple design and the fact that it's a great product. They mention that it makes great tasting hot coffee and is absolutely worth the extra money.

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3,945 customers mention3,376 positive569 negative

Customers like the quality of the coffee maker. They say it makes excellent tasting coffee every time, and it's a great coffee maker without all the bells and whistles. Customers also mention that the coffee pot is exemplary, and the brew is more full-bodied. They also like the size and the ability to make different cups of coffee.

"...The coffee isn't any weaker as a result, unlike other machines. I think this has to do with how hot this machine gets the water prior to brewing...." Read more

"...Using these guidelines for myself, I always get a delicious, full bodied, piping hot coffee that is better than any cheap drip machine, just as good..." Read more

"...I am happy to report, that the coffee that this percolator makes, tastes phenomenal! Literally, every time I took a sip, I was in heaven...." Read more

"...Summary: excellent machine with better tasting coffee that's beautiful to look at and easier to clean if you can deal with the minor hassles plus..." Read more

1,802 customers mention1,517 positive285 negative

Customers like the temperature of the coffee maker. They say it keeps their coffee very hot, turns out piping hot, and is easy to use. The handle remains cool to the touch, and it makes a great and hot cup of coffee. It's hot enough to prevent any bacterial issues, and the warning feature continues to keep it hot without changing the taste.

"...It isn't heating up along the way, like some other machines. So the first few cups are just as good as the rest...." Read more

"...guidelines for myself, I always get a delicious, full bodied, piping hot coffee that is better than any cheap drip machine, just as good as high..." Read more

"...news however, is that this pot has an excellent handle, that remains cool to the touch, so you never have to worry about getting burned, as what..." Read more

"...It's hot enough to prevent any bacterial issues, just like a wok or a cookie sheet...." Read more

1,152 customers mention949 positive203 negative

Customers like the performance of the coffee maker. They say it works well, makes good coffee, and does well in the percolator. Some mention that it saves space and is an excellent machine. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Additionally, the percolator has a beautiful spout, and it functions as good as it looks, pores beautifully...." Read more

"...Summary: excellent machine with better tasting coffee that's beautiful to look at and easier to clean if you can deal with the minor hassles plus..." Read more

"...better than friends and family's coffee... just awesomely, amazingly good...." Read more

"...It works perfectly.*" Read more

846 customers mention736 positive110 negative

Customers find the cleaning process of the coffee maker to be easy. They mention that the wide mouth makes cleaning simple, and everything is washable. Some appreciate the shorter spout for easier cleaning.

"...Well, it becomes a dangerously hot piece of metal. Clean up is easy with this machine too...." Read more

"...I enjoy the sounds it makes, and I like that they are so simple to clean...." Read more

"...with better tasting coffee that's beautiful to look at and easier to clean if you can deal with the minor hassles plus added expense of a timer and..." Read more

"...even the bottom 'heating element' cavity is bigger, so it is easier to clean thoroughly. The basket is quite a big wider than normal 12-cup..." Read more

785 customers mention654 positive131 negative

Customers like the brew time of the coffee maker. They say it makes great tasting, hot coffee quickly. Some mention that the machine isn't any more labor intensive to use than a Mr. Coffee or a drip coffee maker, and that it perks up quickly. Overall, most are happy with the brewing time and recommend it to others.

"...Again, home run. This machine isn't any more labor intensive to use than a Mr. Coffee or a Cuisinart...." Read more

"...SHORT & QUICK: Great machine that produces great coffee. No Shut Off function. Cord could be longer. Cleanup depends on filter or type...." Read more

"Quickly makes a great pot of coffee! I like electric perk coffee pots...." Read more

"This makes very good coffee, is fast, easy to use, and no plastic touches the hot coffee...." Read more

775 customers mention676 positive99 negative

Customers like the value of the coffee percolator. They say it's worth the extra money, an economical pot, and a great buy. Some mention that it saves money and grief. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...overcome, and in general this has been a super-reliable and very inexpensive appliance...." Read more

"...It is absolutely worth the extra money. ***ALSO: THE FILTER: the machine includes a few "wrap" filters to use in the basket...." Read more

"...It is so worth the money I'm buying an extra just incase they stop making the for some reason. By far the best out there" Read more

"Outstanding price and pot!! Could not be happier" Read more

638 customers mention535 positive103 negative

Customers find the coffee percolator very simple to use and set up. They say it produces good hot coffee and is super convenient because it detaches from the pot. Customers also mention that the percolators comes with an instruction manual and all the parts that make up the perc.

"...for 6 months, it's going strong, it looks cool on the counter, it's easy to use and it makes one darn good cup of coffee." Read more

"...While not as “convenient” its still very easy to use. I enjoy the sounds it makes, and I like that they are so simple to clean...." Read more

"...It comes with a instruction manual, and all the parts that make up the percolator, all packaged in plastic bags, which you must take out, and..." Read more

"...It's easy to use and makes a great cup of coffee, we've tried not using a filter and use a filter, for us, using a filter makes the perfect cup...." Read more

610 customers mention542 positive68 negative

Customers like the appearance of the coffee maker. They say it's a nice looking piece, presentable, and has a simple design. Some mention that it'll take up less counter space than other drip coffee makers. That said, some are happy with the design and functionality of the product.

"...We've had this machine for 6 months, it's going strong, it looks cool on the counter, it's easy to use and it makes one darn good cup of coffee." Read more

"...The percolator is both beautiful in design, as it is, in its function to make excellent tasting coffee, what more could you want?..." Read more

"...Pros: The design is beautiful, fits with my decor and is a much smaller footprint than the drip maker. Easy to pour. No carafe breakage if bumped...." Read more

"...It's really a nice looking piece when cleaned!3...." Read more

UPDATE - great for basic coffee
3 Stars
UPDATE - great for basic coffee
**UPDATE** I thought I had a winner.I am embarrassed to have to come back and update this review. I don't want someone else to make my mistakes. I had updated once (see below) about the burn I got. I still loved the machine and hated to return it. Then I got a new machine of a different kind. I won't mention the brand or model here. What I want to say is that I thought I was getting good flavor from this percolator. Until I got another machine. The coffee is so good from the new machine that I could not go back to what I was getting from this percolator.I feel bad because I could possibly influence other customers. To be honest, some people will be okay with this machine but my opinion now is that it's for basic coffee. My mom would love the coffee from this because she didn't care about subtleties of flavor and the notes of different coffee. I don't care to a high degree but I care enough that I noticed the difference between this and the new machine I got.***I love how hot the coffee is (although, coffee type/brand is important because this brews so hot). However, I tend to have balance issues and I spilled coffee on my hand while I was pouring a cup. I scalded myself. Luckily, I had cold water running for something and was right next to the sink. All is well but... Yeah. Be careful if you are in the least bit off-balance or unsteady. I am returning it and so sad because I don't know if I will find one as good. For now, I still have my Farberware Classic Yosemite stovetop percolator. I have ordered the Ninja CE251 & am hoping it's a good machine without being a space hog.SHORT & QUICK: Great machine that produces great coffee. No Shut Off function. Cord could be longer. Cleanup depends on filter or type. Coffee is stronger than with some machines so practice.Now for the full scoop. These are the details, the whole, and nothing but.PROS:- Looks stylish enough. It seems like it could be a little sleeker but that's just my personal opinion.- Coffee comes out flavorful & that's the most important to me. (I need to NOT follow the chart included with instructions because it will be too strong).- Coffee is good and hot. It's so hot that you better be careful with that first sip!- Coffee came out stronger for me than with my carafe-style pot. The first cup (shown in the photo) was so strong you could hit someone over the head with it. This is great because I can use less coffee to get a good brew. TIP: for me, with the darkest roast I have, instead of about a tablespoon per 8 ounces, I cut down to a heaping heavy half of that. For lighter, milder & Breakfast roasts, I stayed the same. I suggest starting with a couple of cups for practice.- Generates very little heat/steam into the kitchen. This was one issue with my stove-top.- Perked much faster than I expected for 6 cups. Perks faster than my stovetop percolator. When brewing about 4.5 cups, I started my timer at plug-in at stopped when the Done light popped on. It clocked at 07:29:04. Not bad, in my opinion.- Very easy set-up. Mostly (see about the pipe in a moment.)- The cord is not too, too short but... more on that in a moment.- I like that it's all metal. That should up the durability. (Note that the piece that the top of the lid is hard plastic.)- I am able to use this with or without filters. I prefer using the wrap-around filters (some were included) because they are much neater. (See below about my experience with the suggested Mellita 3.5 disc filters.) With the wrap-around, there were no grounds at the very bottom when I cleaned the pot. Without a filter, you get slightly better coffee (stronger) but there will be grounds at the bottom of the pot - but they settle so there aren't many in the cup.- I can save money buying coffee by the bag instead of pricey/messy pods. I'm able to go back to brewing freshly ground coffee.- It brews quietly - once it finishes with the initial starting noise. You can hear in the video under my commentary.CONS:- That cord. It's long enough to be out of the way of other things on my counter. However, when pouring, I sometimes have to reposition the machine or lift the cup. The first time I went to pour a brew, the cord pulled slightly because it was too short that way. It could be at least a few inches longer for convenience.- You have to unplug this to shut it off when you're done. I can never decide whether it's more convenient to plug/unplug the cord from the pot or the wall. Still haven't decided.- The pipe (that the basket sits on) fits into a narrow well at the bottom. When I'm tired, it can be a pain trying to get the pipe situated. Tip: put the pipe in before settling the basket.- My particular unit seemed as if it might have been lightly used??? There were some scratches in the bottom around the well & there was some sticky mystery gunk inside the spout (see photos). Of course, that might be from the factory. I bought a warranty even though I usually skip those so I hope it covers any possible problems down the road.- This is a personal gripe but I can't see the percolating action. The top is not see-through like on my stove-top pot or what I remember of my mother's old percolator.- This machine starts working the instant you plug it in. It's a little disconcerting. I would rather have a Start button and also...- ... there is no Auto Shut Off. Like most customers, this is a huge deal for me. It's the kind of thing that makes you sweat after you've locked up, left home, and are halfway to the airport. Even the cheapest coffee pots of various types I've owned had the Auto Shut Off feature. I don't understand why this one lacks that.- This keeps coffee hot but I have to test it more to see if it "cooks" coffee while keeping it warm. So far, I've only made & kept coffee warming for about an hour and a half. It was fine but I don't know about when I want to make several cups to last for a few hours - or at least more than 2. Right now, if I am making coffee to last a while, I transfer to my thermal travel mug.- The cleanup can be messy - depending on whether or not you use a filter and what kind of filter. So far, I prefer no filer (but it can be really messy) or the wrap-around. The Melitta 3.5 disc filters that are suggested do NOT work well at all. In one case where I used a lot of grounds, the mess was phenomenal. The grinds bubbled up and spewed outside the basket and a lot of them then leaked down the sides of the basket into the coffee. That was a nightmare. (I let the grinds settle and poured carefully to keep from getting too many into my cup. I will never buy the Melitta 3.5 again. They almost fit the bottom of the basket but leave just enough of a gap all the way around to create the mess I experienced. Even with less coffee and no "bubble up" problem, I still got too many grounds in the brew.So the best things in my opinion include the quick brew, brew/flavor, heat. This did 6 cups almost as fast as my older Keurig does a regular-sized pod & the heat of a Keurig doesn't even come close. I can add creamer from the fridge without ending up with a lukewarm coffee.The biggest negatives are no Shut Off and the length of the cord. The shut-off really concerns me because that's a potential safety issue. I can just imagine one day having to call my neighbor or landlord to go check that it's unplugged after I've left the house. It's really a potential hazard and I'm going to look into what happens if one is left plugged in for too long.Like a lot of customers, I am replacing a Keurig and I can't believe I waited this long. I got a Keurig when they were trendy & for the speed and convenience but it's actually not that much faster than this percolator. It definitely does NOT deliver the flavor and heat of the percolator. Also, I wasted too much money for too long on pods that didn't vary much in strength.By the way, if you are going for the old-fashioned experience of hearing and seeing percolating action, you don't get much with this one. The stove-top machine had all of that. This one is more of a disconcerting sound of popping/knocking when it starts, then very faint gurgling as the water moves through the pipe (?). And there's no visual because of the solid top.This to me is better than a machine with a carafe. It beats my last carafe type in flavor and brew strength. It's less messy (depending on whether or not you use a filter), more attractive, and there is obviously no carafe to break.The final verdict: This one is (so far) living up to the best of the reviews. None of the other machines in my price range seem much better (except for the auto shut off) and they have other shortcomings that this one doesn't. I think I'm going to stick with it. If it doesn't give me any problems by the time the return window closes, I will keep it and count on my warranty after that. I got the warranty simply because it was a few dollars more and I can bypass trying to contact the manufacturer if I have problems before the paid warranty kicks in.**After some sleuthing around for tips & helps, I learned that it's common to use coarser ground coffee with percolators. I'm going to be trying that.**
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