Russell Hobbs Buckingham 20680-56 - Reviews
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8.12.2019
I have a very expensive Krups machine which does filter coffee, expresso, cappuccino etc that I've had for years. Unfortunately I recently dropped and broke the glass jug for the filter side and was disgusted to see that replacements are almost £30. Then I saw this online after looking at reviews. Unfortunately some of the reviews (and the manufacturer website) gives the impression there is controllable temperature on this - there isnt! That aside, it's a great little machine. It's very smart looking, it has a clock on it, it's compact, there is an attractive blue light at the bottom and it has a timer.One great thing - it does seem to make slightly hotter filter coffee than other machines,
2.1.2017
Well I must say there are a lot of very grumbly reviews on here for this coffee maker and a surprising ignorance of the EU requirement for the hot plate to switch off after half an hour (can't help wondering if they were remain voters). So, two points - 1) this machine retails for about £30, not £300, and, as with everything, you get what you pay for - in this case excellent value for money in my view - and 2) our masters in Brussells have decreed that in the interests of not burning down the whole EU, all such machines must go cold after half an hour - therefore there are now no coffee makers which will keep your coffee warm all day. One can, of course,
9.1.2017
This was a gift for my boyfriend's father for his birthday/Christmas present.The product came packed in a Russell Hobbs box, rather than a cardboard box so we are lucky we didn't have it deliver straight to his house. The box was sturdy and it came with all the 'typical' RH's information - a user guide and a virgin wine vouchers. The actual coffee maker was packed in a foam case with plastic wrap. Removing the product took a small bit of effort but it goes to show how well packed it was.The product itself is quite lightweight and easy to move around. It's not too large so it can be tucked away in a corner.The coffee machine has a few good features - a clock that tells the time, a self-cleaning button,
28.1.2018
Bought as a replacement for another brand that gave up the ghost after several years of faithful service.Pros:- Good access and easy to use- Keeps coffee nice and hot (compared to the previous machine)- Like the bright display when on, and the corresponding ring around the base that lights up- The ring around the base blinks for the last ten minutes of the warming period so you know time is running out- Permanent filter is easy to clean and saves money & aggro by not needing to bother with paper filters- No problem to turn off, then on again to recycle the 40-minute time limit- Easy to reprogram the clock if the machine is unpluggedCons:- It's not the fault of Russell Hobbs,
17.6.2017
Really pleased with this machine. It is easy to fill, easy to clean and makes a perfectly drinkable cup of coffee.Some of the reviews on here state that it takes a long time to make a pot. I've found it takes the time it takes to iron a shirt which I don't think is too long. They also say that the coffee is too cold - can't think why unless they like their coffee at boiling point, which spoils the taste. The coffee coming out of this machine is hot enough, believe me. The jug hold enough coffee to make 4 very big mugs of coffee. Yes the machine does turn off after 40 minutes, a EU enforced measure to save electricity and for safety.
14.11.2015
I read the reviews before purchasing this coffee maker . I can confirm it does not 'beep' , there is also a leaflet that tells you so , within the packaging. The machine looks good, is easy to operate and brews coffee quickly. It's lovely coming downstairs to the smell of coffee in the morning. Dont do what i did on first using it, i forgot to put the water in and came down to no coffee ! I turned the machine off and added water to the tank. Big mistake as i immediately had steam blasted towards me ! Yes it was silly but first thing in the morning, in need of coffee ........it is obvious but it can happen to anyone when half asleep ! That's 'user ' fault not the machine ! The blue light looks great ,
7.6.2019
After researching coffee machines for a present for my father, I didn’t realise that they had timers on them nowadays, I came across this model and I am very pleased with it.Even though it will work well without Filter papers, I do find that it leaves a little very fine “sludge” of coffee grounds in the brew.I tend to use the number 4 coffee filter papers and it makes for a better brew, but also it makes for easier cleaning as I just whip the filter paper out with the spent coffee grounds and dispose of it, the filter and it’s holder are then swilled under a running tap, and the coffee jug gets the same treatment, cleaning time is under two mins.The timer function is excellent,
2.9.2018
Makes good coffee. Is not as tall as most units so it fits better under the cupboards. Reasonable quick. The best bit is filling the reservoir. Unlike most units where filling the reservoir is via an opening the size of the eye of a needle in an completely inaccessible place, thus resulting in water everywhere, this coffee maker has a large opening right on top where you can get at it. The jug pours properly (with a modicum of care).We've had this about 6 months and we bought it to replace a (new) Morphy Richards which, after about 4 months, was turning 50% of the water to steam. From reading many reviews, this seems to be not an uncommon problem with coffee makers these days.
3.1.2020
I loved this coffee machine it was brilliant but similar to other reviews it sorta breaks after a while. I suspect water is getting into the wrong area as I can get it to turn on and stable but the moment I add water, a few minutes later it turns off and I can see the water level drops ever so slightly. There's this hole on the right of the reservoir that looks to be the culprit – seal might have worn away. In terms of cleaning it, the booklet recommends 4 cups of cleaning solution (Vinegar) with 6 cups of water... This isn't possible as the reservoir can't accomodate that much liquid! So, dumb it down to a w part vinegar for 3 parts water and it's about right, cleans the limescale right up.
28.4.2019
The picture of this item led me to think the water delivery system was made of metal. I was disappointed to find it is all plastic. Why it has a gleaming steel appearance in the picture is misleading.However I was pleased with the function. After one flush I made enough coffee for 2 mugs. It was quick and the coffee was nice an hot. There was no hint of plastic in the taste.The blue lights are pleasing to the eye while the coffee brews.The machine is easy to fill using the jug as a measure. The non drip function dripped once but it is enough to stain the hot plate. The jug pours well with no drips.Cleaning is easy the permanent filter works well and rinses under the tap.
30.1.2018
Can't fault this for the price. It is quite flimsily built but does its job very well. Yes, the jug is very thin and you have to take care to not break it. Some reviewers have complained of a smell of plastic but I found this disappeared after running it with water a few times as suggested in the users guide. The 40 minute cut off is a bit annoying but this is an EU directive and is common to all coffee makers bought since 2017. You can get round this by just pressing the start button again and the machine will recognise there is no water in the reservoir and go to 'keep warm' again. Other reviewers have complained that it doesn't maintain the brewed coffee at a high enough temperature but as I am not a fan of scalding my mouth,
8.8.2016
This is a great coffee maker. very small and well designed. The water is always what I would consider the right temperature for coffee. Just a bit too hot to drink straight from the jug but about right after a few minutes in the cup. I drink black coffee (3 tea spoons of beans per cup).If you are making a less than 3 cups then there is a button you can press to slow down the flow of water and give the coffer more time to extract.The maker has a long arm with holes in that delivers the water to the ground coffee, this seems to work really well and soaks all of the coffee quickly.The base also lights up blue when in use which is pretty.It has a mesh filter but I always use a while paper filter
29.12.2018
I bought one of these for my home and after the initial10 full runs to get rid of the plastic smell I loved it. I used to set it using the timer/clock daily to make sure I had coffee before work (usually straight out of bed to de-zombify myself). I loved it so much that I got another one and took my home one to work. There's also a 1-4 cups button to make sure you get all the flavours from your coffee if no one else fancies a brew. It's being used 1 to 4 times daily and seems to cope admirably. I would say do use the scoop and approximately level each one, and don't overfill the water on the marks to avoid grouts going into water chamber and then onto the heat plate as it then needs cleaning.
17.3.2016
Really good coffee maker. I particularly like the 4-5 cup option for stronger coffee as I found with other coffee makers, if you only half fill it, the coffee did seem a bit weaker.The shower head technology definitely gives a fuller coffee flavour than the usual steam / water...thing.The little coffee scoop which lives in a handy little slot on the side of the machine so you don't use it us useful as you always know what measurements to put the coffee in.Two things I am not too fussed on are the carafe which seems a bit thin and cheap, though it does it's job and when cleaning after each use, coffee grounds get around the shower head, so when you are cleaning, a few coffee grounds can fall into the water resevoir.Overall,
31.8.2019
Whilst on holiday, we enjoyed filter coffee every morning, as our holiday let had a coffee machine. On returning home, we were bereft - no more sunny days spent swimming in the lake or warm evenings spent dining al fresco in charming restaurants. We had to recapture some of the holiday magic. But how? Then, it hit us. We’d get our own coffee percolator! And so we did. We chose this one because it was the cheapest available from a brand we’d actually heard of. We use it every day and it makes us happy. Not much more to be said for the actual machine. You put some coffee in (we use filter papers because we are both lazy, but they are optional), press a button and - hey presto! - the jug fills up with coffee.