[Electronics-talk] coffee makers

Tue Feb 4 19:59:02 UTC 2014

Okay, well, it sounds like no big deal, really, you just have to get used to 
doing it.  Pam.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Drew Hunthausen" <dhunthausen at gmail.com>
To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'" 
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Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 2:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] coffee makers


> Yes, I'll give you the info when I have someone home to read off the name
> and model. Surprisingly the only cleaning is just rinsing each part off. I
> brought the trash can right up next to the coffee maker so as not to spill
> the grinds when I remove them.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Darla Rogers
> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 8:37 AM
> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] coffee makers
>
> I would like to know, Drew; I think I want one when the Keurig dies.
> I didn't think of being more steps with a coffeemaker like that one,
> but it makes sense; if you don't clean it well, then, it probably doesn't
> grind the coffee properly.
> Darla
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Drew Hunthausen
> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 10:32 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] coffee makers
>
> Darla,
> All of these suggestions have helped me out a lot. The coffee maker I have
> is one that grinds the coffee first. There are several steps involved with
> the cleaning and several more to prepare the coffee. I think that with a
> little practice it will become second nature for me. It is also
> programmable, but my dad just cleans it out and puts the fresh coffee in
> each morning. The buttons are actual buttons and there is only one button 
> to
> press to start the whole cycle. I'll get you the make and model info later
> if you want. Take care
>
> Drew
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Darla Rogers
> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 8:18 AM
> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] coffee makers
>
> Hi Serena,
>
> I hate coffeemakers that have you pour through the slots; never
> could do it without making a bit of a mess.  Wish I had thought of the
> funnel then.
> I have a Keurig now; when it dies, I am considering a coffee maker
> that grinds the beans before brewing.
> Wow; lots of coffee drinkers, eh?
> Darla in Snowy Kansas City
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Serena Nickell
> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 10:13 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] coffee makers
>
> Mine is a Hamilton Beach that I recently got for Christmas.  It has a pot 
> on
> one side and a single serve component on the other.  The filter baskets 
> come
> out easily and the button to start the brewing process is a round button
> that's easy to find.  I'm sure there are other features to it that I 
> haven't
> figured out yet but so far it meets my needs.
> Also, Tracy's right, it does take a bit of prep work to make coffee and a
> bit to clean up.  With my old coffee maker I used to use a funnel to pour
> the water in to it because I kept pouring water on to to the counter.  If
> the issue is that you haven't done it a lot all I can say to do is 
> practice
> and keep practicing.  I'm totally blind also and it took me years before I
> could make a decent cup of coffee.  My dad is sighted and has been making
> coffee for years and still makes a huge mess.
> If there's a touch screen involved maybe there's a way to mark it with 
> puffy
> paint or Braille markings.  Good luck and happy coffee drinking.  :) 
> Serena
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 4, 2014, at 9:30 AM, "Drew Hunthausen" <dhunthausen at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> Dear list,
>>
>> I just started drinking coffee a couple of months ago and am wondering
>> what is the most accessible coffee makers. I live with my parents, and
>> so far my dad usually makes the coffee in the morning. They are going
>> away for a few days so I asked my dad to show me how to do it. With
>> the machine we have, it is quite a process to clean it and put the new
>> coffee in. I'm wondering what might be the easiest coffee makers for
>> all of this. Any help is greatly appreciated. I am totally blind.
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>>
>> Drew
>>
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