Farberware 8-Cup Percolator
Score: 78/100
Presto 02811
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Presto 02811 Electric Percolator delivers fast one-cup-per-minute brewing with an automatic keep-warm function and a convenient ready-indicator light. Its capacity details can be confusing and it only accepts ground coffee, limiting flexibility. Best suited for users who value speed and simplicity in a compact electric percolator.
The Farberware FCP280 is an 8-cup electric percolator with a stainless-steel body that delivers coffee up to 25 °F hotter than drip makers. Its automatic keep-warm mode can overcook coffee and it lacks dishwasher compatibility. Ideal for indoor users seeking robust flavor and quick brewing.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 cupsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 minbest | — |
27.9 cmbest | 15.7 cm | |
17.8 cm | 24.6 cmbest | |
1,000 Wbest | 800 W | |
22.2 cm | 33.3 cmbest | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.68 kgbest | 1.32 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
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Capacity & Size(4) | ||
Capacity (cups) | 8 cups | 2-12 cups |
Height (cm) | 27.9 cm | 15.7 cm |
Width (cm) | 17.8 cm | 24.6 cm |
Depth (cm) | 22.2 cm | 33.3 cm |
Power & Compatibility(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1000 W | 800 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.68 kg | 1.32 kg |
Dishwasher Safe | false | true |
Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
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Professional reviewers praise the Farberware FCP280 for its solid stainless-steel construction, consistently hotter brew temperature, and straightforward percolating operation. However, critics note drawbacks such as the tendency of the keep-warm mode to overcook coffee, the difficulty of cleaning the fine-mesh basket, and the absence of an indicator light or auto shut-off.
Everyday users love the percolator's ability to deliver hot, flavorful coffee quickly and appreciate the durability and compact size. Common praise centers on the strong aroma, lack of paper-filter costs, and long-term reliability. Recurring complaints involve the keep-warm function causing bitterness, cleaning challenges with the basket, the detachable cord disconnecting, and the missing light or auto shut-off that leads to forgotten brewing.
Professional descriptions emphasize the percolator's ability to deliver a rich, aromatic cup through robust percolation, its elegant all-stainless-steel construction, and the convenience of electric operation with a quick one-cup-per-minute brew rate.
Everyday users commonly praise the rapid brewing speed, the bold percolated flavor, and the sleek stainless-steel appearance, while noting a lack of detailed cleaning instructions.
