Kenmore 40706 Programmable Aroma Control Coffee Maker
- Capacity: 12 cups
- Coffee Maker Type: Drip Coffee Machine
- Coffee Input Type: Ground
- Operation Mode: Fully Automatic
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable 12-cup programmable drip maker with a genuinely useful gold filter and small-batch setting, worth buying with the caveat that reliability reports are mixed.
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ASIN: B075BDVPSHModel: 40706Category: Coffee Machines
Overview
A reusable gold-tone filter sets the Kenmore 40706 apart from paper-cone drip makers, brewing up to 12 cups with a programmable timer, pause-and-serve pouring, and a non-stick warming plate. It also includes a carbon filter meant to reduce impurities from unfiltered tap water.
- Brews up to 12 cups with a programmable timer
- Pause-and-serve lets you pour mid-brew
- Includes gold-tone filter plus an inline carbon water filter
- Non-stick warming plate keeps carafe hot after brewing
Who it's for
Fits someone replacing an aging drip machine who wants a programmable timer and a reusable gold filter rather than paper cones. Less of a fit for anyone sensitive to a loud finishing beep, since it can't be adjusted.
Pros and cons
- 1-4 cup setting genuinely improves small-batch flavor by steeping longer
- Pause-and-serve lets you pour before the full pot finishes
- Stainless steel housing looks and feels sturdy on the counter
- Finishing beep is loud, repeats several times, and can't be silenced or turned down
- Only one water filter is included; replacements are a separate purchase
- Multiple reports of the unit slowing dramatically or failing within the first year
Specifications
| Brand | Koolatron |
|---|---|
| Model | 40706 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| coffee_filter_size | #6 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9.3 × 6.5 × 13.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 12 cupshigher than 74% of 69 coffee machines |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 800 wattslower than 74% of 55 coffee machines |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 110 voltslower than 78% of 60 coffee machines |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Coffee Input Type | Ground |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | No |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Part Number | KKCM12S |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Programmable |
Closest rivals on specs
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Kenmore 40706 coffee maker need paper filters?
No, it includes a reusable gold-tone filter, and the basket can likely also take paper filters if preferred.
Can the Kenmore 40706 brew a small pot?
Yes, it has a dedicated 1-4 cup setting that slows the brew for a fuller-flavored small batch.