Kenmore Drip Coffee Maker
- Coffee Machine
- 7.6 cups
- 1000 watts
- Corded electric
- More reviewed than 70%
A well-made 12-cup machine that brews strong, consistent coffee, worth choosing if you can live with (or plan to mute) the finish alarm.
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How it ranks among the 87 coffee machines we track
4.2★ across 2,100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,100 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 87 coffee machines we track - how the scorecard works · full coffee machines data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A 12-cup programmable drip coffee maker with a glass carafe, pause-and-serve pouring, a bold-brew setting for stronger coffee, and both a charcoal water filter and a reusable gold-tone cone filter.
The brand on the box is Kenmore, but the appliance is made by Koolatron under license, which explains the mix of retro Kenmore styling with modern digital controls. Several reviewers who owned older Sears-era Kenmore appliances comment on that shift, and most say the coffee itself holds up regardless.
- 12-cup glass carafe, 1.8 liter capacity
- Programmable timer with pause-and-serve
- Bold-brew mode for stronger coffee
- Charcoal water filter plus reusable gold-tone cone filter
Who it's for
Works well for a household that programs coffee the night before and wants a full pot ready on a timer. Light sleepers or homes with a baby may want to know upfront that the end-of-brew alert is loud.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers consistently praise the coffee quality and easy setup, with several calling the cone filter shape better than typical basket filters. The recurring complaint is the volume of the brew-complete alarm, and one reviewer had a reusable filter tear within the first month, with coffee brewing stronger than expected on the regular setting afterward.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Programmable timer with clear digital display
- Pause-and-serve lets you pour before the cycle finishes
- Bold setting noticeably strengthens the brew
- Cone-shaped filter design praised over standard basket filters
- End-of-brew alarm is very loud for light sleepers
- One reviewer's reusable filter tore within a month
Specifications
| Brand | Koolatron |
|---|---|
| Model | KKCM12B-AZ |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5.5 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9.3 × 6.5 × 13.5 inches |
| coffee_filter_size | #4 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 7.6 cups |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Exterior Finish | Black Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Carafe, Glass |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Coffee Input Type | ground coffee |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Style | Coffee Maker |
| Part Number | KKCM12B |
| Specific Uses For Product | Personal |
| Item Type Name | 12-cup Coffee Maker |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Operation Mode | Electric |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Programmable |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in coffee machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore Drip Coffee MakerThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 2,100 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Keurig K-Cafe Special Edition Single Serve K-Cup Pod CoffeeKeurig | 4.7 / 5 | 8,700 | 4.7 / 5 |
| BUNN 52700 CSB2G Speed Brew Elite Coffee Maker GrayBunn | 4.6 / 5 | 4,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EHC-5055 Automatic 5-Cup Brew & Drip Coffee Maker with Pause N Serve…Elite Gourmet | 4.3 / 5 | 8,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach One Press Programmable Dispensing Drip Coffee Maker with 12 Cup Internal…Hamilton Beach | 4.2 / 5 | 19,900 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Koolatron KKCM12B-AZ
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is this an original Sears Kenmore product?
The Kenmore name is licensed; this coffee maker is manufactured by Koolatron.
How loud is the brew-complete alert?
Multiple reviewers describe it as very loud, to the point of being disruptive for early risers or households with a baby.
Does it come with paper filters?
It ships with a reusable gold-tone cone filter and a charcoal water filter; some reviewers prefer swapping in disposable #4 paper filters.