BLACK+DECKER Coffee Maker 12 Cup

Overview

The BLACK+DECKER CM2046S is a 12-cup programmable drip coffee maker built around a double-walled, 4-layer thermal carafe instead of a hotplate, paired with a Vortex showerhead brew head and a strength selector.

Skipping the usual glass carafe and warming plate for a vacuum-sealed thermal one is the core idea here: the spec sheet claims up to two hours of retained heat with no plate left under the pot. A 24-hour programmable timer and auto-shutoff round out an otherwise standard drip design, and the maker recommends preheating the carafe with hot water before brewing to get the stated heat retention.

• 4-layer vacuum-sealed thermal carafe, no warming plate needed
• 24-hour programmable auto brew with auto-shutoff
• Vortex showerhead for even grounds saturation
• Brew strength selector and no-drip pour spout

Who it's for

Fits a household that wants coffee to stay hot for a couple of hours without a hotplate scorching the last cup, and wants to set the brew the night before. Not the choice for anyone wanting single-serve pods or iced coffee options.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

A Vortex-pattern showerhead spreads water evenly over the grounds for extraction, and the strength selector slows the brew cycle when you want a stronger cup. Heat is held by the carafe's own 4-layer vacuum wall rather than a hotplate, and the auto-shutoff cuts power once brewing finishes.

Specifications