1. 4-Cup capacityand 1000 watts
2. Durable stainless steel construction and maintains consistent brew speed: 1-cup p/min.
3. Stays warm when plugged in
4. Cool-touch handle and lid knob with rolled edges for safe and easy handling
5. Detachable power cord

Editorial Review :

With a durable stainless steel construction, the FCP240 percolator carries a detachable power cord and cool-to-the-touch handle and base that allows you to bring from the kitchen counter to you table. Provides simplicity to the consumer through a 1-step brewing process, Automatic Keep Warm Mode and detachable Power Cord. Delivers on durability with its sturdy stainless steel construction

Customer Review :

So far, so good.

I've tried many different ways to brew good coffee, but always return to stainless steel and Farberware. Plastic and aluminum give even the best brews that yucky aftertaste. This one not only brews a great cup of coffee, it keeps the remainder at just the right temperature so that it doesn't become bitter in a few hours. Keeping the pot full and ready for company works perfectly for me. Now I need to see how well the pot holds up to daily use. So far, so good.

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HOT COFFEE at last

a perfect transaction. We finally have HOT coffee... enough of those drip things that give you lukewarm at best. This gem is the best. gives us 2 nice cups each!

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Lousy Percolator??? Probably.

Just wanted to get this into the 5 star category to make a point. The 5 star reviews by and large appear to be made by people who own old - not new - Farberware percolators. I too recall (and have owned) good percolators, including Farberware, when these appliances were made in the USA. If you look at the poorer ratings, they are consistently made by people who have recently bought a made in China Farberware (or any/all other brand) percolator. That's also been my experience. Too bad, since in my opinion, electric percs make the very best cup (or two:) of coffee.

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GREAT LITTLE 2-4 CUP COFFEE PERCOLATOR

THIS IS A GREAT PRODUCT-I'VE USED FARBERWARE FOR OVER 35 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THEM--MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE CORD IS TOO SHORT SO I HAD TO
BUY AN EXTENSION CORD.

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not the same farberware that I trusted

I sent a letter to the Farberware people which came back as they closed their site!
Dear Farberware People,

I bought a percolator "farberware Millenium" from Macy's in October 2006. It sure was not like the previous one I had. My previous one had a glass section in it. That's why I had to get a new one. It broke. Anyway, this one I have now is terrible. It was made in China. There is no glass partition in it. And now to add insult to injury, it does not percolate. All the thing seems to do is to warm up the water. Then, I have to open the pot, drain the water and pour it over the basket. I mean the last one was bought in 1972 from Lazarus (which became Macy's now). Obviously, I'll have to get another one. But, I am not paying $79.99 again for something that's not going to last even 4 years. What gives? What happened to your quality control?

Also, I bought a Farberware Chicken Fryer from Penneys. It was terrible. It would spark each time it was plugged in. Within 3 months, the chicken would get stuck in the fryer. I had to return it to the store. They argued with me and didn't want to take it back because it had been used. I can tell you; but, I did get store credit.

What I want to know is this! I know it is cheaper to have it made in some other country. But, don't they have quality control for electrical appliances that is in line with the U.S. requirements?

I really don't know what I am going to do about coffee. I think you people are the only ones who make percolators. I'll have to re-think coffee. I just wanted to let you people know what's happening with the average person using your appliances.

Thank you,



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More reviews...

1. 30-cup automatic coffeemaker with 2-way dripless faucet for easy serving
2. Brews 1 cup per minute; automatic temperature control
3. Twist-lock cover helps prevent accidental spillage
4. Heat-resistant handles, base, lid, filter basket tip for added safety
5. Measures 15 by 9-1/2 inches; 1-year warranty

Customer Review :

Senior Citizens Love Their Coffee!!!!!!!!!.

I purchased this item for Vintage, a senior citizen facility in Pittsburgh. It's great. The coffee is easy to make, stays hot. Thanks Amazon.com for the ease in facilitating my purchase.



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great item

I haven't actually used this coffeemaker, but I bought it to replace one that is over 30 years old. It hasn't changed much, so I know that it will last a long time.

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Don't throw out a perfectly good urn just because you need a part!


These West Bend urns are great. I'm writing because I have read in several reviews that some people replaced their perfectly-good urns because the cord wore out or the inner tube got lost.

There are places online where one can purchase replacement parts (possibly also from West Bend themselves). For a few dollars, you can get a new tube, cord, lid, etc.

In addition, many hardware stores sell cords in various lengths that work in these urns. Speaking of cords: I would never use an extension cord with an appliance that generates heat. And, if you're going to use a timer, make sure that it's a heavy-duty one that can handle the wattage.

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Coffee pot

I use this pot for Hot apple cider, not coffee, and the size is perfect when you are having company or taking it to a group event. It IS kind of loud, - but it does the job.

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West Bend 30 cup coffee maker

We bought this coffee maker for the faculty lounge at work and, so far, have been very happy with it. It works all day and does a good job!

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1. Large-capacity coffee urn brews 12 to 42 cups at cup-a-minute speed
2. Aluminum interior; 2-way dripless faucet for single-cup or continuous filling
3. Cool-tip filter basket (no paper filter needed); water-level marking inside
4. Stay-cool handles, base, lid, and filter basket; detachable cord
5. Measures approximately 9 by 11 by 17 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Review :

Excellent pot and a great value!

We were in a bind - our wedding was in a week and it seemed impossible to rent coffee urns for less than we could buy them. After reading encouraging reviews here, I bought two of these urns. First, they make a fantastic cup of coffee, work very simply, are easy to clean, are really inexpensive, and are MADE IN THE USA!!! What's not to like. Seriously, use a coarse ground coffee (I used Community Coffee Medium Roast) and good clean water and you will have great results. The only tiny complaint I have is that it could come with a longer power cord. The one supplied with the unit is like 18", so plan on having an extension cord nearby if you are using this at an event.

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Great coffee pot

The coffee pot works great and came very quickly. Price was the best we found anywhere.

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Great for Fundraisers

I've used this product for two fundraising events so far and it has surpassed my expectations. It's easy to use and produces quality coffee.

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Coffee Maker

The West Bend coffee maker is excellant. Makes 42 cups in about 30 min. A lot better then the GE makers we have. They take about 1 1/2 hours to complete.

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Does the job.

We purchased the West Bend 58002 to make coffee for a program of adults that averages 15-25 people per day. This coffee maker provides good tasting coffee for the individuals and brews in a timely manner. Cleaning the coffee maker at the end of the day is easy. The cost was ok. We really didn't like the plastic filter cup but were unaware that is was not a metal filter when we bought it. We also would have preferred a coffee maker with an on/off switch, rather than just plugging and unplugging it for power. Overall, it does a good job for our needs and we would recommend it to others.

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1. 500-watt classic stainless-steel percolator brews from 2 to 6 cups of coffee
2. Circulates hot water through grounds, creating that familiar percolating sound
3. Ready-to-serve indicator light; detachable cord; drip-free spout for graceful serving
4. Automatic keep-warm mode; cool-touch knob and handle; stay-cool bottom
5. Measures approximately 7-1/2 by 4 by 10 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Editorial Review :

Makes great-tasting coffee, fast. Brews 2 to 6 cups of rich, hot coffee. Stainless steel construction.

Customer Review :

Hot Coffee With Grounds

This coffee pot works well and seems to be well constructed. The only problem I have with this coffee pot is that the coffee grounds always spill out over the top of the basket. We have to run the coffee through a hand held strainer, especially the last cup.

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Just a great product!


We always sore by Farberware electric perculators, until we went through three of them in one year.

Decided to try the Presto stainless steal perculator and when we unpacked it we just new it was a

better product. The material of the pot was far more superior. "We love this product".

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makes good coffee

This coffee maker makes good coffee. It's well made and stylish in a retrograde sort of way. It takes 24 ounces of water to fill it to the "six cup" mark inside, so I'd call it a 3 cup maker, or maybe a 4 cup maker, but not 6 cups. That's ok though, since I'm usually making coffee for myself. But even using percolator style paper filters, sediment still ends up in the coffee. And its a bit harder to clean than a drip style maker. I can handle harder to clean, but not the sediment. So I bought another drip maker.

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Perfect Coffee Pot

This is just what we were looking for as we love to perc coffee and our old one gave out after many years of use. This one arrived on time and in great shape. Thanks.

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Great Coffee Pot!

I originally purchased the 12 cup version of this percolator and liked it so well that I bought the 6 cup to take to work. It makes a wonderful cup of coffee - hot, smooth, and the perfect strength. Yes, there can be sediment - sometimes there is and sometimes there isn't - but it's not a deal breaker to me. I've learned that if I let it sit for a few minutes when it's finished perking before I pour my first cup that if there is sediment, it will sink to the bottom. Then, if I don't completely drain every drop from the pot, there isn't any in my cup.

Because I already had flat bottom 4-cup paper filters for my drip maker, I used these instead of purchasing the more expensive percolator filters. Simply poke a hole in it for the stem and the damp paper will wrap around the stem and seal the hole. This has worked wonders for grounds and sediment.

There is nothing like the happy sound of coffee perking and that delicious aroma every morning.

I highly recommend this coffee pot and would purchase it again. Actually, I guess I already have. ;o)

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1. Aluminum coffee urn brews up to 55 cups of coffee at cup-a-minute speed
2. Automatic temperature control; "on/off" switch; aluminum brew basket; "ready" indicator light
3. Twist-to-secure lid; stay-cool base; 2 stay-cool side handles for safe transporting
4. Interior water-level markings; 2-way dripless serving spigot; handwash only; scrub brush included
5. Measures 13-1/2 by 11 by 18-1/4 inches

Editorial Review :

Need coffee for a crowd? Quickly brew up to 55 cups in this West Bend commercial urn. The UL-listed unit makes 1 cup per minute, and features an aluminum body and brew basket, secure-twist cover, 2-way dripless faucet, ready-serve light, on/off switch, and heat-resistant handles and base. The urn is printed with simple instructions for use, and comes with a scrub brush for speedy cleanup. Hand wash. Made in USA. 18-1/4Hx11Wx13-1/2L".

Customer Review :

Best Coffee in a long time.

Used these new coffee makers at our first funeral lunch since the Flood of June 2008. Everyone commented that the coffee was especially good.

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Perfect size coffee urn

I ordered two of these West Bend coffee urns for our church. We had previously owned the same type but in a larger size that made 100 cups of coffee. After many years of service, it was still working but we decided to order new ones. These urns are so dependable that they will last a long, long time. We chose "two" 55-cup urns this time for the ability to have two coffee stations going instead of a single line. Plus, the smaller urns are easier to handle and to clean. We love having the two coffee stations. The West Bend coffee urn is the workhorse of coffee urns.

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Java

Bought this product for our church. It brews enough for our small congregation and is ready just about the time services are over.

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Fabulous!

I love, love this urn. It's easy to use, easy to clean and the booklet that comes with it that tells you what measurement of coffee to use per cup, is actually right on the money. I highly recommend this urn.

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