Question : What is the capacity of the carafe?
Answer : The carafe can hold up to 12 cups of coffee.
Question : Does the coffee maker have an auto pause feature?
Answer : Yes, the coffee maker has an auto pause feature allowing you to pour a cup of coffee before the brewing cycle is complete.
Question : Is the user guide included?
Answer : Yes, the user guide is included for easy setup and use.
Question : Does this model have auto shut off?
Answer : No it does not have auto shutoff.
Question : Does this coffe maker have the possibility of putting in a permanent filter?
Answer : Does it come with permanent filter.
Question : How tall is it?
Answer : The coffeemaker is about 11.5 inches tall. Thanks!
Question : Does this model have an automatic shut off if left turned on?
Answer : No, this coffee pot does not have an automatic shut off if left on. It has to be turned off manually. This can be a problem since it is easy to forget to shut it off.
Question : how do i buy just the lid to my coffee pot?
Answer : I searched the web and found it for you dear, here is the web page for buying the lid, the basket or the entire 12 cup decanter. The lid is $2.99 and they have 9 in stock. Have a nice day. Just cut, paste and search the address below. https://www.ereplacementparts.com/coffee-sk12-coffee-maker-parts-c-116130_116131_116315.htm
Question : How long does it take to brew a full pot?
Answer : It takes about 11 or 12 minutes to brew a full pot of coffee as some of you have pointed out. No coffee makers costing less than $100 brew any faster, they are not designed to. Only Bonavita and brands like that can brew a 40 oz carafe in 6 minutes. The 12 minutes is for canned coffee that only requires 1/2 cup of grounds for a 60 oz carafe.
Question : Does it have a 3-prong plug?
Answer : This coffee maker has a standard 2 prong plug.
Question : Has anyone had the problem that it has started to make less cups? I will put in enough water for 10 cups, but it will brew only 8 cups.
Answer : You loose a little water to steam during the heating process, seems about what they mark as a cups worth per 12 cup pot. I usually make 10 cup pot and put 11 cups of water in.
Question : How do you take the lid off the decanter for cleaning without breaking the little plastic tabs?
Answer : I put in dishwasher, top shelf with lid open. Spray CLR inside decanter first.