Braun Brita Patented KWF2 Water Filter (2-Pack)

Braun Brita Patented KWF2 Water Filter (2-Pack)
Customer Rating: Rating 4.0 out of 5 (131 Reviews)

List Price: $15.00
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* as of Friday July 30, 2010 23:25:46, America/Chicago

Product information Brand: Braun
Publisher: Braun
Category: Kitchen
Warranty: 1
Model: KWF2
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Features
  • Two-pack of Brita water filters for all Braun FlavorSelect and AromaDeluxe coffeemakers
  • Each filter lasts for about 70 brewing cycles
  • Also reduces calcification
  • Improves coffee flavor by filtering out chlorine
Editorial Reviews

Product Description: As everyone knows good coffee starts with good beans and good water. If your tap water isn't good enough to drink on its own, it probably isn't ideal for brewing coffee either. These water filters work with the Braun 12 cup coffeemakers that feature the PureAqua filtration system.

Amazon.com Review: Designed to fit all Braun FlavorSelect coffeemakers, the two water filters in this pack improve coffee flavor by filtering out chlorine and other off-tasting elements. They also slow down the calcification process. Each filter lasts for about 70 brewing cycles--or about two months. --Fred Brack

Customer Reviews

Model numbers that this applies to

by Stephen Holland 2002-10-27, 72 people found this review helpful
As of 27 October 2002, this filter fits Braun Coffee makers models KF580, KF550, KF510, KF190, KF187, KF180, KF157, KF155, KF150, KF145, KF140, KF130.

If you go to the Braun Web site and want to search for your model coffee maker, be aware that Braun thinks these are two word model numbers. Their search engine wants you to enter KF + 157 for the KF157 model.

The filters work. We like them more for the hard water problem than the chlorine issue. The filter does both well. Just pricey.

The Braun/Brita Monopoly Game: Works Well But Costly

by M. Allen Greenbaum 2006-01-02, 74 people found this review helpful
Apparently Braun teamed with the Brita company to offer this replacement water filter that currently costs $9.99 for two. Though their instruction manual practically pounds you over the head with how necessary it is to replace the filter, it doesn't tell you what model to get! (From the instruction manual: The water filter "improves coffee flavor by significantly reducing chlorine and also prevents calcification ... Provided that the cartridge is replaced regularly every two months, it not only brews better tasting coffee but can also extend the life of your coffeemaker by preventing [this gets redundant] calcification buildup. Braun water filer cartridges are available at your local retailer or Braun service centers.")

Important:
If you own a Braun and want the replacement filter, the best thing you can do is read the outstanding KWF2 filter review on Amazon.com (posted October 27, 2002, and located a few pages down) by Stephen Holland of Naperville, Illinois: "Model numbers that this applies to, October 27, 2002." I excerpt from that review here: "As of 27 October 2002, this filter fits Braun Coffee makers models KF580, KF550, KF510, KF190, KF187, KF180, KF157, KF155, KF150, KF145, KF140, KF130." I suggest you give him a "helpful" vote for the research he did. (Stephen, please write me if you prefer that I not use this excerpt.)

I have the KF 590 (also known as the KF590E), and according to this website http://www.theessentials.com/jump.jsp?itemID=994&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C8%2C65%2C336&iProductID=994 , that model also uses the KWF2.

(The following section is taken from my own review for the Krups 590): Braun's manual recommends that you buy a new water filter every two months, but the Braun-linked website above tells you to replace it every 70 brews. Depending on your consumption, that could easily take three or four months, not two. Also, running vinegar through the machine twice should dissolve most or all of the calcification, and one can always just buy bottled water. At one filter every two months (see below), annual replacement (assuming no shipping) will cost you about $60, or about 75% of the current Amazon.com sale price. Braun and Brita executives must be in their cups over this sweet little arrangement they've brewed. It's a great coffee maker, but the convenience of the filters will cost you.

Thank You, Amazon!

by Debbie Lee Wesselmann 2003-11-04, 39 people found this review helpful
I used to buy these filters locally for my Braun Flavor Select, but, when I moved, I could not find a source. I am so glad I've found them here because I wouldn't want to do without them.

Although the Flavor Select does come with a dummy cartridge to place where the filter belongs, it is well worth your while to use the water filters. I was going through coffee pots every couple of years because of hard water deposits in the lines - and vinegar cleanings did not help. The filters have kept my Braun brewing coffee without ever having to use vinegar or other methods of interior cleaning. While I can't say that my coffee tastes better, I can attest that these filters have lengthened the life of my brewer.

pure water

by J. D. Ruiz 2007-04-03, 9 people found this review helpful
It is worth changing the filter. It does affect the flavor of the coffee. Simple to use.

Awesome product

by Samit Banerjee Personal 2005-10-12, 6 people found this review helpful
Very nice product, works exactly as advertised. We have bought several other Braun coffee makers. The glass carafe's usually did not last long. My wife prefers the metallic carafe and it has kept the coffee warm for upto 6 hours.
My only complaint is about the inclusion of the water filter. We use RO or bottled water and really don't need a filter. However Braun does not make the same model without a filter. The filter is an added cost for those who don't need it. Also, the filter in our case has lasted between 3-4 months and so we have not replaced it every 2 months as the manufacturer suggested.

unconscionable price-gouging

by John Abbott 2008-05-18, 5 people found this review helpful
Not sure whom to blame in this instance, Braun, Brita or both, but surely the ridiculous price demanded for this product does no service to the reputation of both of these otherwise creditable companies. Has the item been discontinued, or is there some kind of current production glitch? Neither really do as excuses, but the unconscionable price-gouging here demands some kind of explanation.

Can't find them at retail.

by I. Meeker 2008-01-23, 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this coffee maker BECAUSE of the water filter. When I bought it (8 months ago), the water filters were available in the store. Now, I can't find them anywhere but on-line. I am not adverse to shopping on-line but for an item like this I don't understand why they don't just sell them in the same stores that sell the coffee maker. I mean, come on BRAUN/BRITA.....how do you say "DUH"? And how do you say "INCONVENIENCE THE CUSTOMER"?

Works well for me

by 2004-05-09, 5 people found this review helpful
There really isn't much to debate with these. They are built into the machine and SHOULD be replaced occasionally. I happen to notice a better taste to the coffee after switching these every few months, but I wouldn't let that be the only factor in your decision to buy. Leaving the same filter in place for a long period of time w/o changing it will most certainly lead to build up of minerals and potentially cause bacterial/fungal accumulation (the filter, unlike the water, does not get sanitized by boiling water). I don't want to make anyone too paranoid, but there are basic biological consequences to leaving pools of water and minerals sitting around too long.

Work well but are a bit too pricey!

by C. Scagliola 2002-05-31, 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased these to use with my new Braun KF 187 coffee machine and, they DO WORK! My only complaint is the price....OUCH!! Other than that, they appear to work great!!

Give a set a try and make up your own mind.

Price is outrageous

by JR Roman 2008-05-05, 7 people found this review helpful
A year ago Amazon had 2-packs of these filters for $9.99 which is fair and reasonable. Now, I see prices for the same at over $65! The chances of buying another Braun product of any kind are zero and none. To be fair the coffeepot is great; I'd give it 5 stars but the rip-off on the filters is ridiculous, hence the one star rating.
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