Ariete 1398 12 Cup Digital Filter Coffee Machine, 1.5 Litre Drip Coffee Maker with Keep Warm Hot Plate, 24 Hour Timer & Reusable Filter

I absolutely love this coffee machine. The only problem is I wish that I had bought it earlier. Its so easy to use. There's no need for paper filters as there is one built in. All ya need to is measure the amount of water you need, put the coffee in the top and press turn it on. The timer function is really good, it couldn't be easier, you just set the correct time on the clock then set what time you want it to start brewing your coffee.

Its a nice coffee machine. Touch sensative buttons, I hate them, but they work. Whatever. Makes coffee. If you like. Thats a Red Dot. Means its on. Want to set the timer and make a coffee in the morning? Thats the White Dot. White Dot means it'll turn on and make coffee at whatever time you set. Great. White dot also means the hot plate is now on. For 35min. For no reason. So for 5 coffees a week in the morning automatically. That might be around £5 in electric per year for no reason. Not a deal breaker, but its daft. Key Assumptions & Calculations: Usage: 5 days/week × 52 weeks = 260 sessions/year. Unnecessary runtime: 35 minutes/session = 9,100 minutes/year = 151.7 hours/year. Hot plate power: 80W average (0.08 kW) for a typical home coffee maker's warming plate Low end (50W): Common for basic models. High end (100W): For larger carafes or commercial-style. (The brewing heater is much higher at 700-1500W, but that's not active here—just the low-power keep-warm plate.) Energy used: Power Annual kWh 50W 7.6 kWh 80W 12.1 kWh 100W 15.2 kWh UK electricity rate (Oct-Dec 2025 price cap, average domestic direct debit): 26.35p/kWh (£0.2635/kWh). Total annual cost: 50W £2.00 80W £3.20 100W £4.00 Quick Math Breakdown (for 80W): Energy = 0.08 kW × 151.7 hrs = 12.1 kWh Cost = 12.1 × £0.2635 = £3.20

Great value filter machine. I use papers in the permanent filter to avoid messy cleaning. A little slower than my old machine but the results with my regular Tesco Colombian filter coffee are smooth on the medium strength setting. The hot plate can be turned on separately for additional keep-warm time. Timer lets you set & forget, to be greeted with the aroma of fresh coffee in the morning. Definitely one to short list if looking for a coffee maker with timer.

I was looking for a reasonably priced filter coffee maker with a timer function. There are many on the market. I chose this one because it is compact, stylish, a good price and easy to use. It keeps the coffee hot for thirty minutes. I wouldn't say it brews quickly but that is good because the coffee is flavorsome. The product is easy to clean - you do not need filter papers although I still use one to make the cleaning even quicker. Happy with my purchase.

Bought as a gift for my husband. He is happy with it. We just wanted a simple filter coffee machine that could be pre set to come on in the morning, so we love the timer function, and the machine is really easy to use. Also love the price of the machine as it isn’t as expensive as others.

A simple filter coffee machine that makes good coffee. Three coffee strengths and the option to pre set a timer so you can have the coffee brewing when you get up or turn it on when you need it, you do not need to leave it on all the time. We set our timer when we are busy to make elevenses or just fill and brew. Makes a good amount of coffee, a full jug of water will give 4 standard mugs full. Nice fine filter so no sludge in the jug. The jug has a good lip, the water goes in the machine not on the counter top. Neat tidy and compact. Keeps the coffee warm for about half an hour. Easy to clean.

Great item, be aware 12 cups is only 3 or 4 mugs, but that's plenty for the size of it.

I brought this on the 10th Jan 2026. Used it once but very satisfied with the coffee it made. Great to have 3 strength selections makes ideal for all coffee lovers to use. Looks good and easy to use. Recommend this product.