Sunbeam Coffeemaster C20B Filters?

[chachp]

I have a Sunbeam Coffeemaster C20B coffeemaker. I am struggling with what kind of filter to use. I have tried the round disc type filters you buy for a percolator and they seem to collapse and much of the grind ends up in the coffee. Does anyone have any idea what kind of filters might work? I've attached a photo so you can see the inner mechanism as I know they vary from model to model. Also, does anyone have a scanned version of the user guide they are willing to share?

 

[westytoploader]

They use the cloth Coffeemaster filters that you can find on eBay...Mom & I tried the paper disc filters and they don't work.

Just a question...our C-20's brewing unit does not firmly lock down on the base. The gasket is still good, surprisingly, but how do you get yours to seat properly?

--Austin

 

[chachp]

Mine seals well. The center post screws onto the inside base of the coffee pot and makes a great seal.

 

[chachp]

Does your center post screw into the base? I checked out eBay and it looks like there are filters out there. Do you use yours over and over?

 

[neptune2000]

Coffee Filters

Well,

The original filters were made of white flannel and were sold in packs of 10. You can make your own really easily.
Cut circles of white flannel 1/2 inch larger than the retaining circles or just cut up an old dinner napkin of linen or cotten. Zig Zag stitch around the edge with white thread. Poke an ice pick through the center.
You're done !
You can cut and hem enough in about 2 hours to last you for years - use and wash, or throw away if you like... this works really well - I've done it many times.

Neptune2000

 

[chachp]

Thanks very much!!! I should be able to do that.

 

[retromom]

DIY Filters

Larry:

What a great idea! I have some cloth filters, but figure if I run out that I will have to pay outrageous e-bay prices.

With credit to Laundress, I am now cutting the circles from the bottom of my remaining paper filters (yep, I ditched the drip coffee maker) to use in my C50's. I tried to use them in the C-20, but as Austin said; they pretty much exploded and threw the grounds in the bottom pot! Talk about sludge! >:0

I haven't had any problems with sealing on the C-50's or c-30's (both glass top and chrome). The C-20 is another story. The gasket seems pliable enough, but it refuses to really sit in the base. As Ralph mentioned, because it has a center post and the filter post locks in it, I get a fair seal (but not a true one). When the coffee starts to brew, I do hear some hissing but it's short-lived.

For my money, the c-50 is the greatest. The "ears" clamp down on the base, and you can use the paper filter circles to preserve the strainers. Easy peasy!

Good luck and enjoy a great cuppa joe

Venus

 

[chachp]

I may look for a C50. I really like Vac coffee. I have a Starbucks Barista vacuum pot. It's all very dramatic because it's clear, and it makes great coffee. It's just not the same as the vintage pots. I remember as a kid my Aunt Mary had one of these pots and I loved listening to it boil! Brings back great memories.

Ralph

 

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