This is a very popular 12 cup programmable coffeemaker. This spacemaker unit comes with a Perfect Pour glass carafe. The water reservoir is removable and has an illuminated water-level indicator window. Has a convenient Brew-pause function which allows for getting a cup of coffee while brewing. The heating plate is nonstick. Comes with a clock and timer and has auto shut-off function.
Easy to install under your kitchen cabinet which will save you space on your counter top. The cord can be hidden in the cord storage provided. You also have a Save-a-Plug outlet giving you an extra outlet which could be used for plugging in some other space saver unit such as a can opener or SpaceMaker mini food processor/grinder. The unit measures 12 3/5 inches by 12 inches by 15 1/2 inches and weighs 14 pounds.
The programming allows you to set the unit for brewing just before you get up and having a fresh cup of coffee as soon as you get up out of bed. Or you can set the unit for any other time you want coffee ready to go. Maybe for when you get home from work or school. The glass carafe provided with the unit has a stay-cool hand with a drip free spout. Also comes with a removable filter basket and a one year limited warranty. To speed up installation two of the mounting holes are in the same spot as the ODC coffeemaker. So if you are replacing your old ODC with this unit you save valuable time on the installation.
Black and Decker SDC740B PROS:
Uses less space than the older ODC models
Inexpensive for what it does
Nice looking coffeemaker
Brews a good pot of coffee
New look is more modern
Black and Decker SDC740B CONS:
Installation template not accurate and therefor unusable
Installation screws the wrong size, too long
Water reservoir doesn't sit flat making it hard to fill
Water reservoir lid doesn't seal completely
Sometimes coffee will overflow from the filter area
Top bracket comes attached, should be unattached when purchased
Handle for the water reservoir and filter not very functional
Brews slower than some others
Sneak a cup function can cause water to overflow due to the spring being too strong
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Black & Decker SDC740B
I purchased the Black & Decker Spacemaker coffeemaker Model SDC740B. Please!! Don't waste your time and money on this unit, unless you want to drink your ...
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Bought one two years ago. Handle on carafe just broke completely apart (cheap plastic junk). Hard to fill water pan, and must replace carafe with a $23....
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I also dealt with the incorrect template & mounting hardware issue on the Black and Decker SDC740B SpaceMaker 12-Cup Coffeemaker.