FROM PREVIOUS COMMENT "After speaking with Presto customer service, all parts are stainless including the basket and interior and heating element with the exception of a small (approximately 2" x 1") well in the bottom of the pot which is made out of aluminum because, as she explained, "it heats water better". Not exactly sure how it heats water better (more efficiently, more quickly?) but just clarifying info based on Presto representative reported information." While metals do conduct electricity some metals do it better i.e. faster. Aluminum conducts electricity faster so it is considered a "Good conductor" of electricity like copper. Stainless steel conducts electricity very slow so it's considered a "Poor conductor" of electricity. It's the reason stainless steel pots & pans have either aluminum or copper in the bottom base. Stainless Steel starts conducting well at extremely high temperatures of 800F degrees plus, which would make burnt coffee. it is unfortunate that the base is not layered inside with copper like a stainless steel pan as an option. I believe many people would wait another 5 minutes to get coffee from a truly all stainless steel interior percolator.

What is the appropriate grind for this coffee maker?

what's a good brand of coffee for the presto 02811 my coffee taste as good as it does when i make it in the glass coffee maker

Do regular #4 basket paper filters fit, or some other size? (Thanks one and all for your replies.)

I found this to be the best method for filtration and eliminating grounds in the pot. 1) Use 12 cup basket filters. 2) Wet the inside bottom of the basket and run water through the percolator stem. 3) Center paper filter over basket stem and punch wet percolator stem down through filter and hole in basket stem. 4) Push filter to bottom of wet basket to adhere. 5) Drizzle water from tap along sides of paper filter/basket and press ruffled paper to flatten against the wet sides of basket. 6) Add desired amount of coffee and start brewing. I've never had a problem with grounds in my coffee since... enjoy!

ASIN	B00006IV0Q
Batteries Included	No
Batteries Required	No
Brand	Presto
Coffee Input Type	Ground Coffee
Coffee Maker Type	Percolator
Colour	Silver
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (18,134)
Date First Available	6 August 2012
Does it contain liquid?	No
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	1 Years
Global Trade Identification Number	00075741028118
Human Interface Input	Buttons
Included Components	Filter
Is Dishwasher Safe	Yes
Item Weight	1 kg 320 g
Item model number	02811
Manufacturer	Presto
Model	02811
Model Name	Presto Stainless-Steel Coffee Percolator
Model Year	2012
Net Quantity	1.00 Count
Number of Items	1
Operation Mode	Fully Automatic
Power Source	AC adapter
Product Dimensions	24.6D x 33.3W x 15.8H Centimeters
Recommended Uses For Product	Travelling
Special Feature	Filter
Special Features	Filter
Specific Uses For Product	Coffee maker
Style	classic
UPC	075741028118
Voltage	120 Volts

Presto 02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker

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