I bought this a month ago and the one issue I have with it is …. If you make a carafe of coffee first the hot plate is in use keeping the coffee hot but if someone makes a pod of coffee afterwards by design it turns the hot plate off and no way to restart. Slight oversite in my opinion.
Response from Ninja KitchenBy SharkNinja, February 27, 2026
Hello there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
We’re truly sorry to hear that the hot plates turn off when you make a pod coffee. That’s definitely frustrating, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We recommend using the link below to access our self‑help guide. If the troubleshooting steps don’t resolve the issue, please follow the instructions at the end of the guide for further assistance:
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you want to be able to use pods and also brew a pot, this machine is a good option. But if you only do one or the other, this might not be ideal for you.
The booklet said this model is not compatible with reusable pods, but we did find reusable pods that work, so we’re being kind to the environment that way.
My main complaint is that it keeps dripping for a long time after you pull the carafe out.
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the versatility of being able to use regular coffee or pods. Very easy to use and love that it comes with a built in scoop (so I never lose it). Makes variety of ice and hot coffee along with a cup to my yeti or a whole pot. Does not take up a lot of counter space, quiet, and very easy to set up and use. Perfect cup of coffee.
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