Farberware 2-4 Cup Electric Percolator
The Farberware FCP240 Electric Percolator is a staple for those who appreciate traditional, robust coffee flavor and want a machine that’s reliable, fast, and easy to use. Its compact size makes it ideal for small households, offices, or RVs. Featuring a classic stainless steel design, this percolator not only delivers excellent coffee but also brings a touch of timeless style to your kitchen.
With rapid brew times, a no-drip spout, and automatic keep-warm functionality, the FCP240 is designed for convenience without sacrificing quality. While it lacks some modern extras like an automatic timer or programmable settings, its simplicity is exactly what many coffee lovers crave.
Product Highlights & Features
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Quick Brew: Delivers 2 to 4 cups of coffee in under five minutes.
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Hot Coffee: Brews at higher temperatures than many drip machines, resulting in hotter, more flavorful coffee.
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Stainless Steel Construction: Durable, rust-resistant, and easy to clean.
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Automatic Keep Warm: Keeps your coffee hot after brewing, so you can enjoy it at your pace.
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No-Drip Spout: Ensures clean, mess-free pouring every time.
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Compact & Lightweight: Ideal for small kitchens, office desks, and travel.
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Easy to Use & Clean: Simple controls and dishwasher-safe parts (excluding the main body) make for effortless operation and maintenance.
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Perfect Portion: Great for those who need just a couple of mugs without waste.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Model Number | FCP240 |
| Capacity | 2-4 cups |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Brew Time | < 5 minutes for a full pot |
| Keep Warm Function | Yes (automatic) |
| No-Drip Spout | Yes |
| Dimensions | Approx. 7 x 9 x 6 inches (varies slightly) |
| Weight | Approx. 2.3 lbs |
| Power | 1000 watts |
| Dishwasher Safe Parts | Yes (except main body) |
| Color | Polished Stainless Steel |
| Cord Storage | No (detachable cord) |
| Additional Features | Cool-touch handle and lid knob |
Final Verdict
The Farberware 2-4 Cup Electric Percolator (FCP240) stands out for its reliability, speed, and the unmistakable flavor it delivers. It’s perfect for anyone who wants just a couple of hot, strong cups without the waste or hassle of larger machines. While it doesn’t have high-tech bells and whistles, its straightforward operation and consistent performance more than make up for it. If you’re seeking a durable, compact, and classic coffee maker that delivers every morning, the FCP240 is a fantastic choice.
Highly recommended for singles, couples, and percolator purists who value simplicity and great coffee!
CHilliard –
Works great, we love it, BUT…
We love this percolator. It works super quickly. (coffee is made in less than five minutes) and tastes great. Would definitely buy again. BUT, be careful – the inside edge of the top of the pot is very sharp I found out when I sliced my finger open washing the pot.
3 people found this helpful
DG –
Super fast great tasting very hot coffee!
Old one broke after 15 years, bought this one and it’s even better! Heats very hot almost instantly. Easy to clean and use. Only inconvenience is that a good deal of grounds get inside. There are disc filters but they are expensive and hard to find. You can still use regular drip filters and pop a hole in the middle and gently press them in and they work good for the job.
9 people found this helpful
Linda Texter –
All stainless steel, no plastic.
Love this percolator. Right size, makes really hot coffee, ease of use and best of all, all stainless steel, no plastic. If there was anything I would recommend to manufacturer it would be to change location of plug into unit. Directly under the handle makes it a little more difficult to push in the plug. I would buy this product again.
One person found this helpful
brian j. –
Perc pot!
Works Great! fine if you want ONE mug of coffee! only holds about one bottle of water!
sk-cjg – NH –
The best little coffee maker I’ve ever used!
I have had this same unit (and its “big brother”) for at least five years and absolutely LOVE IT! So, when a family member requested a coffee percolator for Xmas, THIS is what I chose for them… I love it for several reasons.First, and most important, it makes wonderful, VERY hot coffee. Because it makes such hot coffee, the taste of even a “so-so” brand is significantly improved, and the taste of a great coffee becomes OUTSTANDING! (You cannot get the high brewing temperatures from an automatic drip coffee maker, thus making this percolator far superior to all of them, even though it lacks a few “handy features” like an automatic timer)Second, it is reliable. As noted above, we’ve had this model for at least five years and have never had a single problem with it… It works as designed every time!Third, it is fast! It takes less than five minutes from start to finish to have a full pot of steaming hot coffee ready to drink.Fourth, No waste! It makes one large mug and one regular mug of coffee for each full pot (or four small cups)… So, say goodbye to wasted coffee! With the price of coffee, wasting it is almost a crime… (We have its “big brother” for when we have company and that one makes four large mugs or 8 small cups)Fifth, it is EASY and very simple to use. There’s nothing complicated about it, in fact, a 6 year old can easily do it for you if you let them.Sixth, it is easy to clean. All the parts except for the body of it can go into the dishwasher or be washed in hot, soapy dishwater. I recommend scrubbing it thoroughly at least once a week to keep the stains away as it is always easier to keep them at bay than to get rid of them once they appear. If one is fairly lazy and doesn’t want to do more than just rinse it out daily, then you can run vinegar through a cycle once a week to keep it shiny too…The only downside that I can think of are that it does not have an automatic timer, but it’s so fast, who cares? To be even faster, it can be prepared at night and simply plugged in when you get up.It is fairly small, which is perfect for two good sized cups or 4 small ones, but if you want more than that, you have to refill it or simply buy a larger pot instead or in addition. That’s why we have two sizes. Normally, the small pot is just perfect for us. But several times a year, we have overnight guests (or dinner guests) and need more coffee. We’d normally only buy the larger one, BUT the larger sized percolators really are NOT good at making small pots of coffee~! I’m guessing it is because of the inaccuracy of water to coffee ratio not being “just right” when trying to use a large model to a small model’s job.Bottom line: this small model works perfectly, is just the right amount, and is well worth the purchase price for those couples who each just want one, fairly large, great cup of coffee each every morning or for the single person who wants two big cups every morning…
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TLTL –
No plastics…
Bought this product to avoid coffee brewing in plastics. Love it !!! The house smells so nice when it’s making coffee. It’s fast and efficient. Yes, other reviewers are right, you have to add more coffee to make stronger coffee. It’s about 3 full cups in real measurements so depending on how much coffee you drink, maybe get a bigger one. My husband and I drink strong coffee but not a lot of it, so works for us.
3 people found this helpful
cat lover –
Great percolator
Great little electric peralator. Coffee brews quickly and stays hot. Cleaning is easy and it takes little space. My only issue is the lid. Both my husband and I have trouble, especially removing. Other than that, we love it.
4 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
Great little pot
Nice little coffee pot. Got rid of my Keurig due to chance of mold build up. This little pot does 4 cups and does it faster than my Keurig did one….all stainless and perking coffee smells so good.
Amazongirl –
Ditched My Kuerig For This
Seriously enjoying having a hot cup of coffee once again! As effiecient as my Kuerig. I bought filters for this too on the same order. Easy to use, easy to clean (dishwasher safe parts), fast brewing, hot coffee, all stainless steel touching coffee (no plastic except for handle & cord), no mold or other build up unless you never clean it. Cheaper than a Kuerig too. Size is great to travel with campers/other. I have a separate grinder & frother for fancy drinks fyi.
16 people found this helpful
RR –
I like it better than the last 2 high end coffee makers I had.
I purchased this after a couple of high end coffee machines did not deliver high end coffee taste even after descaling. It has been working well and delivering great tasting coffee. Less hassle and more reliable. Brew time is less than 1 minute for 2 cups of coffee. Certainly worth the price.
7 people found this helpful