The Braun KF580B Aroma Deluxe Timecontrol Coffee Maker

The AromaDeluxe TimeControl was Braun’s mid-2000s answer to a fully-loaded drip machine: a built-in Brita filter, a programmable clock, and a brew-and-pause function, all in a 10-cup format. Braun has since moved on from this specific line entirely, part of a broader reshuffling of their small-appliance lineup over the years.

What the KF580B actually offered

Beyond the basics, the KF580B’s standout feature was its integrated Brita water filter, screening out chlorine and hard minerals both to improve flavor and to reduce calcification inside the machine over time, with a visible marker on the tank so you knew when to replace it. The digital clock and brew-timer let you set coffee to start the next morning without getting up early, and brew-and-pause meant you could grab a cup mid-cycle without waiting. Small details like a gold-tone filter, a non-slip carafe handle, and an auto-release swing-out filter basket rounded it out. For its era, it was a genuinely well-featured mid-range machine.

The complaints that were real

Owner reports at the time consistently raised three issues: leaking during the brew cycle that sometimes cost you a couple of cups’ worth of coffee, a carafe lid that spilled unless poured slowly and carefully, and a subset of units that simply stopped working after a few months of use. None of that is fixable now on a discontinued machine with no parts channel, but it’s useful context if you’re weighing whether to track one down secondhand: reliability was a real, documented weak point on this specific model, not just scattered complaints.

What to buy if you want this today

Braun hasn’t exited coffee makers, they’ve just moved on from the AromaDeluxe name. Their current lineup runs under a few different lines: MultiServe (flexible single-cup-to-full-carafe brewing), BrewSense, and PureFlavor. If a built-in water filter and a programmable timer were what drew you to the KF580B specifically, look at their current MultiServe line, which covers similar ground with current parts and warranty support.

Our broader Braun coffee makers guide covers the full current lineup if you want to compare options within the brand rather than committing to one model.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Braun KF580B still made?

No, it’s fully discontinued and not sold anywhere new, including through Braun directly.

Does Braun still make coffee makers?

Yes. The AromaDeluxe line is gone, but Braun currently sells coffee makers under the MultiServe, BrewSense, and PureFlavor names.

Was the leaking issue on the KF580B ever fixed?

Not that was ever documented publicly, and there’s no current parts support to fix a unit today. It was a real, recurring complaint on this model, worth knowing if you’re considering a used one rather than a current Braun machine.

Why this article changed

The original version of this page was a straightforward product description that never mentioned reliability concerns readers would actually run into, and never addressed whether the machine was still available. This rewrite confirms it’s discontinued, is upfront about the documented reliability issues, and points to Braun’s current lineup for anyone shopping the brand today.

Keeping a used KF580B running, if you’ve got one

If you already own one or pick up a used unit, two things matter most for keeping it alive without factory parts support. First, the built-in Brita filter needs regular replacement, generally every two months of normal use, since a spent filter stops removing the chlorine and hardness minerals that cause calcification inside the machine over time. Second, descale it every one to three months depending on your local water hardness, running a cycle of equal parts water and white vinegar through the machine, followed by two full cycles of plain water to clear the vinegar taste. Both are basic maintenance any drip machine benefits from, but they matter more here since there’s no manufacturer support left to fall back on if mineral buildup causes a failure.

What actually happened to Braun’s small-appliance business

Braun’s coffee maker lineup has gone through more consolidation than most brands over the past two decades, part of the company’s broader shift as an appliance brand under Procter & Gamble’s ownership before being sold again. Individual product lines like the AromaDeluxe get retired and replaced fairly regularly as the company reorganizes around a smaller number of current, actively-supported lines rather than maintaining dozens of legacy models indefinitely. That’s a normal pattern for a large appliance brand, not a sign the brand itself is struggling, and it’s worth knowing if you’re the kind of buyer who prefers sticking with brands you already trust rather than chasing whichever specific model is currently in production.

If you’re weighing whether to track one down secondhand purely for the built-in Brita filter feature, it’s worth knowing that plenty of current machines across other brands now offer the same filtered-water convenience without the discontinued-parts problem this specific model carries.