Braun KF580B AromaDeluxe – the quick answer
- Discontinued. No longer sold new anywhere, including Braun’s own site.
- Braun still makes coffee makers today, just under different current lines: MultiServe, BrewSense, and PureFlavor.
- Known issues reported at the time: leaking during brewing, a carafe lid that spilled if you poured too fast, and some units failing within a few months.
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.
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