Question 1

any plastic parts?

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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.

Question 2

What is the appropriate grind for this coffee maker?

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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

Question 3

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

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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!

Question 4

At what temp. does the coffeemaker maintain the water?

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I measured mine with a thermometer. Right after the "on" light comes on, the brew is a very hot 195 degrees F.

ASIN	B00006IV0Q
Best Sellers Rank	#4,379 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #1 in Coffee Percolators
Brand Name	Presto
Capacity	12 cups
Coffee Input Type	ground coffee
Coffee Maker Type	Percolator
Color	Silver
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (19,768)
Exterior Finish	Stainless Steel
Filter Type	Reusable
Global Trade Identification Number	00075741028118
Human Interface Input	Buttons
Included Components	Filter Basket And Perk Tube, Presto 02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker
Item Dimensions D x W x H	9.7"D x 13.1"W x 6.2"H
Item Type Name	Electric Coffee Percolator
Item Weight	2.9 pounds
Manufacturer	National Presto Ind
Material	Stainless Steel
Model Name	Presto Stainless-Steel Coffee Percolator
Model Number	02811
Number of Items	1
Operation Mode	Fully Automatic
Other Special Features of the Product	Not Dishwasher Safe
Part Number	FBA_2811
Recommended Uses For Product	coffee brewing
Specific Uses For Product	Percolator Coffe
Style	Coffee Percolator
UPC	075741028118
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	120 volts
Warranty Description	1 Year Limited Warranty
Wattage	800 watts

Presto 02811 Stainless Steel 12-Cup Electric Coffee Percolator

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