Cuisinart DGB-550BK Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker

Product Description

A nice addition to any fashionable kitchen, this 12-cup automatic coffeemaker automatically grinds whole beans right before brewing to provide a recent and flavorful pot of coffee. The 24-hour totally programmable unit permits for "wake-up" coffee and its brew-pause perform makes it easy to fancy a cup of coffee before the top of the brewing cycle. The included 60-ounce glass carafe offers an ergonomic handle, knuckle guard, and dripless pour spout for swish serving. alternative highlights embrace adjustable auto shutoff for up to four hours, a grind-off choice, a charcoal water filter to get rid of impurities, and a separate grinder chamber and filter space to make sure easy cleanup. Housed in elegant Italian styling, the coffeemaker measures approximately twelve by ten by seventeen inches and carries a three-year restricted warranty.

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Customer reviews

Great for coffee lovers, January 24, 2011 By ChanceJ86
"My wife bought me this coffee maker for Christmas and that i am terribly proud of it. The inbuilt grinder works nice, a changeable water filter helps with onerous faucet water, and also the coffee filter mechanism is extremely straightforward to scrub and take away. i'd recommend this to anyone who enjoys a swish, recent cup of coffee which will be programmed to brew automatically within the morning."

Cuisinart DGB-625BC Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker

Product Description

A perfect addition to any fashionable kitchen, this 12-cup automatic coffeemaker grinds whole beans right before brewing to provide a contemporary and flavorful pot of coffee. Its 24-hour full programmability suggests that the unit are often set for "wake-up" coffee or for having coffee prepared when it is time to serve dessert--without having to urge up from the table. additionally, its brew-pause operate makes it potential to sneak a cup before the top of the brewing cycle. Smaller amounts are often brewed with none loss of flavor because of the units 1- to 4-cup setting, and its grind-off feature permits for using pre-ground coffee. For added convenience, the coffeemaker provides an oversized management panel, adjustable automatic shut-off from zero to four hours, and a 12-cup (5 ounces each) glass carafe with a generous stay-cool handle and drip-free pouring spout. Accessories embody a gold-tone commercial-style permanent filter and a charcoal water filter for removing impurities. The sleek-looking coffeemaker measures 12 by 9-4/5 by 17-1/2 inches and carries a three-year restricted warranty.

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Customer reviews

Perfect Coffee, December 28, 2010 By SundayReviews
"I am a coffee fanatic. I worked as a barista for four years, therefore i do know sensible coffee. This pot is ideal. i prefer a really daring coffee and this enables me to feature simply the correct quantity of beans. i like not having to stress concerning filters or grinding the coffee. Having the coffee ground immediately before brewing permits for a brilliant recent tasting coffee. I've had each the model with the glass carafe and currently this one. I undoubtedly advocate this one over the glass carafe. It keeps the coffee hot longer and additional recent tasting as there's no burning of your coffee
GREAT MAKER, FANTASTIC COFFEE EASY USE."

Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffeemaker

Product Description
With brushed stainless-steel housing and clean modern styling, this 12-cup coffeemaker provides an array of helpful options. For coffee while not the carafe, the unit's double-wall coffee reservoir holds enough for twelve 5-ounce cups of coffee, whereas its "press to serve" lever dispenses one cup at a time with an easy-to-use actuator. additionally, a simple-to-read occasional gauge on the front of the unit counts down the cups remaining. The coffeemaker comes absolutely programmable with 24-hour advance brew begin and automatic shut off for added safety and convenience. different handy extras embody a lucid water-level indicator, easy-to-use controls, a time of day clock, and a removable occasional reservoir and drip tray for fast shut down. An instruction book and charcoal water filter are included. The coffeemaker measures 14-1/2 by nine by 8-1/2 inches and carries a three-year restricted warranty.

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Great machine.....please read, November 29, 2005 By Dr. M. Diercks (California)

"This is very a good coffee maker. The negative reviews all appear to be fixated on the very fact that you simply have to be compelled to pour water into the reservoir, and also the unit does not go along with a container for this purpose!! Is Cuisinart the Devil? ought to I decision my lawyer and file a category action suit? what's wrong with folks today? Is is basically that tough to obtain a plastic pitcher of some type, fill it with water and then transfer that water into the coffee maker? i believe not, and that i do it one or 2 time daily myself while not covering my kitchen counters with water. If you're powerless to pour water from a pitcher into the reservoir of a coffee machine, i actually don't suppose that you simply ought to be trusted with a hot cup of occasional either.
The coffee tastes nice, never burnt. it's simple to program and clean and doesn't take up an entire ton of space. It additionally comes with one amongst those re-usable, permanent gold filters that several corporations sell separately for regarding $20. My girlfriend will operate this factor simply, and he or she features a laborious time working out the remote management for the TV. If she will program this unit, so can you. on the opposite negative comments I even have scan that describe a powerless, malfunctioning unit, I even have had no issues whatsoever with mine. Hope this review was helpful, thanks for reading it."

Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Brew Central Coffee maker

Product Description

• Retro-style, brushed stainless-steel finish coffeemaker brews 12 5-ounce cups
• 24-hour clock/timer for wake-up coffee; brew-pause; programmable shut-off
• 1-to-4- or 5-to-12-cup brewing options provide maximum flavor; GoldTone filter
• Charcoal water filter; decalcification indicator; heat-adjustable warming plate
• Measures 14-1/4 by 8 by 10-3/4 inches; 3-year warranty against defects

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Amazon.com Review
Strikingly retro in brushed stainless-steel with black-plastic accents, this 12-cup coffeemaker includes Cuisinart's best brewing technology and premium features for ease and flexibility. The digital clock/timer is programmable for automatically brewing "wake-up" coffee at a selected time and for turning off the warming plate up to four hours in advance. Removing the glass carafe from the warming plate automatically pauses the brewing process for a quick pour, and the warming plate's temperature can be adjusted. For maximum flavor, the machine can be set to brew one to four 5-ounce cups or five to twelve cups, and it includes a charcoal water filter. For convenience, a permanent Gold Tone filter eliminates messy paper filters and an indicator-light shows when decalcification is needed. The coffeemaker measures 14-1/4 inches high, 8 inches wide, and 10-3/4 inches deep (including carafe handle) and carries a three-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack


From the Manufacturer
The Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central Coffeemaker

Cuisinart introduces a coffeemaker with retro styling and the latest in high tech features, making it the centerpiece of any kitchen. The Cuisinart Brew Central coffeemaker is reminiscent of the days of classic styling and durable materials. A brushed stainless steel exterior with retro-style controls houses the finest in coffee making technology. This coffeemaker even includes a charcoal water filter. The water filter ensures great tasting coffee by removing all of the impurities from the water. The Brew Central coffeemaker also comes with advanced features such as a programmable digital clock with 24 hour advanced-brew setting, an automatic shutoff, a self-cleaning function, and an audible beep that signals the end of the brew cycle, which makes brewing the best tasting coffee easy.


The Quest for a Perfect Cup of Coffee
It is generally agreed that there are four basic elements critical to the perfect cup:
Element 1. Water:
Coffee is 98% water. Often overlooked, the quality of the water is as important as the quality of the coffee. A good rule of thumb is that if your water doesn’t taste good from the tap, it won’t taste any better in your coffee. That’s why Cuisinart has added a water filter to the Brew Central coffeemaker. The charcoal water filter removes chlorine, bad tastes and odors, for the purest cup of coffee every time.
Element 2. Coffee:
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the flavor should be from the coffee. To achieve the same great quality of coffee you receive at a coffee bar, you need to use the same quality beans. Buy the beans fresh and whole, only about a two weeks’ supply at a time for maximum freshness. Once the coffee bean is broken, its flavor degrades very quickly. If it is not practical to buy small supplies, we recommend you separate larger amounts of beans into one to two week portions immediately after purchase, and freeze them in airtight containers. The best way to maximize freshness is to minimize exposure to air, light and moisture. So, once removed from the freezer, beans should be maintained in a sealed container at room temperature, since damaging condensation occurs every time the beans are removed from the freezer or refrigerator. Note that some coffee experts advise against freezing dark-roast beans, because freezing can cause the oils to coagulate. Other experts disagree. We suggest you experiment and decide yourself.
Element 3. Grind:
The grind of the coffee is critical for proper flavor extraction. If the grind is too fine, over extraction and bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also clog the filter. If the grind is too coarse, the water will pass through too quickly and the desired flavors will not be extracted. A medium-fine grind is recommended.
Element 4. Proportion:
The cups on the Cuisinart coffeemaker measure 5 ounces. Add the amount of ground coffee that corresponds to the number of cups being brewed. Many coffee bars and the Specialty Coffee Association of America recommend adding 2 rounded tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water. Some coffee manufactures recommend using 1 tablespoon per cup. Cuisinart recommends using 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per cup, but use more or less to suit your taste. Note: the maximum capacity for ground coffee is 15 tablespoons for the 12-cup coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground.
Features and Benefits
1.    Reservoir Cover: Flips back for easy filling.
2.    Water Reservoir: When filling the coffeemaker with water, refer to the carafe height markings and fill to the desired number of cups. Be sure to add a small amount of extra water to account for the amount of water lost in wetting the grounds and lost as steam during the brewing process.
3.    Showerhead: Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through grounds.
4.    Water Filter: Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine, calcium and bad tastes or odors from tap water. Cuisinart recommends changing the water filter every 60 days or 60 uses ‒ or more often if you have hard water.
5.    Filter Basket: Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter.
6.    LCD Digital Clock: Displays the time of day and set time for automatic functions.
7.    Function Knob and Flip Switch: Used to initiate programming of automatic functions.
8.    The Auto On feature is used to program the start time of the brew cycle. The Auto On can be set for any time, day or night. The PM indicator is displayed on the LCD for nighttime program times. The Auto Off feature is used to shut off the coffeemaker at a preset time, anywhere from 0 to 4 hours. Note: To program the coffeemaker to shut off automatically, read the instructions included in the Instruction Manual under 'To program the Variable Auto Off'
a.    Heater Plate Control Knob: For controlling the temperature of the coffee after brewing. There are three temperature settings high, medium and low.
b.    1-4 Cup Setting: The 1-4 cup setting button is used when you make small amounts of coffee. Normal coffeemakers will produce a colder batch of coffee when smaller amounts are made, because the heater doesn’t have enough time to properly ‘warm up’ to heat a small amount. The 1-4 setting basically ‘double heats’ the water, making your smaller amounts as piping hot as a full pot would be. To use simply press the 1-4 button on the control panel after turning on the unit.
c.    Retro-style flip switch is used to turn your coffeemaker on and off and works in tandem with the function knob.
9.    Clean Setting: Tells you when it’s time to clean your coffeemaker. Remove built-up calcification from the water reservoir, to help extend the life of your coffeemaker.
10.    Brew Pause: Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is removed (30 seconds max) from the heater plate, so a cup can be poured in mid-brew. Since the flavor extraction rate varies during the brew cycle, we recommend allowing the brewing cycle to finish before pouring the coffee. The coffee brewed at the beginning of the cycle has a flavor profile which is very different from the flavor at the end of the cycle. Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir it before serving to blend the flavors. The coffee at the bottom of the carafe will be somewhat stronger than the coffee at the top.
11.    Carafe: The easy pour, no drip glass carafe has an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee markings for two to twelve cups.
12.    Heating Plate: Scratch resistant with black, nonstick coating.
13.    Ready Tone: Signals the end of the brew cycle with five beeps (coffee will continue to stream from the filter for a few seconds after the tone).