Cuisinart DCC-450BK 4-Cup Coffeemaker with Stainless-Steel Carafe, Black
Posted: May 10th, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Home & Garden | Tags: 4Cup, Black, Carafe, coffeemaker, Cuisinart, DCC450BK, StainlessSteel | 6 Comments »Cuisinart DCC-450BK 4-Cup Coffeemaker with Stainless-Steel Carafe, Black
- Compact 4-cup coffeemaker with 30-minute automatic shut-off function
- Stainless-steel carafe provides generous handle, knuckle guard, and dripless pour spout
- Brew-pause function allows for a quick pour; convenient “on” indicator light
- Modern design in black and stainless steel; instruction manual included
- Measures 7-1/2 by 5 by 10-1/2 inches; 3-year limited warranty
DCC450BK This 4-Cup Coffeemaker is now available with a stainless steel carafe. It’s compact enough to use for a small household or second home. Automatic shut-off after 30 minutes, so there is no need to worry when you leave the house in a hurry. Features: -4-cup stainless steel carafe with dripless pour spout and knuckle guard. -Brew Pause feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee before brewing has finished. -30-minute automatic shutoff. -”On” indicator light. -Small footprint takes up less counter space. Specifications: -Instruction book. -Limited 3-year warranty. -Overall Dimensions: 11”H x 6.75”W x 8.5”D User Guide
List Price: $ 55.00
Price: $ 19.95
Cuisinart DGB-625BC Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Brushed Metal
- 12-cup automatic coffeemaker with built-in coffee-bean grinder
- Fully programmable; brew-pause function; 1- to 4-cup setting
- Grind-off option for using pre-ground coffee; 0-4-hour auto shut-off
- Glass carafe, gold-tone permanent filter, and charcoal water filter included
- Measures 12 by 9-4/5 by 17-1/2 inches; 3-year limited warranty
The easiest way to great coffee is the Cuisinart Grid and Brew. This 12 cup coffeemaker automatically grinds the beans right before brewing to deliver the freshest coffee flavor and the streamlined design with brushed metal finish looks great in any kitchen. Fully programmable with a large control panel, it’s easier than ever to enjoy a hot cup of coffee any time of day. Simple, quick, easy delicious – great coffee is automatic with the Cuisinart Grind and Brew.
List Price: $ 185.00
Price: $ 88.94
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Our coffee maker is a jewel,
There are just two of us so a large 10 cup machine is not practical so we bought this beautiful little machine for our kitchen. To date it has worked flawlwessly, everything the Ad professed. I wonder about the missuse some others have experienced that have caused them problems. We have had none of that.. I do wish there was a permanent filter available, I don’t like the paper ones. But small price to pay for excellance
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|The perfect coffee maker for one or two people,
I have had this machine for a little over a week now, and am overjoyed. I have owned more expensive “full-size” machines, and have always found that the quality of the coffee they make is quite poor when you are only preparing three or four cups. This cuisinart is a pleasant change on that score. The coffee I made this morning was flavorful and hot, and certainly better than what I can get at Starbucks or the equivalent. I’m a bit baffled by the negative comments I have read about the machine’s design. I’ve had not even a little trouble with pouring, removing the lid, etc. In short, get this machine if you want high quality coffee in three or four cup doses.
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|A decent coffee maker,
As a student, my coffee pot is my life-blood. I adore this little guy. I’ve had it for about a year with no technical problems. I will agree with the other reviewers that the caraffe will dribble if you don’t pour quickly, and it does not stay hot long after the auto shut-off. However, this is rarely a problem for me as I am hardly ever still around 30 minutes later (must be nice!). My coffee is perfect every time, the machine is easy to clean, and it’s compact and fairly stylish.
One other warning: it has a feature where you can pour a cup before it is finished brewing (the filter basket blocks the drip if you remove the caraffe), but I would not recommend doing this. When coffee brews, it does not brew at the same strength for the entire brewing cycle. The water that first goes through the coffee grounds encounter more resistance, thus spending more time going through, thus making the beginning of the pot a lot stronger than the the last of it. You really need to let the whole pot (or however many cups you are making) finish brewing before drinking the coffee. This, too, is not something I’ve had much problem with, as the brew cycle is really fast – 5 minutes for 2 cups. Anyway, just a little coffee tip.
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|Good Coffeemaker,
A very nice, straightforward coffemaker, makes good coffee with pre-ground beans, can be programmed to start when you want. A nice feature is that it can also be programmed to shut down when you want — either right after brewing or up to 2 hours later. A bit on the noisy side, even without the grinder function on. Initial setup is easy. Please note that if you do not close *and latch* the reservoir cover, the machine will beep constantly and not brew until you do. Drove me crazy for about 15 minutes until I noticed that the cover wasn’t fully latched. Although it does tell you that in the instruction manual, it’s not immediately evident — it’s a line in the middle of lengthy instruction under #6 “Close Reservoir Lid”, on page 8.
Update on Feb. 1, 2010
It was a learning curve to figure out how many scoops of whole beans to add for a good cup of coffee. A small scoop is included, with instructions to use one scoop per cup. However, the grind on this machine is fairly coarse, so it comes out a bit weaker than I’m used to. Adding a bit more each time took me over the top to “bitter,” so it’s hard to find a balance. I’m afraid I enjoy pre-ground coffee in this coffeemaker more than whole-bean.
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|Excellent coffee maker – so far!,
I had an earlier version of the 10-cup Cuisinart Grind and Brew that lasted more than 3 years. It made an awesome pot of coffee. I read online reviews of this and similar grind and brews from Cuisinart that made me nervous that I wouldn’t get as good a product as I had last time. I looked closely at other brands and other versions of grind and brews and decided based on my own experience with the last one I bought, I’d give this model a shot. So far I have not had any problems that other people have mentioned. Yes, there are more parts to take apart, clean and put back together than a regular coffee maker. But the superior taste of the coffee you get from the grind and brew is absolutely worth the extra couple minutes of prep time it takes. Besides, I was used to it from the previous model I owned. So that is not an issue. I read other reviews about the hinge not closing or popping open during the brew cycle, or leaking. I have not had ANY of those issues. NOTE: One reviewer said to read ALL the instructions carefully and follow the directions and that’s what I did. Most important thing to remember here is you have to be sure to keep the handle of the gold filter basket facing the front of the coffee maker. Last – I saw some reviewers complain of the noise as it grinds the coffee beans. This version of the grind and brew is noticeably more quiet than the last one I had, so no issue there either. All in all, I am VERY glad I purchased this product. I love it!
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|Good Coffee, loud grinder, unacceptable glitch,
Bought this unit for my wife for Christmas 2009. Liked the idea of a combo grinder and coffee maker. $100 at World Market, Houston. Get it cheaper now.
1. Also bought the gold filter basket (no brainer).
2. The unit makes great coffee.
3. The grinder is very loud. Loud enough to wake the household at 5am. I now purchase ground coffee and don’t use the grinder in the coffee maker.
4. The filter basket sits in a swing out holder that is spring-loaded. There is a “release” button on the side of the unit. The door tends to pop open at very inopportune times, including while the coffee is brewing. This is an unacceptable glitch in the design. This gets the unit a 3-star rating from me.
I’m in the process of getting a replacement unit from Cuisinart. Even for $50, not worth the mess.
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