Cuisinart Grind and Brew DGB600BC CoffeeMaker-10Cup Stainless Steel Grinder

A great machine that has some quirks

Posted Nov 24, 2005 - This is a great machine, with some quirks. I accept the qwirks because overall it makes good coffee and is kind of fun to use. As others have mentioned, it takes a lot of cleaning, and I have to spend a few minutes each evening rinsing and wiping the individual parts before reloading. It also consumes a lot of bean per brew, mostly because the grind is somewhat coarse. I have thought about replacing the screen on the grinder with something having a finer mesh so the beans would be ground longer before they exit into the filter. As for the coffee being lukewarm, this is true in the beginning, but it actually is mildly heated from below and is warmer later on. Best use is to set the timer for 15 minutes before you want the coffee. The other defect is that the grinder unit tends to get stuck and does not pull out easily sometimes. After 2 years it is getting worse and now is starting to make strange noises. I suspect I will have to replace it soon. But I will buy a new one if it comes to that, I like this machine that much. Overall, not the most practical machine, but makes good coffee.

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Leaks after one year. Same problem TWICE

Posted Feb 2, 2008 - I have had two of these coffee makers over the last three years. It was the most expensive coffee maker I have ever purchased, but I was very happy with the looks and the coffee it made. Unfortunately, after about 1 1/2 years it started to leak, especially when it was set up on a timer over night. Since it was under warranty, Cuisinart sent a replacement. Now two years later I have the same problem and it is getting worse. I have since found complaints of the same issue on other customer reviews. Cuisinart will not replace it again and there is no repair center to send it to. I am happy with its function but its reliability is poor. To compare, I had a medium priced Krups coffeemaker that I sent in for repair and had it returned within a week for just a $25 fee.

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Know what you want befor buying

Posted Dec 12, 2005 - If you have had any experience with grind and brews you know that it takes more to clean them. You also know that if you love good coffee the rewards are worth it. Some people mistake bitterness for strong coffee. This machine gives the strength without the bitterness. I find that cleaning right after the brew light goes out and letting the parts dry on my sink rack makes it pretty easy. It takes about a minute. If your gold filter gets to the point of clogging, as someone indicated, I would say you have some serious hygene issues. It does pour slowly but it also keeps your coffee hot for a long time. It is required to restrict the pour spout to retain the heat. This product delivers what it promises.

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Replaces my poor, old MR. COFFEE Grind/Brew

Posted Nov 4, 2005 - Previous posters are complaining about the clean-up process. Since this is replacing an old grind + brew I had for years....I know that is inherent to grind + brew coffee makers. Can't get around it unless someone else cleans it for you! The extensive clean-up process "comes with the territory" so to speak. As far as the coffee...superb depending on your beans and water source. Remember that the water is important as it makes up 99% of the final product!! Bad water, bad tasting coffee. No problems with pouring the coffee (take the top off if you want to pour faster!! COME ON!!) The coffee remains hot for hours + hours in the decanter. Grinder is not as loud as my old machine...but could be a issue early in the morning if bedroom doors are open nearby. Again...you are grinding beans for heavens sakes!! If the grinder mechanism is put back in place properly..then the top cover snaps right into place.....no broken covers if you watch what you are doing. This may not be the coffee maker for you if you only do a few cups on a daily basis. For me...that's what 7-11 is for. If you entertain...or like great coffee on the weekends...then this maker cannot be beat. Worth every penny of the $99 I spent. Looks great on the counter..and yes...shows fingerprints quite easily...the only drawback. Buy the black or white model (cheaper than the brushed steel look) if fingerprints really get to you. I wholeheartedly recommend this maker to all coffee lovers who have the time to clean it properly!!

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This is a great product. If you're a coffee enthu ...

Posted Mar 24, 2004 - This is a great product. If you're a coffee enthusist, it comes highly recommended. Having a carafe over a glass pot that gets cooked is key. You can literally make the coffee and not have your first cup for 2 hours with little if any loss of quality and very little drop of temperature. Having the grinder built in is convenient and it works great. I saw that someone commented that you can't tell when the coffee is done, but that is not so. The machine beeps when the brewing cycle is complete. Plus since there is no post brew heating, all the lights are off on the display when the cycle is done.

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Used it over the holidays for all our company. Got ...

Posted Jan 3, 2005 - Used it over the holidays for all our company. Got lots of compliments on the coffee and the appliance's appearence and design. The stainless steel decanter is very sturdy and keeps the coffee hot and fresh for several hours.

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This is a great coffee maker. Grinds and brews bea ...

Posted Apr 10, 2004 - This is a great coffee maker. Grinds and brews beautifully. My only weakness is that there is no setting for the grinder when using small amounts. Its set for a full ten cup of coffee beans. Other than that I would really recomend this product.

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If you like a good bold/strong cup of coffee, this ...

Posted Dec 31, 2003 - If you like a good bold/strong cup of coffee, this is not the machine for you. It does not grind the beans fine enough to get maximum flavor. Even using more beans than I used to grind for my old 12-cup, the coffee produced was weak and when poured into a clear mug was no darker than iced-tea. Also, this particular model uses a basket style filter rather than a cone filter. This suprised me since I thought that Cuisinart would have done their homework when trying to design a machine aimed at true coffee lovers (based upon the high price?). Instead, I think they made the mistake of trying to get by and appeal to those who didn't want the clutter of a separate grinder, something that looked good (and made them look good), and who didn't mind a weak cup of coffee. Now, I am interested in seeing how their 12-cup brew and serve with the thermal carafe works. It looks like it might have a cone style filter -- and I can grind the beans the way I always have. Of course, if you have the time and energy (weekends?) the best way to go is a good old fashioned French press.

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Messy-need to clean basket and grinder basket. If ...

Posted May 12, 2004 - Messy-need to clean basket and grinder basket. If you don't clean the grinder basket it will clog and then you have a huge water mess on the floor-no alarm system. If you forget to put in the basket or the lid to the carafe it still works......water eveywhere where...no alarm system. Would not recommed this. Could not even contact Cuisinart to discuss the problems.

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We hate this expensive coffeemaker. We thought it ...

Posted Oct 24, 2004 - We hate this expensive coffeemaker. We thought it would save us time, and instead, takes way longer to make coffee in the morning. We are going back to our old coffee pot and separate grinder. Do not buy!

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Looks and works great! We are replacing a Capresso ...

Posted Jan 8, 2004 - Looks and works great! We are replacing a Capresso coffeemaker with a glass carafe.The Cuisinart Grind and Brew thermal carafe keeps coffee fresher much longer without the smell of burnt coffee because the thermal carafe keeps coffee hot and not a heating element under the carafe.The Cuisinart has a alert that sounds when the coffee is ready, and then the unit turns itself off. Which we really like.It is easy to program and you can turn the grinder off if you use pre-ground coffee. Comes with a water filter, gold filter and a brush/spoon for your coffee. Excellent coffeemaker!

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EXCELLENT COFFEE

Posted Feb 16, 2007 - I love this coffee maker!! I can't believe the negative comments I have seen from some reviewers. It sounds like these people were not using the machine correctly nor treating it properly--I wonder if they read any of the directions and tips??? I did, and I have had absolutely no problems with anything. It also sound like the people were too lazy to wash the parts and were complaining about noise-this is one of the quietest coffeemakers I have had that had a built in grinder-it is a bit noisy for all of 30 seconds when grinding the coffee-and also you have to wash the parts but you have to do that with every coffee maker-what's the big deal???? It sounds like these people are big whiners and lazy at that. If they didn't want to deal with grinds, then they shouldn't have bought a coffee maker that has a grinder in it. I find it wonderful--and most importantly, it makes WONDERFUL COFFEE!! The coffee we have been making tastes like we bought it from Starbucks-the best!!!!!! Also-the people that were complaining about weak coffee obviously did not do the math and calculate the right scoops -they must have flunked in math. Also, you don't have to go by the manufacturer's suggested scoops-this is just a guideline-anyone that knows anything about coffee knows that you have to experiment witn it and adjust according to your own tastes. I found that the 1 1/2 scoops that the manufacturer suggested work great-anyway, I would highly recommend it-don't listen to the whiners!!

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I received this as a gift and it worked fine for t ...

Posted Jun 23, 2005 - I received this as a gift and it worked fine for the first while but, after regular use, it went to hell in a coffee basket. Here's my list of woes: 1. Impossible lid - if you have arthritic problems, steer clear. The "grabbers" to open the lid are big enough for a 2-year old but you need the strength of a wrestler to unscrew it. 2. Annoying beep - if you accidentally hit a button whilst cleaning/preparing (and there is a serious amount of cleaning/preparing), you must endure this sound until you close the top lid. 3. Difficult to clean - condensation and leaks from grinder cause tar build-up in all crevices, sometimes causing the basket to pop out and leak coffee all over the counter. Plus, with the black interior, it's difficult to see where the mess is. 4. 12 cups my @ss - it barely holds more than 10 and careful pulling it out to pour! 5. Pouring the last cup - not only does this pour badly for every cup (drips are always on my counter) but you literally have to hold the carafe right upside-down to get the remaining coffee out. 6. Does the water intake work better for right-handed people?

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I have had several Grind & Brew coffee makers befo ...

Posted Jan 3, 2004 - I have had several Grind & Brew coffee makers before & the cuisinart is by far the best. It is very easy to program & makes an excellent cup of coffee. The coffee retains its heat for a lengthy period of time. Cleaning is simple.

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The stainless steel design is striking and the pro ...

Posted Jan 7, 2004 - The stainless steel design is striking and the programable grind and brew feature is great. Grind bowl does collect condensation and is difficult to clean. Unit is taller than previously owned coffee maker and does not fit under the kitchen cabinet. Overall, pleased with product.

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