Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew, Brushed Chrome | 
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| Brand: Cuisinart
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $225.00
Buy New: $119.89
You Save: $105.11 (47%)
New (16) Used (5)
Avg. Customer Rating:  601 reviews
Sales Rank: 799
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 18 x 12 x 11
MPN: BGB600
Model: DGB-600BC
UPC: 086279001153
EAN: 0086279001153
ASIN: B00006F2MI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Grinds coffee beans and brews coffee at preset time | | • | Charcoal filter eliminates chlorine and odors from tap water | | • | Brushed stainless steel, double-wall insulated thermal carafe keeps up to 10 5-ounce cups of brewed coffee | | • | Grinder removes for easy clean-up; brew-pause for mid-brew pour | | • | Measures 15 by 8 by 7-1/2 inches, 3-year warranty |
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Product Description
With its sleek Italian styling, brushed stainless finish and "loaded" feature package, you'd expect nothing less than a fabulous cup of coffee. And you won't be disappointed! From filtering the water, to grinding the beans, to keeping your brew hot, not to mention having it ready and waiting for you first thing in the morning, this handsome machine does it all, and then some.
Amazon.com Review
When the aroma of freshly brewed coffee--from freshly ground beans--wafts into your bedroom in the morning, you won't need your alarm clock. Preset this coffeemaker for your desired wake-up time, add coffee beans to the grinder, and in the morning the beans are ground to a medium grind and hot coffee awaits in the 10-cup stainless steel, double-wall insulated thermal carafe. You can also program the machine to start brewing at the end of a dinner party to avoid having to get up from the table, or to have hot coffee waiting after a brisk winter walk. When making fewer than five cups of coffee, use the 1-to-4-cups setting to improve extraction and heat; coffeemakers without this setting often lack the time to heat up properly, and coffee comes out cooler. A disposable charcoal filter removes chlorine and odors from tap water, improving coffee flavor, and should be changed every few months. Other features include a gold-tone commercial-style filter (or use No. 4 basket-style paper filters); capacity to use preground coffee instead of beans; 30-second Brew Pause, which allows a cup be poured before brewing is complete; and an audible tone to indicate the pot is ready. The grinder removes for easy cleaning, and all removable parts can be washed safely in the upper rack of a dishwasher. The Cuisinart Grind and Brew measures 15 by 8 by 7-1/2 inches, and comes with a three-year warranty. --Ann Bieri
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| Customer Reviews: Read 596 more reviews...
 Would have been 5 stars but... November 17, 2008
...like a lot of people have mentioned the steam does goes back in the grinder and it is inconvenient when you want to make a second pot right away. Also the grinder is loud. Clean up is pretty easy. I just make sure to take everything out and rinse it really well each time. It takes less then 5 minutes. It is really nice that you can remove the top portion of the grinder and just put it under the tap since the motor is in the coffee maker. Also the thermal pot is awesome, my coffee stays hot for hours. I forgot it about it over night once and the next afternoon I poured out what was left in the pot and it was still warm. I couldn't believe it. I have not had the pouring problems that others have mentioned. I've had mine for a couple months now, and love it.
 The good and the bad.... November 13, 2008
I've had this machine for 4-5 years - since it first came on the market, I believe. It is a pretty cool idea, and I do enjoy having freshly ground coffee; It is very attractive and stylish - gets rave comments from guests; the coffee does stay fresh and hot, which is a huge plus for me. Overall, it does make a great cup of coffee.
Now, the cons. It is messy, and requires that you deal with the damp, fine grounds that seems to end up everywhere; it is tough to clean areas that can't be removed; I end up forgoing the grinder feature more often than not, due to the mess that I don't have time in the morning to deal with. It is not just a matter of throwing the removable pieces in the dishwasher - the whole interior is gunky. Also, the only way to see how much water you have added is to peek INSIDE the back of the machine - there isn't an external gauge of any sort - kind of a hassle, especially if you aren't making a full pot.
As far as "overflow" - this happened a few times to me, and in my case, I realized that I had forgotten to completly empty the carafe from the prior use - sounds crazy, but since it is thermal, you can't see it and can forget that there are still a few cups leftover. (Especially in the early morning...) Then, of course, it overflows. Took me awhile to figure this mystery out!
Also, in the last 6 months or so, our carafe has begun to leak terribly. So bad, that when I pour a cup of coffee, I have to do it over the sink otherwise I would be mopping up every morning. I'm positive I am using the lid correctly, as it has been fine up to now. It is time to replace either the carafe (at $40) or replace the machine, and I believe I will be getting something different....looking at the "Coffee on Demand" by cuisinart - same fresh, hot coffee feature without the thermal carafe design flaws. Will update with reviews!
 Works for me November 10, 2008
Reading so many negative reviews, I felt I had to put my two cents in. I have had this coffee maker for 3 or 4 years, using it every day, and I have never had a single issue with it. It doesn't leak, it doesn't overflow and it makes hot, strong coffee that stays at a drinkable temperature for several hours. I love coffee. I will make the 10 cup pot and drink it all. I have always ground my own beans and the grinding feature is much easier to use than many separate grinders that require you to stand there and hold the button down for however long it takes to grind. This coffee maker is no louder than any of the other grinders I have had, and it is MUCH easier to clean. I just take all the pieces out and pop them in the dishwasher, and in 90 minutes those pieces are spotless. The only times I have had trouble pouring the coffee is when I don't have the lid on straight, so that's just operator error.
Overall, I think this is a quality machine. It does exactly what it is supposed to do well. It stands up to a lot of use, and a bit of a beating... I tend to be rough on things and it still looks brand new. This is a good coffee maker, and eventually, when it's time to replace it I will be buying another Cuisinart.
Surprised by all the negative reviews! November 5, 2008
I've been using this cuisinart for three years and I'm very surprised by all the negative reviews. I've been really happy with it. It grinds my beans, makes a good cup of coffee, and keeps my coffee hot. Yes it does have some downsides: you have to clean it with every use (would you really expect that you wouldn't? Just stick the pieces in the dishwasher); you can't see how much coffee in the carafe (its thermal); the grind isn't perfect (a bur grinder does a better job but will cost much, much more); it pours slowly (a trade-off I don't mind because my coffee stays hot); you have to tilt it far to pour (again, I don't mind because I like the hot coffee). The only time I've experienced the coffee explosion others have mentioned is when I have put the pieces in place incorrectly (usually when still half asleep). But it is really not as complicated as other reviewers have made it sound - in three years I've made that mistake once or twice. Overall it does its job well and I would buy it again.
 Beware November 2, 2008
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I cannot stand this coffee maker. The cleanup is very involved. Some areas that need daily cleaning are completely inaccessable . Using pre ground coffee it seems to not allow the coffee enough time to go thru the filter . This results in the grinds and hot water pooling till overflow then spilling internally over many fused plastic parts. You cannot even clean them because they cannot be removed. And yes this muck drips over the caraffe and onto the burner and starts to burn. Unbelieveable. Even though you may not use the grinder you still have to break it down and clean the condensate out of it . Very poor. This product is junk. If you dont believe me buy one and see for yourself.
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