Cuisinart DGB-500R Grind & Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Red
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CuisinartBrand: Cuisinart
Release Date: 2004-01-21
Model: DGB-500R
Color: Red
Product features:
- Grinds coffee beans and brews coffee at preset time
- Charcoal filter eliminates chlorine and odors from tap water
- Glass carafe holds 12 5-ounce cups of brewed coffee
- Grinder removes for easy clean-up; brew-pause feature for quick pour
- Measures 15 by 8 by 7-1/2 inches; 3-year warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart DGB-500R Grind & Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Red
Customer Review: Excellent, good coffee
Summary: 5 Stars
Well, reading the other reviews, I was a bit skeptical about purchasing this grinder/coffee maker. What made me decide on the Cuisinart were two factors: there really aren't much else out there and a friend has one and loves it. While the first one may NOT be a ringing endorsement, let me say the friend's recommendation was the clincher. First, it is her second Cuisinart. Second, her coffee tastes great. Now, before I tell what I like about it, let me counter some of the negative reviews floating on Amazon.
I mean these counters only as an alternative to the shortcomings people have offered about his machine. This is NOT a personal attack.
CON: It makes weak coffee.
Counter: No machine really decides how weak or strong the coffee is. It is the bean. Plain and simple. My father LOVES strong tasting coffee, almost to fault. So even when we go fishing/camping and use our aluminum gravity drip makers, the coffee is NOT weak. Why? We make sure we use the right roast: French or Italian or something dark along those lines. Simple: it's the bean baby!
CON: It's hard to clean.
Counter: Not really. While it does have five parts to clean, if you keep the gold filter (provided)clean and don't let the grounds sit in it too long, all you have to do is dump it out and lightly rinse it. Other than that, just rinse the parts. Occasionally, you may have to use soap and water, but that is not too bad.
CON: It keeps the coffee too hot.
Counter: First, coffee is suppose to be really hot. The hotter the better. I know a certain fast food place was sued over hot coffee (they still have the best coffee around!), but I talked to my cousin who knows the person in charge of the fast food place that was sued, and she claims that the coffee is SUPPOSE to be that hot and that other fast food places have theirs that hot, and they are slowly raising theirs back. Bottom line: no coffee addict should EVER leave their coffee pot on for over an hour and expect the coffee not to be bitter and nasty tasting. If you read the instructions, Cuisinart actually recommends not only stirring the coffee, but also removing it to a carafe to keep it warm. What else is there to say?
Bottom line: it is the best coffee maker that I have ever owned. If you play with the water/coffee levels to get what you like, you will have one tasty cup of joe. After having it for 3 months now, I would never, ever buy anything else. Period. Good enough for ya? PEACE!
Description of Cuisinart DGB-500R Grind & Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Red
Cuisinart Grind & Brew Coffeemaker grinds your favorite coffeebeans just before brewing automatically. This deluxe 12-cup coffeemaker features a separate grind chamber so its exceptionally easy to clean! The elegant European design isperfect for todays gourmet kitchen.* Automatically Grinds Whole Beans Just Before Brewing * 12-cup Glass Carafe * 24-hour Programmability * Brew Pause Feature * 0-4-hour Automatic Shutoff * Grind-off Function * Separate Grinder Chamber and Filter Area * Charcoal Water Filter * 1-4 Cup Setting * Gold Tone Filter and 4 Paper Filter Starter Kit * Instruction Book * Limited 3-year Warranty www.cuisinart.comWhen 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 glass 12-cup 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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