Cuisinart DGB-550BK Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker
- 24-hour fully programmable 12-cup automatic coffeemaker
- Grinds whole beans right before brewing to produce fresh and flavorful coffee
- Brew-pause function; auto shutoff up to 4 hours; grind-off option; water filter
- 1- to 4-cup feature; 60-ounce carafe with ergonomic handle and dripless spout
- Measures approximately 12 by 10 by 17 inches; 3-year limited warranty
Product Description
The Grind & Brew™ Coffeemaker form Cuisinart automatically grinds the beans right before brewing to produce a fresh and flavorful pot of coffee. Fully programmable with a brushed metal finish, this deluxe 12-cup coffeemaker will be right at home in any modern kitchen! Cuisinart has a long-standing history of receiving prestigious design awards for a wide range of items, keeping the company at the forefront of product innovation. These include the 2006 iParenting Media Awards (Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker), 2005 Chicago Athenaeum GOOD DESIGN Award (Coffee on Demand Coffeemaker), and the 2005 iParenting Media Awards (Waffle Dippers and Griddler). In addition, Cuisinart has garnered several awards for its signature food processor. In 2007, the company received the IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) Award of Excellence in the Corporate Marketing Campaign category , and in 2006, Cuisinart won top honors for the web site from numerous organizations, including the Web Marketing Association, the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) and the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.
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Cuisinart DGB-550BK Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker
- Kitchen: 0 pages (2007-01-10)
- Publisher: Cuisinart
- Label: Cuisinart
- Studio: Cuisinart
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 36 reviews
- Sales Rank in Kitchen & Housewares: #834
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Summary: this was a gift 2009-01-06
Comment: service was quick and accurate but this was a gift so am unable to say altho they have said many times how good the coffee is
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Summary: Makes great coffee, but........... 2009-01-06
Comment: Love the freshly ground and brewed coffee idea and the night-before programming option. There's nothing like waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee. BUT, there is a fair amount of clean up in that you have to take apart and clean out the grinding mechanism each time. The coffee is excellent! But the aftermath, a bit of a chore.
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Summary: Coffee & Alarm Clock 2009-01-06
Comment: With the option to set the time for Grind and Brew this coffemaker makes a great cup of coffee and a effective alarm clock.
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Summary: Cuisinart Grind & Brew 2009-01-06
Comment: This was a Christmas gift for my daughter at her request. A friend of hers has one & she loves it. Now my daughter has one & she also loves her coffeemaker.
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Summary: Better than I expected 2009-01-02
Comment: I wasn't sure what to expect based on the wide variety of reviews for this product, but I decided to request this coffee maker from my wife as a Christmas gift. I am very pleased with the coffee maker so far, made about twenty pots of coffee since Christmas (we had relatives staying with us).
Setup was very easy, with clear instructions showing the components, controls, etc. The directions suggest unplugging the unit when cleaning, but that would reset the clock so I've ignored that particular recommendation. It's probably something the lawyers recommended to stave off lawsuits if someone immerses the unit in water while it's still plugged in. :)
The grinder works great, though be prepared for a noisy thirty seconds while it's running. It's not really any louder than a stand-alone grinder, but those of you new to grinding coffee beans might be surprised. There is a helpful 1-4 cup setting that heats the water correctly when you are only making a small pot of coffee.
Cleaning the pot is really pretty easy. As others have said, there are a number of pieces to clean including the grinding chamber. However, if you use a stand-alone grinder that also needs to be cleaned, and having the grinder built-in saves time and keeps ground coffee off the counter. It does take a bit of dexterity to remove the components and replace them, might be challenging for older people with arthritis or eye-hand coordination issues. All the components can be placed in the dishwasher or sink for thorough cleaning.
I'd have given the unit 5 stars but felt that the components could have been just a bit sturdier. All in all, a great coffee maker if you want to experience fresh ground coffee every day without the hassle of a stand-alone grinder.
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Cuisinart DGB-550BK Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker
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