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2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing longevity-- don't count on a long life., March 16, 2003
This review is from: Cuisinart DCC-100 Coffee Bar Classic 10-Cup Coffeemaker, White (Kitchen)
We were generally happy with the Cuisinart DCC-100-- while it lasted. A few months ago it started working intermittently. It wouldn't always brew the coffee. Finally it stopped working altogether. The hot plate was not very warm, and it looked as though the problem might be the thermostat. So we took the coffeemaker apart. There appear to be two coils--a high power unit for brewing the coffee, and a lower power coil for keeping it warm. A thermostat in a round white ceramic package monitors the temperature. It was open, even at room temperature, so the high power coil never went on. Took it apart. Found a very brittle plastic ring, and very corroded contacts. Opinion-- the thermostat is of poor quality. The contact materials appear to be of poor quality, very pitted, unable to sustain extended use. The brown plastic ring that actuates the contacts appears to be made of a material that cannot sustain the heat. This is based on a sample of just one unit, but my recommendation is to stay clear of this unit unless/until Cuisanart finds a new thermostat vendor and publicizes that action.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
For 4 Years, A Reliable Morning Friend, July 12, 2003
This review is from: Cuisinart DCC-100 Coffee Bar Classic 10-Cup Coffeemaker, White (Kitchen)
I have owned this little gem for four years. I used to have a Mr. Coffee 8-cup machine, but it started acting funny after a few years so I decided to upgrade to a bigger machine. I saw this at a really great price and picked it up and have not been happier. It uses a size four cone filter, just like some of the more fancy $100 models. Sorry, but you can't refit this one to take a goldtone filter to my knowledge. It has settings for how hot the water gets (cup selector switch on front) and the water flow (knob underneath the reservoir lid). Yes, the carafe is a little awkward in design and makes pouring those last two cups a challenge of dexterity, but I have to attest to the fact that I've had my machine for four years and it has been a consistent performer. It usually takes about 10 minutes to make 6 cups of coffee. My only complaint is that there is no timer feature and no ability to place a goldtone filter, but for the price I can't expect much more than what I got. Plus, if you don't moisten the paper filter so it sticks to the side of the basket, it may fold over and turn into a coffee burito. For a basic coffee maker that won't let you down, look no further.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cuisinart DCC-100 Coffee Bar Classic 10 cup Coffeemaker, February 23, 2001
This review is from: Cuisinart DCC-100 Coffee Bar Classic 10-Cup Coffeemaker, White (Kitchen)
This is the second time I have purchased this model coffeemaker. Over the years I've owned Bunn, Krups and Cuisinart. By far, the most consistantly good coffee comes from this little Cuisinart. I agree that you have to get the knack for pouring, or the coffee drips & if you do not carefully line up the swing out fliter you will get spillover. However, after the first few tries I did not have any problems at all. I was so happy with the years of service with my first one I went right out and bought it again.
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