Customer Reviews

Cuisinart DGB-475BK Grind & Brew 10-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Black

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4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I went ahead and purchased this product after a lot of research and despite what some of the negative reviewers say. I've had built-in grind coffee machines for awhile, and I can honestly say this little machine produces some of the best tasting coffee there is! The cleanup is easier than my old GE machine (with grinder). No, it's not as easy as a normal coffee maker without the grinder, but then you don't get the freshly ground coffee either.

You're going to have to decide what is right for you. I program mine the night before and wake up to fresh coffee in the morning. The grinder is noisy, but is still quieter than my old machine. After I pour my thermos, it takes me all of three minutes to disassemble and rinse the parts out with hot water, leaving them to drip dry in the sink for when I get home. About once every couple weeks, I hand wash the parts.

I use the thing every week, 5 days a week. It's awesome. I've had no trouble with it. You just have to know that you're getting a grind-and-brew, not just some regular coffee maker. If you're looking for quality coffee, then this is your ticket.

UPDATE 9/30/11: After 2 years of owning this machine and using it regularly, it is still going strong! Even though I said I hand-washed the parts once a week, I got lazy and started using the dishwasher. I put the plastic bits on the top shelf and only the carafe on the bottom shelf. It works great in the dishwasher, and I have had NO damage to the unit. Again, this is a great machine. It's still making fantastic coffee with no problems.

I've used this coffee maker for about a week now. Overall, I do recommend it. This is the first coffee maker I've used that grinds the beans, definitely a very nice feature. It makes very good coffee, probably the best coffee of any coffee maker I've ever owned (which is more than a few). And the coffee still tastes quite good after two hours on the burner. I like that you can disable the grinder and just use ground coffee if you want.

It does have a few quirks worth mentioning. First, the grinder gets wet from steam every time you use the maker, whether you grind beans or not. It is very important that the grinder and basket cover are dry before grinding the beans; otherwise the grounds stick to them and you end up with weak coffee. So you must remove the grinder and basket and let them thoroughly air dry before you can actually use it. Safety features in the maker don't allow you to brew coffee unless the grinder is in place, so don't think that's your way out. You just need to plan ahead.
Second, while it is nice to have a charcoal water filter as part of the coffee maker, I was a little put off that they charge about $5 a piece for replacement filters($10 for a 2-pack). They say the filters last for 60 brews. Not quite as bad as ink for the printer, but you get the picture.
Third, if you use the grinder, you have 5 pieces to clean after every use, 2-piece grinder, 2-piece basket, and the carafe.

Overall, I give it 4-1/2 out of 5. The coffee it makes is top notch, well worth the extra cleaning time, but planning ahead is essential.

We live in the country and this coffeemaker has been such a wonderful addition to our kitchen. The water filter has made such a difference to the taste of the coffee, we were so suprised. The automatic turn off feature is also a favorite of mine. Several times we have left with the coffeemaker still on and now we don't have that worry.
There are so many great features on this machine, like the rest of our cuisinart products this one makes life more enjoyable!!

This coffee maker makes great tasting coffee faster than my Melitta grind and brew coffee maker. The bean grinder motor sounds more powerful and grinds beans much faster and quieter. However, the bean basket itself is very small. I guess I must like my coffee stronger since I use a separate coffee bean grinder when making more than six cups of coffee. The charcoal water filter does seem to improve the taste of coffee. I agree with some other reviewers who complain that cleaning the unit (especially the inside) requires some extra effort. Finally, I like the size and overall shape of this coffee maker. This product is close to perfect.

Produces great coffee and nice features. A little trouble to clean all the parts with each pot. Also the carafe has a plastic rim over the glass which holds liquid and drips.

We received this coffeemaker as a gift. While all the features make it seem like it'd be a wonderful maker, it's really not. It's a pain to clean, but the bigger problem is that the basket pops out quite often and makes a HUGE mess all over the counter and inside the coffeemaker (spilling the grinds inside). It's such a pain and I dread making coffee in the AM because of it. I hate to give it away since I don't want to burdeon anyone else wit hit.

Wake up and smell the coffee brewing and with the pause feature, I don't have to wait for that first cup. I work at home and the coffee stays fresh and hot all day. Plus, the 1-4 cup settings eliminates any waste. I found this machine easy to set up and operate and to keep clean. Thank you Cuisinart!

Its a pretty good coffee maker. Some of the reviews I read before purchase cautioned about the fact that the coffee maker has a pain to clean. I don't find cleaning to be a problem unless you are Adrian Monk. I dump the grinds, replace the filter and wash out the receptacle for the beans and then once a week or so I give it a thorough cleaning. Its simple to operate, grinds well, makes a decent cup of coffee and was reasonably priced. I'm happy with the purchase.

I am in love with this coffee pot. It makes a great cup of coffee, the freshly ground/brewed taste is absolutely awesome. It is easy to operate and clean. I don't find that it is any more cumbersome than the process to clean any other coffee maker I have owned.

I've had this coffee maker for over six years now and I still love it. Yes, its noisy. yes, its kind of a pain to clean but you know what? It grinds the beans automatically in the morning, then brews a really great pot of coffee.
here are a few points you should know:
1. wash and thoroughly dry the grinder unit as often as possible, preferably after every use. the grinder unit is what is such a pain. as with any grinder, coffee grounds get leftover in the bowl. then, the steam from the brewer mix with the leftover grinds and kindof make a paste. so you need to clean that grinder every day.
2. clean the unit thoroughly once a week, inside and out. the unit comes with a little brush that is on the end of the coffee measuring spoon. Don't use it. paper towels work best to get into the crevices and grinder parts. after you clean it, let it dry upside down. Pleasee be sure to UNPLUG the unit when cleaning it!
3. use descaler powder every once in awhile, too. I buy the starbucks kind.
4. buy the black or stainless unit, not the white one! Coffee is, after all, brown. and it stains permanently after awhile. 'nuff said.

I've thought about buying a new coffee maker, but this one is still doing so well, why get replace it? When it finally does konk out, I'll probably get another one just like it. Only this time, in black! :)