Cuisinart DGB-550BCH Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Black Chrome

by Cuisinart

Product Features

• 12-cup automatic coffeemaker with full 24-hour programmability
• 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 Details

• Product Dimensions: 748 x 11.2 x 15.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0016PCBXW
• Item model number: DGB-550BCH
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,813 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

A nice addition to any modern kitchen, this 12-cup automatic coffeemaker automatically grinds whole beans right before brewing to produce a fresh and flavorful pot of coffee. The 24-hour fully programmable unit allows for "wake-up" coffee, plus its brew-pause function makes it simple to enjoy a cup of coffee before the end of the brewing cycle. The included 60-ounce stainless carafe offers an ergonomic handle, knuckle guard, and dripless pour spout for graceful serving. Other highlights include adjustable auto shutoff for up to four hours, a grind-off option, a gold-tone commercial filter, a charcoal water filter to remove impurities, and a separate grinder chamber and filter area to ensure simple cleanup. Housed in elegant Italian styling, the coffeemaker measures approximately 12 by 10 by 17 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

Product Description

The Grind & Brew Coffeemaker from Cuisinart automatically grinds the beans right before brewing to produce a fresh and flavorful pot of coffee. Fully programmable with a stainless finish, this deluxe 12 cup coffeemaker will be right at home in any modern kitchen!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good to the last drop, January 7, 2009

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Bruce Turner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cuisinart DGB-550BCH Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Black Chrome (Kitchen)

Makes a great cup of coffee, built in grinder is great, just fill, set time and presto its done. If you like starbucks or other high priced coffee try grinding your own beans.Ya'll buy a built in ginder again. The unit works great,best coffee flavor, only draw back is you must clean the grinder each day, several parts to wash but it only takes minutes, I like the filter' just wash and reuse.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too much work!, January 7, 2010

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Jessica Fouse "jessica" (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cuisinart DGB-550BCH Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Black Chrome (Kitchen)

I was extreemly dissapointed in this coffee maker. I had been grinding my own beans every morning and using a Mr Coffee maker. I treated myself to this coffee pot and should have stuck with my old methods. The coffee is good, however no better than it was with my old pot.

Here's the thing, the steam from the coffee goes up into the grinding station meaning that it has to be, not only rinsed, but cleaned after each use. As well as other components. And if you are a household that will make more than one pot of coffee in a row, FORGET IT! There is nothing more frustrating that having to completely clean out the coffee maker for a cup of coffee. So if you want fresh ground coffee in the morning, use a separate grinder.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars unlucky with mine, September 18, 2009

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NAT (NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cuisinart DGB-550BCH Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Black Chrome (Kitchen)

i have to say that my experience was just awful- apparently the one i received was defected and the hot water got jammed in the brewing area. one good thing is when i contacted the company they really made it up to me, took it back and gave me a full refund. a friend purchased the same thing and she likes it. she also doesn't mind cleaning up after the first brew (collects moisture in the grinder area).