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226 of 229 people found the following review helpful:
If you want a coffeemaker, look no further
I have this one in black, and have been making coffee at least once a day for the past three weeks. I was debating between this 10-cup thermal ($80), the 12-cup thermal ($130), and the 12-cup glass carafe with warming plate ($80), all by Cuisinart. In the end, I wanted something that used less electricity, so I went with the thermal. The added bonus with a thermal is...
Published on May 11, 2008 by Savor.NYC
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51 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
Just OK for lukewarm coffee
This is my third cuisinart coffeemaker this year.
I had a grind n brew for many years - but it was such a mess to clean each use, I started buying ground coffee. It made excellent coffee, but I wanted a thermal carafe to keep the coffee hot. This coffeemaker lives in my garage until I can find it a good home.
I bought a cuisinart all plastic...
Published on September 5, 2008 by 49erFan
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226 of 229 people found the following review helpful:
If you want a coffeemaker, look no further, May 11, 2008
I have this one in black, and have been making coffee at least once a day for the past three weeks. I was debating between this 10-cup thermal ($80), the 12-cup thermal ($130), and the 12-cup glass carafe with warming plate ($80), all by Cuisinart. In the end, I wanted something that used less electricity, so I went with the thermal. The added bonus with a thermal is that the coffee taste doesn't change from your first cup to your second cup a few hours later. I finally decided to save $50 and buy the 10-cup thermal because everything else was the same except for the 10 ounce difference (both coffeemakers brew 5 oz cups). I purchased mine from a different store, and I found out that there was no gold cone filter. I called up Cuisinart and they said depending on where you purchased the coffeemaker, it may use paper cones, or it may come with the gold cone filter. They graciously sent me a gold cone for free. So after 3 weeks:
PROS:
-easy to set up, easy to use
-charcoal water filter (I use tap water, so I like the fact that the machine filters it before going into my coffee)
-auto brew timer (the smell of coffee helps me wake up in the morning and I am fully brain dead when I first wake up. I can barely get dressed, much less make coffee. So I set it up the night before and I have amazing, fresh coffee ready for me in the AM).
-beeps to signal that coffee is ready
-coffee stays fresh for at least 4 hours. On weekends, I set my coffee to brew as normal at 7AM, but sometimes I sleep late until 11AM or later. I go to pour my coffee and it's still steaming! (and not burnt from the warming plate)
-thermal carafe saves electricity because there is no need for a warming plate
-I can use both paper cone filters or the gold cone filter. The gold cone is just as easy to clean as the disposable paper cones. I just shake out the grinds into the trash, and rinse with water. SO easy. And I save money because I don't have to buy filters!
-I drink my coffee black, so I can tell good coffee from bad coffee. I also like my coffee strong and bold. When I'm lazy, I use Illy medium grind, medium roast pre-ground. One mountainous scoop (comes with the coffeemaker) per 10 oz. of coffee. My one mug of coffee is equal to the coffeemaker's two cups, so yes, the machine makes 5 mugs total. When I make coffee for just myself, I fill the reservoir to 2 cups, add one giant scoop of coffee to the filter, press the 1-4 cups button, turn the dial to brew, and press "on." I love it.
-I have no problem with the size of the machine (I thought it was small). It is sitting on a side table in my tiny kitchen, not on the countertop or underneath cabinets. So I can easily flip up the top and have easy access to the water reservoir. It is also on the right side of the table, so I just use a cup and pour water into the reservoir. I don't think it's hard at all to pour water in. The triangular opening is on the right, back corner of the machine and is about 3" x 3" x 4".
-The water level is very clearly marked and easy to see on the right side of the machine.
CONS:
-The beep is not just one cute beep. It is 4 or 5 beeps in a row. This could be annoying to some people.
-Not really a con for me, but other people have commented on the pouring as "difficult." I think it is the nature of a thermal carafe to require some patience when pouring into a cup. It is well sealed to keep the coffee hot, so when you pour, the liquid has to go through a maze to get out. On my last cup, I just take the top off and pour. Definitely worth the "effort." It's really not hard, I promise. :)
-I read reviews of how people wake up with coffee all over the counter because the carafe was clogged at the top. So whenever I set up the machine to brew, I make sure to rinse the top with hot water and shake it around a bit to make sure the little ball isn't stuck. Also, not difficult to do.
-I guess if you don't have easy access to the right side of this machine, it could be difficult to pour water in and see the water level. If it's in the middle of your countertop, you may have to turn it to the side in order to pour the water in. For me, it's easy because my coffeemaker sits on the right side of a table in my kitchen.
I am so glad I went with this machine. I hope it lasts for a long time.
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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
Great concept, good coffee, September 10, 2008
I knew I wanted my next coffee maker to have a thermal carafe -- for energy efficiency, better taste, and no more worries about turning the machine off. This machine shines in all those ways, and I am surprised how liberated I feel not having to worry about having turned off the coffee maker (somehow this concern would always arise mid-commute). This machine turns off as soon as the brew cycle stops; the thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot so no heating plate is needed.
My only complaints, which are noted by other reviewers, concern the design of the carafe. It is difficult to completely empty. As a result, the carafe cannot be used to fill the water tank, as getting the last bit of water out will cause some spillage. I use a small pitcher instead. And yes, the carafe pours slowly. I assume that this, and the difficulty emptying, are by-products of a design that effectively keeps the heat in without needing to open of loosen the lid to pour. Although they produce a bit of a hassle, for me these problems don't negate the benefits of the thermal carafe. The coffee stays warm, even when the carafe is only partially filled, allowing me to drink it leisurely through the morning with consistent flavor from first cup to last (3 hours).
The machine is a bit bigger than my old bare-bones coffee maker, but fits easily under the upper cabinets. I do have to slide it out to open the lid and use, but I did that with my smaller model as well.
I would absolutely buy this again.
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54 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
Wonderful coffee maker, April 27, 2008
I purchased this coffeemaker after careful research and like it very much. It makes delicious coffee that stays hot for about 4 hours. The coffee retains good flavor for the whole time. It is also easy to clean. With a regular coffee pot (not thermal), the coffee loses its flavor after an hour. This one meets my needs. Also, Cuisinart warranties it for 3 years. I have owned a grind and brew coffee maker and prefer this one which I use in conjunction with my grinder.
It isn't perfect, but the small drawbacks don't bother me. Yes, it is a little hard at first to read the fill markings for water. To get the last bit of coffee out of the carafe, you do have to take off the lid and really tilt the carafe. On the other hand, that last bit tastes good.
I also like the looks of this device. The stainless steel goes with many other appliances. Overall, it is a recommend.
LT
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51 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
Just OK for lukewarm coffee, September 5, 2008
This is my third cuisinart coffeemaker this year.
I had a grind n brew for many years - but it was such a mess to clean each use, I started buying ground coffee. It made excellent coffee, but I wanted a thermal carafe to keep the coffee hot. This coffeemaker lives in my garage until I can find it a good home.
I bought a cuisinart all plastic black thermal carafe coffeemaker about 7-8 months ago - I bought it at Tuesday Morning for $49, so it must have been discontinued model or something. It made excellent coffee, and the carafe kept it very hot. But, after about 5 months, it leaked when brewing. Water ran down the inside back of the machine and formed a puddle on my counter each morning. Oh well - this machine has also moved to the garage, where it keeps the grind 'n brew company.
I bought this white thermal coffeemaker about 3 weeks ago. All of my other appliances are white. The coffee it makes is ok. Perhaps I need to experiment further. I can pour the same amount of water in the reservoir yet get different amounts of coffee on separate brew cycles. It's a disappointing surprise to think you've brewed enough for 2 big mugs (6 cups)- have it work sometimes, but not have enough for the second mug on other occassions.
I used the 1-4 cup setting to have coffee for my travel mug waiting in the morning - and that makes weaker coffee then the same amounts of coffee and water without pressing the 1-4 button. So I don't bother with the 1-4 cup setting.
Lastly, this carafe is the worst I've had for keeping coffee hot. The black plastic carafe on the prior machine was much better, as are carafes I've purchased separately. An hour after brewing coffee, its only lukewarm. And why does a machine with a carafe also have a hotplate under the carafe?
So, I'm not very pleased with this machine. It's getting the job done for the majority of days to set the timer and have coffee waiting for my travel mug as I leave for work. I'll use it for a while - perhaps I'll master the water level to brewed coffee equation and it will improve.
10/25 - 6-7 weeks later, thought I would write an update, while checking to see if others have same experience.
The coffee it makes is more consistent.
The carafe is terrible - it doesn't keep the coffee warm at all. I am not a fan of scalding hot coffee, but an hour after brewing, I need to microwave a cup.
Plus, the design of the carafe makes for very awkward pouring. Its supposed to be some self-sealing pouring spout, but it means only a tiny trickle comes out when the coffee level is relatively low. I have to tip the carafe more than 90 degrees to get it to pour, and then sometimes coffee leaks out the brew opening.
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
GREAT!!! - DONT GO BY OTHER REVIEWS, April 21, 2009
I've been using this for 4 months now and I dispute all these reviewers who's review is laughable. Yes, the machine beeps 4 times when ready to alert you. But wake up the whole house???? Who are these people and do they sleep in the kitchen?
Next, are the whiners about lukewarm coffee. If you want hotter coffee just press the 1-4 cups button - it double heats the water for more extraction. Guarantee if you drink it black it'll burn you.
Next, is the carafe criers. In 4 months I havent had this drip once. Its quite impressive in that I CANT get it to drip no matter how slow or fast I pour it. It takes me 5 seconds to pour the cold water in the spot in the back. And the carafe has a long lip so it goes right into this spot - its foolproof really. The water level on the side is highly visible and much preferred over pots with markings on the inside.
Finally, it makes a consistently good cup of java pretty quickly and the stainless steel carafe will never break - unlike the glass ones. It looks great on the counter. And even though the inside is plastic you do not get that plastic taste in your coffee like other brands that overheat the water - I like that for safety.
With a thermal carafe you can put it on the table to serve guests at your card game or whatever and it keeps it hot - try doing that with glass pot.
Go ahead and buy this with confidence and enjoy a great cup of coffee!
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
I AM VERY PARTICULAR ABOUT COFFEE!!, July 3, 2009
I am very particular about just about anything. But especially Coffee. I drink 4 - 6 / 12 - 16 oz's a day. I read almost every positive and negative review about this product. This coffee maker lives up to the positives. First, It looks great.
The only problem I had was figuring out how to set the clock. (you have to hold down the clock button until it blinks). Second, I did run water alone through it like the directions suggested to make sure it was clean and free of dust. There was no plastic smell at all.
Third, I decided to try the permanent filter even though I had a fear it would leave grounds. It does not leave any grounds in the coffee!. The only disadvantage is cleaning the filter. When you dump it in the trash only about half the grounds come out and you have to rinse the rest of them out in the sink. Not a deal breaker just an FYI.
Fourth, I put cream in my coffee. UPS delivered my coffee pot around 11 AM and my 11:30 I was having my first cup which was plenty hot. I made a full pot without using the 1-4 cup button. We then went out for the day and at 6:35 PM I decided to have a cup. Now I was assuming I would have to nuke it by then and was just curious how warm it would be. Now I can not stand luke warm or cold coffee, to me it is disgusting! at 6:35 with cream the coffee was still hot.
Now I know I just got it today but seriously for the money I do not think you can find a better coffee maker. Oh as far as the beeps. They ARE NOT crazy loud. Whoever said that is crazy. Also as far as the small marker on the side of the pot to tell the water intake and the small opening to pour water. Ok yes it is a little small. But I have always used a plastic pitcher that I bought at a store for [...] bucks and I have no problems pouring it in. as far as the marker goes, I actually look at it from the inside as I pour and I have not had any problems.
Lastly what I do love about it is that is does not leak at all when pouring. My old one leaked because I was trying to pour too fast. I do rinse the top of it to make sure the ball does not stick. Anyway so far so good. I would definitely recommend this product.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Only dextrous people should buy this, September 1, 2009
Good and not so good. We bought two, one for regular and one for decaf. The "good" is that it's priced well (on Amazon, it's half of the retail store price!), it's sleek and the carafe has that fabulous Cuisinart quality of keeping coffee hot (not just warm but hot) for hours. However, there's some "not so good." You MUST read the directions before using this product. This coffee pot is not "plug and go" intuitive, given the many settings and buttons. For example, you have to push certain brew buttons in a certain order, which is a pain if guests want to make a pot or half a pot while I'm not around to explain what to do. The top to the carafe is very tight once it's on, which is great because the coffee stays hot, but the tabs that you use to open and close the carafe are very small, so unless you're really dextrous, this would hard. My parents, who are older but not yet elderly, would have problems opening and closing the top. You really need strong fingers. More than once the entire pot brewed onto the outside of the carafe, all over the counter and floor, because the top was not fully closed. Also, the hinged lid on the top of the coffee pot goes back only so far, creating a right angle of 90 degrees. The carafe is so big and the hole where you pour the water so small (and oddly located in the back at the hinge of the lid), that it's really hard to fill the reservoir. There's virtually no way to get 100% of your water into the reservoir, so a few tablespoons of water remain in the pot before you brew. All in all, though, it's a good coffee maker, especially if you're dextrous.
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
Very Pleased, May 18, 2008
This review is from: Cuisinart DCC-1150BK 10-Cup Programmable Thermal Coffeemaker, Black (Kitchen)
I have owned this coffee maker for about a month now. In the past I've gone with the inexpensive coffee makers. This time I decided to step up a bit to this coffee maker. Seems to be worth it to me. Coffee is kept warm for a long time without being burned. I find burned coffee to be disgusting and this is a big selling point for me. I also do not consider the size to be objectionable, it is a convenient size for me and smaller than many other models. I keep it under my counter, pull it out when I brew and slide it in when I'm finished. Works like a charm. I did receive the gold tone filter with my maker, I still use the paper filters since the gold filter is not fine enough for my choice of grind. This is not a negative, it is a standard filter, I use a fine grind.
Pros
- Does a very good job of keeping the Coffee warm.
- Does a good job of extracting the coffee flavor from the grounds.
- Filter does seem to make a difference in the quality of the coffee.
Cons
- There is a lot of water condensed inside the machine after brewing. This doesn't cause any sort of a functional issue but does make me wonder about long term durability.
- Uses #4 coffee filters instead of basket filters. This is probably one of the reasons why it does a good job of extracting the coffee flavor, whoever I find them difficult to fill from my coffee grinder. This is due to my coffee grinder having coffee stuck to the sides of the grind chamber which requires a brushing (and two hands) to remove.
All in all, I'm very pleased with the purchase.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Great coffeemaker if you keep up w/ maintenance, January 11, 2010
I've used this coffeemaker daily for a little over a year with no complaints. Brews great coffee and no problems with use until the last few weeks.
+ Easy to use
+ Well built - parts fit together easily
+ great coffee
+ thermal carafe keeps coffee warm w/o cooking it
- thermal lid means a slow pour.
- awkward to fill coffee reservoir
- thermal carafe lid prone to clogging over time...if you don't maintain it, you'll have coffee all over the counter.
After about a year of use, the thermal carafe lid had become clogged enough with coffee sludge (fine grounds/oil) and hard water deposits to slow the flow/stop the flow through the lid. I woke up one morning to coffee everywhere. Took me a while to figure out what was happening. Here's my fix:
I soaked the lid in a bowl of 2 cups hot soapy water + 2/3 cup white vinegar for a few hours, agitating the lid in the mixture every 1/2 hour or so.
Then, I rinsed the lid and packed baking soda in every opening and dropped it back into the mixture - hoping the fizzing action of the baking soda+vinegar would help loosen any remaining sludge.
I rinsed it again, and whacked it against the side of the sink for a final effort to loosen sludge. Repeated the baking soda + rinse + whacking a couple of times. No more problems.
In the future, I plan to do the soak at every Cleaning cycle/every couple of months.
Or, if you don't want to deal with it, replacement thermal carafe lids are available for ~$6 + shipping.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Nice replacement for my old unit, September 4, 2009
I'd read some of the negative reviews but took the chance anyway and bought one. After over a month of use, I'm very happy with this coffee maker.
There is a "1-4" button that makes the water hotter if just 1 through 4 cups of coffee are being brewed. I think hitting that button first would help some of the lukewarm problems some people are having. My coffee comes out hot. Although some do appear to have defective units.
Other pluses:
- Carafe keeps the coffee hot for hours without the hot plate being heated. Saves electricity.
- No worrying about forgetting to turn it off. It brews and then is off. (I had to call a neighbor to turn off my old coffee maker after I'd flown out of town on a trip.)
- Included gold filter basket can be used instead of paper filters. I don't notice a difference in taste, at least on different days. Maybe side by side there would be. Either way, if I run out of filters, I can still make coffee.
- Water level indicator is on the side rather than having to look down from the top.
Minuses:
- The carafe is harder to pour than a regular carafe.
- No way to monitor how full the carafe is.
- More expensive than other brands.
The beeps are completely normal from my view. Not too loud at all. It didn't even occur to me to comment on them except others have. That's about my only comments on this machine since it is just a coffee maker.
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