Cuisinart DGB-900BC Grind-and-Brew Thermal 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Brushed Chrome/Black
Technical Details
- 24-hour fully programmable coffeemaker with 12-cup capacity
- Double-wall insulated thermal carafe; built-in automatic burr grinder
- Strength selector and grind control fine-tune intensity and volume
- 8-ounce bean hopper; auto shutoff; water filter; brew-pause function
- Measures 10-2/3 by 8-4/9 by 16-1/4 inches; 3-year limited warranty
Product Description
Cuisinart introduces a fully programmable coffeemaker with a burr grinder for superior coffee. Our special burr grinder grinds the coffee without influencing the integrity of the bean, so the true flavor maintained. The strength selector and the grind control functions fine-tune intensity and volume, and the thermal carafe seals in heat and freshness so the last cup is as good as the first. It's never been easier to make a great pot of coffee!
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Customer Reviews
"Nice grind and brew" 2010-10-29
By
deb57
This is my second grind and brew by Cuisinart. The first one was the DGB-600BC and was very unhappy. It was very difficult to clean and after using for a few months the hopper kept getting stuck. I called Cuisinart and they sent me a new hopper. It worked for a few months and the same thing happened. This time when I called I asked if I could upgrade to the newer model. I paid the difference and got this coffee maker. This is so much nicer than the previous model. I don't have to clean the hopper after every use and the coffee tastes great. This pot seems to pour better also. I would recommend this to anyone.
"Stuck in the grind!" 2010-10-27
By
Nothappy
This coffee maker is extremely frustrating. I tried returning it and they wouldn't take it back. The grinder jams up depending on the type of coffee bean and it is EXTREMELY difficult to get cleared out. I contacted Cuisinart and they asked me to review the DVD to fix the problem (obviously I'm not the only one having it). Also, the coffee doesn't stay hot in the Thermal container. I like my coffee hot not luke warm. I will never recommend this product for anyone!
"Terrible Grind and Brew - Don't waste your money!" 2010-10-26
By
Janica (Seattle, WA)
We had an older Cuisinart Grind and Brew for 5 years, till the grinder stopped working. We loved that coffee pot!! I decided to give the newer model with the burr grinder a chance. I liked that you didn't have to clean the grinder each time and could store beans on the top. I kept this unit for 2 weeks, before deciding to return it. The grinder kept getting clogged and causing it to brew weak coffee.
This machine seems to be a great idea with an extremely poor execution. Too bad! I went back and bought the older style machine to replace it.
"Excellent coffeemaker" 2010-10-25
By
Reginald Isaac
This is an A+ unit! I love the coffee it brews. My only complaint is dribbly way that the carafe pours. Since that is a relatively minor factor in comparison to the quality of the coffee, I recommend this coffeemaker without hesitation.
"A harsh mistress" 2010-10-20
By
Bill Tarman (Columbus, OH)
If you're a 'Felix' of The Odd Couple, you will love this device. Each day you will get to engage in a five to ten minute cleaning ritual of all the parts. On the other hand if you are more like the Oscar character, in a short while, this coffee maker won't because it will be completely plugged up.
The places you will need to clean daily are the rotating mechanism that sits atop the basket, the underside of the coffee maker top part just above this mechanism, and as with other coffee makers the basket, pot, and pot's lid.
The rotating mechanism was designed by someone who never thought it would have to be cleaned. It has many crevices, nooks and crannies which can only be accessed by a Q-tip. You can soak it in soapy water but oils from coffee beans tend to stay put. It must be THOUROGHLY dried before using it again, otherwise, ground coffee will stick to it.
The lid appears unecessarily complex but can be cleaned. It restricts the flow of coffee, so don't be in a hurry for that first cup. If you tip the pot to speed the flow, coffee will pour out of the top of the lid wherever it feels like going (never in the cup).
The pot itself is designed so that a small amount of coffee remains in the pot. Presumably, this is so that any grounds which may have found their way into the pot won't get out into the cup. Still, it leaves a few swallows unless you take the lid off and turn the pot completely upside down.
The underside of the top of the maker will be coated with fine powder. There is a chute where the ground coffee is sent into the basket and, depending upon the kind of beans used, you will need to clean it at least once a week and most likely every few days (for example, Starbucks' French roast).
Because you can only set the maker for even cups (2, 4, 6 etc) you will have to experiment should you want an odd number of cups. For 7 cups, you must set the dial to 6 and choose 'strong' or to 8 and choose weak or whatever combination you find by experiment works for your particular taste.
The coffee produced is good but I can't say it's that much better, if at all, than the $40 Melitta grind and brew which had the whirling arm in the basket. Moreover for all the pain and agony in cleaning the Cuisinart, it's not worth the extra humdred plus dollars.
