Cuisinart Grind and Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker
DGB-500BK : The streamlined Italian styling make this
premium coffeemaker a perfect fit in today's
high-style kitchen. Programmable for brewing up to 24
hours in advance. BrewPause feature lets you enjoy a cup
before brewing is finished. Setting for 1 to 4 cups
ensures full-bodied flavor and aroma. Automatic shutoff.
Audible "ready" signal. Includes goldtone
metal filter, #4 paper filter starter kit and coffee
scoop. Imported. Limited 3-year warranty. 1025 watts.
8"W x 8"L x 15"H. Model: DGB-500BK.
Product Features Incorporated coffee grinder grinds
beans just before brewing for the best, freshest coffee
Grinding chamber is separated from the coffee filter
area to eliminate mess and make cleanup easy Charcoal
filter removes impurities from water and a permanent
commercial-style gold tone filter allows only the purest
coffee flavor to flow through Digital LCD clock and
simple controls make this fully programmable coffee
maker exceptionally easy to operate The Brew Pause
feature lets you enjoy a cup of coffee before brew cycle
is finished Programmable automatic shutoff turns unit
off up to 4 hours after coffee has finished brewing
"Grind-Off" feature turns off the grinder when
using pre-ground coffee Lift up reservoir lid makes
filling easy and water level indicator eliminates guess
work Safety Interlock System prevents operation of the
unit if the Reservoir Cover is open Showerhead
distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing
temperature loss as water passes through grounds
Scratch resistant, nonstick heater plate keeps coffee
hot Cord storage feature keeps countertop neat and
safe Includes 12-cup carafe Cuisinart gold tone
commercial style filter Measuring scoop with cleaning
brush #4 basket paper filters Charcoal water filter
Illustrated instruction booklet
Average Customer Rating:
4.2 out of 5
4 of 5 (80%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Cuisinart Grind and Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker DGB-500BK
5
out of 5
A Great Cup O Java
March 20, 2008 notime4junkfrom Yorktown, VA
"I bought my first Cuisinart Grind & Brew about seven years ago and replaced it with this one about a year ago. We were amazed at the quality of coffee produced by this machine. I comes with a gold filter that lets a little of the smaller grounds pass through. We like this but you could also use paper filters if you wish. It is simple to clean. All the parts can be put in the dish washer. Just make sure to place the grinder basket right side up and not upside down. When there is no time for the dish washer just a quick rinse with the sprayer at the sink taking care not to get the underside of the grinder wet. The instructions say to dry all parts thouroughly but really all you need to dry is the inside of the grinder, the part that sits over the motor and it's cover. As for the noise, it is not any louder than any other coffee grinder. However it can startle anyone or anyhting thing that is not expecting it to turn on. Our first machine did get louder as the grinder was wearing out. Cuisinart has improved this machine to help keep moisture out of the grinding motor. I would purchase this machine again because my husband and I do enjoy a great cup of java."
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Review 2 for Cuisinart Grind and Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker DGB-500BK
2
out of 5
Good cup of coffee, BUT...
November 9, 2007 ckn3from Lancaster County, PA
"We got one of these as a wedding present, and really liked it at first. After a few months, the door to the filter started sticking even with frequent and time-consuming cleanings. It eventually broke, but the unit still functioned. It makes good coffee, but it is a lot of work. Two words of caution - it sounds like a tornado siren when it starts up, so if you are in a smaller apartment, beware. Also, should you ever forget to remove the previous days' grounds, you will awaken to a coffee-colored slurry cascading down your cabinets and onto your floor. This was not Cuisinart's fault, of course, but it needs to be mentioned."
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Review 3 for Cuisinart Grind and Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker DGB-500BK
4
out of 5
Great Machine for the Price!
October 20, 2007 chefboyrdfrom NJ
"We all know there are a hundred different styles of coffee makers. Some that even me, a Professional Chef needs help figuring out!! But this machine is sleek, simple to use, and consistantly produces great coffee. No need for a filter, just put in the beans and go. Don't have beans? Shut the grind feature off with the push of a button. Only downfall is it has a lot of parts to clean because of the grinding feature. But it's still worth it for a great cup of coffee!!"
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Review 4 for Cuisinart Grind and Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker DGB-500BK
Top 50 Contributor
5
out of 5
Fresh Coffee Made Easy
October 19, 2007 debirosefrom CA
"When our coffee maker needed replacement, I decided to get one that grinds and brews. Of the ones on the market, this one was reasonably priced and nice looking. It takes a little trial and error to figure out the correct bean/water ratio that's right for you, but once you've got that taken care of, it's great. The parts are diswasher safe so clean-up is easy. And the fact that it's programable makes waking up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee a wonderful reality!"
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Review 5 for Cuisinart Grind and Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker DGB-500BK
5
out of 5
Perfect Coffee
October 19, 2007 Anonymous Reviewerfrom Wisconsin
"I had an older model of this coffee maker that made an excellent cup of coffee EVERY TIME! When it started to act up (after several years of use), I immediately ordered the newer model to insure there would be no interruption in my daily delight. This model came, but the other had had a spontaneous cure so it remained in the box. I have since passed the old one on to my daughter (loves it!) and put this newer one into service. It is easier to clean, has a filter for fresher water and again makes a consistent, great cup of coffee. You never have to worry about grinding too much or too little or inconsistent measurement. You can't miss with the Cuisinart Grind and Brew. I am sure the thermal carafe model is an excellent choice too."
