Cuisinart DGB-600 10-Cup Coffee Maker

We have had the Cuisinart coffee maker in our home for more than 5 years and use it at least once if not twice every day. No parts have ever worn out and we prefer our home brewed coffee to all others. The metal carafe keeps the coffee warm for hours, even if you do not pre-heat it with hot water. Like most all the other reviews state, this machine requires cleaning after each use because of the built-in grinder. Plan to change the water filter about every 6 months, max.

Recently we were having a problem with the coffee dripping on the counter, rather than into the carafe. It turned out that the top of the carafe needed to be cleaned more thoroughly. We find that the grinder cup cannot be removed easily for cleaning unless you wait for a while until the condensation evaporates a bit. The access door to the filter basket gets a bit sticky with age, due to all the coffee residue that builds up inside the compartment. Again, regular cleaning after each use seems to be essential.

It makes quite a bit of noise when grinding the beans but the aroma of fresh ground beans and the flavour are a great trade off. Besides timer programming, you can set it up for either pre-ground or ground coffee. You can make just a few cups (special button setting) or a full 10 cups and yet get the same richness.

This coffee maker is highly recommended for coffee lovers and it makes a unique gift, too.

Update: The machine finally failed after 6 years. The water reservoir started leaking. Because we liked this coffee maker so much, we replaced it with an identical model.

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