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Review by Mark B. Christensen for Black & Decker DCM675BMT 5-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Carafe, Black/Stainless
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It is the size I wanted. Great design. Attractive and compact. I wanted a break resistant carafe (so my kids can do the dishes). The carafe is well built and is lightweight. I too was concerned that it is not a thermal insulated carafe but it turns out that is not needed since it sits on a “Keep Hot” warming plate. Though it is not listed on the outside of the box, it does indeed automatically shut off after 2 hours as described in the instructions. The clock and programmable timer are simple to set up. Best of all it brews hot delicious coffee!

Review by uiplanner for Black & Decker DCM675BMT 5-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Carafe, Black/Stainless
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I bought this after being disappointed when an $80 Cuisinart died after 2 years of service. After purchasing and returning a DeLonghi which produced luke-warm coffee, I decided to run out and just buy this cheap “value” coffee maker instead of dropping $100 for a decent one.

Pros:

* Water is Hot

* Coffee brews fast (if that’s what you’re looking for)

* Coffee quality is unoffensive, yet boring

Cons:

* Carafe is stainless, but thin. Definitely not insulated.

* Fit and finish of materials is poor – very cheap plastics and clear vinyl cover over buttons.

* While water is hot (an ESSENTIAL element in good coffee), the basket design has nothing to slow the water down and let it actually brew with the ground coffee. This makes for a fine, but unexciting cup of coffee.

Summary – I got about what I expected for $25. If you are looking for great coffee, look elsewhere.

Review by Lizwel for Black & Decker DCM675BMT 5-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Carafe, Black/Stainless
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I love this 5-cup coffeemaker. This is the first Black & Decker coffeemaker that I have ever owned. I was a die-hard Mr. Coffee user until I tried this little 5-cup from Black & Decker. First of all it brews a superb cup of coffee. The stainless steel carafe is a money saver, in that you don’t have to worry about it breaking or cracking. The stainless steel carafe is thin, but it is durable, and it does keep the coffee hot while on the “keep hot plate.” It’s programmable, and it shuts off after two hours. I use the 8-12 cup size paper filters in the filter basket and they fit perfect. The silver and black color goes well with the decor of my kitchen. I’ve been drinking coffee for almost 40 years, and I would definitely recommend the 5-cup Black & Decker coffeemaker to anyone who loves a good “cup of joe.”

Review by C. Montoya for Black & Decker DCM675BMT 5-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Carafe, Black/Stainless
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This is an awesome little coffee maker in a tiny package.

I’ve had a large Gevalia coffee maker as well as a Senseo single serve coffee pod maker, and while this brewer doesn’t quite match up to the Senseo, it definitely does a good job and makes a good hot cup of coffee.

I don’t know why it got such low reviews, perhaps people wanted more for the money they paid, but in all honesty, it is an amazing little bargain of a coffee pot for the money. (Though I must admit I got it for about $20 at Target.)

I love that I can program it and have my coffee ready for me in the morning as well as know that if I forget to turn it off in the morning, it has the auto-off safety feature.

It makes just the right amount of coffee (I use paper 16 oz Insulair cups with coffee lids) so I can have a cup in the morning and I can top off right before I leave the house. The coffee is piping hot, and I have to wait a while to let it cool before I take my first sip. The heating base keeps the coffee at the perfect temperature between cups. (Not sure why others said the temp was too low?) On the weekends it’s great for splitting the coffee between two for breakfast. :) Unless you use aLOT of milk, it should be hot enough; I suppose if you want to go Latte, you might be better off putting some milk in the carafe before brewing so the base can help get it heated up.?

I also use this machine to heat up my water when I want to make a cup of tea (or cup of noodles, etc.). I’ve also brewed tea with the bags in the carafe, but haven’t yet tried to brew straight leaves, which may be nice. I use paper filters as this one didn’t come with a permanent filter, and I’ve actually found that it’s much more convenient to use paper since I just have to toss it in the trash and don’t have to worry about cleaning the permanent filter.

This machine is lightweight (which I like), but it doesn’t feel cheap. The carafe is lightweight when empty, but sturdy. I’ve been using mine about twice a day for the past six months and the handle is still very sturdy (I think the guy who had the handle fall off just got a bad one.) The base does slide a bit when you try to push the buttons, but all you have to do is push down on the top of the machine while you’re setting it; not sure why others complained about that so much? If you really want it to stay in place, you could try using one of those non-skid rubber mats underneath?

I’m giving this 4 stars only because it doesn’t match up to the Senseo (which costs $70) since that machine uses turbulence to create a nice frothy-fresh cup each time, then again the single serve pods are a lot more expensive and it has a weird round base design which takes up more counter space…so I’d probably give that one 4.5 stars. The Black & Decker is about on par with the standard Gevalia I used, since that one was a basic brewer, but the larger insulated carafe was harder to clean and was also a lot more capacity than I needed.

When I was looking for a new coffee maker, my requirements were that it have a timer, be a 4-5 cup machine, and be a good price ($20-$30). I compared it to the Mr. Coffee 4-cup glass carafe coffee maker. This one won because it was a lil larger, the carafe looked sturdier, and I liked the lid and closed design of the carafe as compared to the cheaper, more open glass carafe on the Mr. Coffee which might also crack/break.

I thought of Black & Decker as more of a power tool company, and thought this machine would be sturdy and reliable. So far, it has totally reached my expectations and I will definitely buy more home appliances from them in the future.

I came online to verify the carafe was stainless steel and not seeping into my coffee/water and I wound up writing a long defense of my lil coffeemaker. Obviously I love it…!

ALL IN ALL, A GREAT BARGAIN COFFEE MAKER WITH GREAT FEATURES FOR THE PRICE. Just realize you’re getting a good standard coffee maker and not one of the $60-$80 machines that are bigger and heavier.

A GREAT DORM OR APARTMENT COFFEEMAKER!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Review by Proud Mom of an Autie for Black & Decker DCM675BMT 5-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Carafe, Black/Stainless
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I’ve been using this coffee maker for about a month with great results. I have a tiny kitchen and this coffee maker takes up very little space. For the price, it can’t be beat.

Review by John Errera for Cuisinart DCC-2600 Brew Central 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe
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This is a replacement for my old Cuisinart coffee maker which I had for about six years or so (the predecessor to this model). I loved my old one even with some of the little quirks it had. It beat out any Braun or Krupp pot which I had ever owned. This new updated model is a winner. All of the small annoyances have been solved, such as the small fill tank opening, the dripping cover that leaked back into the fill tank, and finally, thank you Cuisinart people, a water level guide on the outside of the unit. The front knobs on the front are now also easier to see and use. As my other Cuisinart did, it brews superior coffee and quickly. I find it takes about one minute per cup… 12 minutes for twelve cups, not bad at all. Yes, the unit does make some clicking and popping noises when it is new, so did my old one. But that goes away in time as the unit gets “broken in”. I do not think you can find a better coffee maker on the market.

Review by John N. Schear for Cuisinart DCC-2600 Brew Central 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe
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Who in the world would have a coffee pot as a best friend? When you make and drink 5 to 7 pots of coffee a day you need a best friend. You need a friend who is there for you anytime you need one and that friend has to be consistent; i.e., one good pot after another. The DCC-2600 is my new best friend. In a short time it has performed better than its older cousin, the DCC-1200. The DCC-122 is still right up there with the DCC-2600; however, I wanted a 14 cupper and it is perfect.

The coffee tastes the same: great. It still takes about one minute per cup. That is perhaps a tad too much time but I don’t care. I can always do something else while it is brewing. After all, a super cup of coffee is worth waiting a few minutes. I can always set the timer and have it ready when I awaken. The setting process is still simple enough for me to do. I really like being able to see the plain water display on the outside instead of having to strain and look over the top of the pot. That’s a nice enhancement just as it the anti-drip change Cuisinart made.

I’m not an interior designer; however, I like the changes made to the outside appearances of this pot compared to the DCC-1200. I just looks better to me. The included gold filter is a nice touch and its inclusion should be a constant; however, I still prefer the cheap, paper filters. Paper filters are easier to clean up from than the gold filter. That is the only reason for my statement.

Best friends do not let you down and this pot pumps coffee without one retort. It works well and performs the job with vigor.

Review by Dorothy for Cuisinart DCC-2600 Brew Central 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe
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We take coffee very seriously in my house and when our old Cuisinart broke I wasn’t sure I wanted another. But they fixed the design problems (hard to pour the water without spilling, no visible water gauge) and it makes great coffee. Highly recommend it.

Review by eek for Cuisinart DCC-2600 Brew Central 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe
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Positives:

14 cup capacity

Keeps your coffee hot; even better than the thermal carafe coffeemakers!

Easy to load

Easy to clean

Negatives:

The carafe lid is prone to leak on rare occasion

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Do not put the carafe lid in the dishwasher as the heat will alter the shape of the lid and you will be prone to excessive leaks from your carafe

Review by Mrs. Cheryl J. Jent for Cuisinart DCC-2600 Brew Central 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe
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This is my third Cuisinart coffee machine … other two were the 12 cup model — kissing cousin to this upgrade.

They greatly improved the features on this machine — water level is now visible from the OUTSIDE and it has an added feature of selecting the flavor for “regular” or “bold”. Of course the charcoal filter continues to be a plus feature.

As mentioned above, this is my third Cuisinart coffee maker. My first was a result of Consumer Reports’ high rating … purchased it around 2001 or 2002 — I forget. Anyway, it worked well until it was almost 3 years old (warranty period is 3 years) … it started making a snapping & popping noise while brewing. As it was still under warranty, I shipped it back (at my expense) and they replaced it with a refurbished model.

All in all, if you really enjoy your morning cup of coffee (and having it ready as soon as you step into the kitchen) … I highly recommend this upgraded model. You won’t be disappointed!

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