Black & Decker DCM2500W SmartBrew 12-Cup Coffeemaker, White
by Black & Decker

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Product Summary

• 13 inches tall, raised lid requires 22 inches; 1-year warranty
• Sneak-a-cup feature; automatic shut-off after 2 hours
• Wake up to a pot of freshly brewed coffee
• Perfectly drip-free pouring spout; 2 water windows
• 12-cup coffeemaker features digital clock and delayed start

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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Black & Decker DCM2500W SmartBrew 12-Cup Coffeemaker, White

Customer Review: A reliable workhorse of a coffeemaker
Summary: 4 Stars

I've had this coffeemaker for about a year and a half, and I don't have any complaints. No parts have broken, the clock is accurate, the timer still functions, I still wake up every morning to a nice fresh pot of coffee. The lip of the pot is well formed, so that you never spill when you're pouring a cup. These are all simple things, but coffee is a simple thing. If you don't notice your coffeemaker, that means that it was designed well. This is an inexpensive, reliable coffee machine.

In fact, I've even abused the little guy. I like to make Thai iced tea, but I'm also too lazy to use a teapot, so I'll run my tea through it three or four times until it's dark enough, and it still holds up like a champ.

Here are some of the convenient features:

- Water window on the side, so you can see how much water you're putting in without having to measure using the pot.
- Timer feature so you can wake up to pre-brewed coffee without waiting.
- Sturdy, elegant pot design. The pot can be put in the dishwasher with no problems, and the large handle means you'll never drop it.
- Auto-off feature that turns the heating element off after two hours. (Another reviewer mentioned that there was no auto-off, which is incorrect)
- Large capacity scales well. By this, I mean that it makes two cups of coffee just as easily as it makes 12 cups, so it's good for a morning alone, or if you want a lot of coffee for several people.

The reason I didn't give it a five is that there are a few minor drawbacks:

- It's a little difficult to clean, because of the design of the pot and the maker itself. Not terribly difficult, but a tad annoying.
- The "sneak a cup" feature isn't perfect, it can leak a couple drops when you use it. However, I use the timer, so never have to sneak a cup, you can just have a pot ready whenever you want.

But honestly, these drawbacks are inconsequential. You're not going to find a better coffeemaker for under $30 with this many features, and this kind of reliability. I highly recommend it.

Description of Black & Decker DCM2500W SmartBrew 12-Cup Coffeemaker, White

Other features include a calibrated window on each side for monitoring the water reservoir's level, a hinged cover that flips back to reveal both reservoir and coffee filter, and cord storage. The carafe has a comfortable handle and a guard to protect the knuckles. The coffeemaker measures 7-3/4 inches wide, 12-1/2 inches high, and 10-1/4 inches deep. --Fred Brack

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