Black & Decker DCM500B SmartBrew 5-Cup Coffeemaker, Black
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Black & DeckerBrand: Black & Decker
Release Date: 2004-08-15
Model: DCM500B
Color: Black
Product features:
- Compact black 5-cup electric drip coffeemaker with removable brew basket
- Sturdy black plastic housing; tempered glass carafe; nonstick warmer plate
- 120 volts; lighted on/off switch; 3-foot power cord; uses flat-bottomed paper filters (not included)
- Dishwasher-safe, removable brew basket; hinged lid and dripless pour spout
- Measures 8 by 6-1/2 by 10 inches; carafe measures 6 by 4-1/2 by 5 inches; on-year warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Black & Decker DCM500B SmartBrew 5-Cup Coffeemaker, Black
Customer Review: OK coffeemaker for the money.
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought the Black & Decker Smartbrew 5-Cup Coffeemaker (DCM500B) through Amazon in April 2006. The unit operated well until the hinge attaching the cover to the coffeemaker base failed in September 2010. The unit did make coffee, though not incredibly hot. Biggest problems involved the water chamber (grew mold if not cleaned regularly) and the heating base (accumulated burnt coffee stains if not cleaned regularly). Except for the metal coffee pot and metal heating plate, the unit is made of plastic. The biggest advantage is price, coupled with the fact that you can't break the coffee pot. The biggest disadvantage is the regular cleaning needed. You also have to be careful that you don't overfill the water reservoir, or the coffee will overflow onto the countertop. The unit is fairly well-built (my unit lasted a little over four years). Given the unit's low price (I paid $18.99), I can't really complain about the service life of four years. In this case the old saying is true: "You get what you pay for". Despite the low price, I wouldn't buy this coffeemaker again.
Description of Black & Decker DCM500B SmartBrew 5-Cup Coffeemaker, Black
Black & Decker SmartBrew in black. Includes 5-cup capacity, lighted on/off switch, water filter, removable brew basket, water window, non-stick keep warm plate, and Perfect Pour Carafe.Black & Decker, long known as a maker of quality tools, brings that same dependability to the kitchen in small countertop appliances such as the DCM500B SmartBrew 5-cup coffeemaker. Ideal for apartment dwellers, office workers, RV owners, or anyone else who might have kitchen counter space constraints, this compact drip coffeemaker is a smart answer to the question, "where's my next cup of coffee coming from?"
The body of the coffeemaker, built from heavy-duty, glossy black plastic, has a one-piece, hinged lid that allows access to both the water reservoir and the removable brew basket. There's a see-through water level indicator on the coffeemaker, and the carafe has clearly marked fill and brew lines. (The lines take into account the extra water needed to brew a cup of coffee.) The carafe also features a broad Perfect Pour spout, a dripless design trademarked by Black & Decker. Nonstick coating on the warmer plate prevents the carafe from sticking when occasional coffee drips scorch on the plate. The 3-foot power cord offers some flexibility for convenient counter placement.
The removable brew basket is dishwasher safe. Hand wash carafe in hot water with a soft sponge and mild detergent; do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers on carafe. Wipe down the coffeemaker with a warm, damp cloth and dry completely; coffeemaker is not immersible. Rinse brew basket and carafe thoroughly to ensure purity of coffee flavor. The carafe measures 6 by 4-1/2 by 5 inches and has a 3-1/2-cup (28-fluid-ounce) capacity. (A 5-cup coffeemaker produces five 5-ounce cups.) The coffeemaker measures 8 by 6-1/2 by 10 inches. Flat-bottomed paper coffee filters are not included. Black & Decker includes a detailed instruction sheet and a one-year limited warranty against materials or workmanship. --Garland Withers
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