Black & Decker DCM7 Cup-at-a-Time Personal 12-Ounce Coffeemaker, White
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Black & Decker DCM7 Cup-at-a-Time Personal 12-Ounce Coffeemaker, White
Customer Review: A lot easier to use and safer.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought one of these for my mother for Christmas. Years ago I had gotten her a Black&Decker cup-at-a-time coffeemaker and it finally gave up last year. The only cup-at-a-time coffeemaker at a reasonable price I could find locally was by Toastess. The Toastess paled in comparison to the Black&Decker, not only in build quality but in ease of use. My mother suffers from a neurological disorder which makes it difficult to coordinate the use of her hands; she is okay with general tasks, but nothing which requires fine manipulation. This Black&Decker coffeemaker, like the model before, is easy to use. The power switch is on the front and a little larger than several coffeemakers switches; you just have to push down on it. There is nothing to move out of the way when filling the reservoir; just lift the lid. The reservoir is also a little wider than the Toastess making it easier to fill. Of course, one of the safety features, which the Toastess model also lacks, is the automatic shut-off. When it is finished making a cup of coffee, and it is fast, it just shuts off, which is great for someone who keeps forgetting to turn off their coffeemaker. The only issue I can see that someone may have, and niggling at that, is that this unit cannot hold tall coffee mugs. All of my mother's coffee mugs fit, which is a lesser concern for me, however, than its ease of use and safety, at which this Black&Decker excels.--BobCustomer Review: Super Buy, Super Coffee
Summary: 5 Stars
When I bought this machine I was suspicious. Could something so inexpensive really do the job? I bought it based on the high reviews. I place an additional filter in the filter basket of the coffee pot. This keeps coffee grinds from getting into any of the coffee maker mechanisms and into the cup. I usually use one heaping tablespoon of Folgers or Heritage (local brand) coffee for a semi strong cup of coffee. This is an excellent and worthwhile purchase for the dollar! Enjoy!
I'm going to add another comment here after owning this coffee maker for a while. I would still give this five stars but want to alert people to the following. This is an inexpensive commodity. The back top area of the pot where you put in the water over time can slightly warp due to the steam heat from the water. This means that the water can leak out a little bit and drip down the sides. It's not a huge problem, however, it is somewhat annoying. The whole unit is so inexpensive, that I just bought another one. I keep the older one stored. Wanted anyone to know this before purchasing. This is **still** an excellent purchase for the money and replacement costs still minimal compared to more expensive units.
Customer Review: Not quite perfect
Summary: 4 Stars
The Black & Decker DCM7 Cup-At-A-Time coffee maker is small, elegantly functional and nearly perfect. It brews a cup of joe in seconds, and there are no filters to buy. It also makes plain hot water, if that's what you want for tea, instant soup, hot chocolate, etc. Nine ounces of water brings the reservoir level up to the full-line, and you may be able to add another ounce or so, but any information that suggests this is a 12-ounce model is mistaken. While the filter itself is easily cleaned, the DCM7's biggest fault is that it has several needlessly difficult to wash areas. Thanks to a number of 90 degree crevices in places like the water reservoir, the drip bowl and the drip basket, any occasional deep-cleaning is very impractical. I'm not saying that most other coffee makers don't suffer from the same flaw, but how difficult can it be to contour plastic interiors with gradual curves? This unit fits well in a 7 x 7 x 9 inch counter-top space. When the top is open, it will be 14 inches tall and can easily be moved if overhead clearance is tight. Despite some of the photographs you may have seen, this compact design will not accept a cup any taller than 4 inches. Shop around, discounts are available.Customer Review: Quick and easy, and very reliable!
Summary: 5 Stars
My mother, sister, and I have each had one of these Black & Decker Cup-At-A-Time coffeemakers for *years*. They are long-lived, reliable, and always give you a perfect, single cup of coffee. Additionally, they are small, very light of weight, and easy to carry with you if you do a lot of traveling (esp. by car), or for use at your desk.
Just think of the satisfaction you will have of enjoying a fresh-made cup of your favourite blend whenever you want, instead of either drinking the bilge in the community coffeepot, instead of drinking the bilge in the community coffeepot. And how about the money that you could save by making your own cup of fresh coffee instead of dropping at least $2.00 for a cup from a local cafe. I can speak from experience on both of these points...
The purchasing of one is about as close to a "worthwhile investment" as one can make, with regard to small appliances. Unfortunately, they can be very difficult to find in so-called "brick-and-mortar" stores. Kudos to Amazon for carrying them! I intend to purchase two more of them, as gifts for friends who have long coveted mine...
Customer Review: Just one cup whenever I want it!
Summary: 4 Stars
I work alone in a small school library. Currently, I am going through the entire collection, getting rid of old, unread books, then processing the keepers for automation. It is a tedious process. After lunch every day I literally fall asleep. Something had to be done!! I needed coffee!!
I began looking for a 4-cup coffeemaker to buy and take to school (thinking that's as small as a unit comes). Then I spotted the one-cup-at-a-time units! I like Black & Decker products and I prefer white appliances, so this Cup-at-a-Time Coffeemaker caught my attention at once. In addition, I always read reviews for product evaluation. This one ranked high.
It's at school now, near my computer, and in its little work area containing two mugs, spoon, creamer, sugar. It's a delightful little machine, designed to please just one person at a time. And it does.
(Note: Just one detraction: A mug does not pour well. At first, I found it difficult to pour water into the well without spilling any. Solved that problem by buying a plastic measuring cup with a spout. No spills now!)