Cuisinart DCC-450BK 4-Cup Coffeemaker with Stainless-Steel Carafe, Black
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart DCC-450BK 4-Cup Coffeemaker with Stainless-Steel Carafe, Black
Customer Review: Good In Every Way
Summary: 5 Stars
When we broke the old Braun coffeemaker, we decided to buy a new machine rather than replace the part. We wanted a smaller one to save counter space, since we usually make small amounts of coffee anyway. This model fits the bill--it's the right size, it looks good and it works well.
I can confidently state that there is no pouring problem with the carafe. It pours better than our previous Braun. In fact, it pours well even if you tip it to 90 degrees. No dribbling at all. An even bigger improvement over the Braun is that the Cuisinart is very sure-footed: it's quite resistant to sliding around. Coffee quality is good and the optional gold-tone filter fits nicely into the basket. The stainless steel carafe, of course, isn't subject to breakage. I don't know how long the machine will last, but the quality seems good.
We're quite satisfied with the product.
Customer Review: With the good comes the bad
Summary: 3 Stars
My household only has 2 people so this coffee maker is perfect. I like the compact design that is sleek without screaming for attention. It makes great coffee and keeps it hot in the stainless carafe. I only have one problem with this coffee maker and its a big one. Big enough that it prompted me to send an email to Cuisinart. The carafe is poorly designed. There is a lip around the entire top of the carafe which catches coffee and does not allow for it to flow smoothly out of the too-small spout. As a result there is spillage all down the side of the carafe, along both sides of the too-small spout all over my countertop. EVERY TIME. I tried pouring slowly, I tried removing the lid of the carafe, to no avail. Ive now taken to just pouring it over the sink and wiping off the mug before setting it down. Its a shame because aside from this major annoyance its a great little coffee maker.Customer Review: Nice product, but not perfect.
Summary: 3 Stars
I first used this coffeemaker while on a visit to my sister, who was very pleased with it. The coffee it made was consistently good, so on my return I purchased one.
My experience with it was marred by the infamous spillage problem while pouring the coffee. Sometimes it was OK and sometimes not, but I finally realized that the slightest lack of tightness in securing the top onto the pot would cause a leak--e g a tiny coffee ground. So the answer is scrupulous cleanliness and pressure on the lid to secure it well. The reason for a 3-star rating is the question of whether a manufacturer should put such stringent requirements on a thin piece of plastic.
The coffeemaker keeps the water in contact with the grounds just the right amount of time for may taste, so finally I am quite pleased to have excellent coffee from an attractive little system.
Customer Review: Unfounded criticisms
Summary: 4 Stars
I honestly can't see what the criticisms are about this coffee-maker. I have owned it for a month and have not experienced any of the water splashing/dripping issues noted by others. I didn't rate it a "5" because the "auto-stop" feature didn't work when I interupted the brewing to pour a cup, but to be fair there is a disclaimer in the manual that notes the feature may not work at certain stages of the brewing cycle. I also am not sure the measuring lines inside the carafe exactly line up with the water storage unit in the coffee-maker, but these are minor issues.
Compared to the B&D personal coffee-maker, this one is much more stylish and not as flimsy looking.
Bottom line - if you want a good piping hot cup of coffee (or 2) brewed by a reasonably-priced stylish coffee-maker that doesn't take up much counter space, this is a great unit.
Customer Review: A botch if not dangerous...
Summary: 1 Stars
1) Heating plate kept coffee hot alright, but by boiling coffee every minute (you can hear the thermostat clicking on and off...followed by the sound of the coffee BOILING!). I snuck the cover off to verify...because I couldn't believe it!2) After my 4th pot (in two days) and finishing the last of the coffee (and turning it OFF), I heard it begin re-cycling again! It had turned on all by itself! Sorry folks, that's dangerous.
3) Took forever to brew 16 ounces. I connect the dots between #1 and #2 and conclude the thermostat defective. I returned it. Can a recall be far behind?
4) The box proudly proclaims you can INTERRUPT brewing to sneak a cup. Inside the manual it recommends NOT DOING IT.
5) The box proudly proclaims Cuisinart to be an American Company. Underneath the unit it says: Made in China. O.K. Splitting hairs...