This coffee maker is great. We have had one for many years! We are currently in our third one. Coffee is always fresh, and the carafe keeps it hot and delicious!
I got this coffee maker through a rewards program. It makes coffee very quickly and it’sa good brew. Negatives: if you use the grinder and have it auto set to brew, it sounds like a jet taking off in your house. Make sure it's a time you want to wake up - much louder than any alarm clock!
Also the directions for set up were very minimal. I was frustrated trying to figure it out and was about ready to return it to the company. Eventually everything was in place and running smoothly
As others have said, it needs to be cleaned daily. But its worth it for the quality of coffee it produces. I've owned one for a few years and it still makes excellent coffee. My favorite blend is 70% Starbucks Pike Place, 20% Dunkin Original and 10% Hills Bros Dark Satin. Every few months I'd recommend a thorough cleaning with Oxygen Brew Wash, let the carafe and all parts sit in the wash for an hour or so, but that works perfectly. House guest are always impressed with the coffee
In the late 1990’s while living in Charleston, West Virginia, our first internet purchase was a Cuisinart coffe maker with built in timer and grinder. Originally from Washington state where coffee is king we love our morning coffee. The timer was set as our alarm and by the time I shuffled to the kitchen the coffee was ready, almost like having a servant! Over the years we have purchased several more and still appreciate the fresh ground morning coffee.
I have had this model coffee maker for probably 12 years. After about 4 years, each machine starts to leak and must be replaced. I am hopeful this one (I bought it a few years ago) will last longer
I used to grind my own coffee every day to make myself a single cup in a Melita coffee maker. When my partner joined me, we tried other makers and nothing compared to this one. It is easy to use, uses whole beans (which is what I LOVE!) and makes HOT lovely coffee.
This model is improved: it has a dam that keeps me from flooding the grinder part and a clean cycle. This is why I think this is the best coffee maker ever. I gave it 4 stars because of the leaking issue in previous models.
Insulated carafe works very well. Keeps coffee hot for hours but doesn't burn it. Grinder works well but gets wet and is a little bit more work to keep clean. Makes good coffee!
Replaced my 5 year old Cuisinart coffee maker after it started to have brewing problems. Got this model because it has bulit in bean grinder and a carafe to keep coffee hot and Iove it!
The Cuisinart grind and brew is very well built, evidently good for years of use. We had an older model for over 20 years! It is easy to use and to clean.