Major design flaw. Steam from brewing goes up into the grind compartment and clogs it up after just a couple brews. Must be removed and washed out every other brew to prevent it. Stick with the older models with the bean storage compartment on top, they are the best coffee machines ever!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, March 21, 2025
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Not good at all. Have to clean the grinding basket every time to make sure you get coffee strong enough to taste. It was not damp as it had not been washed. Some of the beans did nor even grind. Probably the worst designed grinder on the market. Only creates more work to get coffee. Save your money or buy a separate grinder for your beans.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, March 21, 2025
Hello- Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us about your Cuisinart item. We have taken note of the information you shared about the unit as we are always looking to make products that exceed expectations. We always appreciate our consumers reaching out to us about ways we can improve.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
The pod coffee maker works great. We are having some issues with the bean grinder getting moisture in, to the point that all of the fresh grounds do not dispense into the filter. This also makes cleaning difficult. I find that I'm still needing to use a separate grinder, which defeated the purpose of getting this machine.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com