Very easy to use. I do clean mine out every day. Which is very easy Make sure you rinse the top of the carafe and the top of the container where you put the filter. That way you will not have a problem with water draining into carafe makes a great cup of coffee
This is an interesting design and brews a good cup via drip or Keurig. Here's how you can improve it. The previous Grind & Brew DGB-900 had a high quality burr grinder, bring that back. Also, moisture condenses in the grinder making it a sopping mess that needs daily cleaning or it will not function. The physical elements require WAY too much effort, compared to the DGB-900. The water filling space is not user friendly. Why so difficult for such an essential feature? Provide an option to turn off the beeping.
Cuisinart grind and brew plus has proven to be an outstanding choice for our family. Easy to set up to make mornings a breeze. Coffee is smooth no bitter taste. K-cup is a great addition for a quick cup of coffee. I do recommend the Cuisinart Grind and Brew Plus!
I have had several instances where I grind and the grounds get clogged up in the chute, so the coffee ends up as water. I am returning this because of this issue. I have only had this for three weeks and it has happened multiple times, even though I clean it thoroughly between uses. Very disappointing as I have loved all of my Cuisinart appliances.
The coffee maker works very well. My one complaint is that I cannot see how much water is in the tank (for the pods). It is completely black. I know there is an indicator when it needs more, but it is very difficult to see when the water is at the fill line. I find this to be a major flaw in the design.
Makes great coffee. A little bit awkward pouring the water into the reservoir, but being able to have the bold feature and the one cup alternative, more than make up for it.