This is my second Cuisinart Automatic Grind & Brew Coffeemaker. My first grind & brew Cuisinart model 600, which was comparable in style to Cuisinart's newer model 550, was purchased in 2006 and, yes, it lasted me 15 years. I replaced it with model 400 and chose the model 400 over model 550 for a style change only. I am thrilled with my new Cuisinart model 400 and the fact that I have a shiny new coffeemaker. The features are very much the same as my older model, except that it now has a window on the side so you can see how much water is added. Also, the grind feature seems a bit quieter than the older model, but if someone were to be sleeping in the room next to the kitchen, they may hear it. I use bottled water to make my coffee, which not only tastes better, but keeps the machine clean reducing calcium buildup. Before making this purchase, I actually considered another Cuisinart coffeemaker model, without the grind & brew feature and purchasing a separate grinder, but realized that would only make the coffee making experience more complicated, and no less clean up. Going forward, I will be sticking with Cuisinart's automatic grind & brew models. There is no other.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Very happy with it but the “Clean” light keeps going off even after cleaning 3 times after one use after each time the light turned on. Don’t think I can trust the “Clean” light.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
I received this coffeemaker as a gift. Although it seems like a great idea, I don't like the integral grinder.. The works of the grinder get moist and gummed up from the brewing process and that means I need to clean it just about every time. I'm also disappointed because the coffee isn't hot enough, even right after brewing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
The carafe leaks where the black plastic meets the stainless steel. That is frustrating. In order to get all of the coffee out, you have to practically turn the coffee pot upside down. Even then, there is still coffee wasted.
It is also very tedious to clean. You have to take out the bean grinder portion every time. You must have a brush with a handle to clean the inside of the carafe. Your hand and a sponge will not fit in there.
A little disappointed, but I love coffee so..... it's worth it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com