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Cuisinart DCC-450 4-Cup Coffeemakers with Stainless-Steel Carafe

Brand: Cuisinart
Category: Kitchen

Buy Used: $29.95 - $29.99 (On sale from $39.99)

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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars 89 reviews


ASIN: B0015IPGM8

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Customer Reviews:   Read 84 more reviews...

2 out of 5 stars Drip drip drip   July 7, 2008
Two fatal flaws in the carafe design. First, it overpours awfully when the lid is not on. I usually fill my coffe maker by filling the carafe with water then pouring it in. With this model, if you do that with the carafe lid off, you'll end up with a counter full of water. It just pours past the undersized spout. But I've adapted, and make sure the lid is on, and have a towel nearby. Second flaw is that it tends to pour badly even with the lid on. Especially when pouring the coffee into a mug, since you don't want coffee everywhere. It makes a dirty mess. I always end up with drips, so I end up pouring over the sink.

Another issue is that if the basket isn't properly seated, it will not drain into the carafe, and will overflow. The difference between "properly seated" and "not seated" is about 1/4". So I always need to check this every time I make a cup.

This is a product that looks cool with the stainless steel, but in reality, it's just a hassle with a ton of little things you have to watch out for. I'm trying to replace it now.




5 out of 5 stars great product   June 29, 2008
As far as We have used it it works great and affordable price as compared to other sites and stores...we donot use it everyday but till now it is working great..It is cuisinart...great product


1 out of 5 stars Serious Design Flaws   June 12, 2008
Three years ago, I purchased the black model for a lake cottage. It worked fine until two weeks ago when a critical plastic element broke. (Keep in mind, this was used seasonally, not daily for thee years.) Because I was so pleased with the black model originally, I purchased a white one for home. The carafe lip is slightly different, and all the reviews that describe it as dribbling or dripping when pouring are on target. It's a pain in the neck. The same design flaw is true of the red model which I purchased for our office. You cannot pour it without it dribbling down the side of the carafe, at least by the end of the pot. Don't waste your money.


5 out of 5 stars Cuisinart DCC-450BK 4 - Cup Coffee Maker   May 31, 2008
The Cuisinart DCC-450BK is perfect for 1-2 people. With the 30 min timer, you know how long the coffee is fresh.


3 out of 5 stars Are you an Appliance Whisperer?   May 15, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I've been using this for about a month now, and I think it has an equal amount of pros and cons.

Cons: I wish this had a simple flip-up lid on the carafe instead of this backwards placement thing. Placing the carafe in the machine can be a little frustrating, it seems to need a lot of pressure to fit under the spout. This is due to the design of the "pause and pour" feature, which, honestly I could do without if it's going to cause that much difficulty and isn't even recommended to do mid-brew according to the users manual. And it would be better if the heating element would stay on for an hour instead of 30 minutes.

Pros: Availability of a mesh cone filter is a bonus. The coffeemaker takes up very little counter space. It's great to have a carafe that I don't have to worry about shattering. The coffee tastes EXCELLENT, I gotta give it that. In the month I've used it, I've gotten used to its little quirks.

I recommend this machine if you're not easily frustrated by household items that need a special touch or just seem to have a mind of their own.

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