Comments on: Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Thermal Coffee Maker 10-Cup Automatic http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html Talk About Coffee is a must visit site for all coffee lovers :)) Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:58:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: TimD http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-95446 TimD Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:14:26 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-95446 My 600 overflowed on me another time so I called Cuisinart and got a brand new 650 send to me. The 600 is out of production and there are SIGNIFICANT changed to the 650 that I long considered to be design flaws on the 600. Your coffee makers have 3 year warranties people and Cuisinart will replace the thing under warrnnty, but you eat the shipping. Don't live with it, get it replaced. My 600 overflowed on me another time so I called Cuisinart and got a brand new 650 send to me. The 600 is out of production and there are SIGNIFICANT changed to the 650 that I long considered to be design flaws on the 600.

Your coffee makers have 3 year warranties people and Cuisinart will replace the thing under warrnnty, but you eat the shipping. Don’t live with it, get it replaced.

]]> By: Tara http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-95444 Tara Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:07:17 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-95444 Thank goodness I found this site! I have been having the exact same overflowing problem with my 1150 (not grind & brew but same brew set up and thermal carafe). I am soaking my lid now and I ordered a backup lid from Cuisinart just in case that doesn't work or so I can rotate. It was $8 plus $6.95 to ship. I also plan to buy the paper filters to eliminate grounds and just to be safe. Thanks everyone! Thank goodness I found this site! I have been having the exact same overflowing problem with my 1150 (not grind & brew but same brew set up and thermal carafe). I am soaking my lid now and I ordered a backup lid from Cuisinart just in case that doesn’t work or so I can rotate. It was $8 plus $6.95 to ship. I also plan to buy the paper filters to eliminate grounds and just to be safe. Thanks everyone!

]]> By: Larry http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-86494 Larry Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:15:20 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-86494 Lana, After almost 10 years with my coffee grind and brew, I do not have that problem. I believe the reason why is, I clean the entire coffee flow path after each brew and wipe it dry prior to the next one, removing any residue from the liquid flow path. Most importantly, however, I USE PAPER FILTERS!!!! Yes, old fashioned paper filters. I tried the nice little brass mesh filter about twice, only to find fine grounds in my cup. I believe these get lodged in the lid, causing the blockage I read about so much. Try buying a package after you thoroughly soak your lid in water for several days, and see if the problem continues. If so, it might be necessary to buy a new lid and continue to use paper filters. Lana,
After almost 10 years with my coffee grind and brew, I do not have that problem. I believe the reason why is, I clean the entire coffee flow path after each brew and wipe it dry prior to the next one, removing any residue from the liquid flow path. Most importantly, however, I USE PAPER FILTERS!!!! Yes, old fashioned paper filters. I tried the nice little brass mesh filter about twice, only to find fine grounds in my cup. I believe these get lodged in the lid, causing the blockage I read about so much. Try buying a package after you thoroughly soak your lid in water for several days, and see if the problem continues. If so, it might be necessary to buy a new lid and continue to use paper filters.

]]> By: Lana http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-86358 Lana Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:37:45 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-86358 We have the same overflow problem. we LOVE this coffeemaker / grinder, but after about 8 months of use, the lid started overflowing and making a huge mess on our countertops. It's a hit and miss each morning. I clean it regularly and watch it each morning till the coffee is made. Some mornings it runs over, some mornings it doesn't. I contacted CuisinArt who in turn gave me an email address to send my complaint to and I have not received an answer yet. We have the same overflow problem. we LOVE this coffeemaker / grinder, but after about 8 months of use, the lid started overflowing and making a huge mess on our countertops. It’s a hit and miss each morning. I clean it regularly and watch it each morning till the coffee is made. Some mornings it runs over, some mornings it doesn’t. I contacted CuisinArt who in turn gave me an email address to send my complaint to and I have not received an answer yet.

]]> By: Doug http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-71214 Doug Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:19:50 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-71214 Best way to clean the lid, grab hot pot of water with lots of soap, keep it hot on the stove so the water stays hot. This will break the sticking coffee loose in the float. Best way to clean the lid, grab hot pot of water with lots of soap, keep it hot on the stove so the water stays hot. This will break the sticking coffee loose in the float.

]]> By: Bernie http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-41493 Bernie Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:57:51 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-41493 We recently purchased the Cuisinart Burr and Grind after having three of the blade grinder versions over the years. The grinder socket eventually wears out and the blade stops turning - so we thought the burr grinder would last longer. Our problem is not overflowing. We like strong coffee, but it's very hard to get a strong brew with the settings available. Even at the Strong setting, I've resorted to putting only 5 cups of water in the reservoir, and setting the grind to 12 cups. Does anyone else have this problem, or am I missing something in the instructions? Thanks - this is a great forum. We recently purchased the Cuisinart Burr and Grind after having three of the blade grinder versions over the years. The grinder socket eventually wears out and the blade stops turning – so we thought the burr grinder would last longer. Our problem is not overflowing. We like strong coffee, but it’s very hard to get a strong brew with the settings available. Even at the Strong setting, I’ve resorted to putting only 5 cups of water in the reservoir, and setting the grind to 12 cups. Does anyone else have this problem, or am I missing something in the instructions? Thanks – this is a great forum.

]]> By: Rick R. http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-39880 Rick R. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:48:48 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-39880 Terrible electronics. The on/off button frequently doesn't work. Good when it works, but who wants a coffee maker that works sometimes and not others. No customer service support. Will never buy another Cuisinart product. Terrible electronics. The on/off button frequently doesn’t work. Good when it works, but who wants a coffee maker that works sometimes and not others. No customer service support. Will never buy another Cuisinart product.

]]> By: Mark Lippman http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-39372 Mark Lippman Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:20:50 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-39372 Overflow, I made it stop. Flip the lid to the pot over and use a screw driver to pop the bottom half of the lid off. Leave it off while brewing. You can snap the lid back after brew to keep the coffee hot if you're not drinking it right away. It looks like the tiny hole in the bottom half of the lid to release air randomly gets a coffee ground in it and blocks the air flow which makes it over flow. Cleaning will not help because this happens during brew. It's a pain but I now like my coffee maker again. Overflow, I made it stop. Flip the lid to the pot over and use a screw driver to pop the bottom half of the lid off. Leave it off while brewing. You can snap the lid back after brew to keep the coffee hot if you’re not drinking it right away. It looks like the tiny hole in the bottom half of the lid to release air randomly gets a coffee ground in it and blocks the air flow which makes it over flow. Cleaning will not help because this happens during brew. It’s a pain but I now like my coffee maker again.

]]> By: Cheryl http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-38428 Cheryl Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:15:58 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-38428 I am having a real problem with the grinding mechanism being stuck and we cannot pull it out. I usually just end up wiping it out and leaving it in foe the next use. Anybody know why it's getting stuck? I am having a real problem with the grinding mechanism being stuck and we cannot pull it out. I usually just end up wiping it out and leaving it in foe the next use. Anybody know why it’s getting stuck?

]]> By: Larry http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-38185 Larry Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:36:26 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-38185 For those who are having trouble with the lid clogging up with grounds: Solution 1 - back-flush the lid with a healthy stream of water before preparing the next pot Solution 2- ditch the metal filter and use the old-fashioned paper filters...no grounds in lid or in your coffee! Solution 3 - implement both solutions 1 and 2 above (preferred) For those who are having trouble with the lid clogging up with grounds:
Solution 1 – back-flush the lid with a healthy stream of water before preparing the next pot
Solution 2- ditch the metal filter and use the old-fashioned paper filters…no grounds in lid or in your coffee!
Solution 3 – implement both solutions 1 and 2 above (preferred)

]]> By: Bill http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-38167 Bill Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:19 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-38167 How simple... Clean the lid really well. It was obvious that water was collecting at the top of the carafe. Cleaning the sludge out of the lid did the trick. Thanks All... How simple… Clean the lid really well. It was obvious that water was collecting at the top of the carafe. Cleaning the sludge out of the lid did the trick. Thanks All…

]]> By: Mark Spencer http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-37448 Mark Spencer Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:01:02 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-37448 Removing the carafe lid is easy if you place the palm of your hand on the lid, and press down while you rotate your wrist. However, like so many of you, that's not my biggest squawk about this contraption...it's that *$(@# OVERFLOW problem which, after reading all these posts, I am about to tackle myself. In my case, I find coffee and grounds on the counter, which tells me the lid might be the culprit in this case. However, it may be a victim of a snag earlier in the cycle. I'm going to fool with it for a while and, if it continues to be a thorn in my side, I'll take it outside and see if my .410 shotgun still fires. I wish there was a place to post a picture on this page...I have a hunch a lot of people would like the see the end results! Removing the carafe lid is easy if you place the palm of your hand on the lid, and press down while you rotate your wrist. However, like so many of you, that’s not my biggest squawk about this contraption…it’s that *$(@# OVERFLOW problem which, after reading all these posts, I am about to tackle myself. In my case, I find coffee and grounds on the counter, which tells me the lid might be the culprit in this case. However, it may be a victim of a snag earlier in the cycle.

I’m going to fool with it for a while and, if it continues to be a thorn in my side, I’ll take it outside and see if my .410 shotgun still fires. I wish there was a place to post a picture on this page…I have a hunch a lot of people would like the see the end results!

]]> By: Steve http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-34974 Steve Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:54:08 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-34974 when I speak of rinsing it, I mean the lid as well as the pot. when I speak of rinsing it, I mean the lid as well as the pot.

]]> By: Steve http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-34973 Steve Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:53:19 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-34973 ON my 2nd grind and brew thermal: both worked great til the first one leaked clear water from the bottom: that's a problem with all the "siphon" machines- rubber tubing dies after heating for a long time. The anwer is CLEANLINESS for the overflow problem. Simple task, Every day, 3 drops of dishwashing liquid into the pot, fill with hot water half way, put the lid on, then shake it until the suds and water come up through the lid "backwards". Rinse well, let water go into the top, turn it over, out the pour spout opening, and also in thru the tiny openings where the coffee comes in (so you see suds leaking around the lid inside) Takes a minute, do it EVERY TIME you use the machine. no gunk, no overflow. ON my 2nd grind and brew thermal: both worked great til the first one leaked clear water from the bottom: that’s a problem with all the “siphon” machines- rubber tubing dies after heating for a long time.
The anwer is CLEANLINESS for the overflow problem.
Simple task, Every day, 3 drops of dishwashing liquid into the pot, fill with hot water half way, put the lid on, then shake it until the suds and water come up through the lid “backwards”.
Rinse well, let water go into the top, turn it over, out the pour spout opening, and also in thru the tiny openings where the coffee comes in (so you see suds leaking around the lid inside) Takes a minute, do it EVERY TIME you use the machine. no gunk, no overflow.

]]> By: Adrian http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-33989 Adrian Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:33:36 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-33989 Wow, after reading all of the comments, I am going to consider myself quite lucky. Our 10 cup Grind & brew has lasted over 6 years. We stopped grinding inside the machine after about a week because of how difficult it was to clean (We have a Braun coffee grinder that I've been using for over 12 years now). It worked has worked fine for us up until I cleaned it recently. (We moved to a new house with hard water and noticing the brew times we're increasing). I put a little bit of CLR and water into the reservoir like I always do and was on the third "rinse" when I noticed it started leaking. Tried it a few more times thinking it was a fluke and just stared getting worse. I let it "dry out" for several weeks (luckily we have a spare coffee pot) and hooked it up again today. Not only does it still leak, it leaves about a third of the water in the reservoir. From what I can tell, it is leaking inside the pot... bottom fills up a little bit (the sides here hot from the water collecting in the bottom while it leaked). I wasn't able to pull it apart because of the screws they use in the bottom, but from this thread, it looks like we should think about getting another one (we did like the coffee it made... we always did the 1-4 cups setting even though we always brewed full pots of coffee). Wow, after reading all of the comments, I am going to consider myself quite lucky. Our 10 cup Grind & brew has lasted over 6 years. We stopped grinding inside the machine after about a week because of how difficult it was to clean (We have a Braun coffee grinder that I’ve been using for over 12 years now).
It worked has worked fine for us up until I cleaned it recently. (We moved to a new house with hard water and noticing the brew times we’re increasing). I put a little bit of CLR and water into the reservoir like I always do and was on the third “rinse” when I noticed it started leaking. Tried it a few more times thinking it was a fluke and just stared getting worse. I let it “dry out” for several weeks (luckily we have a spare coffee pot) and hooked it up again today. Not only does it still leak, it leaves about a third of the water in the reservoir. From what I can tell, it is leaking inside the pot… bottom fills up a little bit (the sides here hot from the water collecting in the bottom while it leaked). I wasn’t able to pull it apart because of the screws they use in the bottom, but from this thread, it looks like we should think about getting another one (we did like the coffee it made… we always did the 1-4 cups setting even though we always brewed full pots of coffee).

]]> By: greg http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-31314 greg Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:16:07 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-31314 I have had the quisinart grind and brew with thermal carafe for over 3 years now, makes wonderfull coffee!!!! never had a problem with it ever. it has never over-flowed, although the thermal carafe only keeps the coffee hot about 4 hours even after heating it up with hot water first. love it, no complaints here. I have had the quisinart grind and brew with thermal carafe for over 3 years now, makes wonderfull coffee!!!! never had a problem with it ever. it has never over-flowed, although the thermal carafe only keeps the coffee hot about 4 hours even after heating it up with hot water first. love it, no complaints here.

]]> By: Leeann http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-27734 Leeann Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:22:24 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-27734 More of same. Overflow no matter how carefully I clean and scrub. Life is too short. The product stinks and is not worth the uncertainty and time to make it work correctly. Buying something I can rely on even if it's twice the cost. More of same. Overflow no matter how carefully I clean and scrub. Life is too short. The product stinks and is not worth the uncertainty and time to make it work correctly. Buying something I can rely on even if it’s twice the cost.

]]> By: Larry http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-26176 Larry Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:38:55 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-26176 @Patti Ann: This sounds like the timer for your heating element is out of whack. I understand that if you return it to where you bought it, Cuisinart is really good about replacing it if it is less than a year old. @Patti Ann:
This sounds like the timer for your heating element is out of whack. I understand that if you return it to where you bought it, Cuisinart is really good about replacing it if it is less than a year old.

]]> By: Patti Ann http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-25606 Patti Ann Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:49:13 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-25606 Does anyone have the solution as to why this coffee maker shuts off early, before all the water is out. I try to brew 6 cups of coffee everyday, I've tried just pushing on & someone said push grind off & then on, but either way, I still only get around 2 or 3 cups before the beep. I've read where others have this problem, but no solution. It's really annoying having to keep turning it off & on & off & on & off & on, to just get 6 cups of warm coffee. PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU. I don't use the grinder.. Does anyone have the solution as to why this coffee maker shuts off early, before all the water is out. I try to brew 6 cups of coffee everyday, I’ve tried just pushing on & someone said push grind off & then on, but either way, I still only get around 2 or 3 cups before the beep. I’ve read where others have this problem, but no solution. It’s really annoying having to keep turning it off & on & off & on & off & on, to just get 6 cups of warm coffee. PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU. I don’t use the grinder..

]]> By: Jeff http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html/comment-page-1#comment-15361 Jeff Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:40:30 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/cuisinart-dgb-600bc-grind-and-brew-thermal-coffee-maker-10-cup-automatic.html#comment-15361 I've seen several ask why the cuisinart ...600, 10 cup grind & brew doesn't brew a full pot. I'm asking again, why do I have to turn the coffee maker on a dozen times to brew a pot???? Then it is still not filled and I give up. Does anyone know? I’ve seen several ask why the cuisinart …600, 10 cup grind & brew doesn’t brew a full pot. I’m asking again, why do I have to turn the coffee maker on a dozen times to brew a pot???? Then it is still not filled and I give up. Does anyone know?

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