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“Freshly Ground Coffee Everyday”
The Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Thermal Coffee Maker 10-Cup Automatic allows you to have a cup of freshly ground coffee every time you wake up each day without any fuss.
Available for less US$ 120 in the market, you can just add $30 to also get the Cuisinart GFT-B Gold Tone Coffee Filter, for a total of US$ 159. By just pre-setting the time, you can grind your coffee beans as well as brew coffee with a Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Thermal Coffee Maker 10-Cup Automatic.
The coffee machine comes with a charcoal filter which effectively removes odors and chlorine which are usually associated with tap water. This coffeemaker also features a thermal carafe made of brushed stainless steel which is also insulated by a double wall. The Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Thermal Coffee Maker 10-Cup Automatic’s carafe can keep over 10 cups of 5 oz each of brewed coffee. You can also pour coffee into a cup while still brewing coffee by just pressing its brew-pause function.
If you just want to prepare less than 5 cups of coffee, just preset it at 1-4 cups. This setting vastly improves its heat and extraction function. The Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Thermal Coffee Maker 10-Cup Automatic is also easy to clean. Just remove its grinder when you want to clean it. This coffee machine just weighs 10 pounds and measures 15 x 8 x 7.5 inches. The Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Thermal Coffee Maker 10-Cup Automatic also features a timer which you can preset to your preferred time. This conveniently enables you to have a cup of coffee anytime you want.
Problems encountered with Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Thermal Coffee Maker 10-Cup Automatic
The Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Thermal Coffee Maker has several complaints from its users. The charcoal water filter ensures that your coffee is made with pure, sweet-tasting water, which is another big plus but among complaints received is the need to change its charcoal filter regularly to ensure that chlorine and odors coming from tap water are properly removed. You also have difficulty in clearly seeing the water level indication in its reservoir.
Another problem is the noise of the grinder – though as coffee grinders go, it’s really not that noisy. It can, however, be a rude awakening in a silent house until you get used to it.
Cuisinart’s claim that it is easy to clean is not accurate since you have to clean 7 parts of the coffee machine after each brew. This coffeemaker tends to overflow and flood your kitchen counter with coffee or water since its basket door opens often. Do not expect to have piping hot coffee at all times. If you want a cup of piping hot coffee, warm its carafe first before you brew your coffee. When pouring from the carafe, you need to pour at a much steeper angle for faster flow; otherwise, it can be really slow filling a cup with coffee. The coffee quality is also very weak.
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Karen Jones says
I have this leaking problem, but switching to paper filters has not worked as that is what we mainly use.
Anonymous says
Hard water condition is a killer for these coffee makers. Once I started using reverse osmosis water, no minerals, problems stopped, so beware, if you have hard water, and don’t want to go to expense of putting in water purification system, then you better run vinegar through unit once a month to avoid major buildups.
Lynn says
Can anyone help me with the filter basket popping open in the middle of brewing? I saw it mentioned in the description of this model (DGB600BC) but haven’t been able to find any mention of it in several pages of discussion. The brewing just keeps happily spilling out; again all over the counter…
I cleaned all the grooves I could see on the inside and sprayed it with WD40.
i would personally even out the slant of the basket with a piece of plastic and then wrap a velcro tab around it to pull tight when I am brewing it, but my husband will not allow this on his counter at work.
My only other thought is perhaps drilling into the casing and using a tiny little turnkey to lock it. I haven’t looked at the logisitics of that; never mind if he would approve it; it’s just the only other thing I can think of.
Help please!!
Mike says
Anyone have this problem? I have gone through six of these grind and brew coffee makers, and if not for the grind feature, I would never buy another, but the coffee tastes great, the coffee maker stinks. The same problem has happened on every single unit, it stops brewing several times during cycle for full 10 cups. It gets worse and worse where it only stays on for a minute or less, so this is beyond frustrating. I keep the unit clean as possible, and used appropriate flush products which helps, but doesn’t eliminate the problem. I have even gone so far as to use reverse osmosis water which does help, but here is the real kicker, and this too has been consistent issue. To get it to go through total 10 cup setting, I have to hit the 4 cup button, go figure. The normal 10 cup cycle shuts off several times per pot, the 4 cup cycle goes through full 10 cups when working. Crazy, but for those suffering same problem, try the 4 cup cycle and see if it goes through the full 10 cup cycle.
Hilde says
Hi,
I just bought a DGB-900BCC Grind and brew 6 months ago and had all sorts of problems with it not brewing a full pot the last months. So I tokk the coffee make turned it upside down over the sink to get all the water out of the lines. Then I ground a cup of rice…yes rice..to soak up all the oils from the beans in the grinder. DO NOT brew the rice.Just clean the grinder out thoroughly. The I took 1/4 cup of CLR in 11 1/4 cups of WARM water and ran it through. Bingo I got 12 cups with no stoppage. The I ran 4 pots of cold water and got a full pot without the annoying stoppage every 3 cups. I ground 1 cup worth of beans through the grinder to get rid of the rice powder and discarded. The first pot of coffee tasted GREAT!
jan says
Has anyone figured out how to eliminate the problem of clear water leaking out of the base of the 600 series? Everyday it leaks a lot of water out onto the countertop,the carafe fills abd brews a good cup of coffee. The problem is the cleanup afterward.
jan says
I am having leaking of clear water all over my counter. Obviously a common problem. I always used cheaper coffee makers and decided to treat myself to the grind and brew…the grinder hasn’t worked in a year and now there is water everywhere…back to a no frills coffee maker….glad I’m not the only person who thinks this model is terrible.
Joe says
I found this machine abandoned in the laundry room. Thought it looked nice, took it home, cleaned it up, thought about giving it to one of my friends. then read all the reviews about overflowing. It’s going back downstairs with a warning note on it. My simple old Braun has worked great for years, no excuse to change coffee-makers now.
TimD says
Doing a follow up post.
Not too long after I received my warranty replacement 650 maker it too started overflowing all over the counter. I decided to set the permanent filter aside and use a paper filter and did nothing else whatsoever…over a year after I did this and the darn thing has not spilled one single drop of coffee.
Cuisinart did not ask for my old 600 to be sent back so I took it out about 3 months ago and decided to try it with the paper filters and sonofagun if it hasn’t brewed a perfect full pot of coffee every single day for the past 3 months.
My sister recently purchased a totally different model Cuisinart 10 cup thermal carafe brewer (non grinder) and it came with a cone shaped permanent filter. Within the first month she was complaining that it was overflowing while brewing…I got her to discard the gold filter and use paper and she has not had any issues since.
Seems to be the gold filters that are causing the lion’s share of trouble here. I encourage everyone to try paper for a week or so and see if it helps.
Karen Jones says
I have this leaking problem, but switching to paper filters has not worked as that is what we mainly use.
Karen Jones says
I have this leaking problem, but switching to paper filters has not worked as that is what we mainly use.
Wjello says
I believe David above (comment #7) has correctly identified the problem with the “float” in the lid of the carafe. I have cleaned it with vinegar and threaded a piece of kitchen twine through the opening on the top of the lid and “flossed” the float. It helps but eventually the pot overflows again. It seems the darker and more oily the bean the worse the problem is. I have also placed a sheet pan under the coffee maker so that when the pot overflows, the overflow is caught in the pan. I know I shouldn’t have to resort to such an inelegant fix but it beats having coffee all over the counter top and floor.
BFS says
Recently we had problems with a new 600 BC that was making weak coffee. The coffee chute was cleaned out properly. After messing around with setting the cups high with lower water levels, I submitted a consumer comment to the company on their web site. To their credit, they immediately responded and sent me a replacement for free. I did have to send the original back in, but they paid for shipping and I just used the box the new on came in. The new one works great. I’m sorry to hear about others who have had poor customer service. That was not my experience. Use their web site and follow up – you might get to the right person.
Mike says
I had same issues, turns out there is an overflow drain on back of reservoir, and if you check before filling it, I would bet some left over water from previous brew is problem. It took me a while to figure it out, but look into reservoir before you fill it, and I bet a cup or so of water is still leftover which causes overflow. Run vinegar through it a few times, worked like a charm for mine.
Phyllis Anderson says
To celebrate the purchase of our first home I invested in a 10 cup Cuisinart Grind and Brew. I say invest because it cost $160.00. I love the combination of carafe and grinder and it is a Cuisinart which I thought was a good brand… So almost 4 years later and the reservoir leaks clear cold water onto our countertop. Started out as a little bit has progressed to much more. Still brews a good cup of coffee, but the leaking wool eventually ruin our counter… Not sure what our new coffee maker will be, but it will NOT be a Cuisinart!!!
Jerry Chanek says
If you hold the carafe lid under a slow running water faucet and water does not drain out the bottom of the lid, then you likely have the “sticky float” issue. I cleaned mine, but I also now just stick a toothpick or matchstick under the float before I brew, and then take it out when done. Keeps the float up, no overflow.
Mark says
I have been having the overflow problems with my g&b for several years so my internet search led to this site. After reading all of the posts I concluded like others that a clogged lid is the problem. So I took mine apart. You can do this with a small standard screw driver by inserting it into the center rectangular hole to pry it appart and use a pair of needle nose plyers to take the small dome from the top of the lid by grabbing the legs and CAREFULLY giving them an counter clockwise turn. There was plenty of junk in there so I too will be ditching the mesh filter and use paper from now on. I contacted customer service (like others) and received only suggestions on how to solve the problem. My machine was still in warranty when the overflowing first began but they would not replace the maker because they said it was not a faulty mechanism and the man I delt with tried to make out like it was my fault and thay I was trying to replace my machine because it was nearing the end of the warranty! Needless to say when this one dies I doubt I’ll buy another Quisinart. I hope the newer models have made improvements on the lid design. A simple 1/4 turn threaded dome would do the trick to aid in cleaning. Hope this helps with the overflow issue.
Robin says
I have generally been happy with this coffee maker as regards its coffee quality and general use BUT….I have had most of the same problems that I find posted on this and other sites. Spills all over the counter on occasion. Lately it has been leaking. I was able to take the bottom off only to find that the heating element was corroded to the point of having a pinhole it in. Just wondering if anyone might have an idea if that can be replated..it would be easy to do if one could be sourced out.
Channet says
Hi. We used to have the same issue as many of you, where the coffee pot would not fill completely and the machine would shut off before finishing. You would have to turn it on several times to completely fill the pot. After calling their support, the solution was quite simple for us.
The support people recommended to run about 10 cups of regular white vinegar through the machine as if you are brewing a pot of coffee. Just use vinegar, don’t put any coffee in the grinder or filter. Then, when it finishes brewing the vinegar, pour it back into the machine and run it through a second time. Do this 2 or 3 times with just the vinegar, then run a few pots of water through just to clean out the vinegar.
Surprisingly to me, this fixed the problem like a charm. The problem recurs every 6 months or so, but just run some vinegar through and we are fine. I am not sure if that will fix anyone else’s problem but try it out if you haven’t.
For the “top drawer” overflow, we stopped using the lid for the caraff, and may have modified the locking mechanism to compensate, so that the coffee just pours in, but you have to put the lid on yourself once it fills up so it’s a bit inconvenient.
Tin says
Clear water leaking from the inner back wall and accumulates at the hot plate then spills on the counter top. Anyone know how to fix this?
TimD says
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.
Tara says
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!
Larry says
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 says
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.
Doug says
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.
Bernie says
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.
Rick R. says
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.
Mark Lippman says
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.
Cheryl says
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?
Larry says
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)
Bill says
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…
Mark Spencer says
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!
Steve says
when I speak of rinsing it, I mean the lid as well as the pot.
Steve says
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.
Adrian says
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).
greg says
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.
Leeann says
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.
Larry says
@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 says
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..
Jeff says
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?
Larry says
I upgraded to the 12 cup burr grinder, and was not satisfied with the taste of the coffee. The grind was much finer, and I could not adjust the grind to where it did not taste bitter. What I wound up doing was trading with my daughter, whom I had given a new DGB-600 as a housewarming gift. I am very pleased with this, and will stick with it as long as they keep making it. I think a lot of problems I read about here stem from using the metal filter that comes with the machine. I have always used paper filters, and have never had any of the lid and pouring issues I read about here. I have had two of these, and bought my first in 2002.
Janel says
Our coffee maker died to never be revived again, but because I love the taste of this fresh ground coffee I bought myself the new version. I have not had any problems. I think my old maker had some design flaws that the new machine fixed. The shape of the spout on the carafe is wider, and the grinder compartment is shaped a little different so coffee ground don’t get stuck in the corners like it use to. The filter is gold and hasn’t yet become an issue of build-up residue. That was the biggest problem for me on the last machine. Residue built up and was hard to scrub clean. I still wipe out the cavity where the grinder sits and make sure that part that sticks up is moveable even thought the new machine hasn’t had any moisture or residue in that area. Can’t say the new machine is perfect, but it is an improvement.
George Winton says
Have the same problem with my grinder. Have to pry it out with pliers or butter knife. Replaced grinder cup which did not fix the problem. Any suggestions.
Dale Peterson says
My wife and I have the 10 cup Cuisant Grind and Brew as well. We’ve had countless “overflows” and “shut down before completion” issues for the last few years. Our overflows have always included the spilling of grounds along with the newly brewed coffee. This tells me that the coffee is overflowing the grounds basket, and is NOT a carafe lid issue. (I would think that if users are experiencing “clean” coffee spills, then it’s most likely the carafe’s lid where the problem enlies.)
I called Cuisanart, and their answer? “Buy a new grounds filter holder basket.” If we thoroughly clean the spring-loaded release valve on the bottom of this basket, we’ve been fairly lucky with getting at least a few good batches made. We thought about purchasing the above mentioned basket, but will most likely move on to another brand. We hated our Cuisanart toaster, so I think we’re pretty much done with this company.
Tim Fisher says
I have a 10 cup grind and brew. The grinder does not grind. Instead of grinding it makes an electric noise. I have confirmed that the blade is not turning. Although the machine is several years old the grinder has been used only a few dozen or so times. P,ease advise what is wrong and how to fix.
FREE says
Interesting,
I have gone through a grind and brew every year for past three, all with same problem, they stop brewing completely and takes up to three times to get all 10 cups to brew. Same problem every year almost to the day. If the coffee wasn’t so good I would have dumped them and switched brands, but I have yet to find a unit which is similar. Bought newer version this past December, and now it too is not completing brewing process.
As to the overflow, it is caused by coffee grinds overflowing filter and working its way to stop valve at bottom of basket and jamming open, I have had this a dozen times, so using the basket and paper filter is how I now use pot, so far so good. Now if Cousinart would only come up with a fix for brewing time failures I would love to see this new model last longer than six months.
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Fred says
I had the problem with overflowing regularly and finally found a solution. Take the basket out and leave it out and start using paper inserts of the proper size. I know it’s an added expense but I started doing this over 2 years ago and have not had one overflow since. Try it. you’ll be happy you did.
TimD says
My success was short lived unfortunately. Two days after my last post the thing started dumping coffee all over the counters again. The coffee maker has a 2 year warranty I I’ve had it for a year so I e-mailed support ad they replied back looking for the model and serial numbers. Decided to call with that info and the very nice lady I spoke to about it gave me some specific cleaning instructions for the lid that I figured I’d share here.
– Remove carafe lid.
– Pour about a teaspoon of dishwasher detergent into the recessed area of the lid. Make sure some of the detergent gets into the holes the brewed coffee goes into when filling the pot.
– Fill a bowl or other container with the hottest water you can. I used a small mizing/serving bowl and filled it with boiling water from the kettle.
– Place the lid into the bowl of hot water upside down. It will float, but the top 2/3 will get submerged in the soapy water.
– Cover the bowl for 30 minutes.
– After 30 minutes uncover the bowl and lift out the lid, scrub the lid through the filler holes in the lid with a brush…a bottle brush is great, I used a potato cleaner brush and got the bristles from one corner into the holes.
– Rinse the lid thoroughly in running water and then run about a half of a pot of water through the brewing cycle.
I couldn’t beleive the crud that came out of the lid as I was scrubbing it. I ran the bristles through the first two filler holes without any visible results, but then weh I turned it anouther 90 degrees to get to the third hole, the first hole moved to the bottom and out came alot of the stuff that was lodged in there. Do this in the sink or over the bowl with the cleaning solution in it…it turned my bowl of water into what looked like a large cup of coffee…I couldn’t beleive how much crap was in there.
Do this monthly or as needed and you’ll be good.
My coffee maker now works 10x better, brewing time oddly enough has been reduced by a couple minutes…a full 10 cup pot was taking 10 minutes, now its 8…I have no idea why this is so since i didn’t clean out the maker, just the lid in the carafe.
Hope this helps some of you having similar issues.