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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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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.
julies says
My coffeemaker doesn’t stop grinding beans at the programmed level. It has done this twice. I had to hit the Off button, and it ground about double the amount before I got a chance to stop it. Eesh.
TimD says
Using EDB’s general advice I had success! The last 2 mornings I’ve had about a cup of coffee go all over my counters, today it was all in the pot! When filling the maker, make sure to leave the carafe lid right side up when you remove it. Run a brief trickle of water through the lid to make sure the one way valve is going the right way to let coffee into the carafe, screw it back on and run the sucker!
TimD says
I have a DGB-600bc, been very happy wiht it, but a couple months ago it dumped almost 2 back to back full pot brews all over the kitchen counters during a dinner party. The third one worked. Spent some time cleaning it and scrubbing the basket, carafe lid…everything. Problem just returned yesterday when the maker started marking its territory with roughly the last cup of coffee (a vast improvement, no?). I think Ed B may have it more or less in #22 because now that I think about it, I put the carafe lid down on the counter upside down when I refill the maker at night. I’ll try Ed’s suggestion and see where it leads me and report back tomorrow.
Iancampbell says
Found this site after getting to the bottom of messy overflows – sticking float in the lid. There doesn’t seem to be any way of getting at it, so cleaning is a bit hit or miss. Smart bit of design Cuisinart.
Kathryn says
We have had our coffeemaker for several years and have never experienced overflow problems. May be its because the whole shebang goes into the dishwasher on the top shelf each and every night!