Cuisinart DGB-650BC Grind-and-Brew Thermal 10-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker

Cuisinart DGB-650BC Grind-and-Brew Thermal 10-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Brushed Metal

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 12 x 17.5 inches ; 9 pounds
Shipping Weight: 11 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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ASIN: B001G8Y2WW
Item model number: DGB-650BC

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Grind and Brew Coffeemaker
Retire your alarm clock and wake up instead to the rich aroma of freshly ground, just brewed coffee, with the Cuisinart Grind ; Brew Automatic Coffeemaker. This deluxe 10-cup model offers the best of Cuisinart's expert coffeemaking technology to deliver unsurpassed ease of use and rich full-bodied coffee flavor. With streamlined thermal carafe, it's a beautiful addition to any kitchen.
A perfect addition to any modern kitchen, this 10-cup automatic coffeemaker grinds whole beans right before brewing to produce a fresh and flavorful pot of coffee. The 24-hour fully programmable unit works great for "wake-up" coffee or having coffee ready when it's time to serve dessert--without getting up from the table. In addition, its brew-pause function makes it simple to sneak a cup before the end of the brewing cycle.
The Grind ; Brew Coffeemaker features a separate grinding assembly and filter chamber to make beans easy to add and used grounds easy to remove. A convenient "grind off" control turns the grinder off when preground coffee is used.
Smaller amounts can be brewed without any loss of flavor thanks to the units 1- to 4-cup setting. For added convenience, the coffeemaker provides a large control panel, adjustable automatic shut-off from zero to four hours, and a 10-cup (5 ounces each) double-wall thermal carafe with a generous stay-cool handle and drip-free pouring spout.
Accessories include a gold-tone commercial-style permanent filter and a charcoal water filter for removing impurities. The sleek-looking coffeemaker measures 12 by 9-4/5 by 17-1/2 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.
A charcoal water filter and a permanent commercial-style gold tone coffee filter allow only pure flavor to flow through, and the popular Brew Pause feature lets you sneak a cup before the cycle is finished.
Product Parts and Benefits

Clock/LCD DisplayDisplays time of day and Auto On times.
On/Off button with LED IndicatorManually turns coffeemaker on or off.
Audible ToneAn audible tone sounds 5 times when brew cycle is complete.
1-4 Cup SettingImproves extraction, flavor and temperature when brewing fewer than 5 cups.
Hour and Minute ButtonsUse to program clock and Auto On function.
Grind Off Button with LED IndicatorTurns off the grinder when using pre-ground coffee.
Program Button with LED IndicatorSets and/or displays programmed Auto On time.

Filter Basket
Filter Basket Cover
Cuisinart Gold Tone Commercial (Dishwasher Safe)
Style Filter

Special Features

Automatically grinds whole beans before brewing
24-hour fully programmable
10-cup (5 ounces each) double-wall insulated thermal carafe
Brew Pause™ feature lets you enjoy a cup before brewing has finished
Automatically shuts off when brewing is complete
Grind-off feature
1 to 4-cup feature
Gold tone commercial style permanent filter
Charcoal water filter removes impurities
Limited 3-year warranty

The Perfect Cup of Coffee
Element 1: WaterCoffee is 98% water. The quality of that water is as important as the quality of your coffee. If water doesn't taste good from the tap, it won't taste good in your coffee. That's why Cuisinart has added a water filter to the Grind ; Brew Coffeemaker. The charcoal filter removes chlorine, bad tastes, and odors, for the purest coffee flavor, every time you brew.
Element 2: CoffeeWhile coffee is 98% water, all of the flavor comes from the beans. To achieve the same great taste you enjoy at a coffee bar, you need to use the same quality of coffee.
Buy the beans fresh and whole, only about two weeks' supply at a time for maximum freshness. Once the coffee bean is broken, its flavor degrades very quickly. That's why the Grind ; Brew grinds your coffee just prior to brewing. If it is not practical to buy small supplies, separate larger amounts of beans into one to two week portions immediately after purchase, and freeze them in airtight containers.
The best way to maximize freshness is to minimize exposure to air, light, and moisture. So, once beans have been removed from the freezer, maintain them in a sealed container at room temperature, since damaging condensation occurs every time the beans are removed from the freezer or refrigerator. Note that some coffee experts advise against freezing dark-roast beans, because freezing can cause the oils to coagulate. Other experts disagree. We suggest you experiment and decide for yourself.
Element 3: GrindThe grind is critical for proper flavor extraction. If the grind is too fine, over-extraction and bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also clog the filter. If grind is too coarse, the water will pass through too quickly and the maximum flavor will not be extracted. The Grind ; Brew is preset for a medium grind, the optimal grind for this type of coffeemaker.
Element 4: ProportionCoffee that is too strong or too weak is always a disappointment. Follow the recommended portions of ground coffee in the instructions included with every Grind ; Brew, and later adjust the amount to suit your taste. The Grind ; Brew makes up to twelve (12) 5-ounce cups of coffee
The easiest way to great coffee is the Cuisinart Grid and Brew. This 10-Cup coffeemaker automatically grinds the beans right before brewing to deliver the freshest coffee flavor and the thermal stainless steel carafe keeps it hot and fresh for hours at a time. It’s fully programmable with Auto shut off, 1-4 cup setting, Brew Pause, and a grind off feature for pre-ground coffee. The large control panel makes it easier than ever to enjoy a hot cup of coffee any time of day. Quick, easy delicious - great coffee is automatic with the Cuisinart Grind and Brew.

Product Features

10-Cup automatic coffeemaker with built-in automatic bean grinder
Fully programmable with Auto shut off, Brew Pause, 1- to 4-Cup setting, and grind-off option for pre-ground coffee
Double-wall thermal stainless-steel carafe keeps coffee hot and fresh
Includes: Charcoal water filter and permanent gold tone filter ensures only the freshest coffee flavor flows through. Measuring scoop, instruction Booklet
Measures 12 by 9-1/2 by 17-1/2 inches; 3-Year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

I love the new look! We had the older version for about 6 years. This new one is sleeker and much easier to clean and keep clean (the inside where the grinder sits gets cakey due to condensation). I got it for $149, used Amazon Prime, and had it in a few days! I love it. If you're thinking of getting this grind and brew with stainless carafe, it is nice. Some parts will have to be replaced over the years like the older version, but the taste of the freshly ground coffee every day is worth it. I never pre-heat the carafe like the directions say because that defeats the purpose of the timer. I've never had an issue with the coffee temperature, it's always hot! I also recommend hand-washing over dishwasher. The carbon filters are similar to Brita and can be found for cheap at Kohl's. One other note is it only makes 10 cups as opposed to the typical 12 cups. This is fine for me because it's just me and my husband, but if you need to make a ton of coffee regularly, this may not be a good choice. Overall, I love it and I'm glad I traded up!

I ordered this coffee maker knowing that Cuisinart produces very fine products but I have to say I am not real happy with this particular product. The grinder grinds the beans VERY coarse which doesn't make a very strong cup of coffee - so I'm back to grinding my coffee with my burr grinder. The setting for 1-4 cups does not make the water warmer as advertised (it comes out luke warm) so I just don't push that button when making a small pot of coffee. I do find that when brewing a full pot it does keep the coffee hot for quite a while. I think, if I order another Cuisinart coffeemaker in the future, that I will pay a little more and get the coffeemaker with the burr grinder and with a hot-plate instead of the thermal carafe.