Design
When it comes to choosing a coffee maker, it’s essential to take into account its exterior appearance, especially if you’re planning to use it in the long run. If there’s one thing that we can be sure of it’s that you will love the timeless appearance of this unit because, in terms of design, it is undoubtedly a modern and classy machine. It has a cubic shape and a black and silver exterior that makes it compatible with other stainless steel or black appliances in your kitchen.
The best part about owning it is the fact that it’s a relatively small appliance, so you can place it in narrower places without fearing that it may occupy a lot of counter space and make the kitchen seem overcrowded. Despite its compact size, it can brew up to 12 cups of coffee, so this is another highlight of the product. If you are looking for a simple yet elegant drip model, this is the perfect choice for you.
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Brewing Type
Everyone who used this drip coffee machine can agree on one single thing: it is capable of brewing a flavorful cup of coffee in a relatively short time. The brewing time doesn’t actually differ that much from any other machine. This unit comes with a grinding assembly and two filters that work together in perfect harmony so that you manage to make an amazing coffee with a strong taste and aroma.
In order to get the freshest and tastiest cup of java, you need to make sure that the water is free of impurities and bad odors that are mainly caused by chlorine. Know that there’s no need to filter the water before using the unit because it already includes two water filters: the permanent gold tone filter and the charcoal water filter that remove all the contaminants from the water.
Performance & Features
By using this appliance you will benefit from many useful features, such as the 24-hour programmable timer that allows you to set the timer before going to bed so that you when you get up in the morning your coffee is already brewed and smelling great. This feature is especially useful for those of us who are always in a rush. Furthermore, the brew-pause function is also very practical and convenient.
If you simply can’t wait for the coffee to be brewed completely, you can pause the machine, drink a cup, and then unpause so that the machine brews the other cups of coffee. In addition, the auto shut-off feature allows you to save energy and thus make some money savings at the end of the month. You can set the unit to automatically turn off after 2-3 or even 4 hours. All in all, it is an efficient coffee maker, but there’s one minor drawback related to the noise level. It can be quite noisy, but this only happens when it’s grinding coffee beans so it’s not something out of the ordinary.
Ease of Use
According to most customer reports, the coffee machine is easy to use and maintain, although you may face some minor issues in this concern. The downside to using a model that comes with a grinder is the fact that it needs to be cleaned after every use. However, you can always place the separate grind and filter components in the dishwasher if you don’t have time to wash it in the morning.
Warranty and Support
Another main advantage is that it comes with a limited 3-year warranty against any manufacturing defect, so in case something wrong happens with it, you can get it repaired or replaced for free. Just make sure to not exceed the 3-year warranty trial. In terms of support, Cuisinart offers good customer care and their main goal is to ensure that their customers have a great experience.
