The Cuisinart 4 Cup Coffee Maker

Cuisinart 4 Cup Coffee Maker

The Cuisinart 4 cup coffee maker will basically deliver a fine cup of coffee for a reasonable price. Cuisinart is well known for its kitchen appliances and since 1994 has produced coffee makers.

In 2001, Cuisinart introduced their Premier Series Coffee Makers which utilized new technology while maintaining a sleek, modern design. These days, Cuisinartï¿½s range includes a basic coffee percolator, Cuisinart espresso machines and Cuisinart coffee makers which include the ï¿½Two to Goï¿½ travel coffee maker, the 12 cup coffee maker, the single cup coffee maker and the 4 cup coffee maker.

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This coffee makers review is focused on Cuisinart 4 cup coffee maker.

The Cuisinart DCC-450 4-cup coffee maker is a basic coffee machine that still includes features that make for easy use and a good cup of coffee while remaining a reasonable price ($30).

Here are the main features of this model

Shuts off after thirty minutes automatically.
Brew pause and serve function which allows you to interrupt brewing process to pour a cup of coffee in thirty seconds
Stainless steel carafe.
Compact design which fits easily into most spaces.
Cone shaped filters to make better coffee.
Even distribution of water through filter using showerhead water delivery.
Limited three year warranty.

For many people, these features are also the pros for buying this coffee maker however, some of them are considered cons by other users.

For example, the automatic shut off can be very annoying for people who would prefer their coffee to remain hot for a couple of hours and the stainless steel carafe can be annoying for those who like to see through a glass carafe. The stainless steel carafe not only prevents people from knowing when their coffee is ready, it also gets a lot hotter than a glass carafe and care needs to be taken with children.

Additional Benefits of the Cuisinart 4 cup Coffee Maker

Fairly quiet operation.
Easy to clean.
Produces a great flavored brew in four to five minutes.
Compact and attractive.
Unbreakable carafe.
Makes great coffee.

Commonly mentioned cons of buying Cuisinart 4 cup coffee makers include:

Poor design leading to leaks and spills. It is hard to control where the liquid goes when you pour.
Cheap plastic connections which break.
The plastic carafe lid uses a plastic tab to hold it in place above the handle which appears to be a weakness in design and quality.
The flip top reservoir cover is awkward to use and a potential weakness.
The filter basket cannot be taken out so you can add coffee; it must be done in the machine.
Lacks an external window to see reservoir water level.

Conclusions

For those who only require a four cup coffee maker, The Cuisinart 4 cup coffee maker DCC-450 is an economical, attractive coffee maker which makes an excellent cup of coffee.

By and large, the negative reviews it has received in some coffee makers reviews is because of the tendency to spill and design attributes such as an opaque carafe which do not appeal to everyone.

The DCC-450 is not for people who need to see the coffee brewing or who will be irritated by the thirty minute shut off and are not interested in the safety value of this feature. Neither is it for those who are looking for a product made without cheap plastic components.

However, it is the conclusion of this coffee makers review that this little machine offers excellent value for money. It fits on most bench tops, has a thirty minute cut-off safety feature to prevent electrical fires, and produces a great tasting cup of coffee.

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