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Cuisinart DCC-450R 4-Cup Coffeemaker with Stainless Steel Carafe, Red |
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List price:
$45.00
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- New attractive red series with 4-cup, stainless steel carafe
- Brew pause feature for pouring a cup before brewing is complete
- Convenient "on" indicator light and 30-minute automatic shutoff
- Compact enough to use for a small household or second home
- Includes #2 paper filter starter kit, instruction book, and limited 3-year warranty
A good, basic coffeemaker
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This coffeemaker is a no-frills machine. It brews quickly, is quiet, and is just right for my office. I find the stainless steel carafe to be very convenient. I don't worry about dropping it and breaking it, and I certainly have not perceived any stainless steel aftertaste in my coffee. (I'm a bit of a coffee snob. I buy my beans from a small roaster, and I haven't had any supermarket stuff in years.) One drawback of the stainless steel carafe, though, is that the coffee burns much more quickly, so I turn the machine off as soon as it's done brewing, and fill my mug as soon as possible. It also drips a bit if you try to pour a cup mid-brew, so the valve isn't that tight. Still, I think it is good value for the money.
Don't Buy
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Bought it due to good brand reputation and some good reviews. Only (& irredeemable) problem is: Every single cup tastes like stainless steel! The carafe, which looks good, destroys the flavor. I'm trying to salvage this by finding a glass carafe that I can use instead. Don't waste your money on this!
