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Cuisinart DCC450BK 4Cup Coffeemaker with StainlessSteel Carafe Black
4-cup stainless-steel carafe w/ dripless pour spout & knuckle guard Brew Pause feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee before brewing has finished 30-minute automatic...read more
$55.00
$21.00
$21.00
Average Customer Rating
3 out of 5 |
Product Features
- Compact 4-cup coffeemaker with 30-minute automatic shut-off function
- Stainless-steel carafe provides generous handle, knuckle guard, and dripless pour spout
- Brew-pause function allows for a quick pour; convenient on indicator light
- Modern design in black and stainless steel; instruction manual included
- Measures 7-1/2 by 5 by 10-1/2 inches; 3-year limited warranty
Product Description
4-cup stainless-steel carafe w/ dripless pour spout & knuckle guard Brew Pause feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee before brewing has finished 30-minute automatic shutoff ....read more
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Brand: CuisinartModel: DCC-450BK
UPC: 086279004406
Product Code: DCC-450BK
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Cuisinart DCC-450BK 4Cup Coffeemaker with Stainless Steel
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I don’t recommend filling the water all the way to 4 cups or it will clog itself and spill water out of the top during brewing. As long as you don’t place more than three cups of water then you will have excellent results. The automatic turn-off works well. The craf must have the lid on when pouring water and/or coffee; otherwise, it will leak down the side of the craf all over. Its’ ok for a 4-cup. It works. Just watch the water level and keep a lid on the craf!
Poor design and expensive
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought this coffee maker hoping that the Cuisinart brand meant excellent quality and design. The device does make excellent coffee, but the stainless carafe drips — a lot. Apparently, the plastic rim around the top of the carafe causes coffee to spill. I’ve taken to pouring coffee over the kitchen sink, so I don’t have to spend as much time cleaning up. You can spend much less and get a coffee maker that is just as excellent and less of a hassle to use. I’m going back to my faithful and dripless Mr. Coffee.
Discontinued product still being sold…
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Everything that has been written about this product is accurate from my experience:
Pros:
-Cheap
-Small footprint
-Makes coffee quick
Cons:
-This product is discontinued (as I found out when I called Cuisinart regarding the next point)
-The plastic part of the carafe is poorly made, so a week after I bought it, the lid started to leak, which leads to the messy counter issues when pouring that everyone is complaining about in the reviews
-Poor design: the steam from the spout could burn you as you are pouring a cup due to the angle it’s at.
I’m surprised Cuisinart has not recalled this product, it really seems like a hazard and potential lawsuit.
Quite Satisfied
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Bought in November 09′. Was skeptical because of some terrible reviews, but I’ve had no problems with mine. Makes excellent, hot coffee, and quickly.
Huge Mess!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I’m usually a huge fan of Cuisinart products, but was very disappointed with this coffee maker. Despite attempts to pour more slowly or with the carafe less than full, it leaks all over every time I pour a cup of coffee. The spout design is terrible, and my desk is now stained on top after only 3 months of use of this pot. I plot to replace it as soon as I can.
Dribbles
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Makes fantastic coffee, brews quick. Dribbles when pouring. Have to pour over the sink and clean up the pot and cup. Would not recommend because of this.
luke warm coffee, poorly designed
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I had two criteria for a coffee maker: a cone filter and auto-shutoff. The Cuisinart fit the bill.
Unfortunately, this coffee maker makes barely lukewarm coffee. I don’t like my coffee piping hot, and frequently I have to wait a while for my coffee to cool off when I buy it in shops. The temperature of the coffee made by this coffee maker will be unacceptable to most. I find myself having to place it in a pot on the stove, and heating it up.
The 1/2 hour shutoff is too small a time to keep the coffee warm, though it’s a moot point, since the coffee has to be re-heated anyway.
It’s poorly designed- the coffee carafe dribbles all over the place, the cup markings are on the inside of the reservoir and impossible to see, the water needs to be poured in the right side of the divided reservoir, so if you’re left-handed, it’s hard, and you can’t remove the basket, so it’s hard to clean.
It’s too terrible, because it does make very excellent coffee, it’s just not warm enough. And I haven’t been able to locate another 4 cup maker with a cone filter and auto-shutoff. Any advice?
Just perfect
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the second one that I buy, the past year I bought one for my office and still working perfect. This one is for my home. We are just two, my wife and I, and the size is perfect. I truly recommend it for small families or offices.
Rip Off and a Disappointment
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
My buy choice was based on the amount of coffee I make each day and small amount of counter real estate it takes.
Whoever designed this did a horrible job. You have to dispense your coffee over the sink or you will end up spilling half of what is in the carafe all over your counter. No matter which angle, velocity or whether or not the lid is on or off when you pour, half of the coffee will end up on the side of the carafe or slide down the edge of your cup.
When I called Cuisinart to complain, the CSR was not helpful at all and told me he never had a problem with it in their “lab”. They would not take it back or replace it. If anyone ever decides to do a class action on Cuisinart for this model, please let me know. I want to add in half of my coffee receipts for this year in the claim as well.
Excellent return policy
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is the second one of these coffee makers we have owned. My wife and I drink a lot of coffee throughout the day and we wore the first one out in 4 or 5 years (a long life span for a coffee maker in our house)
We had some problems with the first item shipped to us. Only half of the water would brew leaving the remainder in the reservoir. We sent it back immediately for replacement.
This was the first time I have had to return anything to Amazon. I was impressed with how simple it was, how well the system worked and how quickly the replacement arrived. The only thing that took time was repacking the return item.
The new coffee maker works fine and makes a excellent hot cup of coffee.
I will continue to use Amazon.
Excellent coffee, until …
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I agree with the design flaws that are mentioned – yet I quickly learned that if you pour the coffee very slowly, the carafe wouldn’t dribble. My knuckles didn’t like the sharp “tooth” on the inside of the carafe rim (that helped to hold the lid while pouring) which could nearly cut you when drying out the pot. I also didn’t like the fact that the water filler / basket access lid always dripped condensation down the back side of the maker during clean-up. The final straw with this maker was when the cord melted. Sure, it was up against the back side of a toaster oven – but in my opinion, all counter-top appliances should have heat resistant cords. I now join the ranks of the anti-Cuisinart folks.
Carafe leaks= terrible design
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
As others mentioned, this small coffee maker seemed ideal for those in the market for a 4-cup coffee maker……But, the design of the carafe missed a QC check or something. There is no excuse for putting a carafe out there that leaks a excellent cup of coffee when you try to pour it.
This product probably should have been recalled. Certainly avoid and I’d advise avoiding all Cuisinart coffee makers with a carafe that looks like this one as they certainly need to go back to the drawing board with these coffee makers.
Worthless junk
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Do not buy this. It is a worthless piece of junk. The carafe leaks coffee all over the counter. The auto shutoff is too small. I’d take it back, but I suspect they won’t accept the pieces it’s in now. Major mistake on my part, one I won’t repeat. Don’t buy this JUNK.
very disappointed
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I got a Krups 4 cup coffee maker as a wedding gift, it lasted 15 years. After a couple cheap $20 makers that lasted a year each, we thought we upgraded to this. Within 2 months the hot plate was rusting, now less than a year ancient, the hot plate has rusted through. For some reason, coffee doesn’t all go into the pot. Some, just a small, runs down the side onto the hot plate. Unfortunately, it is enough to rust it. I also despise the way it pours. I now keep it over the sink, as some coffee always runs down the side and drips off the bottom when pouring. One star is a compliment, only because zero is not available.
perfect for me
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Makes a excellent cup of joe. I’m pleased with this coffeemaker. Saves counter space and keeps coffee hot when removed from the hot plate. Like how it shuts itself off in 30 minutes.
Not excellent
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I wanted a nice 4 cup coffee maker. This does not do the job. The coffee is not fantastic, it is ok. The caraf drips down the side when you pour. The coffee does not stay warm and it turns off after 1/2 hour.
Darth Percolator
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This machine, which my husband and I named “Darth Percolator” because of it’s scuba mask-like sounds while brewing, has been reliable for me and has never overflowed. Yes, you can’t see through the metal carafe, but it is also simple to clean. My main complaint is the dribble factor. This carafe spills more coffee all over my kitchen counter than in my cup when I attempt to pour. I have found that it is simplest to pour the coffee into my cup whist holding it over the sink, so when HALF of the contents dump out they will not stain my floor. Terrible design.
An early burn out!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Started out fantastic. Now about 2 months ancient – at which point, it chose to stop making coffee and burn out. During its small life, it made excellent coffee.
leaky carafe and frequently overflows
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The coffeemaker frequently overflows when making coffee, causing a huge mess in the kitchen. The carafe leaks where the handle is attached, further making a mess. Fed up now and into the trash. Last Cuisinart I buy.
NOT recommended
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I usually do not write product reviews, but this coffeemaker was of such poor quality, that I felt compelled to inform others of its major flaws.
1. Broke after ONLY 3 months of use! I previously owned a Mr. Coffee 4-cup maker for 4 years.
2. Produces plastic taste in coffee – that is if you don’t leave the lid up to allow the water to dry out after brewing. Makes you wonder what kind of toxins are making their way into your coffee.
3. Carafe spills while pouring – I know this sounds unbelievable, but the poor design of the lid results in a mess when pouring at a moderate rate.
I would advise against buying this coffeemaker. It looks excellent, but that’s all.
small coffee maker
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I was looking for a small coffee maker with a stainless steel carafe. This one works well, but you have to be careful to insert the top carefully so as to avoid spilling.
excellent coffee, terrible design
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
although this small machine brews excellent coffee, the design is dreadful. the carafe drips terribly when pouring (i lose probably 1 cup of brewed coffee due to dripping), and the water compartment is awkward to fill.
Horrible product!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought one of these a few years ago thinking it would be nice to have the unbreakable carafe. This is without a doubt the worst coffee maker I have ever owned. I would have returned it, but could not find my receipt. Carafe leaks around the rim, the pause and pour feature does not work most of the time. I have a Krups and broke the glass carafe, but I would not buy anything from Cuisinart again.
Safer Than Glass
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Everytime my dad comes to visit me he comments on how much he likes my coffee. I always fresh brew coffee. My dad was drinking instant. The second time my dad commented on how much he liked my coffee, I chose to buy as an early birthday gift this coffeemaker for him.
My dad is elderly. I was worried of purchasing for him a coffeemaker with a glass decanter, which was why I bought this coffeemaker. Glass decanters are not always that sturdy. I didn’t want him to have to worry about broken glass if his decanter did break.
I know Cuisinart is known for fine quality kitchen products. I also wanted to send him a smaller coffeemaker, which this 4 Cup one is perfect for one or two people. A 4 Cup coffeemaker is what I have. I have found it makes 2 large mugs of coffee if you fill the decanter to 4 cups, but you don’t have to make 4 cups of coffee, if you don’t want to. I was just drinking too much coffee otherwise.
My dad told me this doesn’t take up alot of space on his kitchen counter. I thought a black coffeemaker would be nice for a man, but also for a woman. He has had no problem using his.
My dad is enjoying his coffeemaker, so to me I accomplished my most vital objective.
Best Coffee Maker Thus Far
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After many many coffee makers ending up on the dirt pile, this one remained standing! Primarily because its carafe is made of stainless steel, has this one lasted at least 5 years. I was looking it up today on amazon amazed and pleased that the model is still offered. And affordable. Am thinking of it as being this year’s Christmas present for the households…
Chinese-made garbage.
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Started having problems after two weeks with the on/off switch not working properly. Exchanged it and had the same problem again six weeks later. Then the store wouldn’t help because it was out of their return period. Piece of junk and probably a fire hazard. Wasted $30.00.
Dribbled, then quit working
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Makes excellent coffee, but can’t stop the pot from dribbling no matter how you hold it. After six months the power switch broke and we were nearly grateful for the excuse to trash this and get something else.
Perfect for the military barracks life
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
As a cadet at US federal military academy, I have tight restrictions on appliances in my room. This meets them… auto-shut off, rugged carafe, dripless pour while brewing, small…. and it makes a nice cup of coffee. The steel carafe probably cools the coffee quicker than glass, but I need to drink it quickly anyway.
Excellent luck pouring your morning coffee!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This is possibly the worst coffee maker I have ever used in my life. I bought it to have in my office at work, but I’m about to have to buy a new one because I can’t fill up the reservoir or pour my cup without dripping water or hot coffee EVERYWHERE. I seriously despise this machine, and can’t wait to get a new one. It won’t be a Cuisinart.
Coffee pot serves purposes
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Cuisinart DCC 450BK was bought for my mom and disabled sister. They just need a 4-cup size and it doesn’t take up a lot of counter space. The stainless carafe is fantastic because it won’t break or crack if accidentally hit while filling or cleaning. Works well and makes a decent cup of coffee.