5-Cup Coffeemaker, DCM600B Black

Excellent quality and low noise level on this one. Had a vortex like this awhile back. liked it very much. This one does not have the automatic shut-off included. Order one of those quality push button timers with the LED. Works well on this coffee pot. Brew time is around 10-12 minutes. Not bad and makes a very good cup of coffee. IF you use good coffee that is. This is a no frills and no spills unit. Yes, NO SPILLS! Spout on carafe doesn't drip all over the place like others do.

This little coffee maker is exactly what I wanted. I’ve evaluated a few others, and each had at least one issue that was a dealbreaker for me. Here’s some info on this model to help you figure out if it’s right for you: Fully accessible water reservoir that can be viewed and periodically brush-cleaned thoroughly (this important feature can be hard to find in so-called “5-cup” coffee makers; #MoldyBiofilm) (Note: in the coffee-maker world, “5-cup“ really means about 24 ounces). A carafe that pours cleanly without drizzling or dripping — really Works fast (6 minutes for “3 cups”; 8.5 minutes for “5 cups” ) to make good coffee at the right temperature (165°F, according to my tests) If you fill the water to the “3-cup“ water line, you get ~ 16 ounces of coffee (to me, that’s perfect for one generous thermal mug of coffee) If you fill the water to the “5-cup“ (maximum) water line, you get ~ 24 ounces of coffee In my experience, for a moderately strong brew, the perfect proportion of ground coffee to water for this model is 5 tablespoons of ground beans (that’s one generously heaped standard coffee scoop) to 17 ounces of water (that’s the “3-cup” water fill line) (Note: I use Peet’s Medium Roast) Some things you might not like about this model, although they don’t bother me: Coffee flow does not stop if you remove the pot mid-brew. (The brew times I list above take into account that all water must’ have moved the system before you pour your cup.) This is a simple machine with no extra bells or whistles. No delayed brew, no timer, etc. Good luck with your search!

This coffee maker works well and is very economical. The only drawback is that it doesn’t have a built in clock to automatically shut itself off.

One button. Turn coffee maker on, turn coffee maker off. Turn it on and it brews much quicker than the last one. The off part is especially nice because you don't walk in for a hot me upper and the heater has been off for an hour. At half the price of the last one I had (no names mentioned but it had to be replaced within the first year), the coffee tastes better and I get two "extra" cups per brew. Don't waste money of the fancy options. This is the perfect coffee maker!

This BLACK+DECKER coffee maker is super easy to use and brews a perfect pot every time. I used it to make my morning coffee before work, and the non-drip carafe made pouring a breeze—no spills at all. The 12-cup size is perfect for my household, and the on/off switch is so simple. It’s reliable, straightforward, and makes mornings way better!

I had to laugh when I took this 5-cup Black & Decker coffee maker out of the box. It’s much smaller than I expected—almost comical at first. It is bigger than what you’d find in a hotel room; I’ve just never bought one this size before. I normally buy a 12-cup coffee maker, so this was new to me. I poured in 16 ounces of water, and after brewing, the glass carafe showed about 3 cups, which for me is a little over one good-size mug of coffee. That’s actually perfect. I don’t use pre-ground coffee. I grind my own beans and use Peet’s coffee. I followed the directions and used the recommended paper filter for this size machine. I was pleasantly surprised—it made a very good cup of coffee. It dripped evenly and brewed properly. Being single, this size is perfect for me. It works well, makes good coffee, doesn’t take up much space, and the price was great. I’m very pleased with it.

Super easy to use, even easier to clean. Brews super quick and everything always tastes great! Quiet so it doesn't wake the house up in the mornings!

This is a very basic small coffee maker. No frills…just coffee. Easy to prepare, easy to clean, 8/10 coffee. Only 1 negative comment: it’s loud as it finishes making a pot of coffee. A loud slurping noise as it’s sucking up the last of the water from the reservoir…an annoying sound at 5:30AM. But I guess for $20, you shouldn’t expect barista quality.