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I really like this coffee maker not only for the great quality of coffee, but also because it's a great design object. It looks great in my kitchen and the option that let me choose the strength of the brew give me the best coffee I can get.
The Starbucks machine was recalled and this DeLonghi model was provided as a replacement. Thank God Almighty, free from problems at last. We have had a raft of problems with the last three coffeemakers we have owned. Now on year three and not one single problem.It easily programs, turns on at the right time and keeps the coffee hot for a reasonable time.The stainless steel carafe keeps it hot enough for us for about 180 minutes. Not as long as glass vacuum carafes, but also no shattered glass either.I give this coffeemaker two thumbs up and my favorite of all time.
There are many pros. The major issue is on a fairly regular basis, the lid (with five small holes where coffee backs up) gets clogged and you will come out to find coffee everywhere. However, this coffee maker was not. We bought this coffee maker from Starbucks a year or so ago. I am tired of cleaning up coffee all the time and banging the lid repeatedly to try to get it cleaned so I am hunting for another thermal unit. The few cons are big ones.
Finally, it pours really quickly and cleanly.
One, it makes good coffee and it keeps it hot for hours.
You almost need the booklet every time to remember what buttons to push to change the time.
We were talked into changing to a thermal carafe and that was a great decision.
Secondly, the clock is rather hard to set for both regular time and timer.
Sometimes, when I pour it out at night to make it for the next day, it is still warm.
The water reservoir is removable so it makes filling it easy.
I would like to change it on weekends to brew later but I dare not attempt to move the timer much.
Because this unit does have things I really like (thermal unit and removable water reservoir) I have yet to find a better replacement.
It makes good coffee but the leaking in unforgivable. I even paid $5 plus $10 in shipping to purchase a new seal from the manufacturer. I still have to pour my coffee over the sink. Don't waste your money.
DeLonghi Esclusivo DCM485 10-Cup Thermal Carafe and Coffeemaker, Brushed Stainless Steel We purchased our first DeLonghi DCM485 a couple years ago. Went to the internet and read the mixed reviews and bought it anyway (Strike 2). First pot we had coffee and grounds all over the counter the same as the reviews (strike 3). When it failed we tried to get it repaired. We have contiued to try different things and have settled into cleaning up the mess every other pot of coffee. We found the same as others no parts for versions made in the Peoples Republic of China. Loved it. Received the coffe pot and immediately cleaned and set it up.
We decided to buy a replacement. After looking in all the right stores we found that no one was carrying this version (Strike 1). I took changed out parts with the old coffee maker in an effort to figure out what had changed with no luck. This morning we gave up and decided to buy a different brand.
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