Product Description
Black & Decker Cup-At-A-Time in white. Brews one 8-12oz cup of coffee. Lighted on/off switch, auto off, and permanent filter.
Product Details
* Amazon Sales Rank: #16921 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Color: White
* Brand: Black & Decker
* Model: DCM7
* Dimensions: 2.25 pounds
Features
* Cup-at-a-time coffeemaker brews directly into any 5- to 12-ounce mug
* Compact design; also makes hot water for tea, hot chocolate, or instant foods
* Permanent filter; mug/cup rest; simple "start" lever and "on" indicator light
* Automatic shut-off for safety and peace of mind; dishwasher-safe parts
* Measures approximately 6-1/5 by 7 by 9-1/5 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Great for at home, in a dorm, or at the office, this compact cup-at-a-time coffeemaker brews fresh, hot coffee directly into any 5- to 12-ounce mug. To use, simply pour a mug full of cold tap water into the water reservoir, insert the permanent filter into the filter basket, add a measured amount of coffee grounds, place the mug or cup on the mug/cup rest, and push "start". An "on" indicator light will illuminate until brewing has completed. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee quickly and easily any time of day. The handy appliance can also be used to make hot water for tea, hot chocolate, or instant foods like oatmeal or soup. In addition to its simple, straightforward design, the appliance provides automatic shut-off for safety and peace of mind. The filter basket and permanent filter clean up easily by hand or in the dishwasher, and the base of the unit wipes clean with a damp cloth. The 800-watt coffeemaker measures approximately 6-1/5 by 7 by 9-1/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
Customer Reviews
A lot easier to use and safer.5
I bought one of these for my mother for Christmas. Years ago I had gotten her a Black&Decker cup-at-a-time coffeemaker and it finally gave up last year. The only cup-at-a-time coffeemaker at a reasonable price I could find locally was by Toastess. The Toastess paled in comparison to the Black&Decker, not only in build quality but in ease of use. My mother suffers from a neurological disorder which makes it difficult to coordinate the use of her hands; she is okay with general tasks, but nothing which requires fine manipulation. This Black&Decker coffeemaker, like the model before, is easy to use. The power switch is on the front and a little larger than several coffeemakers switches; you just have to push down on it. There is nothing to move out of the way when filling the reservoir; just lift the lid. The reservoir is also a little wider than the Toastess making it easier to fill. Of course, one of the safety features, which the Toastess model also lacks, is the automatic shut-off. When it is finished making a cup of coffee, and it is fast, it just shuts off, which is great for someone who keeps forgetting to turn off their coffeemaker. The only issue I can see that someone may have, and niggling at that, is that this unit cannot hold tall coffee mugs. All of my mother's coffee mugs fit, which is a lesser concern for me, however, than its ease of use and safety, at which this Black&Decker excels.--Bob
Super Buy, Super Coffee5
When I bought this machine I was suspicious. Could something so inexpensive really do the job? I bought it based on the high reviews. I place an additional filter in the filter basket of the coffee pot. This keeps coffee grinds from getting into any of the coffee maker mechanisms and into the cup. I usually use one heaping tablespoon of Folgers or Heritage (local brand) coffee for a semi strong cup of coffee. This is an excellent and worthwhile purchase for the dollar! Enjoy!
I'm going to add another comment here after owning this coffee maker for a while. I would still give this five stars but want to alert people to the following. This is an inexpensive commodity. The back top area of the pot where you put in the water over time can slightly warp due to the steam heat from the water. This means that the water can leak out a little bit and drip down the sides. It's not a huge problem, however, it is somewhat annoying. The whole unit is so inexpensive, that I just bought another one. I keep the older one stored. Wanted anyone to know this before purchasing. This is **still** an excellent purchase for the money and replacement costs still minimal compared to more expensive units.
Black & Decker DCM7 Cup-At-A-Time: Thumbs Up! 4
First, many thanks to all the other reviewers who posted their opinions for this product. They were a big help in deciding which item to buy. I did in fact buy this Cup-At-A-Time coffeemaker, and it's worked out well. The details....
--- I had no problem with the temperature, and found the coffee plenty hot enough. For those who prefer super hot coffee (like my dad), I suggest you warm up the mug with hot water from the tap just before use. This will keep the coffee at brewing temperature significantly longer than when using a cold mug.
--- I've been using this item always with the addition of a paper filter, on top of the reusable filter. This makes the coffee nice and strong. I found that either Melita cone filters or 4-cup basket filters will work, with a little modification. The Melita cone filters need to be trimmed with scissors along the top, to remove about half an inch of paper. This makes them a perfect fit. Round basket filters (4 cup size) need no trimming. First you flatten them, then fold them in quarters, then fold up the point a little bit. Finally open the "cone" to create a suitable pocket for the coffee. Works great.
--- I've had no problem with coffee grounds getting into the water reservoir. I think this will only happen if you try to add coffee grounds to the filter while the filter unit is still inside the machine. Bad idea. Just lift the filter basket out, put it on the countertop, and add the grounds there. Then put the filter basket back in the coffee maker. It drops into place very easily.
--- Note that the maximum height for a mug to fit this coffeemaker is 4 inches. Taller mugs will not work.
--- And that's about it. Overall, I am very please with this item, especially for this price.
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