Black & Decker DCM500B SmartBrew 5-Cup Coffeemaker, Black
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Black & DeckerBrand: Black & Decker
Release Date: 2004-08-15
Model: DCM500B
Color: Black
Product features:
- Compact black 5-cup electric drip coffeemaker with removable brew basket
- Sturdy black plastic housing; tempered glass carafe; nonstick warmer plate
- 120 volts; lighted on/off switch; 3-foot power cord; uses flat-bottomed paper filters (not included)
- Dishwasher-safe, removable brew basket; hinged lid and dripless pour spout
- Measures 8 by 6-1/2 by 10 inches; carafe measures 6 by 4-1/2 by 5 inches; on-year warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Black & Decker DCM500B SmartBrew 5-Cup Coffeemaker, Black
Customer Review: Excellent small coffee maker!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great little coffee maker, and does a better job overall than my old 12 cup Braun coffee maker ever did. Makes good coffee, and the warming plate keeps it warm -- actually, hot! I had been looking around for a small coffee maker, and on a recent trip to Walmart, I saw this on the display shelf with the other coffee makers. It seemed to be a bit sturdier and better-quality than the competing Mr. Coffee 4-5 cup. Of course there seemed to be a zillion of those in stock, but I could not find a single one of the B&D SmartBrew on the shelf. I almost gave up, until I went 2 aisles over, and lo and behold, way up on the top shelf, there was ONE SmartBrew left! After looking around for half hour for a sales person to get it down off the shelf, I finally found someone. The best part is, it cost less than the Mr. Coffee. If you're looking for a small coffee maker, this is a great choice. And, no offense to Amazon, but I paid much less at Walmart. Let's just say it cost me slightly under $10.00 for mine! ;o)
Description of Black & Decker DCM500B SmartBrew 5-Cup Coffeemaker, Black
Black & Decker SmartBrew in black. Includes 5-cup capacity, lighted on/off switch, water filter, removable brew basket, water window, non-stick keep warm plate, and Perfect Pour Carafe.Black & Decker, long known as a maker of quality tools, brings that same dependability to the kitchen in small countertop appliances such as the DCM500B SmartBrew 5-cup coffeemaker. Ideal for apartment dwellers, office workers, RV owners, or anyone else who might have kitchen counter space constraints, this compact drip coffeemaker is a smart answer to the question, "where's my next cup of coffee coming from?"
The body of the coffeemaker, built from heavy-duty, glossy black plastic, has a one-piece, hinged lid that allows access to both the water reservoir and the removable brew basket. There's a see-through water level indicator on the coffeemaker, and the carafe has clearly marked fill and brew lines. (The lines take into account the extra water needed to brew a cup of coffee.) The carafe also features a broad Perfect Pour spout, a dripless design trademarked by Black & Decker. Nonstick coating on the warmer plate prevents the carafe from sticking when occasional coffee drips scorch on the plate. The 3-foot power cord offers some flexibility for convenient counter placement.
The removable brew basket is dishwasher safe. Hand wash carafe in hot water with a soft sponge and mild detergent; do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers on carafe. Wipe down the coffeemaker with a warm, damp cloth and dry completely; coffeemaker is not immersible. Rinse brew basket and carafe thoroughly to ensure purity of coffee flavor. The carafe measures 6 by 4-1/2 by 5 inches and has a 3-1/2-cup (28-fluid-ounce) capacity. (A 5-cup coffeemaker produces five 5-ounce cups.) The coffeemaker measures 8 by 6-1/2 by 10 inches. Flat-bottomed paper coffee filters are not included. Black & Decker includes a detailed instruction sheet and a one-year limited warranty against materials or workmanship. --Garland Withers
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