DeLonghi DCM485 10-Cup Thermal Carafe and Coffeemaker, Brushed Stainless Steel
by DeLonghi America, Inc
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: DeLonghi America, IncBrand: DeLonghi
Model: DCM485
Product features:
- 10-cup coffeemaker with wrap-around stainless-steel housing and sleek design
- Double-wall thermal carafe; Accuflavor selector dial for choosing coffee strength
- Easy-to-set 24-hour digital timer permits anytime brewing; brew-pause function
- Gold Tone permanent filter; water-level indicator; auto shut-off; cup warmer
- Measures 11 by 9-5/6 by 14-1/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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- De'Longhi CTH2003 2-Slice Toaster
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of DeLonghi DCM485 10-Cup Thermal Carafe and Coffeemaker, Brushed Stainless Steel
Customer Review: Beautiful, efficient, high-quality coffee maker
Summary: 5 Stars
I was in the market for a new coffeemaker with a stainless steel thermal carafe. I read lots of online reviews and looked in person at the DeLonghi DCM485, the Krups FMF5 (both 10 cups), and the Cuisinart DTC-975 (12 cup). Each had mixed reviews. I ended up bringing home the DeLonghi and the Krups. Visually, there is no comparison. The Krups looked like my grandma's Buick when parked next to the elegant Ferrari-like DeLonghi. But, would the DeLonghi brew good coffee? Would I have problems identified by other reviewers, like a badly-pouring carafe or spillover in brewing?
Simply put, the DeLonghi lives up to its visual promise. It brews an extremely good cup of coffee. If you read the manual and line up the "fin" on the lid to the correct pouring location, no seepage when pouring. (I actually did it wrong before reading the manual; it was so drippy that I almost didn't keep it.) I've not had a problem with spillover during brewing, but to date have only brewed 6 cups max.
Other fabulous features of the DeLonghi:
*The removable water tank, which can be taken directly to the tap for filling and *can be removed for cleaning*. The tank even fits nicely in the built-in water dispenser in the refrigerator door - coincidence, or just smart design? (I have not noticed any plastic-y taste, either.)
*The removable filter basket - ditto for cleaning.
*The carafe has a wide mouth for easy, reach-in cleaning. (I have larger hands, and couldn't get my hand inside the Krups carafe.) The carafe keeps coffee at a decent drinking temperature for a good 6 hours. Not just-brewed hot, but decent - good performance for any thermal device, most of which, in my experience, lose a similar amount of heat over time.
*The entire body exterior is stainless steel - very little cheesey black plastic to interfere with its appearance.
*Easy to program, easy to use, and the water level indicator works just fine.
On the downside, it's a tall critter, so measure your counter-to-cabinet clearance if you want to place it under your kitchen cabinets.
This is a high-quality, well-designed machine, especially when compared side-by-side with the Krups, which just seemed flimsy in comparison - more plastic than stainless steel, a poorly-secured filter basket that seemed like it would fall off at the slightest bump, no removable water tank, a weird & less sturdy carafe lid, and seemingly less sturdy handle.
If you're looking for this type of coffeemaker, I highly recommend buying the DeLonghi. It's comparably priced in its class and offers powerful performance in an elegant package. I couldn't be happier with it.
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Description of DeLonghi DCM485 10-Cup Thermal Carafe and Coffeemaker, Brushed Stainless Steel
The De'Longhi DCM485 Esclusivo 10-Cup Thermal Carafe Stainless steel coffeemaker has a unique design that retains heat, keeping coffee hot for hours. It also helps to preserve that fresh coffee taste. The electronic programmable control allows you to set the coffeemaker in advance, and the accuflavor selector dial lets you choose the strength of coffee just the way you like it.Drip Coffee Machines
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