So you need a new coffee maker and you might be looking to buy the Cuisinart DCC-3000. This coffee maker is not just any coffee machine, and it’s a long term investment for the person on the go who loves easy programmable gizmos and gadgets.
As we do our Cuisinart DCC-3000 review we’ll check out it’s features, pros and cons, and solutions for fixing leaks and other problems. To wrap up our Cuisinart coffee on demand review we’ll show you how to clean it and give our overall assessment.
Cuisinart DCC-3000 Review and Features
As we review the Cuisinart DCC-3000 coffee on demand coffee maker you’ll see that the machine is feature-rich for the price point. All you have to do is press some buttons, leave it and the machine does the rest.
Want more than one cup of coffee? No problem. Do you want something that you can leave for a few hours and come back to something still strong and hot? This machine has it. Do you want to have a machine that will signal you not only when the coffee is ready, but when it is time to be cleaned? It can do that, too. Want something that uses coffee grounds instead of those expensive K-cups? Then why not get a Cuisinart DCC-3000 for your coffee meets the industry standard for brewing temperature, and also for its ability to hold multiple cups of coffee in one setting.
Product Specifications
| Dimensions (Inches): | 11.25″ L x 8.75″ D x 14.70″ H |
| Weight (Pounds): | 11.4 LBS |
| Water Tank Capacity: | 12 Cups / 60 Ounces |
| Available Colors: | Gray and Black |
| User Manual: | Cuisinart DCC-3000 Coffee on Demand Users Manual |
Cuisinart Coffee On Demand Pros And Cons
- With a large 12 cup reservoir you can set it and forget it! That saves you time to do other more important things.
- Brews between 195° to 205° F which is the perfect temperature and matches the industry standard for a perfect cup of coffee.
- It has an indicator to tell you when it needs to be cleaned, so no more guesswork!
- Easy to clean permanent gold-tone coffee filter and dishwasher safe.
- Cuisinart exclusive Coffee Gauge™ prominently located in front of the Cuisinart DCC-3000 lets you know how many cups of coffee there are left.
- An audible done let’s you know when your coffee is done brewing.
- The Cuisinart DCC-3000 does not offer a carafe for a larger pot of coffee.
- The machine is pretty tall, so you would need to have plenty of counter space.
- Cuisinart DCC-3000 problems include a tendency to leak water.
- It only comes to two colors gray and black.
- K-cups won’t work with this machine so you would have to use ground coffee
Pros
Some of the pros for the Cuisinart DCC-3000 is that you consistently get the perfect temperature for each and every cup that you brew. You can throw the Cuisinart’s permanent coffee filter in the dishwasher when you need to clean it. So you don’t have to worry about using all of those coffee filters. You can have a brunch and you won’t have to worry about hosting duties if you can serve some coffee right away.
Cons
Well, in our Cuisinart DCC-3000 review you have to list the bad along with the good. Even though we like this coffee maker it’s not perfet. You’ll need plenty of counter space for your new toy. For the price tag, the machine doesn’t offer a carafe for all the extra coffee. For people looking to add a little color in their life, the Cuisinart DCC-3000 only comes in two colors which are gray and black. Lastly, when we take a close look into the Cusinart DCC-3000 problems you will run into a couple of those. For example, there will be some leakage with the machine which leads us to our next section.
Cuisinart DCC-3000 Problems and Troubleshooting
We’ve found that the Cuisinart DCC-3000 problems occur mostly around the power supply and beeping along leaking from the water hoses. Here’s what to do if you run into any problems.
If your machine starts to beep at you and you have cleaned it already, check to see what the trouble is. It
may be as easy as you not having it plugged in properly.
What should you do if your Cuisinart DCC-3000 coffee maker leaks? It could mean that the water hose at the bottom of the Cuisinart has over heated or there has been excessive heating in the hoses. To avoid this, make sure that you clean all the accessible parts thoroughly. Before you attempt to fix it home, make sure the power is turned off, so you don’t get injured or electrocuted. Here’s a guide on a similar model to help you work on the water hoses.
If there is no power coming to the Cuisinart, make sure the plug is plugged in, there is power in the house and the breaker is flipped on. If the cord is damaged in any way, there are more power cords available, just be sure to buy the one compatible with the Cuisinart DCC-3000. Make sure the power cord is away from all water sources and young children.
Make sure the water in the reservoir is equal to the amount of grounds in the machine. Otherwise the coffee to water ratio will be uneven and your coffee will taste off or it won’t come out at all. Also you can check underneath it and make sure there isn’t any coffee gunk fowling up the gasket, which could cause it not to close.
On some models the gauge isn’t working properly, so you have to make an educated guess when you are portioning out the coffee grinds to the water ratio. It does allow you for a margin of error so you can get a consistent beautiful brew.
How To Clean The Cuisinart Coffee On Demand Coffee Maker
How do you clean the Cuisinart Coffee maker? The best thing about the Cusinart Coffee DCC-3000 is
that it beeps at you to tell you when it is dirty!
First you turn it off and make sure it is unplugged. You need to drain it of all the water that is in the
machine. You can remove the basket, the water reservoir and the drip tray. Using a damp cloth, clean
under the reservoir. Neither the reservoir lid nor the reservoir should be put into the dishwasher.
Clean the basket, water reservoir, and drip tray with a damp and soapy sponge. Rinse these components thoroughly to remove soap and any coffee grounds. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth because you can leave behind some cloth particles.
If you have hard water, the machine may have some calcification. In order to clean this, swirl a mixture of
white vinegar and water together and place it in the reservoir. Close the lid and press the Clean button and
walk away. When it is done, drain it and then run some purified water through the Clean cycle again to
get a better tasting cup of coffee.
Cuisinart Coffee Maker On Demand Review And Final Thoughts
So where does our Cuisinart DCC-3000 review leave us on this coffee maker? Is it worth the money, the amount of real estate that it takes up on your countertop, and the monochromatic look and feel?
To this reviewer, yes, the Cusinart Coffee Maker DCC-3000 is worth all of it. It’s in the top 3 best selling coffee machines for a reason, and it has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range. I can set it and forget it. I can have 12 cups of coffee lined up for me for the week (or within a couple of days if I have a deadline) and I can easily clean all of the parts when it helpfully reminds me that I need to clean it.
Even better is many components are dishwasher safe so cleanup is so much easier. I can have a delicious cup of coffee that is heated to the perfect temperature without the burned bitter aftertaste of the beans. It even stays hot for hours and if you are a new parent, this is perfect for all those late nights and early mornings.