Cuisinart Coffee Maker - DGB-500 12-Cup Review

I have owned this coffee maker for over 6 years and it still works quietly, quickly, and reliably.  The price was moderate.

One reason I chose this machine is the Cuisinart name.  Their food processor worked well for me for over 20 years. This machine makes a 12-cup pot, a capacity I specifically sought.  A  feature I required was the auto-brew timer. I really need to have my coffee waiting for me in the morning!  It is convenient to set.  A plus is that a tone sounds when the brew cycle is complete, and also when the machine shuts off.  The automatic-off feature has a selector ranging between one and four hours.  Nice little convenience.  It came with a wire mesh filter, eliminating the need for cumbersome disposable filters.  The filter was easily & inexpensively replaced at WalMart when necessary.    

The water level window is a littletough tosee.  Asmall red bead floating at the top of the water level would make it much easier to read.  It'sa bit tricky to get a hand down inside to clean the water reservoir & I have a fairly small hand.

I would buy this product again.