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Black & Decker DCM2160B
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$16.99 - $46.00
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Summary: This Black & Decker 12-cup drip model has been tested by our experts.
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Type: 8- to 14-cup drip coffeemakers with carafe
About - Black & Decker DCM2160B

The Black & Decker DCM2160B is part of the coffeemaker test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, drip coffeemaker models like the DCM2160B are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Brew performance:
The ability to reach 195° to 205° F for five or six minutes, the industry standard for optimal brewing.

Convenience:
Reflects ease of filling the reservoir, placing the filter, gauging the amount of coffee remaining, and cleaning up. It also reflects how clear we judged the controls.

Carafe handling:
Covers handle comfort, tendency to drip while pouring, balance of a full carafe, and how easy it was to empty the last liquid. Models with no score here brew into single-serve cups or are brew-and-dispense models. The latter hold the coffee in a tank; you fill your cup by pressing it against the dispenser lever.
About This Brand

The second-largest brand of coffeemakers is now part of the new Applica Organization, which includes the Salton brands. Black & Decker offers a wide range of very affordable products through retailers such as Target, Walmart, department stores, and many online retailers. Prices range from $15 to $90.

Features & Specs - Black & Decker DCM2160B
info Programmable Yes
info Thermal carafe/mug No
info Small-batch setting No
info Brew-strength control No
info Dispenser-style No
info Dimensions H x W x D (in.) NA
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User Reviews - Black & Decker DCM2160B
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1.0
Black & Decker DCM2160B
10/12/2012
Pros
makes HOT coffee
Cons
Spills Hot Coffee On You
Best Uses
Makes Good Coffee
Comment:
The actual coffee maker is favorable but the carafe (pot) spills coffee everytime as the spout is too small. If waking up to hot coffee pouring on your foot every morning gets you going, then this make is for you. This particular model should be recalled.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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3.0
some good, some bad
5/2/2012
Pros
Brew good
Coffee temp good
Fast brew time
Low Price
Cons
Basket handle hinder fill
Carafe drip when pouring
Best Uses
Daily for 6 cups
Comment:
carafe drips coffee to counter almost every time when poured.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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1.0
Black & Decker Coffee Maker DCM2160B
4/7/2012
Pros
Cons
Doesn't hold 12 cups
Spills easy
Spout to small
Best Uses
Comment:
I have a Black & Decker 12 cup programable coffee maker model DCM2160B and is suppose to be a 12 cup. If I fill the pot with a liquid measuring cup I get 10 cups into the pot to a line on the pot that show 12. When the 10 cups are poured into the coffee maker, the markers on the side of the maker says it has 12 cups, wrong, it only holds 10 cups. When I pour the 12 cups into another maker carafe, it show 10 cups only Who ever designed the coffee pot itself needs too go back to design school as when pouring into a cup the spout is to short and you lose more coffee on the counter then you get in the cup. With these 2 issues I wouln't recommend this product as it is a piece of junk. It must have been made bye a 2 year old. Waste of good money . Consumer report needs to due a story/testing of coffee machine so the public isn't wasting it hard earned money.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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