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Cuisinart SS 15BKS Coffee Center Maker 12 Cup Black
Last Updated: January 2, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.0
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Coffee
463maker, pot, cup of coffee, carafe, k cup
+70%
-30%
" ... This coffee machine looks exactly like the picture. ... Otherwise, the coffee is brewed nicely and I’m not getting any grounds on it so far. ... "
" ... Would have liked some sample coffee which was not included. ... The flavor rating is based on brewing my own coffee. ... "
" ... This Coffee center is well made and does a great job making coffee. ... "
" ... It pours easier and keeps the coffee hotter, longer. ... "
" ... Being able to brew one cup and additionally brew 12 cups for cold coffee ... "
" ... This coffee maker has been on my wish list for over a year, I finally bought it. ... "
" ... I love this Cuisinart coffee center. ... So glad to finally get rid of 2 coffee makers and only have one machine on my kitchen counter. ... I replaced my good old Mr. Coffee and a Keurig. ... I like that the control buttons are all on the front of the coffee maker and not on the top, much more user friendly. ... "
" ... I love the coffee pot and all its features only thing is coffee doesn't stay hot enough. ... "
Cleaning
112cleaning, counter, cleaned, cup, grounds
+41%
-59%
" ... 80% of the pods do not get punctured resulting in a mess. ... "
" ... Grounds in coffee and very difficult to clean. ... "
" ... I end up with sticky residue all through the single serve side. ... "
" ... No matter the amount of cleaning or YouTube videos to try to problem solve, this maker still leaks ALL of the water in the single serve side! ... "
" ... EXCEPT it's a mess. ... My counters ALWAYS have to be cleaned. ... "
" ... The unit does not clean properly and will not heat up. ... "
" ... However I cannot look past the multiple times the pod explodes leaving a mess to be cleaned up. ... "
" ... However this maker still overflows constantly on carafe side. ... "
Product Reliability
97stopped working, lasted, serve, quit, leaking
+23%
-77%
" ... After a week of using the same issue with kpods. ... At least the last machine lasted 3 weeks. ... This one lasted a week. ... "
" ... This unit worked great for two months then it stopped working. ... "
" ... The coating has just flaked off after 7 months. ... "
" ... It was just dead. ... Just kinda sucks that it just randomly died for no apparent reason. ... "
" ... two years ago when the first one failed after about two years. ... I tried every iFix given and still it did not work right. ... You'll pay the same price, but if one fail you'll only have to replace the unit that fails. ... "
" ... This thing is a piece of junk. ... "
" ... Product lasted less than 3 months before the K-Cups started to explode. ... "
" ... I have owned this machine for less than 6 months and have had nothing but trouble with it. ... "
Water Usage
87reservoir, fill, pour, pot, counter
+18%
-82%
" ... The leak in this machine in not obvious but if you come back a couple of hours later it will be sitting in water. ... "
" ... Cannot easily fill water without it leaking out. ... "
" ... When I pour the water into the cylinder, I have to pour 6 cups at a time, due to spillage. ... "
" ... Getting water into the reservoir is a pain in the butt. ... "
" ... It is very difficult to pour the water in the water tank. ... "
" ... But water leaks from container for single cup. ... "
" ... This leaked water all over the place the first time I used it. ... "
" ... Only complaint is the location, and volume of the pod water refill reservoir. ... It's not immediately known how low the water level is either and the little blue indicator light on front that suggests water be added isn't always accurate. ... "
Ease of Use
58easy, easy to clean, fill, easy to set, use and clean
+88%
-12%
" ... Was easy to set up. ... "
" ... It is well-made and easy to use. ... "
" ... It's a little tall for under the counter, but an easy to use machine with flexible options. ... "
" ... Although this item is a little pricey, it has nice features that are easy to program and use. ... Also, it is easy to clean and maintain. ... "
" ... It's design is easy to clean and easy to care for. ... "
" ... Very easy to use too! ... "
" ... easy to use,not too big ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Storage
54space, reservoir, lid, fill, counter space
+63%
-37%
" ... The 10 cup side will make 2 or 3 cups or the full 10 cup carafe size as well. ... "
" ... But since I loved my Cuisinart coffee maker and still wanted to save space I thought I'd try it. ... "
" ... I use a 10 ounce cup and I would appreciate the ability to adjust the fill to accommodate the bigger cup size . ... "
" ... Eliminated a lot of space where I had a regular machine and a keurig! ... "
" ... The 12 cup carafe side works well enough, nothing special. ... "
" ... It saves space by eliminating the need for 2 different machines. ... "
" ... I like that I can fill with beans and keep extra beans there in basket ... "
" ... Love that I don’t have to have 2 separate coffeemakers, free’s space up for other small appliances!! ... "
Returns
52returned, sent, replacement, returning, return window
+2%
-98%
" ... Went to return it this morning but the deadline was yesterday. ... "
" ... I don’t even want to return it - I just want to dump it in the trash to get it out of my house ASAP. ... "
" ... Sadly this machine is a dude, and I will be returning. ... "
" ... Tried to return it. ... And was told it is too late to return it. ... "
" ... Past return date so stuck with it! ... "
" ... It is past the time period for me to be able to return this item - it was expensive and now is completely unusable. ... "
" ... We returned it. ... "
" ... I'm very disappointed that a return is not available. ... "
Fit
41holder, k cup, pod, k cup side, grounds
+39%
-61%
" ... You have to find the exact spot to line it up to place the lid back on, and even then, it doesn’t slide into place easily. ... "
" ... The fix seemed easy except that the screws on the bottom easily strip. ... "
" ... I've honestly had to hold 3 full paper towel sheets back there to prevent the water from getting on the counter. ... "
" ... The single serve pod side did not recognize my pods and I wasted several trying to make it work. ... "
" ... Keep in mind the pot holds only 10 cups. ... "
" ... If you are not careful it falls off. ... A lot of times the lid falls of in the middle of pouring. ... "
" ... The closing mechanism of the k-cup side was flimsy and the piercing spikes were plastic. ... "
" ... If we stay under the 11 cup mark it is OK. Also on the one cup side, we have had several cups burst due to the design of the puncture feature. ... "
Price
36worth the money, waste of money, worth, 200, worth the price
+53%
-47%
" ... The price was better on Amazon, so I ordered one. ... "
" ... Money well spent! ... "
" ... It's also a lot cheaper than the cost of those 2 separately. ... "
" ... 200 bucks my old 20 dollar unit worked for more than a decade you decide ... "
" ... So worth the money! ... "
" ... And the price is 40 dollars less than I first saw. ... "
" ... It’s exceeded expectations. ... "
" ... Paid 189.00. ... "
Design
36looks, looks nice, sleek, poor design, looks great
+67%
-33%
" ... Note: the white lines are lined up properly. ... "
" ... It looks great, it combines two appliances into one . ... "
" ... Pros: It looks nice. ... "
" ... Looks like design flow. ... "
" ... Love the Black Stainless finish and Cuisinart quality. ... "
" ... However, this experience is making me look into other options. ... "
" ... It looks great in my kitchen ... "
" ... Handsome looking as well. ... "
Build Quality
34lid, pod, grounds, pods, chw 12p1
+29%
-71%
" ... It has seen use for 6 months and the finish on the hot plate is already coming off. ... "
" ... Bought this about a year ago and now it looks like rust or corrosion where the metal faceplate meets the black plastic part above the carafe. ... "
" ... Everything about the main coffeemaker feels awkward. ... "
" ... The coating has just flaked off after 7 months. ... Either the designs are flawed or they’re using very cheap materials. ... "
" ... The keurig pin broke. ... "
" ... Even if you do know to line up the arrows, the lid blows off the pod and you have grounds spread around the pod holder. ... "
" ... The fix seemed easy except that the screws on the bottom easily strip. ... "
" ... I have used it less than a year and the heater plate has rusted out. ... Why isn’t this plate made out of a non-rust material? ... "
Water Resistance
29reservoir, cup, counter, hamilton beach, fill
+24%
-76%
" ... The k-cup splashes everywhere!! ... "
" ... Only complaint is that it’s very difficult to pour the water into the reservoir and all the water doesn’t come out of the pot diluting the coffee. ... "
" ... The single cup side splashes water sideways, throwing water on the counter. ... "
" ... It creates a huge mess of water everywhere! ... "
" ... The pod side leaks when filled with water. ... "
" ... Spits and spurts water everywhere. ... "
" ... I’ve resorted to using a bottle of water so I don’t get water everywhere. ... "
" ... When you get toward the bottom of the pot of water, you have to shift it around and usually still cannot get all the water into the reservoir. ... "
Features
25features, timer, cup feature, brew, auto
+72%
-28%
" ... Great functionality too (timer, heat settings, and strong setting). ... "
" ... Good feature: light comes on when it is time to clean. ... "
" ... Love the single serve feature ... "
" ... This one however has features that my previous ones did not. ... I LOVE the single cup feature! ... "
" ... It is March 2020 and we are in the midst of locK down for COVID-19-19 and I receive an obviously USED machine. ... "
" ... I set my auto timer to come on and it does so promptly. ... "
" ... Love the features. ... "
" ... I recently purchased this nearly ideal Cuisinart dual unit, and am generally satisfied with it’s many useful features. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
24easy to use, use and clean, cleaning, easy to clean, easy
+79%
-21%
" ... Also, it is easy to clean and maintain. ... "
" ... Easy to take apart and clean. ... "
" ... Easy to operate and clean. ... "
" ... It's design is easy to clean and easy to care for. ... "
" ... It is so much easier to clean than my older cuisinart that I replaced with this one. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and clean. ... "
" ... Cleaned it for the first time this week and it was easy as can be. ... "
" ... The stainless steel finish is nice and cleans easily. ... "
Food Items
15cuisinart, microwave, whole, side, hot
+53%
-47%
" ... We have found this coffeemaker far superior to any we have had in the past, including other Cuisinart makers. ... "
" ... We really enjoy this pot. ... "
" ... We never used the tea but everyone in the family uses the kcup side for hot chocolate and other things. ... "
" ... I love my Cuisinart coffeemaker. ... "
" ... I love the ability to make one cup or a whole pot. ... "
" ... Cuisinart at its absolute best!!! ... "
" ... The drip side works twice as fast and tastes way better. ... "
" ... OR a whole pot?? ... "
Capacity
14family, kitchen, house, counter, warming
+100%
" ... This has been great upgrade for our family! ... "
" ... This Time for a house Warming for New Home. ... "
" ... Perfect for staying @home - full pot, or on the go- kcup single. ... "
" ... We were gifted this as a house warming gift and it's the best thing ever, even a couple of my family members said they are going to buy it as well ... "
" ... I purchased this one to put in our beach rental property. ... "
" ... It takes up less room than having 2 units. ... "
" ... We are cuisinart family now I have it all in one 👍 ... "
" ... This was perfect for our family. ... "
Marketplace
14product, ordered, thanks, seller, return
+64%
-36%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Again, no big deal. ... "
" ... Amazon stood behind product and gave me a refund. ... "
" ... Would buy again from this seller! ... "
" ... Of course Amazon is our favorite place to shop ... "
" ... The price was better on Amazon, so I ordered one. ... "
" ... Thanks Amazon for your support and great customer service! ... "
" ... Thank you for providing such a wonderful product. ... "
As Gift
13christmas, wife, present, gave, xmas
+92%
-8%
" ... This was a Christmas gift for my son! ... "
" ... I received a Keurig as a gift and liked having the single serve k-cup. ... "
" ... The person we gave it to as a gift loves it so we are please with the information we you provided before we bought the coffee center. ... "
" ... Gave this to the wife as a present. ... "
" ... I will continue to Gift them, for occasions. ... "
" ... Purchased for a Christmas present. ... "
" ... This is a definite upgrade and was an awesome gift. ... "
" ... Enter XMAS Gift Idea . ... "
Heating
13heats, water, heating, microwave, coffee
+46%
-54%
" ... The unit does not clean properly and will not heat up. ... "
" ... I have to heat the coffee up in the microwave after it is brewed. ... "
" ... However, in this instance, I can say that I did nothing to contribute to the failure of this heating unit. ... "
" ... Now will not heat. ... "
" ... By the first week of December 2019, the heating unit would sometimes just not heat the water at all. ... However, the single-serve side has stopped heating altogether. ... And sometimes that half does not heat. ... "
" ... After it brews (or use the kcup) I still have to put it in the microwave to heat it up. ... "
" ... I have trouble inserting the carafe back on the heating element ... "
Size
13compact, travel, mugs, fill, cups
+69%
-31%
" ... It's made so you can put in tall cups and travel mugs which is really convenient but . ... "
" ... Home use, very good size . ... "
" ... Love the size. ... "
" ... I use a 10 ounce cup and I would appreciate the ability to adjust the fill to accommodate the bigger cup size . ... "
" ... Perfect countertop footprint. ... "
" ... I like the compact style, not having two different units on my counter. ... "
Controls
11power button, buttons, brew, shut, cup
+36%
-64%
" ... The clock is lite up and working but the side power button won’t turn on. ... "
" ... I read the manual a few times hoping there was a water temperature control feature, but sadly no. ... "
" ... First brew and bold buttons didn’t light up and when we unplugged and tried again it completely stopped working. ... "
" ... To many buttons just to keep it warm/on. ... "
" ... The pot would not stay on the button at all, it kept sliding off. ... "
" ... The off button is a bit confusing and sometimes I worry that it's not turned off. ... There is a master off button on the side that I could use, but it turns every thing off. ... "
" ... Too many buttons and dials for him to deal with. ... "
Comfort
11neck, wear, kcup
+45%
-55%
" ... I have burns on my arm, chest, and neck. ... "
" ... Before purchase, I didn't catch in the reviews there was a problem with the K-Cup design. ... "
" ... I just replace because of wear and tear and they start looking old. ... "
" ... What a waste of money and the mess is a pain in the neck. ... "
" ... If you are not careful it falls off. ... "
" ... Everything about the main coffeemaker feels awkward. ... "
Delivery
10new, box, one, condition, came
+30%
-70%
" ... Ordered another one just to see if there was a defect in the first one. ... "
" ... Ordered a new one and it would not work out of the box. ... "
" ... Purchased July 18th 2019 and today is June 29th 2020. ... "
" ... I received this item and the box came severely distressed and damaged. ... "
" ... It’s only been a little over two months since we had it delivered and it is starting to crap out. ... "
" ... I ordered this product on October 6, 2019, and it died on March 7, 2020! ... "
" ... Ordered the Kureig instead. ... "
Setup
9easy, took, setting, set, use
+89%
-11%
" ... Instructions were good. ... "
" ... Was easy to set up. ... "
" ... Controls are easy to figure out, programming took about 2 minutes. ... "
" ... I will echo the other reviews and say that it is important to READ THE INSTRUCTIONS when setting up your machine. ... "
" ... Easy setup and use ... "
" ... It took me a few days to learn how to program, without looking at the instructions, but once you get it, it's super easy. ... "
Sound Quality
6like, sounds, popping, loud, problem
+17%
-83%
" ... We've had problem after problem with this machine and now the single cup option sounds like it wants to blow up and won't make my coffee. ... "
" ... It has been making a loud noise for about a month but now is died. ... "
" ... Strange noise, clunking like, when trying to brew. ... "
" ... Absolutely love Cuisinart products but we've only had this for a couple of months and the burner makes really loud popping and cracking sounds. ... "
Clock
5would, side, right, fast, power button
+20%
-80%
" ... The clock is lite up and working but the side power button won’t turn on. ... "
" ... The clock on it is never right. ... "
" ... It’s nothing more than a clock now. ... "
" ... The replacement had the same clock issue and then a month later started leaking as well. ... "
Defective Delivery
5one, new, condition, came, box
+40%
-60%
" ... Or maybe I got a defective one not sure. ... "
" ... I received this item and the box came severely distressed and damaged. ... "
" ... But it wasn’t them, the product is defective. ... "
Wash Programs
4feature, brew, automatic, cycle
+75%
-25%
" ... It took me a little while to get used to leaving it on all night when I put it in automatic brew mode. ... "
" ... Once the brew cycle had completed for either feature, you are free to select one or the other again but I’m not at my most patient while waiting for that first cup in the morning automatic brew cycle or no. ... "
" ... We really like the timer. ... "
Volume
4k, oz, cup, 6, noise
+25%
-75%
" ... It has been making a loud noise for about a month but now is died. ... "
" ... The K-Cup portion began to not dispense the full volume selected on all selections (6 oz., 8 oz. ... "
Color
4stainless, options, love, black
+100%
" ... AND it had color options besides the typical stainless steel. ... "
" ... It’s nice and very modern and the black and silver color scheme goes with my kitchen colors as well. ... "
" ... Love the color, love how easy it is to use! ... "
Overall performance
4really, brews
+100%
" ... For the price you would expect this to be a solid functional machine. ... "
" ... It works really fast . ... "
" ... Always hot and brews very fast. ... "
Battery Life
4-100%
" ... $200 down the drain. ... "
" ... Definitely not worth the amount they charge for it. ... "
" ... Bored with daily life? ... "
" ... Just $$$ down the drain . ... "
For Kids
3kids, bought, christmas
+100%
" ... Bought this for the wife for her bday, she loves it. ... "
" ... It actually still works so we gave it to one of our kids. ... "
" ... He absolutely loves it. ... "
Video Playback
3video, videos
+100%
" ... I read the instructions and watched the video. ... "
" ... I definitely recommend watching the video because without it I would not have realized there is an on/off switch. ... "
" ... Only by watching YouTube videos did I come across my fix, my remedy. ... "
Drying
3counter, completely
-100%
" ... I try but can’t keep it dry because of the dribbling. ... "
" ... stay away if you care about dry counter tops. ... "
" ... So now we crack the lid and hold it open just enough with a wooden spoon so most of the condensation can dry out. ... "
Cooling
3coffee
+33%
-67%
" ... It brews slow and cold. ... "
" ... If u like hot coffee (not room temp) this is not the machine for u! ... "
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