The most satisfying thing about the glass carafe is that the wide lip pours without a single drip. In addition, the broad bottom on the carafe affords good surface contact with the stay-hot plate for up to two hours; at that point, the machine shuts off automatically for safety. Those who can't wait for a sip before the entire pot is brewed will appreciate the Sneak-a-Cup feature. While the coffeemaker stands 13 inches tall, it must be pulled forward on a counter to clear most cabinets since the raised lid requires 22 inches. The DCM2500B features a sleek hourglass shape, comes in black or white, and is covered by a one-year warranty. The brew basket and carafe are dishwasher-safe in the top rack. --Ann Bieri

Product Description
<li>Perfect Pour carafe with dripless spout & ergonomic handle. <li>One-piece cover for access to reservoir & brew basket. <li>Easy to clean touch-pad controls. <li>Water fill & coffee brew markings on carafe. <li>Sneak-A-Cup Interrupt Feature. <li>Two Water level indicators. <li>24-Hour programmable digital clock timer. <li>Dimensions: 13.5"H x 8.75"W x 11.75"D <li>Weight: 5.50 lbs



Product Reviews
We all know the problem coffee makers. They have mysterious water leaks, they don't drip into the carafe correctly, the filter basket overflows if it isn't perfectly in place. Black and Decker (B&D) has designed a coffee maker that is inexpensive and simply eliminates those problems... How I know: I got this coffee maker for the office. We brew at least three 12-cup pots a day. We've done about 100 pots WITHOUT A SPILL OR LEAK. I highly recommend this machine. What I know: The "Perfect Pour Carafe" is great. B&D just gave it a wider spout! What a concept! You wouldn't think a handle makes a big difference, but when you're carrying 12-cups-worth of water or coffee, you will suddenly appreciate this excellent handle. This carafe even looks nice. The filter basket does not swing out, nor must you hold it in one hand while you add the coffee. Swing-out baskets are the ones that overflow when you don't close them perfectly, and slide-out removable baskets leave only one hand for the scooping chores. This basket can be removed to dump the old grounds, but is then replaced in the machine so both hands are free. That is because the lid opens up to expose the filter basket and the unobstructed, large water resevoir. No careful aiming or water splashing off of useless plastic grates when filling. There is a strange looking, hinged "shower head" that delivers the hot water to the filter basket. It is simple in design and works well. The lid closes securely and pins down the removable filter basket to further eliminate human error in basket positioning. Even the "sneak a cup" mechanism is simple and effective. It is simply a rubber stopper on a simple lever. The carafe can be placed in a "wrong" and possibly overflow-producing position, but if you place it with the handle straight out, you can't go wrong. Water level is indicated externally on both sides of the machine. Auto shut-off after two hours is essential in our office. It works and the coffee is kept quite hot during that time. Easy to clean (buttons are water/coffee proof). Need I say more?

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