Cuisinart offers much great value for money, entry-level, automatic coffee makers to suit budget-conscious coffee consumers. They are capable of producing a tasty cup of coffee, quickly and easily, and look quite nice while doing it. But like any other coffee maker, a Cuisinart coffee maker will only produce good results if the machine is kept clean. Let’s take a good look at what the deal is with Cuisinart coffee makers, and how to keep them sparkling clean, just like the day you bought them.
Conair Corporation’s Cuisinart brand competes the toe to toe with any other high-end home appliance brand in the USA. Cuisinart specializes in a diverse range of home appliances, besides a range of programmable coffee makers. Consequently, a coffee maker from Cuisinart can be found in almost every American household. Moreover, people have started to cognize the general and mental health benefits of coffee in controlled dosages. Hence, I’m pretty sure that many of you either may already own a Cuisinart’s coffee maker at home or are willing to get one.
What Is a Cuisinart Coffee Maker
Cuisinart, a US company based out of Connecticut, started out as a home electrical appliance company selling food processors way back in 1973. As the company gained momentum, they added a plethora of other household products to their list, including coffee grinders, espresso makers, and, most importantly, drip coffee makers.
Today, Cuisinart offers no less than 20 (that’s right, 20!) coffee makers, along with a large roster of coffee grinders. Most of Cuisinart’s offerings these days are based around drip and single-serve coffee, with some models offering both options in one machine. This means that we can brew a whole pot of delicious filter coffee in the morning, then brew a single K-cup in the afternoon, all without changing machines. While it’s true that the Keurig k475 and k575 have the highest ranking, a few of the Cuisinart machines, like the Perfectemp, come in as a very close second.
Benefits of Using a Cuisinart Coffee Maker
Cuisinart offers a huge number of different machines— so many machines, in fact, that it is unlikely that they don’t offer a machine that can fulfill your caffeinated needs. The Cuisinart automatic cold brew coffee maker whips up cold brew coffee with a rich and sweet flavor, while the current favorite, the Cuisinart Perfectemp, as with the Keurig k55, you can brew multiple cup sizes.
With the number of machine options put aside, what are the real benefits of Cuisinart coffee makers?
Programmability
Cuisinart coffee makers are designed to be used every day, by absolutely anyone. They are not designed to be the world’s best pour-over coffee maker, only to be used by professional baristas in specialty cafes and coffee competitions. They are made to be easy. It is with this in mind that many Cuisinart coffee makers are highly programmable. With options like variable brew strength and multiple cup sizes— some even have a 24 hour delayed start timer. Delayed start timers are a bit of magic— waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee might feel like you have a coffee machine and alarm clock in one!
Price
The next pretty obvious benefit of Cuisinart coffee makers is the price, with many options going for far less than their competitor’s coffee makers. But what good is a cheap coffee maker if it’s going to break shortly after buying? Luckily, no need to worry about that— many Cuisinart coffee makers offer a 3-year warranty.
How To Clean Cuisinart Coffee Maker
Most Cuisinart coffee makers brew either drip coffee or single-serve K-cups, with a few models offering both brew methods. The two styles taste incredibly different, sort of like pour-over vs French press coffee machines, so having the option of both methods in one machine is excellent.
How To Clean Cuisinart Coffee Maker With Clean Button
Some Cuisinart coffee makers come with an Auto-clean function. This doesn’t come standard on every machine, so if auto-clean is an important function to you, make sure you choose a model that has it. While you could use a purpose-made coffee machine cleaner, we’re going to be using just plain white vinegar.
Step 1 — Clean the exterior
Take a damp cloth and wipe down the machine. Wash and dry the drip tray, then return it to the machine.
Step 2 — Add the vinegar
Fill the carafe with 9 cups of plain water and 5 cups of white vinegar. Take out the filter holder and pour the water and vinegar solution into the water reservoir of your machine. Place the carafe under the coffee outlet.
Step 3 — Auto-clean
Locate the clean button on the machine— press it and hold it for a few seconds. It will begin blinking red. The auto-clean function will now begin working its magic.
Step 4 — Rinse
Once the vinegar and water solution is all back in the carafe, discard it. Refill the carafe with clean, fresh water and empty it into the machine’s water tank. Press and hold the clean button and the machine will now begin a rinse cycle. Once this is complete, you’re all done.
FAQ About Cleaning Cuisinart Coffee Maker
How do I turn off the clean light on my Cuisinart coffee maker?
A few users have been having issues with the clean light on their coffee maker being stuck on. This usually indicates that the machine needs to be cleaned. Follow the instructions above, which detail how to run a vinegar and water cleaning solution through your machine.
How often should you clean a Cuisinart coffee maker?
A deep clean/descale should be done at least once every 2-3 months. Be sure to thoroughly wash the filter basket and carafe after every batch of coffee you brew.
How do you clean the Clean light on a Cuisinart coffee maker?
The exterior of the machine can be cleaned using a soft damp cloth. Try not to use anything abrasive as this will scratch the surface of the machine.
Conclusion
The cleaning of brewing equipment is imperative for making tasty coffee. If our coffee maker is left for a year without cleaning, the best we can really hope for is a muddy-tasting coffee. But that’s not all that keeping our gear clean will do— it will also keep the coffee maker functioning the way it should, day in and day out, for a long time to come.
