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Cuisinart DCG-12BC Grind Central Coffee Grinder, Blade, Silver

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Color Silver
Brand Cuisinart
Style Grind Central
Product Dimensions 8.9"L x 5.9"W x 5"H
Capacity 90 Grams
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Item Weight
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  • EASILY GRIND LARGE QUANTITIES: You'll easily process up to 90g/3.2oz of beans at once, enough to make up to 18 cups of fresh coffee
  • MODERN DESIGN: We bring a modern touches to this coffee grinder with popular brushed stainless steel to seamlessly blend with your appliances
  • HEAVY-DUTY MOTOR: Stainless steel blades and high power motor with provides consistent results with on/off control for simple operation
  • LID FEATURES: We designed this coffee grinder to have a built-in safety interlock to prevent operation unless lid is securely closed – store extra coffee grounds in the grinding bowl
  • EXTRA PERKS: Dishwasher-safe, removable stainless steel bowl and cord storage for ease of use. This product is BPA free and comes with an instruction book to assist with the set up and learning process

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Cuisinart DCG-12BC Grind Central Coffee Grinder

With the Grind Central Coffee Grinder, you can easily process up to 90g/3.2oz of beans at once, enough to make up to 18 cups of fresh coffee! With useful measurement markings inside the removal stainless steel bowl, you can grind the exact quantity of beans you need for your next cup or pot of coffee at the touch of a button.

Features

- Popular brushed stainless steel styling

- On/Off control for simple operation

- Built-in safety interlock prevents operation unless lid is securely closed

- Bowl holds up to 90 grams of beans, enough for up to 18 cups of coffee

- Heavy-duty motor and stainless steel blades

- Dishwasher-safe, removable stainless steel bowl

- Lid allows for extra coffee to be stored in grinding bowl

- Cord storage

- Storage lid

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With the grind Central Coffee grinder, you can easily process up to 90g/3.2oz of beans at once, enough to make up to 18 Cups of fresh Coffee! With useful measurement markings inside the removal stainless steel bowl, you can grind The exact Quantity of beans you need for your next cup or pot of Coffee at the touch of a button. Features: Popular brushed stainless steel styling|On/Off control for simple operation|Built-in safety interlock prevents operation unless lid is securely closed|Bowl holds up to 90 grams of beans enough for up to 18 cups of coffee|Heavy-duty motor and stainless steel blades|Dishwasher-safe removable stainless steel bowl|Lid allows for extra coffee to be stored in grinding bowl|Cord storage|Storage lid|Instruction book|Limited 18-month warranty|BPA Free

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Operating at low heat to preserve flavor and aroma, this big, sleek coffee grinder can handle a whopping 90 grams of beans at once, enough for 18 cups, and it grinds spices at well. State of the art from its safety shutoff to its stainless-steel blade to its wraparound power cord, the grinder lends a modern look to any countertop. --Fred Brack

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4,182 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance and ease of use of the electric food mill grinder. They mention that it functions very well, is easy to operate, and does very well on coffee. That said, some complain about the durability. They say the plastic top broke easily, the grinding canister broke within a couple months, and the blade assembly broke. Customers also dislike the coffee flow. Opinions are mixed on quality, ease of cleaning, noise, and size.

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197 customers mention156 positive41 negative

Customers like the performance of the electric food mill grinder. They mention that it functions very well, it has not decreased in function over 4 months of use, and that it does very well on coffee. They also say it's dependable, has a powerful motor, and a handsome design. Customers also say that the high-quality construction and the strong motor ensure a consistent grind. Overall, they recommend it as a basic, durable grinder.

"...Good, sturdy, dependable equipment." Read more

"...Its high-quality construction & strong motor ensures a consistent grind across multiple settings, allowing me to customize the coarseness to..." Read more

"...Works well for a basic grinder" Read more

"...Simple. Dependable. Easy to use." Read more

95 customers mention77 positive18 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the electric food mill grinder. They say it's easy to operate, run, and control. Some say it does so effortlessly, and that it'll grind coffee beans for a stovetop espresso maker.

"Great product. Easy to use" Read more

"...Simple. Dependable. Easy to use." Read more

"...I also like the fact that it is so easy to use and that you just press down on the bar on the top of the clear plastic lid to get it to grind...." Read more

"...I grind all my coffee it is imperative that I have a reliable, easy to use tool to do that. This works great...." Read more

444 customers mention241 positive203 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the coffee bean grinder. Some say it's a good basic grinder that grinds coffee beans great and is attractive. However, other customers say it leaves big pieces of beans and the grinding canister broke within a couple months. They also mention that grinding coffee is a messy undertaking and a necessary evil.

"This coffee grinder grinds spices and coffee beans pretty well and, thanks to its removable bowl, it’s easy to keep clean, meaning you’re not..." Read more

"...I tried to replace it a few months ago. Not because it doesn't grind perfectly, but because I have to stand there and hold the button down the..." Read more

"doesn't over heat, great grinder." Read more

"This grinder is efficient and best of all it doesn't take a lot of space." Read more

146 customers mention59 positive87 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning. Some mention that the product is reliable, fairly easy to clean, and the steel finish makes for quick wipe down. However, others say that the coffee grounds make a mess underneath the cup and it leaves a messy pantry.

"...past the blade drive mechanism in the bottom of the cup and makes a mess underneath...." Read more

"...coffee beans pretty well and, thanks to its removable bowl, it’s easy to keep clean, meaning you’re not restricted to grinding one type of food only...." Read more

"...assembly is very loose and coffee grinds fall out of the bottom, making a mess...." Read more

"This coffee grinder is super easy to use and clean. It is small enough to store in a cabinet, so it does not have to take up counter space...." Read more

86 customers mention41 positive45 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the noise level of the electric food mill grinder. Some mention that it's relatively quiet, while others say that it is pretty noisy.

"...the same one bc the original lasted so long BUT this new one grinds soooooo LOUD compared to the last one." Read more

"...a bit heaver and bigger than some but the upside is that it is definitely quieter because of added bulk and sturdiness." Read more

"...It makes some noise. I put the machine on a towel when I do my grinding. I imagine any electric coffee grinders make noise...." Read more

"This coffee grinder works great, is relatively quiet and grinds the coffee nicely...." Read more

83 customers mention50 positive33 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the electric food mill grinder. Some mention it has a smaller overall size, taking only a bit of room on the counter. The cup size is big enough to grind for a couple pots of coffee, and it's perfect for a small coffee bar. Others say that the cup is much smaller, and the unit is larger than you might think.

"This coffee grinder is super easy to use and clean. It is small enough to store in a cabinet, so it does not have to take up counter space...." Read more

"...removable (but it’s still easy enough to clean) and the grinder itself is a little bigger than it looks in the pictures so check the dimensions..." Read more

"This grinder is efficient and best of all it doesn't take a lot of space." Read more

"...Additionally, I like the fact that the grinder is quite compact and can sit on my counter without taking up too much room, plus is stainless steel,..." Read more

136 customers mention32 positive104 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the electric food mill grinder. They mention that the plastic top broke easily, the grinding canister broke within a couple months, and the blade broke in the cup. The plastic housing for the metal blades had broken off and the coffee had stopped. The black parts of the grinder top started to chip and cracking started to show in the lid. It lasted many years before the blade stopped.

"...It’s really too bad this grinder isn’t easily repairable." Read more

"...Recently, the blade assembly broke so I bought another on Amazon...." Read more

"...This one is 2 cups smaller (12 instead of 14) and only lasted 9 months before the blades in the cup detached from the bowl...." Read more

"...Good, sturdy, dependable equipment." Read more

87 customers mention5 positive82 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the coffee flow of the electric food mill grinder. They mention that the coffee grounds constantly spill over, and that there is no seal on the cover. Additionally, they say that the unit works so that the ground coffee sprays internally outside the cup and down the inside of the lid.

"...The only real problem that I can see is that the ground coffee will make its way past the blade drive mechanism in the bottom of the cup and makes a..." Read more

"...major flaw: the cup's blade assembly is very loose and coffee grinds fall out of the bottom, making a mess...." Read more

"...’s always a tiny amount of the ground coffee flakes that sneaks underneath the grinding cup...." Read more

"...done, however because there is no seal on the cover, coffee grounds constantly spill over...." Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Removable bowls should be standard for all coffee grinders
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This coffee grinder grinds spices and coffee beans pretty well and, thanks to its removable bowl, it’s easy to keep clean, meaning you’re not restricted to grinding one type of food only. The lid seals the bowl tightly so there are no bits leaking out and accumulating all around. Two minor issues are that the blade isn’t removable (but it’s still easy enough to clean) and the grinder itself is a little bigger than it looks in the pictures so check the dimensions before buying. EDIT: As of 03/2024 the Product Info section says this grinder is 230V. It isn’t, Amazon needs to fix that.
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Cyndie Shaffstall
5.0 out of 5 stars The best coffee grinder, by far
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2014
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After five years, I am starting on my second Cuisinart Coffee Grinder. While on the surface that might not sound like a raving review, it is. I used my grinder every three days for five years and last week, despite the clear marker for full level, I overfilled it and burned up the motor. I accept full responsibility and I promptly replaced it with exactly the same model.

I tried to replace it a few months ago. Not because it doesn't grind perfectly, but because I have to stand there and hold the button down the entire time to run the motor. When I first bought it I tested grind times and found that I get the perfect consistency at three minutes. A safe button that requires you to hold it down is probably ideal to many, but I see it as three minutes I could spend eating my breakfast or feeding the dogs — three lost minutes. I bought several different coffee grinders and returned each one. They simply did a poor job on grinding the beans, even at their finest settings. (I make espresso, so I want an extremely fine grind and the other models just couldn't do it.)

For all you reviewers who complain about half-ground beans, try grinding for longer. It's a simple fix and is as designed.

I highly recommend this product and just about any other product with a Cuisinart logo. Good, sturdy, dependable equipment.
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Lorri
5.0 out of 5 stars Small and easy to use
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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This coffee grinder is super easy to use and clean. It is small enough to store in a cabinet, so it does not have to take up counter space. I would definitely buy this again.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but a little messy
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2005
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I don't have the problem with uneven grind that has been reported by a couple of other reviewiers. It seems to be best to grind with the cup at least half full. Lesser amounts won't grind as fine. You can grind all day and never get a powder, but it's a fine grind for regular day to day use.

The only real problem that I can see is that the ground coffee will make its way past the blade drive mechanism in the bottom of the cup and makes a mess underneath. When you take the cup out you have to clean this out or when you try to reseat the cup it won't fit correctly. Not a big deal, but it would have been nice if they had gone to the trouble to engineer this in a way that would not allow the coffee to escape the cup.

Tip: grind for 5 seconds, stop, grind for another 5 seconds, stop, repeat until you get the results you want. This seems to work better than just grinding away for extended periods as the pause and restart seems to mix things up for grinding better. I've found that about 3 or 4 of these 5 second cycles produces a very acceptable result. Grinding for too long causes the motor to begin overheating, and you can smell this happening, but it's not really necessary to grind it that long. After about 15 or 20 seconds it won't get any finer anyway.

Not the best on the market, but it's not a $200.00 grinder either. For $30.00 it's an above average deal. I give it a "thumbs up."
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john gause
5.0 out of 5 stars this little grinder is a beast
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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doesn't over heat, great grinder.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
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My 1st Cuisinart "Grind Central Coffee Grinder" lasted over 10 years, the 2nd one, a little over a year (a chunk of the plastic disc which holds the blade in place broke off, I still used it till the blade would no longer spin) and now my 3rd one (which I bought in Dec. but just started using this week, 3-1-24) gives off a terrible 'burnt plastic odor' each time I try to grind beans-My hubby says that something is probably rubbing on the motor. I am worried that whatever this is will soon end up burning up the wires in the motor. I have (until now) kept buying this grinder chiefly for the size of the grinder bowl, but if this one ends up being one which needs replacing any time soon, I will no longer think that Cuisinart is a 'sure bet' with dependable products. Time for me to try something else...
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Marilyn Hafferty
5.0 out of 5 stars Works well
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
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This grinder is efficient and best of all it doesn't take a lot of space.
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Caryn O.
5.0 out of 5 stars Long lasting
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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This is 2nd Cuisinart coffee grinder. My last grinder lasted (same brand) for about 5 years.
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Dianne
5.0 out of 5 stars As advertised. Works well.
Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2023
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Dianne
5.0 out of 5 stars As advertised. Works well.
Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2023
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Robin Rojo
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente para obtener un molido perfecto y fresco !
Reviewed in Mexico on August 1, 2020
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Muy bonito y practico , facil de limpiar , muele en segundos , cafe fresco de inmediato, potente motor y cuchillas , facil de operar y facil de retirar el cafe molido, un excelente aliado para los amantes del cafe .
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Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect size for my needs
Reviewed in Canada on July 8, 2023
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Allows for several different grinds
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Rosario Felix
5.0 out of 5 stars Un producto muy Práctico
Reviewed in Mexico on March 29, 2022
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Todo me gustó porque es muy práctico puedes moler en pequeñas cantidades y es muy fácil de limpiar
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P Renfree
5.0 out of 5 stars Great coffee grinder.
Reviewed in Canada on September 22, 2021
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I have 2, one in each of my homes. Both work well. Produce great coffee for the cappuccino maker.
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