Product Description

Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker - The Brew Central features a 12-cup (60 oz.) carafe with ergonomic handle, drip less spout and knuckle guard. The Brew Pause™ feature lets you enjoy a cup before brewing has finished. 24-hour fully programmable with an adjustable auto-shutoff of 0-4 hours. Adjustable keep-warm temperature control and time-to-clean monitor with indicator light. 1-4 cup brewing feature allows you adjust the amount of coffee you brew. Features a gold tone commercial style permanent filter a (DCC1200BCHFP)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #107443 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Homevisions

Features

• Classic stainless design - 12-cup carafe with ergonomic handle
• Brew Pause feature lets you enjoy a cup of coffee before brewing has finished
• Adjustable keep-warm temperature control - 24-hour brew programming - 1 to 4 cup setting
• Programmable automatic shutoff, 0-4 hours - 'Brewing complete' audible beep
• Included accessories: Measuring scoop, #4 paper coffee starter kit and instruction book

Customer Reviews

Fantastic coffee maker if you have the space
I bought my Cuisinart coffee maker four years ago, and it's still going strong.

The advantages? For one, it makes excellent and HOT coffee. The carafe is solidly constructed and fits securely in square body so there's no chance of someone accidentally knocking it loose. Because the lid fits tightly, the pour is precisely narrow and smooth, with no side leaks even when the pot is full. The basket fits inside the housing instead of swinging free like so many models which prevents a misalignment between the water and the filter; the conical (Krups/Braun style) basket accepts both paper filters and gold-tone, although I learned the hard way that not all gold filters fit. The timer is very easy to program, as is the clock. The carafe warmer can be set at low, medium, or high for the temperature that's right for you. I found the "high" setting too hot since I drink my coffee black (I like my coffee hot but not scalding!), but those who add a lot of milk might appreciate it. The brewing is quick and efficient, with the process taking about a minute a cup, maybe less. The retro/stainless look complements most modern kitchen décors. There's a 1-4 cup setting to make sure such small amounts stay hot, and you can select how long the warmer remains on. The pot beeps five times when brewing is complete and just before the warming plate shuts off. Parts are top rack dishwasher safe. It comes with a water filter system designed to improve the taste of the brew.

But the Cuisinart does have disadvantages. The water reservoir is located on the right side, in the back, which makes it a little challenging for lefties like me to dump the final bit of water inside even though the carafe pours very accurately. Although I rarely miss the opening, I do struggle briefly with those last few drops unless I use my right hand. The housing is fairly tall, so if your counter space is only under the cabinets, you may not be able to lift the top in its entirety. (This is when the small rear reservoir becomes a major issue as you have to have room to completely lift the rather large top toward the back.) Clearance required: 7.5" wide by 8.5" deep of counter space with no overhead obstruction to pull out for filling OR 21.5" of overhead space to fully lift top. Without the top open, the coffee maker measures 7.5"w x 8.5"d x 14.25"h.

If you have the space for this coffee maker, you'll love it.

disappointed
I was looking to replace my krups, which is on its last legs. After reading about the quality problems with their newer models i thought I'd try Cuisinart, very disappointing.
The plus side, its sturdily built, programmable, not too many bells and whistles.
The negatives, unlike the previous reviewer I take my coffee with cream, so it wasn't hot enoughat all.
I followed the instructions but never got rid of a funny taste in the coffee.
Third, the gauge for the resevoir is INSIDE the unit you have to peer down to try and see where the water level is. The designers must all have night vision if they think this is user friendly.
I'm left handed also and found pouring awkward, although you can access the reservoir from both sides.
All in all very disappointing from a well known brand, I'm stil searching for a coffeemaker

Does what it's supposed to do with panache
I have had my Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker for a couple weeks now. I have yet to use the programming feature but I have brewed coffee in it nearly every day. The water tank is a little bit hard to reach for pouring water into, just a bit awkward. The wire coffee basket lets very fine residue through so, for some coffee drinkers, you may want to add a paper filter.

The controls are quite intuitive and I especially like that I have only to flip a switch to start brewing my morning joe. It operates more quietly than others I have had, and, since I live in a very small apartment, that is greatly appreciated. The brew time for the coffee seems to be perfect. I get excellent results consistently. I have tried both flavored and unflavored coffees and, while I am not an expert, I do like the cuppa it makes.