Audible tone sounds when brewing cycle is complete
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Decalcification indicator that lights up when coffee maker needs to be cleaned
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Includes coffee measure and brush
Editorial Reviews:
Product Description Stay in bed ten minutes longer - the coffee will brew itself! Cuisinart's sleek coffee maker delivers a bold, aromatic brew whenever you want it, maximizing flavor with its two brewing cycles and variable temperature control. Three-year limited warranty. Model DCC-1200.
Combat-Tested Cofee MakerSeptember 4, 2010 Gregg W. Frostrom 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like all the features of this coffeemaker; a simple, no frills design, a cone filter which, in my opinion, provides more flavor than basket filter models, and a good pour (how hard is it to make a carafe that does not drip when pouring from a full pot?). But what most impressed me was the dependability of this coffee maker. From late 2007 to early 2010, this coffee maker sat at the coffee station of our unit HQ at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, supporting the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines of Operation Enduring Freedom. Man, did we made some coffee. I mean, 3 pots before noon, and at least 1, sometimes as many as 3 pots after lunch. For one six month rotation, it brewed the midnight shift as well. Alas, as all good things, the heating element finially gave out in March of this year after brewing around 2 and 1/2 years and 4000 pots of coffee. What more can you ask?
Probably the best coffee maker goingSeptember 3, 2010 One Hit Wonder When my 14 year old Braun coffee maker finally bit the dust, I shopped and shopped to find a suitable replacement and finally settled on the Cuisinart.
Overall I really like this machine, but there are a few things that I definitely preferred on the old Braun, which is no longer made...I would have bought that same model if I could have. Any product that is used every day and lasts 14 years is pretty impressive to me.
The pros:
Adjustable heat setting. This is nice for those who use cream in their coffee since you can set it to be hot enough so that even after you add cream to your coffee, you still get a good hot cup. If you drink it back, you can dial the heat back a bit so it's not lava hot on that first sip.
Styling - it looks nice sitting on the counter.
Excellent carafe - the carafe pours PERFECTLY...not a single drip, ever. I also like the plastic rim around the top which offers a little protection from breaking.
Adjustable auto shut off timer. The default is two hours, but you can adjust it up to four.
The cons:
As many other reviewers have noted, it is a bit of a pain to pour water into. It's not that bad, but no doubt you need to watch what you're doing or you'll end up pouring water all over the counter instead of into the machine. I haven't missed yet, so I'd call this just a minor annoyance. Plus, the fact that the carafe pours so nicely makes it a little easier to hit the small opening when pouring water in.
Slow brew time - the good old Braun was a lot faster at making a pot. I would say this one might take up to twice as long (just a gut feel since I can't actually time it out against the dead Braun).
Carafe lid - the lid is hard to get on and off. I have worked out a technique to be able to do it fairly easily, but it does not just easily snap into place nor does it come off very easily.
Based on reviews I read about countless other machines, I do think this one might be the best one out there. It's not quite perfect, but it is very good. Oh, and it does brew a great cup of coffee!
Very good coffee maker..September 1, 2010 mj(Virginia) This thing makes a great cup of coffee. Easily as good, or better than any Keurig I've tried. The on/off button could be better, and the thing is huge, but overall very pleased with the purchase.
Better Tasting Coffee!September 1, 2010 Happy Camper(WI) Looks beautiful (bought it in stainless/black) and makes better tasting coffee than any other one we have owned. Bought an additional 1 for our daughter AND 1 for our 5th wheel. Love it!
Great Coffee pot!!!!August 31, 2010 Carol dN After reading other reviews on this product, I almost didn't buy it, but my sister told me that Cuisinart is the best coffee pot she has ever had, so I took a chance. Amazon had the lowest price and free shipping which was great. We have used the pot now for one month and are very pleased with it!!!! Highly recommend it to everyone.
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