From the Manufacturer
Cuisinart introduces retro styling and the latest high-tech features in a coffeemaker that will be the centerpiece of any kitchen. The 12-cup Brew Central, with its brushed stainless steel exterior and elegant, taller-than-usual glass carafe, houses the finest coffeemaking technology. This coffeemaker even includes a charcoal water filter, which ensures great tasting coffee by removing impurities in the water. State-of-the-art features include a programmable digital clock with 24 hour advanced brew setting, automatic shutoff, self-cleaning function, and an audible beep that signals the end of the brew cycle, which makes brewing the best tasting coffee easy. Cuisinart covers this coffeemaker with a three-ye (more…)
July 4th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
I have used Krups, Braun, Mr. Coffee and others,but I am impressed with this coffee maker. It does not have a door to swing open, the carafe is absolutely dripless!, the controls are above the carafe and out of the way if coffee is spilled, it is easy to program, and best of all it makes a great cup of coffee. Thanks.
July 5th, 2009 at 1:03 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Coffee Maker EVER
We bought this coffeemaker based on the Consumers Report ratings and we weren’t disappointed! Great Coffee!
July 5th, 2009 at 1:24 am
We have this coffee maker at work, so I had the opportunity to use it for six months before buying one for home. It does make excellent coffee. I’ve usually bought my coffee at a shop because I could not stand the “Folgers” taste of most coffee made at home. With the water filter and a decent brand of coffee, making my own at home will pay for this machine in no time.
The styling is nice and sturdily built. The temp is hot. I **love** that the carafe doesn’t drip all over the place when pouring coffee. The beeper is not that loud (and that’s coming from a person that always has her computer muted because she cannot stand the constant dinging noises). As another reviewer said, if you can shop online or program your Tivo, you can program this machine. So the dials are a bit small–program it once and it’s all downhill from there.
A few quirks:
-The stainless steel is very difficult to keep clean. Looks nice out of the box, but I’d give anything to have a solid white unit.
-Yes, the opening for the water reservoir is a bit small, and would be more convenient if located in the front instead of the back. A few days of practice solves this issue. I’ve always measured my water in the carafe, and since the lid doesn’t leak, filling the reservoir is no big deal.
-It’s a bit tricky learning how to get the carafe lid off–and the instruction manual does not discuss it. Once you figure it out (pull up at the handle), it’s easy.
-Placement in your home can also be tricky since the cord is fairly short and the lid hits the underside of the cupboards when opened.
Despite the quirks, I love this machine and would recommend it to others. The fingerprint-loving stainless steel is the only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars.
July 5th, 2009 at 3:43 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works great and good value
Brews good coffee, easy to use, and is nice looking. I remember reading a review about the “beep” and how supposedly piercingly loud it was.
July 5th, 2009 at 7:19 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cuisinart Brew Central Coffee Maker
This is an excellent product. I am very happy with the coffee it makes. It is a quality product, very well made with all the features one could want.
July 5th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good coffee maker
I purchased the DCC-1200 white coffee maker. So far this seems to be a pretty good coffee maker. I like the fact that the filter basket is black even though I purchaced the white…
July 5th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great coffee - easy directions
Read lots of reviews for this product. Wanted one in 12 cup - white and found it at Amazon. Be careful of the model number.
July 5th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great coffee maker but not perfect
Would have rated the DCC-1200 five stars but coffee grounds splatter up on inside of lid when brewing ten or more cups–makes cleaning a bit more difficult.
July 6th, 2009 at 2:49 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best coffee maker I’ve owned.
I purchased this coffee on a recommendation from my brother. It makes great coffee. Operation and maintenance are simple.
July 6th, 2009 at 9:19 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Coffee Maker
I was hesitant to spend this much for a coffee maker but after using it for a couple of months I consider it to be a good buy.
July 6th, 2009 at 11:48 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cuisinart DCC-1200
This coffee maker I’ve had for over 1 and a half years is definitely proven to be an excellent one. So much so, that I also bought the same one for my parents, who are coffee…
July 6th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a lovely machine
I bought this one as a replacement, as we all do. It holds 12 delicious cups of coffee. No one else in my household drinks coffee, so there is enough left over to take to work in…