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Cuisinart Brew Central DCC-1200

Approximate retail price:

$100

Summary: This Cuisinart 12-cup drip model has:
• auto-shutoff
• a water filter
• a permanent filter.
• a cone-type filter.

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Type: 8- to 14-cup drip coffeemakers with carafe

About - Cuisinart Brew Central DCC-1200
The Cuisinart Brew Central DCC-1200 is part of the coffeemaker test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, drip coffeemaker models like the Brew Central DCC-1200 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Brew performance: The ability to reach 195° to 205° F for five or six minutes, the industry standard for optimal brewing. Convenience: Reflects ease of filling the reservoir, placing the filter, gauging the amount of coffee remaining, and cleaning up. It also reflects how clear we judged the controls. Carafe handling: Covers handle comfort, tendency to drip while pouring, balance of a full carafe, and how easy it was to empty the last liquid. Models with no score here brew into single-serve cups or are brew-and-dispense models. The latter hold the coffee in a tank; you fill your cup by pressing it against the dispenser lever.

About - Cuisinart Brew Central DCC-1200

The Cuisinart Brew Central DCC-1200 is part of the coffeemaker test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, drip coffeemaker models like the Brew Central DCC-1200 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Brew performance:: The ability to reach 195° to 205° F for five or six minutes, the industry standard for optimal brewing.
Convenience:: Reflects ease of filling the reservoir, placing the filter, gauging the amount of coffee remaining, and cleaning up. It also reflects how clear we judged the controls.
Carafe handling:: Covers handle comfort, tendency to drip while pouring, balance of a full carafe, and how easy it was to empty the last liquid. Models with no score here brew into single-serve cups or are brew-and-dispense models. The latter hold the coffee in a tank; you fill your cup by pressing it against the dispenser lever.

About This Brand
Cuisinart's products are high-end and are found in department stores, specialty stores, and home stores. Its coffeemaker offerings include most categories, ranging from single serve through To-Go and various capacity multiserve coffeemakers. Prices range from $30 to $200.

About This Brand

Cuisinart's products are high-end and are found in department stores, specialty stores, and home stores. Its coffeemaker offerings include most categories, ranging from single serve through To-Go and various capacity multiserve coffeemakers. Prices range from $30 to $200.

Features & Specs - Cuisinart Brew Central DCC-1200
Programmable Programmable models have a clock and can be set to brew at a specified time. Programmable	Yes
Thermal carafe/mug Keeps coffee warm for about four hours; thermal mugs don't hold heat as well. Thermal carafe/mug	No
Small-batch setting Claims to let you make a partial pot without compromising coffee quality. Small-batch setting	Yes
Brew-strength control Adjusts water flow to make weaker or stronger coffee. Brew-strength control	No
Dispenser-style Dispenser models, which we call brew-and-dispense, hold the brew in a heated tank; you fill your cup by pressing it against the dispenser lever. Dispenser-style	No
Dimensions H x W x D (in.) The height, width, and depth of the coffeemaker, in inches. Measurements are rounded up to the next whole inch. Dimensions H x W x D (in.)	15 x 8 x 9
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By Lori

from Mn

1.0

No good

5/27/2013

Pros

Cons

Long Brew Time

Best Uses

Home

Comment:

Afraid it might burn my house down after reading other comments. Am not using it anymore nor will ever buy cuisinart again.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Rhonda RN

from San Antonio, Texas

2.0

HotPlaceMalfunction

5/25/2013

Pros

Brews Quickly

Easy To Clean

Easy To Use

Large Pot

Multiple Settings

Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Weekends

Comment:

This is the second of this model that I've owned. The first one lasted a couple of years before the heating plate malfunctioned--overheated, boiled the coffee, and smoked up my home. Thinking it was a fluke, I bought a second DCC-1200, and I've had it for about 9 months, and the same thing just happened this a.m.<br />I'd say until this a big issue, and a fire hazard if left unattended. I'm sending a formal notice to Cuisinart for investigation.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Addicted to caffine

from Vernon BC

1.0

Disposable Coffee Makers

5/21/2013

Pros

None

Cons

2 Failed In 6 Years

Best Uses

Recycle Depot

Comment:

I have purchased 2 of these machines in 6 years and they have both failed. I will never purchase another one.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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