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Cuisinart Brew Central DCC-1200

Approximate retail price:

$100

Summary: This Cuisinart 8- to 14-cup model has • Auto-shutoff.
• Drip stop.
• Water filter

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Type: 8- to 14-Cup Drip Models 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: Brew performance is the ability to reach 195°F or more for six minutes. Convenience: Convenience reflects ease of filling the reservoir, placing the filter, gauging the amount of coffee remaining, cleanup, and clarity of controls. Carafe handling: Carafe handling covers handle comfort, tendency to drip when 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 containers, or are dispenser-style. Dispenser models hold the brew 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:: Brew performance is the ability to reach 195°F or more for six minutes.
Convenience:: Convenience reflects ease of filling the reservoir, placing the filter, gauging the amount of coffee remaining, cleanup, and clarity of controls.
Carafe handling:: Carafe handling covers handle comfort, tendency to drip when 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 containers, or are dispenser-style. Dispenser models hold the brew 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 can be set to brew at a specified time. Programmable	Yes
Thermal carafe/mug A thermal carafe keeps coffee warm for about four hours; thermal mugs don't hold heat as well. Thermal carafe/mug	No
Small-batch setting Small-batch settings claim to let you make a partial pot without compromising coffee quality. Small-batch setting	Yes
Brew-strength control Brew-strength control adjusts water flow to make weak or strong coffee. Brew-strength control	No
Dispenser-style Dispenser models 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. Dimensions H x W x D (in.)	15 x 8 x 9
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Anonymous

from

atlanta, ga

1.0

Fire hazard

2/8/2012

Pros

Cons

Thermal protector is bad

Best Uses

Everyday

Comment:

coffee pot turns off during brew cycle and soon afterward brew completes.

Anonymous

from

Hamilton, ohio

1.0

almost caught fire

2/7/2012

Pros

Cons

Almost caught fire

Best Uses

Comment:

Very scarry.. Beware.. I did like this cofee maker and then this things burner turned red hot and started to smoke and melt down. Nothing internal shut it off during the meltdown.. Our smoke detector went off and I was glad I was home or we would have had a fire..no doubt in my mind.. Where are the safties that are supposed to be built in these things..

Anonymous

from

Arlington, TX

1.0

Electrical fire hazard

2/5/2012

Pros

Brews Quickly

Easy To Use

Great coffee

Large Pot

Multiple Settings

Stylish

Cons

Smoking fire hazard

Best Uses

Comment:

This is my second Cuisinart coffeemaker. The first just quit working and since it had a grinder which was a mess to clean, I chose this model to replace it. Great coffee for almost 2 years, but yesterday morning it began to smoke and smelled like an electrical fire. I quickly unplugged it and took it outside. Then I had to air out the house. Thankfully I noticed it and saved my home!

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