14 people have reviewed this model.
| About - DeLonghi Multi DCF-212T |
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The Multi DCF-212T is part of the coffeemaker test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, drip coffeemaker models like the Multi DCF-212T are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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DeLonghi makes a variety of coffeemakers In the mid to upper price range. In addition to the familiar countertop coffeemakers, DeLonghi makes coffee urns for when you are serving coffee to a crowd. Their products are sold in department stores, Target, specialty stores, and online retailers. Prices range from $30 to $200. |
| Features & Specs - DeLonghi Multi DCF-212T | |
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Programmable |
Yes |
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Thermal carafe/mug |
No |
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Small-batch setting |
No |
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Brew-strength control |
Yes |
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Dispenser-style |
No |
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
We bought ours from [...] shortly before Christmas, and have been very happy. There's been no leaking; we put slightly less than 12 cups of water in (because to put more than 12 cups in seems to be stupid, since it's a 12-cup coffeemaker). And we also make sure the "door" that swings out for coffee/water is securely shut.(By the way, shouldn't the overflow design produce overflowed water on the counter? Where else would the water go, if you put too much in?)The coffee is fine, it's hot enough for us, the timer works well, the automatic shutoff feature is very handy, and ... the reason we bought it -- that it sits under a kitchen cabinet and we don't have to move the machine -- makes it worth the purchase.Our last machine, a Black and Decker Spacemaker, lasted for at least 16 years, and finally gave up the ghost. I would doubt that the new machine will last that long, but we have had no problems so far.We gave it four stars because we're not huge fans of the basket for coffee grounds. We'd rather use a paper filter than the basket, and we might try that soon. The basket is not handy for cleaning.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
This machine leaked for me, which is from the little valve that stops the coffee from flowing when you want coffee while its brewing. It deflects the coffee while its brewing causing some of the coffee to run down the side of the carafe. Remove that valve assembly and no more leaking issues.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
The pot seems a bit flimsy and delicate.
I love the convenience of the system.
