My Cuisinart DCC 1200 Coffee Maker Review

I love coffee and to be honest I am a bit of an addict. Recently my old coffee machine finally gave up on me and I decided it was time to check out the range of coffeemakers on the market. Because I now roast my own coffee beans I needed to find a great coffee maker that would do justice to the home roast and still not break the bank. After doing extensive research, I finally opted for the Cuisinart DCC 1200 12 Cup Brew Central Coffee Maker.

The Cuisinart Dcc 1200 Coffee Maker comes in a high quality matte black, stainless and black chrome. It’s elegant features which will look good in any kitchen scenery. The coffee maker itself is a delight to use with easy features such as :

• 12cup coffeemaker with LCD clock

• Brew-pause function

• Adjustable keep-warm temperature control

• Glass carafe and Gold tone filter

• A 3 year limited warranty

How Much Should You Expect to Pay?
The Cuisinart DCC 1200 Coffee Maker is available on a number of sites at up to $145.00, but the cheapest we have seen it is on Amazon who consistently sell it for under $60.00 with rebates and free shipping.

PROS

• To the tradition of all Cuisinart appliance it makes a hot and delicious coffee
• The coffee maker itself is of sturdy build and should last plenty of cups of coffee and conversation
• Looks sensational
• Carafe keeps the coffee at the right time temperature with the ability to vary the temperature
• Automatic turn off of the machine when not in use
• Super easy to use

Cons

• Slim opening for water pouring
• Cannot see if it is full from the outside (must peer inside)
• Alarm is a bit loud!
• Some backsplash when pouring

Personal Opinion on this Cuisinart Coffee Maker

OK, I love my coffee and home brew coffee is no exception. When I first got it out of the pack (I got the chrome black to match all my kitchen accessories), I thought what a beautiful machine. I cleaned the glass jug and got my favorite coffee and brewed myself a nice long black. The Cusiniart DCC 1200 Coffee Maker makes a good coffee period.

The carafe with it’s variable temperature modes keeps the coffee warm and at a nice temperature while everyone gets ready in the morning. At first I was not sure how to use all the controls on the face front and who does these days with all the buttons on every gadget, but after reading the manual for the coffee maker, I found it a breeze to brew my own tailor made coffee that my husband loves too!

Some design flaws I found out and I would think is pretty big is that you can’t really see how much water you’ve poured in unless your peer through the top. This is a bit hassle, when you are in a rush and just want to make a quick cup of coffee for two.

The opening to put the coffee in is also very slim, and when I try to put hot water from the tap, sometimes it has burned me, but this rarely happens. I also found that when pouring into a mug, there was a bit of spillage from the spout due to the plastic lid not coming down properly.

Overall, the Cuisinart DCC 1200 12 Cup Brew Central Coffee Maker is a solid coffee maker especially at the price. There are better machines on the market but they cost a lot more. It looks great and makes excellent coffee. As it fulfils it’s duty as a coffee maker, its design flaws are overcome. Have a Cuisiniart coffee on me anyday!

Where Can You Read More Reviews for the Cuisinart Dcc 1200 Coffee Maker?
The best place to find reviews from people who have actually used this Coffee Maker is Amazon. Click here to read more.

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