Cuisinart DCC-1200

Did your coffee maker break? Or maybe, your current coffee maker is disappointing. Then you should take a look at this. The Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-cup coffee maker. What are the features of this coffee maker? This coffee maker has the 1-4 cup setting which provides double heating for smaller pots of coffee. Heater plate control knob - that lets you control the temperature of your carafe to keep it warm. Brew pause function – this stops the flow of coffee for up to 30 seconds to let pour o cup of coffee. The charcoal water filter greatly helps the elimination of minerals and chemicals that give bad taste to the coffee. It has a function called “Self Cleaning Feature” that lets you know if the coffee maker needs to be cleaned due to calcium build up. this coffee maker Beeps when the coffee is ready. The Auto Off function allows you to program your coffee maker to shut off 4 hours after brewing. The last one is, the Gold Cone Filter, this eliminates the usage of paper filters if you choose.

Just like any electronic device that has controls, it means you have to program it. You do not have to be a tech geek to program this baby and start brewing. Do not worry because programming this thing is very easy, but if you find it difficult, you could use the manual if you want. Do not get frustrated if you can’t program it right for the first time, give some time to figure out the controls and just follow the instructions that are printed in the manual.

The print in the controls is quite small than other coffee makers, but sure enough, that does not give a bad taste in the coffee. Do not get the wrong impression that the Self Cleaning function really does clean itself, it does not. It just tells you that you need to clean it because it is now dirty.

It is highly recommended that you change the water filter every 60 days or every 60 uses to maintain the great tasting flavor of your coffee.

Making coffee in here is easy and simple, and that makes it user friendly.

There are just two things that most people complain about. One is the reservoir. And two, is the carafe lid. The reservoir is difficult to access; It is located at the back of the filter. Some find it hard to pour water in it. Try putting the coffee maker at the end of the counter and pour the water from the side, it may be easier. The carafe lid is a bit difficult to pry it open.

This coffee maker is fantastic. It makes piping hot coffee and maintains the rich taste of your coffee every time.