Cuisinart DCC 1200

Been looking for a 12 cup coffee maker? This popular Cuisinart DCC-1200 Coffeemaker offers a 12 cup brewing capacity, programmable timer, and more user-friendly features, like a "time to clean" indicator light.

If you have stainless steel appliances in your kitchen, the brushed metal finish on this coffee maker will blend seamlessly into your color scheme, too.

I also like the tech-industrial design--it looks like the serious automatic coffee machine that it is. Cuisinart offers some of the best kitchen appliances available today. All things considered, if you're serious about buying a coffee maker, I think this one's worth a close look.

Cuisinart DCC 1200 Coffee Maker: Features

• Classic stainless design
• 12-cup carafe with ergonomic handle, dripless spout and knuckle guard
• Brew Pause feature lets you enjoy a cup of coffee before brewing has finished
• Adjustable keep-warm temperature control
• 24-hour brew programming
• Time-to-clean monitor with indicator light
• Programmable automatic shutoff 0-4 hours
• 1 to 4-cup feature
• Cord storage
• Charcoal water filter (removes impurities)
• Gold tone filter and measuring scoop
• #4 paper coffee starter kit
• Instruction book

Cuisinart DCC 1200 Brew Central: Technical Specs

• Timer: Yes
• Espresso maker attached: No
• Removable water tank: No
• Built-in grinder: No
• Pause-and-serve function: Yes
• Strength settings: Yes
• Cord storage: No
• Height: 14-1/4 inches
• Length: 8 inches
• Depth: 10-3/4 inches
• Weight: 9 lbs
• Warranty: 3 years

Positive Feedback from Consumers:

• Great looking machine
• Brews very hot coffee
• The carafe is solidly constructed and pours without spillage or leaking
• The programmable timer is easy to use
• You can adjust the warming plate's temperature setting to whatever you prefer for your coffee

Negative Feedback from Consumers:

• Water reservoir is located on rear right side, which is awkward for left-handed users
• Must remember to replace the charcoal filter
• No external water gauge; you have to peer down into the reservoir to determine the water level
• The machine is tall and may not fit comfortably underneath your cabinet
• Some consumers have reported that it can become easily clogged with excess coffee grounds