Do you have room for the DCC 1200?

by Andy Smith
(California)

Before we had the Cuisinart 1200 we had our Braun FlavorSelect coffee maker. When this suddenly was finished, we had to hurry to get a brand new machine.

We wanted the next Braun, however regrettably, they appeared to have ceased the production of the 12 cup coffee machine. So we had to start an intensive search for a device which had the features we needed along with a great price. We ultimately discovered it in this Cuisinart DCC 1200.

The benefits? For starters, it can make superb and HOT coffee. This carafe is actually well built and also will fit firmly within the rectangular shape therefore there is absolutely no probability of somebody unintentionally bumping it free. Mainly because of the cover fitting firmly, the snout is actually slim as well as even, that means that there is no leaks to the side of it even whenever the coffee jar is being filled. The basket for the grounds fits nicely within the housing rather than moving free just like in a lot of coffee makers this stops any imbalance between the water and the actual coffee filter; this conical container allows for paper coffee filters and the gold-tone permanent filter, even though we found out the hard way the fact that not all gold filters are suitable.

We found out that the timer is simple to set, this also goes for the clock. The carafe heater has 3 settings high, medium, or low, allowing the particular heat range which is appropriate for you. I find "high" too hot because We drink our coffee with no milk (We like our cup of joe warm yet not really scalding!), however people that put a lot of milk in their coffee may enjoy it. The actual brewing process is fast and also effective, the procedure takes around a minute per cup, possibly much less.

The steel appearance matches the majority of modern-day kitchens designs. There is the 1-4 cup function in order to help to ensure that such modest quantities remain hot, and you also can choose just how long the warmer remains on. The coffee maker beeps 5 times as soon as the brewing is finished prior to the hot plate shutting off. Parts are save to be washed in the dishwasher if you put them on the top-rack. The Cuisinart DCC 1200 comes with a water filtering system that is made to enhance the flavor of the coffee.

However the Cuisinart DCC 1200 may have its drawbacks. The water tank is placed on the right hand side, on the rear side, that can make it somewhat difficult for lefthanders just like myself to pour the last little bit of water into despite the fact that the thermal carafe pours quite precisely. Even though We have not as yet missed the opening, we do wrestle for a while with the final couple of drops unless of course I employ my right hand.

The casing is rather high, therefore in case your kitchen counter area is just underneath the cupboards, you might be unable to pick up the top completely. (This is when the little back tank will become a serious problem because you have got to have space in order to totally raise the quite big top towards the back.) Space needed: 7.5" width by 8.5" depth of kitchen counter space along with absolutely no over head obstruction in order to take out for refilling OR 21.5" of over head room in order to completely raise the top. Withe the top closed, the coffee brewer dimensions are 7.5"w x 8.5"d x 14.25"h.

In case you have got the room for the Cuisinart DCC 1200, you are going to really like it. I can not confirm to just how long it is going to keep going, however, because it has a 3 year guarantee, I am planning for a great run.