Factory-Reconditioned Cuisinart DCC-1200FR Brew Central 12-Cup Coffeemaker, Brushed Stainless Steel Review

Would I buy this coffee maker for the full price of the new model? Probably not. But the reconditioned one is a great value.
It looks great, as is apparent from the photo. Keep in mind, though, that as a reconditioned unit, it may have some minor blemishes to its appearance. Mine, for example, has a very small dent in the stainless steel on its left side. It's not noticable unless you're looking for it, and that alone wouldn't keep me from recommending this coffee maker. (Also, as previous reviewers have noted, this model does NOT come with a permanent filter like the new model does.)
What's a little iffier about it, though, are a couple strange design issues that affect usability.
Every coffee maker I've ever owned has had a flip-top carafe--but not this one. You have to physically remove the lid to pour water into the carafe--a minor inconvenience, but an inconvenience nonetheless.
You need the carafe to measure water, because there's no water-level indicator on the coffee maker itself. Additionally, the water filter takes up a lot of the space under the lid, meaning that there's a relatively small space to pour the water into from the carafe. It's enough room that someone without any mobility problems shouldn't have any issues getting the water in, but it takes a little getting used to.
Overall, I'd recommend the reconditioned model of the Brew Central. It's not so great that I'd replace it with another one of the same model if it became unusable, but good enough that I'm glad to have it on the counter.

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Product Description:
Introducing an evolutionary new look in coffeemakers. The Cuisinart Brew Central Coffeemaker makes a bold statement with a brushed stainless steel finish and an elegant tech-industrial design. Programmable from start to finish, with a variable heater plate for temperature control, it's the ideal coffeemaker for today's demanding consumer. It even tells you when it's time to decalcify. Cuisinart quality, performance and convenience -- now in new state-of-the-art packaging.Features:Classic Design12-Cup Glass CarafeLCD Clock and 24-hour Programmable TimerAdjustable Keep-warm Temperature ControlTime-to-clean MonitorBrew Pause FeatureCharcoal Water Filter0-4-hour Automatic Shutoff1-4 Cup Setting"Brewing Complete" Audible BeepCord StorageInstruction Book

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Cuisinart Brew Central 14-cup Coffee Maker Review

This has got to be my favorite coffee pot that I have owned. I like the 14 cup pot for guests. You can make 1/2 pot when you dont need a whole. It has a clock so that you can program for a fresh cup of coffee when you wake up. It also shuts off by itself so you never have to worry about leaving it on all day when you go off to work. Also comes with a gold filter. Love it!

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Product Description:

Large 14-cup capacity
Fully programmable with 24-hour advance start
Built with an elegant stainless steel housing
Features a charcoal water filtering system
Includes the Brew PauseTM feature

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Cuisinart DCC-1100 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemakers Review

After buying a succession of cheap coffee makers which broke down after a year or two and made mediocre coffee, I decided to upgrade to Cuisinart.
I don't agree with the negative comments about this product.
The clock is easy to program and it's clearly indicated that you should either use paper or gold filter (twice in the instructions). It's also easy to pour water in the reservoir if you use the carafe.You can turn the coffee maker to the left, and the reservoir opening is easily accessible.Its opening is by no means tiny, as a reviewer described it.
The center funnel which holds the filter is well situated and there is very little risk of dropping coffee grounds into the water reservoir.
The carafe is well designed, with a comfortable handle.It pours neatly, without dripping coffee all over the counter, something which always happened with my old Mr. Coffee.
You do have to realize the lid snaps down on top of the carafe.This is not explained in the instructions.
Most importantly, it makes an excellent coffee.
There is a 3 year guaranty which is more than I have seen for others.
So far, I have no complaint, and I am glad I bought this product for a great price.

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Product Description:
Housed in a classic design with stainless-steel accents, this fully automatic 12-cup coffeemaker features 24-hour programmability--great for waking up to the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee. The unit offers a 1- to 4-cup setting for brewing a smaller amount, and its brew-pause function allows for pouring a cup before the brew cycle has completed. The included 12-cup carafe provides an ergonomic handle, a knuckle guard, and a dripless pour spout for comfortable, drip-free serving. For added convenience, the coffeemaker comes with a self-clean function and a 60-second reset, which "remembers" settings and where it was in the brewing process. A gold-tone coffee filter and a charcoal water filter are included to ensure fresh, delicious-tasting coffee. The coffeemaker measures approximately 8 by 8 by 14-1/4 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

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Cuisinart DCC-2600 Brew Central 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe Review

This is a replacement for my old Cuisinart coffee maker which I had for about six years or so (the predecessor to this model). I loved my old one even with some of the little quirks it had. It beat out any Braun or Krupp pot which I had ever owned. This new updated model is a winner. All of the small annoyances have been solved, such as the small fill tank opening, the dripping cover that leaked back into the fill tank, and finally, thank you Cuisinart people, a water level guide on the outside of the unit. The front knobs on the front are now also easier to see and use. As my other Cuisinart did, it brews superior coffee and quickly. I find it takes about one minute per cup... 12 minutes for twelve cups, not bad at all. Yes, the unit does make some clicking and popping noises when it is new, so did my old one. But that goes away in time as the unit gets "broken in". I do not think you can find a better coffee maker on the market.

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Product Description:
With its sleek, modern look and user-friendly control panel, this extra-large-capacity coffeemaker brews up to 14 cups (5 ounces each) of fresh and flavorful coffee at a time. The fully automatic unit can be programmed up to 24 hours in advance for "wake up" coffee or to have a pot ready and waiting to serve with dessert--no need to get up from the table half way through dinner. For those eager to start their day, the machine's brew-pause function allows for pouring a quick cup midbrew--simply remove the carafe to pause the flow of coffee and replace it to continue the brewing cycle. Speaking of, the included glass carafe offers measuring marks up the side, an ergonomic stay-cool handle with a knuckle guard and a strip of stainless-steel accenting, and a drip-free spout for graceful pouring. The coffeemaker also provides an easy-view water-level window; a 1- to 4-cup setting; regular and bold flavor-strength settings; built-in 60-second memory in case the power goes out; an adjustable heater plate with high, medium, and low temperature settings; a self-clean function; and 0- to 4-hour automatic shut-off for safety and peace of mind. A permanent Gold Tone filter that eliminates messy paper filters, a charcoal water filter for improved flavor, and a handy instruction book come included. The coffeemaker measures approximately 11 by 9-3/5 by 16-1/5 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

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Cuisinart DCC-1150 Coffee Maker, 10-Cup Thermal Programmable Review

I have this one in black, and have been making coffee at least once a day for the past three weeks.I was debating between this 10-cup thermal ($80), the 12-cup thermal ($130), and the 12-cup glass carafe with warming plate ($80), all by Cuisinart.In the end, I wanted something that used less electricity, so I went with the thermal.The added bonus with a thermal is that the coffee taste doesn't change from your first cup to your second cup a few hours later.I finally decided to save $50 and buy the 10-cup thermal because everything else was the same except for the 10 ounce difference (both coffeemakers brew 5 oz cups).I purchased mine from a different store, and I found out that there was no gold cone filter.I called up Cuisinart and they said depending on where you purchased the coffeemaker, it may use paper cones, or it may come with the gold cone filter.They graciously sent me a gold cone for free.So after 3 weeks:

PROS:
-easy to set up, easy to use
-charcoal water filter (I use tap water, so I like the fact that the machine filters it before going into my coffee)
-auto brew timer (the smell of coffee helps me wake up in the morning and I am fully brain dead when I first wake up.I can barely get dressed, much less make coffee.So I set it up the night before and I have amazing, fresh coffee ready for me in the AM).
-beeps to signal that coffee is ready
-coffee stays fresh for at least 4 hours. On weekends, I set my coffee to brew as normal at 7AM, but sometimes I sleep late until 11AM or later.I go to pour my coffee and it's still steaming!(and not burnt from the warming plate)
-thermal carafe saves electricity because there is no need for a warming plate
-I can use both paper cone filters or the gold cone filter. The gold cone is just as easy to clean as the disposable paper cones.I just shake out the grinds into the trash, and rinse with water.SO easy.And I save money because I don't have to buy filters!
-I drink my coffee black, so I can tell good coffee from bad coffee.I also like my coffee strong and bold.When I'm lazy, I use Illy medium grind, medium roast pre-ground.One mountainous scoop (comes with the coffeemaker) per 10 oz. of coffee.My one mug of coffee is equal to the coffeemaker's two cups, so yes, the machine makes 5 mugs total. When I make coffee for just myself, I fill the reservoir to 2 cups, add one giant scoop of coffee to the filter, press the 1-4 cups button, turn the dial to brew, and press "on."I love it.
-I have no problem with the size of the machine (I thought it was small).It is sitting on a side table in my tiny kitchen, not on the countertop or underneath cabinets.So I can easily flip up the top and have easy access to the water reservoir.It is also on the right side of the table, so I just use a cup and pour water into the reservoir. I don't think it's hard at all to pour water in.The triangular opening is on the right, back corner of the machine and is about 3" x 3" x 4".
-The water level is very clearly marked and easy to see on the right side of the machine.

CONS:
-The beep is not just one cute beep.It is 4 or 5 beeps in a row.This could be annoying to some people.
-Not really a con for me, but other people have commented on the pouring as "difficult."I think it is the nature of a thermal carafe to require some patience when pouring into a cup.It is well sealed to keep the coffee hot, so when you pour, the liquid has to go through a maze to get out.On my last cup, I just take the top off and pour.Definitely worth the "effort."It's really not hard, I promise.:)
-I read reviews of how people wake up with coffee all over the counter because the carafe was clogged at the top.So whenever I set up the machine to brew, I make sure to rinse the top with hot water and shake it around a bit to make sure the little ball isn't stuck.Also, not difficult to do.
-I guess if you don't have easy access to the right side of this machine, it could be difficult to pour water in and see the water level. If it's in the middle of your countertop, you may have to turn it to the side in order to pour the water in. For me, it's easy because my coffeemaker sits on the right side of a table in my kitchen.

I am so glad I went with this machine.I hope it lasts for a long time.

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A nice addition to any modern kitchen, this fully automatic 10-cup coffeemaker features 24-hour programmability--great for waking up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. The unit offers a 1- to 4-cup setting for brewing a smaller amount without compromising flavor, and its brew-pause function allows for pouring a cup before the brew cycle has completed. The included 10-cup double-wall insulated thermal carafe comes with a generous stay-cool handle and a dripless pour spout for comfortable, drip-free serving. Providing added convenience, the coffeemaker automatically shuts off at the end of the brewing cycle, and its 60-second reset "remembers" where it was in the brewing process and settings. Accessories include a charcoal water filter, a gold-tone filter, and a user manual. With its classic design and stainless accents, the stylish coffeemaker measures approximately 8 by 9 by 13 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

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