Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC-1200 Review Summary

Good for making a large volume of coffee, the Cuisinart DCC-1200 12- Cup Coffee Maker has many satisfied consumers among our reviewers. This Cuisinart coffee maker looks great on your kitchen countertop, makes great coffee, has an automatic shutoff feature, and offers a pause option to stop brewing in mid- cycle so that you can pour yourself a cup. Feelings about this Cuisinart kitchen appliance are strong across the board, with reviewers making comments such as “Great Coffee Maker” and “Perfect Every Time”. The price of Cuisinart is higher than other coffee makers but for those willing to pay for quality, the Cuisinart DCC-1200 12- Cup Coffee Maker has many satisfied customers and reviewers rate it highly among automatic drip Coffee Makers.

Rating Summary

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67% of people rated Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC-1200 as 5 stars%
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23% of people rated Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC-1200 as 4 stars%
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3% of people rated Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC-1200 as 3 stars%
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2% of people rated Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC-1200 as 2 stars%
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5% of people rated Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC-1200 as 1 star%
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90% 90% of people recommend Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC-1200 10% of people don't recommend Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC-1200 10%

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Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable... Comparison

Most Helpful
Favorable Review
NOV
11
2007
Just received my 12 cup Cuisinart Brew Central Programmable Coffeemaker DCC1200 as an exchange for a broken DCC100 Coffee Bar ($19). Very nice touch from an excellent company named Cuisinart.

The unit itself is just beautiful with its clean lines & the always white finish (or you can buy black). A wet...
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2010 Advisor
a coffeeholic, nothing without my morning coffee
MacGyver Cleveland, OH
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Critical Review
NOV
19
2007
I was looking for a high quality coffeemaker as I have grown to love some of the exotic coffees out there now.  Research pointed me toward Cuisinart.  For $70 (Costco pricing) I was able to get a brushed stainless steel digital programmable drip coffee maker.  While the time function owrked well,... read full review »
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avid reader, a bath and body products lover
Slickekat Newport, VT
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Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable... Ratings and Reviews

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5
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messy, a man, Writer, Blogger, married, Radio Host

JUN
9
2008

I have an older model of this excellent drip coffee maker from the good people at Cuisinart, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Whether you're brewing freshly ground organic Sumatran or something off of the grocery store shelf, the Brew Central will bring out the best in your coffee. Thanks to its gold-mesh filter, there is no need for those pesky paper filters that inevitably add the taste of wet newspaper to your morning eye-opener.

I can vouch for the durability of this machine, as I have been making coffee on it most every morning for the past five years, and it still works as well as...

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jmdobies
Austin, TX
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Willing to pay for quality, Homeowner

APR
25
2010

 I bought this coffemaker just under three years ago. It was on the expensive side but I purchased it anyway assuming that the money would be well spent due to the many good reviews of this machine along with it's attractive design. It worked well until the day it shut off after brewing a pot of coffee and died. Since I was still within the three year warranty period, I contacted Cuisinart. They instructed me to unplug it for 30 minutes and then plug it in again. I followed the instructions and still the same result. I tried different electrical outlets around my house and it still didn't power...

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emmydoos
Oceanside, NY
3
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votes
practical

JUN
10
2008

I may not be a coffeeholic, but I do know a good cup of black coffee. This maker is the best for the money. Scrap your Mr. Coffees' add a few extra bucks to what your willing to spend and buy a Cuisinart. You won't regret it.


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RetiredGolfer
Anderson, SC
2
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votes
Practical

DEC
21
2009

My new, absolute most favorite, coffee maker is the Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Coffee Maker. I'm so thrilled with it that I've considered treating it like a pair of shoes and buying a second one now while it's still possible.

What it Has!

  • 12-cup pot
  • Brew pause
  • Auto shutoff
  • Manual brew cycle
  • Carafe temperature controls, adjustable heater plate setting
  • 1-4 cup brewing option
  • Auto on 24-hour advance brew start
  • Decalcification indicator signal for a self-clean
  • Brushed stainless steel finish
  • Easy to read LCD Clock
  • Comfort grip handle on the carafe
  • Charcoal water filter


With all of these...

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chinna
Manchester, CT
1
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needing outside help, Willing to pay for quality, Homeowner, I love my coffee, a dutiful husband, the family shopper, cost-conscious

JAN
18
2010

When our predecessor unit, a 10-cup Braun unit died, it was obvious that we were going to need a replacement in a hurry. Initially, I tried a GE unit that just didn't brew good tasting coffee. So, once the GE unit went back to Wal-Mart, I checked out the Cuisinart Brew Central DCC-1200 Coffee Maker unit at a local department store. The features I liked about this unit included:

- 12 cup coffeemaker

- adjustable heat

- came with permanent filter

- adjustable settings for smaller quantities

- nice looking unit

With a few coupons, we ended up paying around $70 for this

Other features included a clock...

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Saxguy
Skokie, IL
1
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vote
practical, a homeowner, brand loyal, energy conscious, very happy with this product, a gadget geek, nothing without my morning coffee, a coffeeholic

AUG
20
2007
Once upon a time I had a beautiful blue Kitchenaid coffee make that made wonderful coffee & looked great sitting on my counter.  Much to my chagrin I was notified that it was subject to a recall so for safety I packed it up & shipped it off.  The replacement they sent me (for free) was a completely different model since my previous one was no longer made.  The least of my complaints was that it was white; the biggest was that due to a design flaw in the pause-&-serve feature, it overflowed quite frequently.  Imagine my frustration!  To their credit Kitchenaid offered to replace it again however... read full review »
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leslie
Oklahoma City, OK
1
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vote
busy mom

JUL
27
2009

The Cuisinart Brew Central makes a good cup of coffee without the traditional glass coffee pot.  This eliminates the worry of breaking the glass pot each time you wash it!  The functionality and longevity of a Cuisinart makes it worth the money.  We were tired of having to purchase a new coffee maker every 12-18 months.  We decided to invest a little more money and we have not been sorry.  I would recommend that anyone looking to purchase a Cuisinart to price them around, as you could pay up to $30-$40 more for the coffee maker.  We purchased ours at Sam's Club and it cost $30 less than the...

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rita71
Delmar, MD
1
helpful
vote
picking up after pets, an early adopter

AUG
8
2009

 

Been using the DCC-1200 for about 2 weeks now. I can't believe what some people have been complaining about - this thing just works! After reading many of the reviews only 2 things concerned me - not… being able to see how much water you're putting in the reservoir (yes, I admit it, I fill it up with kitchen faucet hose) and excessive water pouring out the back when you lift the top lid. I'm happy to report that the model I received has improvements that minimize and/or eliminate these issues. Not sure if I have a new/improved model but it has bright, white, horizontal # markers on the...

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xfile7325
Kannapolis, NC
1
helpful
vote
fun loving, a grill master

AUG
27
2009

Hey Friends Just Have To Tell You About The Coffee Maker.PERIOD. Mr Coffee Makes A Very Good Cup Of Coffee At A Very LOW Price.Mr Coffee Is Not A Fancy Machine Or The Most Expencive Coffee Maker But For Single Men Like Me It Is So Worth The Effort To Buy On Instread Of Using Jar Coffee ( Just Add Water) Or Going To The & Eleven For You Morning Coffee Fix Just Be Bold And Make Your wn Freash Coffee In The Morning.Save Hundreds Of Dollars Each Year By Not Going To Starbucks(About 4 BUCKS A SHOT).I Really Would Reather Have My Home Made Folgers Coffe Than A Phoney Cup Of JOE At Starbucks.Now That...

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raidersnake
Reno, NV
1
helpful
vote
a green thumb

JUL
21
2008
  I bought the Cuisinart because of the reviews I read while shopping for a new coffeemaker. My old one just wasn't keeping the coffee hot. Don't have to worry about that with this one!! The adjustable temp. warming plate is great. The coffee is delicious, I am VERY happy with is product!!!!! The only draw back for me (I'm quite short,5' ) is the cup markings on the inside of the water reservoir are hard to see. I use the markings on the pot,and that seems to be fine.
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pentessa
Raquette Lake, NY
1
helpful
vote
picking up after pets

SEP
23
2008

This coffee  maker is great! I am able to set it to go on whenever I like. I always have fresh coffee. The "cup meter" is easy to read. You can make as much coffee as you need or will drink. It filters the water great! I can pour 1/2 way through the brew and the coffee still tastes good.... you don't get that with many coffee makers. I LOVE IT!


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Beans369
Libertyville, IL
1
helpful
vote
practical

JUN
10
2008
Great coffee maker!  East to program, easy to use, brews quickly, easy to clean, great looking!  It's the whole package!!   I would highly recommend it.  Got mine on sale at LinensNThings, used my 20% off coupon, ended up paying what I'd would've paid for a cheapie coffee maker at WalMart.  Stainless steel looks great in my kitchen. 
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manilovetoshop
Mount Arlington, NJ
1
helpful
vote
Willing to pay for quality, neat freak, fun loving

DEC
18
2009

This coffee maker is the best one I ever bought and would recommend it to anyone.  It is very affordable and worth the money and an excuse to go shopping, so go out and buy this coffee maker it is worth the trip.  I cannot think of a better prodect to buy, so go out and get one now.


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Outstandingg...
Elk City, OK

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