Cuisinart Brew Central 12-cup Porgrammable Coffeemaker + Permanent gold-tone filter and charcoal water filter

by Cuisinart

Product Features

• Charcoal water filter helps produce great-tasting coffee by removing impurities
• Indicator light tells you when it's time to clean your coffeemaker to remove calcium buildup
• 12-cup carafe with ergonomic handle, drip-less spout and knuckle guard
• Programmable automatic shutoff, 0-4 hours
• Heater plate has 3 settings, so you can decide how hot the coffee stays

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 7 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0014460XW
• Item model number: CBC-00PC6
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,385 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Advanced features include 24 hour programmability, 1 -4 cup setting, brew pause, carafe can be removed to pour coffee without drips before brew cycle is complete, and auto shutoff. Combine classic design and state-of-the-art engineering. Adjustable heater plate, keeps coffee at the temperature you like. bpa free. Includes permanent gold-tone filter and charcoal water filter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Coffee Maker..., January 20, 2009

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K. J. Andreano - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cuisinart Brew Central 12-cup Porgrammable Coffeemaker + Permanent gold-tone filter and charcoal water filter

This unit is a step-down from the DCC1200 model. It doesn't have the self-cleaning feature and doesn't include a gold reusable filter (but it can use one if bought separately). However, its lower price makes it well worth it, as all the most important features are included such as the variable auto shut-off and drip-less carafe (the carafe really works well, it pours better than any other coffee maker I've owned). The one drawback (shared by the DCC1200 model) is that the water level in the tank can be a bit hard to see. Overall, this is an excellent coffee maker that will not disappoint whether you use it just occasionally or every day.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hot Coffee!, October 1, 2009

By 

Diana Bennett (So Cal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cuisinart Brew Central 12-cup Porgrammable Coffeemaker + Permanent gold-tone filter and charcoal water filter

I purchased this at Costco. The box says BrewCentral but I believe it is a step down
from the BrewCentral 1200. I would like to echo most of AJ Andreano's comments and add
some of mine. Coffeemakers I've used have made what I thought was hot coffee but then
when I'd add my cold creamer, the coffee would be warm, at best. The first day I made coffee
with this machine - WOW - I actually burned my tongue! Silly, I know, but true. I don't know how it does it but this coffee is extremely hot...even after I've added my cold creamer! I taste NO plastic taste in the coffee. It doesn't make loud gurgle and sputter noises as it's brewing and the carafe doesn't drip when coffee is poured. I love the 4 cup brew, which is perfect for me.
It's about the most perfect coffeemaker I've ever used except for a few minor complaints. I particularly don't like the big square look (I know most people do) and the little twist-to-turn buttons are still awkward to me. Fortunately, I only use the on/off button. I also miss having a lighted clock (why put a small dark one on?) The carafe lid is not hinged so you have to snap on/off each time. Lastly, and perhaps most annoying, is the small space to pour the water. I know some people don't find this a problem but let me say it like this: My counter is 3' 2" high. The coffeemaker is 14" high. That's a total of 4' 4" high. When you figure the coffeemaker is set back from the counter's edge, it's even worse. I am 5' 4" and it's difficult for me to see down to the 4 cup mark. The pour space is a 3" x 2" triangle (a business card is 3.5" x 2".)

I'm not trying to be a complainer, I just want to give all details so that it helps others make their decision.
All in all, I think anyone would appreciate this coffeemaker solely for the HOT, great-tasting coffee it makes.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Really Improves the Taste, May 9, 2009

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Matachen "Space Tragic" (TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cuisinart Brew Central 12-cup Porgrammable Coffeemaker + Permanent gold-tone filter and charcoal water filter

I got the Cuisinart Stainless Steel 12 cup Coffee Maker for Christmas and was very surprised to find that it actually improved the taste of my coffee. The change in taste is subtle, but I would say it is richer and smoother. The coffee maker is very attractive to look at, well made, and offers some welcome features: for example the auto on, and especially the auto off feature, and the choice of carafe temperature. I went ahead and got the Cuisinart GTF Gold Tone Filter. A great present for yourself or someone else.