DeLonghi DCF212T Drip Coffeemaker with Convenient Front Access

by DeLonghi

Product Features

• 12-cup capacity
• Never move your coffee maker again with unique front access design; simply pull the handle on the front of the machine for easy access to the water and coffee filter
• Enhance the flavor and aroma of your coffee with the Aroma button. This special function time-releases water to saturate coffee grounds a little at a time to extract a fuller flavor; the result is a more full-bodied cup of coffee.
• Wake up to the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee with the 24-hour programmable digital timer and 2-hour auto shut-off
• Warm, ready-to-use cups with cup storage tray and durable, long lasting permanent gold-tone filter

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 9.2 x 12.3 inches ; 9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000TDTF18
• Item model number: DCF212T
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (175 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,253 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Are you tired of having to move your coffee maker in the morning to just add water and fill it with coffee? Never move your coffee maker again with the De'Longhi 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Complete Front Access! Simply pull the handle on the front of the machine, and easily access the water channel and coffee filter. Once the coffee maker is ready to go, select the Aroma button if you prefer a more full bodied brew. It time-releases water to saturate coffee grounds a little at a time to extract a fuller flavor. To ensure the best flavor, the durable and long lasting gold-tone filter is specially designed to keep even the finest grounds out of your coffee. And there's nothing better than waking up to the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee in the morning. Use the 24-hour digital timer to program the precise moment you want to enjoy your morning jolt. Perfectly piping hot coffee should be poured into a warm mug for ideal taste and temperature. Take advantage of the built-in cup storage tray for warm, ready-to-use cups. Other highlights include non-stick warming plate, pause and serve, water level indicator and cord storage. Enjoy coffee for years to come.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

63 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DeLonghi designed #1 coffee maker!, December 11, 2007

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mamaj (Midwest) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DeLonghi DCF212T Drip Coffeemaker with Convenient Front Access (Kitchen)

When my $100 coffee maker quit, I researched coffee makers and found this model from DeLonghi I hadn't heard of before. The design of this model sets a new standard for on-the-counter coffee makers. It is incredible to be able to put the filter, coffee, AND WATER in the maker without moving the machine. The caraffe doesn't drip when pouring into the swing out arm (or into the cup later) so there's no messy drips to wipe up at any time.
The digital clock isn't the quickest to set since you have to hold a button in as it changes in minutes only, but hopefully that won't need set often.
The "aroma" button really works! There actually is a difference in the brewing aroma with it on.
Most importantly, the end product was a great cup of coffee! I'm thrilled with the coffee maker and haven't found a single negative aspect yet, including the price. I HIGHLY recommend this model. Kudos Delonghi, you really outdid yourself here. Amazon's shipping was simple and fast. The whole purchasing experience was exceptional. A+++++

42 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not quite hot enough, December 26, 2007

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Tanna Riggs "tannatx" (Rockwall, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DeLonghi DCF212T Drip Coffeemaker with Convenient Front Access (Kitchen)

I just got this coffee maker a few days ago and for the most part I like it, but, and this is a major but for me, the coffee just isn't quite hot enough. I find myself throwing my cup in the microwave to get it piping hot, not scalding but hot. It's nice looking, the front water loading is convenient, the coffee tastes good, but I wouldn't buy it again because of the temperature issue.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Warning: Avoid this model--it died after 40 days, August 6, 2008

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Michael E. McGown "mmcgown" (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DeLonghi DCF212T Drip Coffeemaker with Convenient Front Access (Kitchen)

Summary: it died after 40 days.

I did my homework before picking this one, relying a lot on other reviewers' comments. I concede that the pour-from-the-front feature was appealing, but after getting the machine, I realized that it's not such a great design. Because the water channels through this front access swing-out arm, it's very difficult to REMOVE unwanted water, not to mention grounds that somehow end up in the reservoir. When I used a flashlight to examine the reservoir, I was appalled at how scummy it was, even after only a few weeks' usage.

The digital clock is terribly clumsy. To set the clock or brew time, you must hold down a single button until it reaches the desired time. The brew time defaults to 6AM, so if you want to set it for 5AM, you must cycle through 23 hours of counting.....and if you want to change it for the weekend, it's very awkward. Hey, this is 2008! Can't you do better than this, DeLonghi? This is a stone-age digital clock!

But the bottom line was simply this: the heating element stopped working after only 40 days of use. That's simply not acceptable. In the past, a coffeemaker could be expected to last for many years of daily use. Sadly, none of the "imported" coffeemakers I've tried recently can match that performance. This model was an exceptional failure.