DeLonghi DCF212T Drip Coffeemaker with Convenient Front Access

by DeLonghi

Product Features

• 12-cup drip coffeemaker with 24-hour programmable digital timer
• Fill the machine from under the cabinet; patented front drawer allows for easy access to water channel and coffee basket
• Aroma Button:  This special function option time-releases water to saturate coffee grounds a little at a time to extract a fuller flavor;  the result is an enhanced taste and aroma for those who prefer a more full-bodied cup of coffee.
• Passive cup warmer on top; nonstick warming plate; 2-hour auto shut-off; cord storage
• Permanent gold-tone filter; water-level indicator; pause-and-serve function

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 9.2 x 12.3 inches ; 7.1 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: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (123 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,555 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Product Description

DeLonghi's Drip Coffee Maker features complete frontal access feature to easily fill the water tank and ground coffee filter without moving the unit from under the counter. Open the door using the handle, pour water in the channel and put grounds in the coffee filter. Aroma button activates a unique brewing process that enhances the flavor and aroma of your coffee. To achieve this full-bodied flavor, the coffee maker advances through several continuous cycles. During the cycles, water is released into the filter basket in 30-second intervals. This special time-released process saturates grounds a little at a time to extract the best flavor and aroma from your coffee. Permanent gold-tone filter is durable, long-lasting, and specially designed to keep even the finest grounds out of your coffee. 24-hour programmable digital timer with 2 hour automatic shut-off. Also includes water level indicator, pause and serve function, cup storage tray, non-stick warming plate, and cord storage.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	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+++++

37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Tanna Riggs "tannatx" (Rockwall, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Michael E. McGown "mmcgown" (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)

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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.