Review of Cuisinart DTC-975BKN 12 Cup Coffee Maker (price, store, problem)

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This coffee maker is the newer design of coffee makers. The coffee brews directly into a carafe that keeps coffee hot for up to 12 hours and warm for up to 8 hours. The carafe is made of sturdy stainless steel with white or black accent. The patented brew through lid brews directly into the carafe for a sensational coffee making experience. The carafe preserves the excellent coffee flavor. This model is totally programmable, so a cup of coffee is ready any time of the day.

The design of the coffee maker is basic and strong. There is an automatic shut off feature available on this model, so it is extremely safe to use on a daily basis. There is an audible beep when the coffee maker finishes brewing the coffee. The outside of the carafe remains cool even as there is extremely hot coffee inside the carafe. The carafe is safe to handle for users. The top of the carafe has an auto seal to prevent spillage and seal in the coffee flavor. The water tank of this coffee maker comes with a clear water level indicator for users. The coffee maker is extremely reliable and comes with a 3 year limited warranty.

The 16 inch height makes this coffee maker hard to store in smaller cabinets. It fits perfectly under the cabinet on a countertop. Another minor drawback is that the stainless steel frame is hard to keep clean because it shows fingerprints. This issue is not a major problem that affects the function of the coffee maker. The brew pause feature does not always work properly. Once the user removes the carafe, the coffee continues to flow. At times, the filter overfills and coffee spills all over the countertop.

There is no chance of overheating the coffee because there is no hot plate. In addition, the coffee cannot reheat for this reason. Instead, the coffee remains hot inside the carafe for hours without burning or scorching the coffee. The coffee maker is easy to clean and has low maintenance. The manufacturer recommends a monthly cleaning cycle to protect the quality of the product.

This product has an equal balance of good and bad attributes. The warranty covers most malfunctions users encounter. This coffee maker produces an amazing and tasty cup of coffee. The glitches are preventable by thoroughly reading the user manual before using. This model offers the same functions that users can find in coffee makers half the price of this one.