Cuisinart DTC-975BKN Thermal 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Black

Product Description

Cuisinart DTC-975BKN Thermal 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker With 24-hour programmability, this coffeemaker lets you choose when to brew. The unit automatically shuts off and has an audible beep when brew cycle is complete. The convenient Brew Pause feature lets you enjoy a cup during the brewing cycle and the easy to read water level indicator takes the guesswork out of measuring. It’s large capacity thermal carafe keeps up to 12 cups of coffee hot and fresh and features a patented Brew Through / Pour Through Lid that seals out air and seals in flavor. The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee Element 1: Water Coffee is 98% water. The quality of that water is as important as the quality of your coffee. If water doesn’t taste good from the tap, it won’t taste good in your coffee. Element 2: Coffee While coffee is 98% water, all of the flavor comes from the beans. To achieve the same great taste you enjoy at a coffee bar, you need to use the same quality of coffee. If you choose to grind your own beans, buy them fresh and whole. Buy only about a two-week supply at a time, because once the bean is broken, its flavor degrades quickly. Element 3: Grind The grind is critical for proper flavor extraction. If the grind is too fine, over-extraction and bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also clog the filter. If grind is too coarse, the water will pass through too quickly and the maximum flavor will not be extracted. When grinding your own beans, we recommend a medium-fine grind. Element 4: Proportion Coffee that is too strong or too weak is always a disappointment. Follow the recommended portions of ground coffee in the instructions under Brewing Coffee, and later adjust the amount to suit your taste. Note: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 15 scoops (15 tablespoons) for this 60-ounce (twelve 5-ounce cups) coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow. Do not fill above the 12-cup mark. Features and Benefits Brew-Through/Pour-Through Lid: Allows coffee to brew in and pour out of carafe without opening or adjusting. Keeps coffee hot and flavorful for hours. Reservoir Cover: Simply lift to fill with water. Close cover once water has been added. Filter Basket: Swings open for easy insertion of coffee filter. Water Window: Magnified markings indicate water needed to make corresponding cups of coffee. Brew Pause: Stops flow of water from basket when carafe is removed from heater plate, so a cup can be poured during brewing cycle. Auto-Brew Cycle: Program time to brew. ON Indicator Light: Illuminates when power is on. Stainless Double-Wall Thermal Insulated Carafe LCD Readout Tips & Hints Before first use, flush out your coffeemaker. To do so, fill the reservoir with cold water and follow the directions for Brew Pause. Do not add coffee during this process. Once the system flush is complete, your coffeemaker is ready to brew. Coffee contains oils that can build up on your carafe. For best performance, wash carafe and wipe pour spout clean after each use. To prevent overflow: Only fill water to the 12-cup mark. Only use one paper filter or a gold tone filter - never both. Ensure the carafe lid is on correctly. Check to make sure the coffee is not too fine.

Product Detail

• Fully automatic coffeemaker with 24-hour programmability


• 12-cup (5 Ounce) double-wall insulated stainless-steel carafe


• Patented brew-through and pour-through lid keeps air out and coffee fresh and hot for hours


• Instruction booklet included


• Product Built to North American Electrical Standards

CUSTOMER REVIEW



Fussy Lid, but the Best Coffee Maker Ever!, April 23, 2005



Reviewer: R. Wilner (Metro Detroit) - See all my reviews



I wish Amazon had 1/2 stars, because I would have given 4 1/2. I almost gave it a 5 star rating, but the lid may bug some people. I will admit that the lid MUST be placed in a perfect position, but how to do it is no mystery. Clearly etched in the top of the lid are the words "Open" "Close" and "Pour." If you put the lid on so that the word "Pour" is directly over the spout, it's no problem. When you go to screw on the lid, just make sure that the word "Pour" starts out over the spout and when it's closed, it will end up there. No big deal. My guess is, the people who have given negative reviews about the lid were impatient with it.



My reason for buying this coffee-maker was the 12-OUNCE thermal carafe. This was one of the only coffee-makers I saw with a 12oz carafe as opposed to an 8 or 10 ounce. This was a huge selling point for me. As someone who nurses a whole pot a coffee a day, I also was attracted to the fact that I read it keeps coffee hot for so long.



I have had the coffee-maker for over a month now, and I am NOT disappointed! I have not had one single overflow incident and I have had no problems. I suspect that those with overflow problems overfilled the reservoir or didn't pay attention to how they put the lid on.



One thing I must share with those of you considering this coffee-maker. One day I made a pot of coffee and I forgot about it. The next day, approximately 36 hours later, I remembered I had made coffee the previous day, so I figured I'd pour a cup and microwave it. Microwaving was unnecessary. The coffee came out STEAMING hot. As if I had just made it! I'm sure the more coffee that is in it the hotter it will keep but this was over a day later!



I HIGHLY recommend this product!



PROS



-No heating mechanism. No burnt tasting coffee!



-Once coffee is brewed, the coffee-maker shuts off.



-Coffee stays warm for much longer than the description states



-The carafe stays cool on the outside. I make a pot and just bring it into the living room with me, or to my desk.



-Very aesthetically pleasing design. Looks great in my kitchen.



-A full 12 cup coffee-maker. A rare thing amoung thermal carafe coffee-makers



-LED Clock/Programmable Timer. Auto Seal. Brew Pause Feature. Automatic Shutoff. Available in different colors



-The water level indicator is easy to see



-The beep letting you know the coffee is done is loud (I like that)



CONS



-You do need to pay attention to how to put the lid on, but it isn't exactly rocket science.



-The digital clock area is tiny. But read the directions and using the timer is a breeze.



-The stainless steel fingerprints easily, but that's not unusual in a stainless steel appliance.



-The beep letting you know the coffee is done is loud (Some may not like that)