Cuisinart DCC-1100 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, White
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CuisinartBrand: Cuisinart
Release Date: 2007-04-01
Model: DCC-1100
Color: White
Product features:
- Fully automatic coffeemaker with 24-hour programmability and adjustable auto-shutoff from 0 to 4 hours
- 12-Cup carafe with ergonomic handle, dripless spout, and knuckle guard
- 1- to 4-Cup setting, brew pause feature, self clean and 60-second reset
- Includes: Charcoal water filter and permanent gold tone filter that ensures only the freshest coffee flavor flows through. Measuring scoop. Instruction book
- Measures approximately 8 by 8 by 14-1/4 inches; 3-Year limited warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart DCC-1100 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, White
Customer Review: Coffee maker by Cuisinart is excellent!
Summary: 5 Stars
Well, we took the plunge and after reviewing many alternatives, decided to go with the Cuisinart DCC1100. It's the white one so it will blend with the kitchen decor. (Gotta keep the ladies happy, guys....). While only about 2+ inches taller than our trusty plain-Jane Braun coffee maker, it has a few nice features we will learn to appreciate in time. It's not easy to find a simple coffee maker. Most have LOTS of bells & whistles. What's most important to me is HOT and flavorful coffee. So far we are pleased and the 3 yr Warranty isn't something to ignore either. Many reviews from Amazon and reports from several consumer sources helped us to make this choice. For the great cup of coffee you start with pure, low mineral water. We have a charcoal filter on our cold kitchen faucet so the expendable/replaceable charcoal filter provided isn't necessary for our needs. That pure water MUST reach a high temp and this DCC1100 does just that, esp when you press the 1-4 cup button. It double heats the water. The end-product is really hot even after adding the cream. (I'm guessing that even if you want 12 cups, you could press the 1-4 cup button and still get really hot water for brewing). Then you need good, fresh coffee beans ground so that they are used up in no more than 4-5 days. Storing the beans in a canister that eliminates CO2 and reduces O2 incursion also keeps the beans even fresher. We dislike the typical coffee brands most of which have that burnt and bitter taste - that's most of Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts coffees with Seattle's Best being a striking exception. (Fortunately Starbucks didn't eliminate that division when Seattle's Best was bought out by Starbucks). Our all time favorite coffee is Don Pablo blend. The Burke's are a family company based in N.Miami.(No he's not my b-in-law or business partner...). Their blend of Columbian/Guatemalan/Costa Rican beans picked fresh and carefully roasted to avoid any burnt taste is why the coffee is so good. I haven't used Don Pablo's decaffeinated product yet but it's said to have the same origins and roasting methods. I have tried Cameron's decaf and I would declare it 95% as good as the DP regular. (These 2 products are available at Costco). Oh, and do NOT grind your coffee grounds too fine, use medium-fine. If you grind your own, just be careful not to fill the little grinder hopper too full and practice grinding until the grounds do NOT look like fine powder. The DCC1100 comes with a gold wire basket that could be used in place of a paper filter, but according to the directions, the extra-fine grounds can pass through and then clog up the egress valve device. Using only the wire basket without a paper filter will also permit some sediment that we do not like. When using a paper filter, get a sturdy filter so the extra hot water will saturate the grounds and remain in contact long enough to extra the full flavor. Using extra-fine grounds could make the coffee more bitter by extracting too much of the undesireable chemicals from the grounds. (Tea companies also tell the consumer to brew tea only 2 minutes then discard the bag, etc to avoid a bitter taste). The starter supply of paper filters supplied with this DCC1100 appear and feel flimsier than our usual non-bleached cone filters. It's an art to get the right combination of coffee beans, type of grounds, low mineral water, high water temps, thickness of the filters, A flimsy filter will permit too rapid passage of the coffee into the carafe and possibly render the coffee flat. I haven't tried using a paper filter in the wire-basket, but I will soon. As per the directions, be sure to run a full cycle of hot water through the unit with a paper filter before making that first pot of coffee. It gets rid of some production/processing oils, etc. This DCC1100 permits various automatic functions including Auto Time On, Auto Time off (how long you want the coffee to remain heating in the carafe) up to 4 hours (who wants 4 hr old coffee - only addicts, I suppose). It has a light that tells you when you need to clean the unit (mineral buildup not stains, etc). I'll be interested to see if my units light ever goes on since our water is charcoal filtered at the tap. I thought I might like a stainless steel carafe as is found in the DCC1150 model, but I don't plan on ordering it at $48! Besides it has a black plastic handle and it definitely won't match the kitchen decor! As for the reservoir and pouring - not one bit of an issue. Measuring gauge is on the side and easy enough to read. Hot water sprays down from the top not just a squirt from the center like most coffee makers. Some folks complained that the basket won't stand by itself to fill with grounds. Why do they need to remove it from its fixed spot in the basket well? Just add the grounds while it's in the unit with or without a paper filter. That's really a non-issue. True there is no means of storing the cord but it's a very short cord and can easily be folded and banded for travel or storage if needed. The carafe is sturdy enough. Pours just fine, no spills. Lid snaps in place and isn't likely to "pour off". I'm a lefty too and I can pour water into the reservoir on the right side without a bit of problem. My first 4 cup pot finished in 10 minutes. It beeps x5 when it's done. So, if you like excellent coffee and currently spend $3-4 bucks for a single burnt-flavored Starbucks, why not buy this Cuisinart DCC1100 or its newer version DCC1200 and make your own coffee utilizing some of my suggestions described above. Brewing your own will taste lots better and you won't waste time hanging around a Starbucks nor continue to contribute to your household financial burdens! While Amazon was offering a nice rebate on this unit, our local BB&B's 20% coupon and its own $10 rebate brought the cost down drastically so we made our purchase locally. Can't beat the convenience of a local business that is competitive with an online source..... I'll add an addendum if any issues appear in the next 3 yrs....
Description of Cuisinart DCC-1100 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, White
This classically designed coffeemaker is accented with stainless steel for a look that is sure to enhance your countertop. The 12-Cup carafe features an ergonomic handle, dripless pour spout and knuckle guard for comfortable pouring. Fully automatic, the DCC-1100 has 24-hour programmability adjustable auto-shutoff from 0 to 4 hours, self clean and 1-4 cup setting for those times when you don?t need a full pot of coffee. The Brew Pause feature lets you pour a cup before brewing is completed, while the permanent gold tone coffee filter and charcoal water filter ensure fresh, delicious tasting coffee.Categories
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