Cuisinart Brew and Serve DTC-975 Coffee Maker

I really do enjoy this coffeemaker. I didn't buy ...

Strengths: Brews and keeps coffee hot for quite a long time; 12-cup carafe; Lid never needs loosening to pour coffee

Weaknesses: The BEEP! Has overflowed with paper filters

Summary: I really do enjoy this coffeemaker. I didn't buy it for the programmability feature (have a grinder right next to the coffeemaker). It brews a great cup of coffee, and keeps it fresh and hot forever. I mean seriously, I've accidentally left coffee in it overnight that was still very warm the next morning. I like being able to just run it once a day, and not have to worry about burning the coffee. Also, the carafe doesn't have that metallic sort of taste that some carafes do. Also, I love the lid to this thing. I mean, loooooove it. It has a ball-bearing which allows it to brew & pour without ever having to loosen the lid. That was a major pain for the previous carafe that I had. Over, as long as you are kind of careful with how you make your coffee, you will probably like this thing. As far as I can tell, though, if you want the beep to go away you'll have to cut the speaker wire.

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Love this coffee brewer. Patented lid allows brew ...

Strengths: Sturdy, attractive, easy to use and makes great coffee. Easy to clean. Great lid mechanism

Weaknesses: None identified

Summary: Love this coffee brewer. Patented lid allows brewing coffee to enter the carafe, yet allows you to pour a cup of coffee without touching the lid - very slick design and works well.

Insulated carafe holds coffee hot without a "hotplate" under it - this feature keeps the coffee from being "burned" by the hotplate.

Easy to clean carafe and surface of the brewer. We love this machine.

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My First Choice--again!

Strengths: The design is appealing, and it keeps coffee hot all day! Carafe is dishwasher safe.

Weaknesses: You must use the appropriate filter suggested, or it will overflow.

Summary: Mine broke after several good years of use, so I really took a look at several other models. After all that time going from store to store, I purchased the same model. It still looks great, and keeps coffee warm all day, and sometimes up to the next morning! Great carafe. I'm keeping my original carafe for either 'on the go' to work or when I'm having a lot of people over and need more than one pot of coffee.

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Brew and Serve (12 cup black)

Strengths: I love it! The only 12 cup carafe I could find. It keeps the coffee hot for hours.

Weaknesses: Did not come with the reusable gold filter and the standard one on the market does not fit. I guess I will have to order it through the parts form provided with the maker and hope that it works.

Summary: I entertain quite a bit and always use a carafe. Most of mine have to twist to open and we usually end with more coffee on the counters than in the mugs. It has a sleek design that looks great. The stainless steel is easy to clean. The only concern I have is that the opening to the carafe is too small to get a sponge in to clean. Easy to pur spout with no need to turn to pour. It is the largest carafe/maker I could find most competitors are onlly8 or 10 cups. I would definately recommend this.

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This elegant looking drip coffee maker brews coffe ...

Strengths: Large, stainless steel carafe that keeps coffee hot longer than glass thermal carafes; programmable; shuts off automatically when brewing cycle complete; cone-shaped filter basket.

Weaknesses: No way to turn off loud beep when it's done brewing--not good if you're making coffee when someone else in the house is asleep. Water level numbers hard to read.

Summary: This elegant looking drip coffee maker brews coffee at the appropriate temperature and keeps it hot in the stainless carafe. I love the large 60 oz. capacity of the steel carafe, biggest I've seen, and I've researched it. And unlike many of the thermal carafes, you don't have to turn the thing practically upside down to get the coffee out. Another thing I like, while it makes the coffee, it doesn't leak steam like others I've owned, so I feel comfortable leaving it under my wooden cabinet while it brews. It's kind of tall, though, so I have to bring it out to put the water in the top. The only things I'd change would be 1) make the water level numbers easier to read--just need a more contrasty display, and it would be nice to move the level indicator toward the front; 2) have a way to turn off or down the loud beeps when it finishes brewing; I like the notice it's done, just too loud; 3) increase the volume of the stream of coffee when you pour it, because it takes a longer while to pour a cup than I'd like. However, that may be to protect the temperature inside the carafe, which more important! All in all, I'm very happy with it and would purchase it again. If you want a good-sized drip maker with a carafe that keeps coffee drinkable for a long while, this is what I'd recommend you get. Oh, one thing to keep in mind, it's a little taller than many drip makers, so make sure you've got clearance under your kitchen cabinets for it. I had no problem with that, though.

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Makes great coffee, as long as you start with a go ...

Strengths: Carafe keeps coffee hot without the aid of a hotplate. Pours easily. No need to twist cap or depress button.

Weaknesses: Filter basket not easily removable for cleaning and water level indicator on side not readily visible. LCD could be brighter.

Summary: Makes great coffee, as long as you start with a good grade of coffee. Attractive design. Keeps coffee hot, long enough for our household to go through a pot in the morning. If you expect it to stay hot all day, you may be disappointed.

I certainly recommend it. Good value.

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I could find no other 12 cup carafe coffee makers ...

Strengths: Excellent temperature retention by carafe. Beep signal and auto shut off when brew is completed. Timer easily programmed. No need to open carafe to pour coffee.

Weaknesses: Water level guage difficult to read from front. Coffee pours slowly from carafe. Controls and LED suseptable to water damage by drips/spills. Difficult to read characters related to controls in LED

Summary: 2003-12-17 16:56:13 I could find no other 12 cup carafe coffee makers other than those by Cuisinart (most others are 10 or 8 cup). This is a handsome looking appliance that functions efficiently. The coffee brewed at 200 F and after 3 hours in the carafe the temperature was 178 F (which is an ideal serving temperature). It stands 15 3/4 inches high, which might not fit on counters under some kitchen cabinets. The carafe is stainless steel lined as opposed to glass (which can be subject to breakage from the shock of cold or hot water). The carafe is neither dishwasher safe nor submersible. The price is high, but I am satisfied with its performance and would purchase it again.

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