- Does it have a thermal carafe?
- No. It uses a glass carafe on a warming plate, so coffee stays hot but keeps cooking. A thermal carafe model holds heat without that effect.
- Can I set it to brew before I wake up?
- Yes. The 24-hour programmable timer lets you set a brew start time the night before.
- Does the water filter really matter?
- It helps most with hard or chlorinated tap water. Replace the charcoal filter regularly or the benefit fades.
- How many cups does it make?
- It brews up to 12 five-ounce cups, a full standard pot. The carafe is marked so you can brew smaller batches.
- Can I adjust brew strength?
- No. There is no strength or temperature setting; the only control is the amount of water and coffee you use.
- Is it hard to clean?
- The carafe, lid and filter basket are removable and washable, but owners find the lid and basket take more effort than a simple basket design.
- Where is the Cuisinart Classic 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker cheapest?
- At Abt Electronics, for $99.95, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Cuisinart Classic 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker?
- 9 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Abt Electronics, Cuisinart, Poshmark, eBay.