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Cuisinart DCC 1200P1 Brew Central 12

Cuisinart DCC 1200P1 Brew Central 12

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  • Last seen at $259.90 at Panova on Nov 9.

Our take on the Cuisinart DCC 1200P1 Brew Central 12

The Cuisinart Brew Central is a 12-cup drip coffee maker with 24-hour programmability, a 1–4 cup small-batch setting, and an adjustable heater plate with low, medium and high warmth settings. It ships with a permanent gold-tone filter, a charcoal water filter, a measuring scoop and a paper filter starter kit, so it needs no recurring filter purchases. Its glass carafe has a comfort-grip handle, a dripless spout and a knuckle guard. It suits households and offices that want a familiar, repairable drip brewer with a keep-warm plate rather than a thermal carafe, and it competes with other 12-cup programmable brewers on small-batch control and water filtration rather than on brew-strength or temperature precision.

Best forHouseholds brewing a full 12-cup pot most morningsSmall households using the 1–4 cup settingOffices that want a simple programmable drip brewerBuyers who prefer a glass carafe and warming plate
Pros
  • 24-hour programmable brew timer
  • 1–4 cup setting for small batches
  • Adjustable heater plate with three warmth levels
  • Auto-off adjustable from 0 to 4 hours
  • Permanent gold-tone filter and charcoal water filter included
  • Glass carafe with dripless spout and knuckle guard
Cons
  • Glass carafe is breakable and the warming plate keeps coffee hot rather than fresh-tasting for hours
  • No brew-strength or temperature selection beyond the heater plate
  • Charcoal water filter needs periodic replacement
  • Bulky footprint for a 12-cup drip brewer

Cuisinart DCC 1200P1 Brew Central 12 prices at every store

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    $259.90Checked Nov 9
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What reviewers say

Owners of the Brew Central line generally describe it as a dependable, easy-to-program drip brewer that makes a solid pot and is simple to clean. Common complaints center on the glass carafe and warming plate, which let coffee develop a cooked taste if it sits, and on the need to swap the charcoal filter.

What people mention
  • Keep-warm plateMixedOwners say the adjustable plate keeps a pot drinkable but coffee picks up a cooked taste if it sits for long.
  • CarafeMixedThe glass carafe pours cleanly but is the part most often reported chipped or broken.
  • ProgrammingPraisedReviewers find the 24-hour timer and auto-off simple to set and reliable.
  • Small batchMixedThe 1–4 cup setting works, though some owners say the smaller pots come out weaker than a full batch.
  • Water filterMixedThe charcoal filter is credited with better taste but is easy to forget to replace.
  • BuildPraisedOwners describe the brewer as sturdy and long-lasting for its class.

About the Cuisinart DCC 1200P1 Brew Central 12

The Cuisinart Brew Central 12 is a fully automatic, programmable 12-cup coffeemaker with a brushed chrome finish. It can be programmed up to 24 hours ahead and has 1-4 cup settings. The auto-off function can be set from 0 to 4 hours.

A variable heater plate has low, medium and high settings to control the temperature of the coffee. The brew pause feature lets you pour a cup before brewing finishes. An alert shows when it is time to decalcify, and the cord can be stored.

The 12-cup glass carafe has a black ergonomic comfort-grip handle, a dripless spout, a lid and a knuckle guard. A permanent gold-tone coffee filter is included, and a built-in charcoal water filter is part of the brewer.

Model
DCC-1200P1
Capacity
12 cups
Material
Plastic
Color
Brushed Chrome
Programming
24-hour programmable, 1-4 cup settings
Auto-off
0-4 hours
Heater plate
Adjustable: low, medium, high
Filters
Permanent gold-tone coffee filter, built-in charcoal water filter
Carafe
Glass, with comfort-grip handle, dripless spout, lid and knuckle guard
Dimensions
H 356 x L 197 x W 229
Weight
4100
In the box
Coffeemaker, carafe, permanent filter, measuring scoop, #4 paper coffee starter kit, instruction book

Questions and answers

How is this different from the Brew Central with a thermal carafe?
This version uses a 12-cup glass carafe on an adjustable warming plate. The thermal-carafe version keeps coffee hot without a plate but holds slightly less and costs more.
Does it come with filters?
Yes. It includes a permanent gold-tone filter, a charcoal water filter, a measuring scoop and a #4 paper filter starter kit.
Can I brew just one or two cups?
Yes. The 1–4 cup setting is designed for small batches, though expect a slightly lighter body than a full pot.
How long does it keep coffee hot?
The warming plate has low, medium and high settings, and auto-off can be set from 0 to 4 hours. Coffee held long on the plate loses freshness.
What is the charcoal filter for?
It filters chlorine and impurities from the water before brewing. It needs periodic replacement to keep working.
Is the carafe dishwasher safe?
The glass carafe and lid are typically washed by hand or on a dishwasher's top rack; check the instruction book for the exact guidance.
Where is the Cuisinart DCC 1200P1 Brew Central 12 cheapest?
At Panova, for $259.90, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Cuisinart DCC 1200P1 Brew Central 12?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Panova, Blissbrew.

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