Does the thermal carafe keep coffee hot all morning?

Yes, if you preheat it with hot water first. Without preheating, owners say coffee cools within an hour or two.

Can I set it to brew before I wake up?

Yes. The 24-hour programmable timer lets you set the brew time the night before, with an optional ready tone.

What is the bold setting?

It slows the brew to extract more from the grounds for a stronger cup. You choose regular or bold before brewing.

How do I know when to descale it?

An indicator light comes on when the machine needs decalcifying. Run a vinegar or descaling solution cycle, then rinse.

Is the carafe dishwasher safe?

The stainless thermal carafe should be hand washed to protect its vacuum insulation. The brew basket and lid parts are removable for cleaning.

How does it compare with the glass-carafe Cuisinart models?

It holds heat without a hot plate and has strength control, but you lose the visible fill level and easy pouring of a glass pot.

What do buyers say about the Cuisinart DCC White 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker?

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings.

Cuisinart DCC White 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker

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$179.99at WalmartChecked Nov 10

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Cuisinart DCC White 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker

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Last seen at $179.99 at Walmart on Nov 10.

Our take on the Cuisinart DCC White 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker

A 12-cup drip coffee maker with a stainless thermal carafe instead of a glass pot, so coffee holds heat without a hot plate scorching it. It brews up to 24 hours ahead, offers regular or bold strength, and shows a decalcify light when cleaning is due. The thermal carafe and strength control put it above basic drip machines; against glass-carafe Cuisinarts it trades a visible fill level and easy pouring for longer holding heat. Owners like the hotter brew and programmability but note the carafe needs preheating and pours slowly when full.

Best forHouseholds brewing a full 12-cup pot in the morningPeople who want coffee held hot for hours without a burnerAnyone who sets the brew the night beforeBold-strength drinkers

Pros

Thermal carafe keeps coffee hot without a hot plate
24-hour programmable brew timer
Regular or bold strength setting
Backlit LCD and optional ready tone
Decalcify indicator light

Cons

Thermal carafe must be preheated with hot water for best heat retention
Carafe pours slowly and can dribble when very full
No visible fill gauge through the stainless carafe
Bulkier than a basic drip machine

Cuisinart DCC White 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker prices at every store

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$179.99+ $3.00 shippingChecked Nov 10
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What reviewers say

Owners rate it well for hot coffee, the programmable timer and the bold setting. Common complaints center on the thermal carafe: slow pouring, dribbles, and coffee cooling faster than expected if the carafe isn't preheated.

What people mention

Brew temperaturePraisedOwners say the coffee comes out noticeably hotter than from their old drip machines.
Carafe pouringCriticisedReviewers report the thermal carafe pours slowly and can dribble, especially when full.
Heat retentionMixedCoffee stays hot for hours when the carafe is preheated, but owners say it cools faster if it isn't.
ProgrammingPraisedThe 24-hour timer and backlit display are called easy to set and read.
Strength controlPraisedThe bold setting is popular with people who want a stronger cup from the same grounds.
Fill visibilityCriticisedThe stainless carafe hides the coffee level, so owners can't see how much is left.

About the Cuisinart DCC White 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker

This Cuisinart 12-cup programmable coffee maker is designed to brew hotter coffee without sacrificing taste. It offers a choice of regular or bold brew strength.

The brew time can be set up to 24 hours ahead. The backlit LCD is easy to read. A ready tone can be turned on or off, and an indicator light signals when it's time to decalcify.

Capacity: 12 cups
Color: White
Brew strength: Regular or bold
Programming: Set brew time up to 24 hours ahead
Display: Backlit LCD
Alerts: Optional ready tone; decalcify indicator light

Specifications

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Questions and answers

Does the thermal carafe keep coffee hot all morning?: Yes, if you preheat it with hot water first. Without preheating, owners say coffee cools within an hour or two.
Can I set it to brew before I wake up?: Yes. The 24-hour programmable timer lets you set the brew time the night before, with an optional ready tone.
What is the bold setting?: It slows the brew to extract more from the grounds for a stronger cup. You choose regular or bold before brewing.
How do I know when to descale it?: An indicator light comes on when the machine needs decalcifying. Run a vinegar or descaling solution cycle, then rinse.
Is the carafe dishwasher safe?: The stainless thermal carafe should be hand washed to protect its vacuum insulation. The brew basket and lid parts are removable for cleaning.
How does it compare with the glass-carafe Cuisinart models?: It holds heat without a hot plate and has strength control, but you lose the visible fill level and easy pouring of a glass pot.
Where is the Cuisinart DCC White 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker cheapest?: At Walmart, for $179.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Cuisinart DCC White 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker?: Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings.