[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have always owned Cuisinart coffee makers. We needed a replacement and do not drink as much coffee in the morning so we wanted something that had a smaller carafe.
It was super easy to program and everything is easy to clean. My negatives are it is the whole unit is still the same height as ones who make twice as much coffee. As some other people mentioned, you do have to ensure the carafe is all the way in or the coffe goes all over. Lesson learned the first time and check it twice now
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased a DCC-1120NAS to replace a 10+ year old 12-cup Cuisinart that had held up well. The switch in the new one went on the fritz after little more than a year. Now the coffee maker turns on or off randomly due to the switch malfunction. Really disappointed that it didn’t last longer.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, October 13, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Cuisinart DCC-1120NAS 12-Cup Coffeemaker. We're sorry to hear the power switch began malfunctioning after only a little over a year of use, especially after the positive experience you had with your previous Cuisinart coffeemaker. To help rule out any power-related concerns, we recommend plugging the unit directly into a wall outlet and ensuring the switch area remains clean and free of any moisture or residue; however, the behavior you described is not expected. Please contact our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-726-0190 so we can review your concerns, determine warranty eligibility, and discuss available options. Ticket #8901148390. Thank you for your longtime loyalty to Cuisinart and for taking the time to share your feedback.
Had to return. The programmable feature does not work.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, September 15, 2026
We're sorry to hear the programmable feature did not work as expected. While we're glad you were able to complete a return, we recognize that this was not the outcome we would have preferred. Thank you for sharing your feedback; your comments have been documented and shared with our team for review.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great basic coffee maker! I bought this about a month ago to replace my old Cuisinart coffee maker, which while still working, had seen better days. I think this is going on my 3rd one over many decades. Reliable as always. Great product for a reasonable price. Plus, I'm very glad it came with the gold filter so I didn't have to make a separate purchase.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased July 2026 in order to break away from Keurig coffee makers that I’ve owned the last 15 years. It’s a lot more trouble however, but totally acceptable for getting away from the plastic in my coffee produced by plastic coffee pods. One drawback for me is the carafe because its design doesn’t fully allow total emptying of water after rinsing or washing it as it stays inside the rim, thus requiring a bit more work.