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Cuisinart - Brew Central 12-Cup Coffee Maker with Water Filtration - Red
Average customer rating
4.6
(1,845 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,845 reviews
5 Stars
1,343
4 Stars
331
3 Stars
91
2 Stars
37
1 Star
43
94%of customers recommend this product.
(
1,431 out of
1,529)
Customer Reviews for Cuisinart - Brew Central 12-Cup Coffee Maker with Water Filtration - Red
Posted by: hal1
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have two of these coffee makers. They make excellent coffee and have good features. I have also purchased two for gifts. Obviously I like the product. The one I just purchased replaced the same item that was leaking (repairing the leak requires special tools that I do not have). The new item makes coffee just like its predecessor, but the carafe lid does not snap in place as it should (and I have about 20 years expoerience putting the lid on a Cuisinart coffeemaker carafe.
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Posted by: Henry G
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is the third time I’ve purchased this model on average they last about 7 years of use making 6-8 cups per day. I keep the reusable parts like the glass carafe and filter holder as spare parts in case they are needed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Rickbest
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent coffee brewer. If you spill coffee grounds where the water goes, hold it upside down over the sink and use the hose sprayer to rinse it out before you brew another pot. Otherwise, the grounds will plug things up.
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Posted by: TerryNi
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Cuisinart Brew Central has been used daily for the last three weeks.
*Pros:
-Water measurement line inside fill tank for accurate water: coffee ratios
-Has a water filter that can be changed out. We'll see if it is really necessary as I use cold unfiltered water from my well because it tastes better, so not sure I'm concerned about a filter, but those using a community well may appreciate this.
-I do like the cone-shaped filter as my grinds don't spill out so easily. It did come with a gold filter.
-Having a programmable machine is a must in my household. It was mostly easy to set-up, however this leads me to my
*Cons:
-The LCD clock is not bright and very difficult to see what the time is when setting the programmable settings--unless it is in broad daylight. A brighter LED screen would be helpful.
-My last two coffee makers were cheap: Hamilton Beach and a Black and Decker. The programming was easier: just set the time and hit "program". With the Cuisinart you have to move a dial to "Program" to set the brew time, then move the dial to "Auto On", then flip up the On switch. Too many steps. A green light goes on when this occurs--the same green light that means the maker is brewing. It's a little unsettling as I always wait to make sure that coffee is not brewing NOW, instead of at my programmed time.
Otherwise, a quality machine for the money.
*Pros:
-Water measurement line inside fill tank for accurate water: coffee ratios
-Has a water filter that can be changed out. We'll see if it is really necessary as I use cold unfiltered water from my well because it tastes better, so not sure I'm concerned about a filter, but those using a community well may appreciate this.
-I do like the cone-shaped filter as my grinds don't spill out so easily. It did come with a gold filter.
-Having a programmable machine is a must in my household. It was mostly easy to set-up, however this leads me to my
*Cons:
-The LCD clock is not bright and very difficult to see what the time is when setting the programmable settings--unless it is in broad daylight. A brighter LED screen would be helpful.
-My last two coffee makers were cheap: Hamilton Beach and a Black and Decker. The programming was easier: just set the time and hit "program". With the Cuisinart you have to move a dial to "Program" to set the brew time, then move the dial to "Auto On", then flip up the On switch. Too many steps. A green light goes on when this occurs--the same green light that means the maker is brewing. It's a little unsettling as I always wait to make sure that coffee is not brewing NOW, instead of at my programmed time.
Otherwise, a quality machine for the money.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: K G
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great coffee maker and easy to setup. Had it for a month now and we love it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Jerome Barich
Verified Purchase:Yes
Your new design sadly eliminates the water level gauge on the side of the coffeemaker. It is difficult to accurately determine the water level in the carafe using the level marks scribed on the carafe. The water level markers inside the coffee maker are of little use.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Candyb21
from Pittsburgh, Pa.
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased Cuisinart 12 cup coffee machine as a replacement to my broken Cuisinart. In past having gone through coffee pots every six months I took the chance on then a more expensive machine to see if it would last longer. To my surprise it lasted 16 years with using it daily and making average of three pots of coffee. Best tasting coffee to! Self cleaning feature is great as well as auto on and off. I keep my heat setting on medium and very rarely use the 1-4 cup feature. Love this machine and have recommended to my friends.
Con: New one has black plastic back when old one was stainless, cheaper look. Cheaper to make I guess.
Con: New one has black plastic back when old one was stainless, cheaper look. Cheaper to make I guess.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: MCReavis
from Maiden, NC
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is my third Brew Central. These are the best you can buy.
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