Customer reviews from cuisinart.com
Cuisinart - PerfectTemp 14 Cup Coffeemaker - Silver
Average customer rating
4.6
(1,750 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,750 reviews
5 Stars
1,276
4 Stars
294
3 Stars
106
2 Stars
37
1 Star
37
92%of customers recommend this product.
(
1,131 out of
1,229)
Customer Reviews for Cuisinart - PerfectTemp 14 Cup Coffeemaker - Silver
Posted by: Kris K
from Kansas City
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great coffee maker. Especially love the larger 14 cup size. It's easy to use and very reliable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: David Lentz
from Washington
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great coffee maker , keeps the coffee hot . I also like the way you can set how long the coffee maker stays on for .
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Posted by: Meredith Speller
from Raleigh, NC
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very happy with the performance of this coffee maker
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Jeffrey S.
from Florida
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had a similar model to this one that I had purchased years ago. When the power cord started to get really stiff due to age (it was over 15 years old), I wanted to replace it for safety reasons. I had decided to go cheap, and bought a Mr. Coffee 12-cup. It was a total disappointment - it never got the coffee hot enough after brewing, was so difficult to clean, and didn't have an auto shut-off feature.
So, I ditched it and bought this model from Cuisinart. Just like my old one, I am SO pleased with its features! First of all, I appreciate the fact that the clock display is backlit (pleasant blue light) for ease of seeing the time and programming features. Second, I appreciate that you can adjust the temperature of the warming plate to your taste. Third, and VERY important, it has an auto shut-off feature that is programmable. I don't have to worry whether or not I forgot to turn off the coffee maker resulting in burnt coffee/caraffe and/or a fire hazard. When it shuts off automatically, you receive 3 beeps to confirm that it is indeed off. Fourth, the programming for auto brew is simple and straightforward. And finally, there is an additional button on the front to make the brew extra dark/strong.
It brews coffee fairly quickly (but not so quick as to fail extracting flavor) and keeps it warm after brewing. The coffee maker comes with a gold-plated filter as well as a couple of paper filters so you can decide which is your preference (I prefer the gold reusable filter). It is super easy to fill AND there is a window/guage on the right rear that shows how much water is in the reservoir. If you happen to spill grounds outside of the filter, cleanup is very easy - there are very few places where stray grounds can hide. The filter, filter holder and caraffe are all dishwasher safe (although I prefer to hand wash to extend the life of plastic parts). The number of cups is clearly marked on the caraffe so that you can easily fill to desired capacity.
All in all, I predict that this coffee maker will give me years of service, just like the old Cuisinart did. The manufacturer did a great job in intuitive interface and product design. I highly recommend this coffee maker. Sure, you can buy cheaper models, but the thought and quality of design of this coffee maker makes it an easy choice to spend a few extra $$$.
So, I ditched it and bought this model from Cuisinart. Just like my old one, I am SO pleased with its features! First of all, I appreciate the fact that the clock display is backlit (pleasant blue light) for ease of seeing the time and programming features. Second, I appreciate that you can adjust the temperature of the warming plate to your taste. Third, and VERY important, it has an auto shut-off feature that is programmable. I don't have to worry whether or not I forgot to turn off the coffee maker resulting in burnt coffee/caraffe and/or a fire hazard. When it shuts off automatically, you receive 3 beeps to confirm that it is indeed off. Fourth, the programming for auto brew is simple and straightforward. And finally, there is an additional button on the front to make the brew extra dark/strong.
It brews coffee fairly quickly (but not so quick as to fail extracting flavor) and keeps it warm after brewing. The coffee maker comes with a gold-plated filter as well as a couple of paper filters so you can decide which is your preference (I prefer the gold reusable filter). It is super easy to fill AND there is a window/guage on the right rear that shows how much water is in the reservoir. If you happen to spill grounds outside of the filter, cleanup is very easy - there are very few places where stray grounds can hide. The filter, filter holder and caraffe are all dishwasher safe (although I prefer to hand wash to extend the life of plastic parts). The number of cups is clearly marked on the caraffe so that you can easily fill to desired capacity.
All in all, I predict that this coffee maker will give me years of service, just like the old Cuisinart did. The manufacturer did a great job in intuitive interface and product design. I highly recommend this coffee maker. Sure, you can buy cheaper models, but the thought and quality of design of this coffee maker makes it an easy choice to spend a few extra $$$.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Posted by: Adnerb923
from Staten Island New York
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Easy to make Easy to clean Hot ,delicious coffee
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Guy from Elgin
from Elgin, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was a little careless in washing the glass carafe on my Cuisinart coffee maker and broke it. :-( The cost of replacing the carafe alone was about half the price of a new one, so I decided to buy another one because the first one worked well for several years. The new one works at least as well as the original.
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Posted by: Garnet
from Indiana
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love the look, and the coffee tastes good. Not user friendly in terms of setting clock and automatic brewing time, but great after you figure it out. Biggest NEGATIVE is the design in that it is impossible to pour the water from the carafe into the coffee maker without spilling it. My work-around was to fill the carafe with more water than I needed, then to measure it by watching the fill lines on the reservoir. Then, dumping the remaining water into the sink. I would not recommend it until the design is fixed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, April 9, 2024
Hello- Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us and we are sorry you were less than satisfied with the Cuisinart Coffee Maker. We have taken note of the information you shared about the Cuisinart as we are always looking to make products that exceed expectations. We always appreciate our consumers reaching out to us about ways we can improve.
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Posted by: babzelle
from Westchester, NY
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I like the 1-4 cup feature for brewing and the bell that doesn’t NYS when it’s all done. As a left handed person find that the carafe drips with most other machines when I pour, but not with this one.
My only issue is that its large capacity makes the machine quite tall, so I can’t open it up under the counter to add water or fill the basket w coffee. I have to pull it out from under there to clear it.
My only issue is that its large capacity makes the machine quite tall, so I can’t open it up under the counter to add water or fill the basket w coffee. I have to pull it out from under there to clear it.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com