Cuisinart DTC-975BKN Thermal Coffeemaker 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Black

With 24-hour programmability this coffeemaker lets you choose when to brew. The unit automatically shuts off and has an audible beep when brew cycle is complete. The convenient Brew Pause feature lets you enjoy a cup during the brewing cycle and the easy to read water level indicator takes the guesswork out of measuring. It’s large capacity thermal carafe keeps up to 12 cups of coffee hot and fresh and features a patented Brew Through / Pour Through Lid that seals out air and seals in flavor.

thursday is a busy day here for some reason I was up and made hubby breakfast and coffee to go at 6:30 am, did those dishes, made the munchkin breakfast, had some grapefruit and tea, did those dishes and cleaned out the fridge (trash day) discovered my bread salad lanquishing in the back and decided to make gazpacho with it and the mushy tomatoes i found I made coleslaw with the cabbage remains and 3 tiny carrots and 1/4 onion all grated in the food processor, kind of rinsed it out and went straight to the gazpacho...I ground up the bread salad, added 1/4 onion but into chunky dice and carmelized with 4 cloves of garlic, added a handful of cilantro leaves, 2 more raw garlic cloves and 3 small tomatoes raw, unseeded and with their skins.......and then when it looked the right consistency i drizzled about 1 tablespoon of meyer lemon local olive oil in and put the whole red creamy goodness into the same container that the bread salad was in and back into the fridge to chill.....we will have it for dinner with some freshly diced raw cucumber, celery and tomato on top, maybe with a dollop of sour cream...cool and refreshing and cleaning out the fridge! then I decided the lemons were getting weird so I juiced another 6 of them and made a french glass bottle of homemade lemonade, i also zested some rind into the lemonade and added sugar.....chilling out to be served with the coleslaw and a turkey sandwich for lunch and maybe with dinner and some rum or whisky and a mottled mint leaf for a mojito or mint julep to accompany dinner! this is the sink that on the right are currently soaking the cuisinart parts, a few sippy cups and in the left side is where i bathe the 3 year old! after lunch and before his nap, I kind of multi task and do some non-sharp dishes while he splashes and gets clean.......the best light in the house is through the window above this sink!

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Cuisinart presents a durable new look for today's kitchens. The Matte Black finish features a textured black metal and classic lines, making it ideal for everyday use. This fully programmable coffeemaker features 24- hour advance brew start, automatic shutoff, Brew Pause feature, 1-4 cup setting, adjustable heater plate, and self-cleaning function. An audible beep signals the end of the brew cycle. The top-rate Brew Central coffeemaker is a stand out with superb engineering that produces hot and flavorful coffee.

Strikingly retro in matte black, this 12-cup coffeemaker includes Cuisinart's best brewing technology and premium features for ease and flexibility. The digital clock/timer is programmable for automatically brewing "wake-up" coffee at a selected time and for turning off the warming plate up to four hours in advance. Removing the glass carafe from the warming plate automatically pauses the brewing process for a quick pour, and the warming plate's temperature can be adjusted. For maximum flavor, the machine can be set to brew 1 to 4 5-ounce cups or 5 to 12 cups, and it includes a charcoal water filter. For convenience, a permanent Gold Tone filter eliminates messy paper filters and an indicator-light shows when decalcification is needed. The coffeemaker measures 14-1/4 inches high, 8 inches wide, and 10-3/4 inches deep (including carafe handle) and carries a three-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack


From the Manufacturer
The Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central Coffeemaker

Enjoy Great Coffee with the DCC-1200
Cuisinart introduces a coffeemaker with retro styling and the latest in high tech features, making it the centerpiece of any kitchen. The Cuisinart Brew Central coffeemaker is reminiscent of the days of classic styling and durable materials. A brushed stainless steel exterior with retro-style controls houses the finest in coffee making technology. This coffeemaker even includes a charcoal water filter. The water filter ensures great tasting coffee by removing all of the impurities from the water. The Brew Central coffeemaker also comes with advanced features such as a programmable digital clock with 24 hour advanced-brew setting, an automatic shutoff, a self-cleaning function, and an audible beep that signals the end of the brew cycle, which makes brewing the best tasting coffee easy.
The Quest for a Perfect Cup of Coffee
It is generally agreed that there are four basic elements critical to the perfect cup:

Water & Coffee Filters
Element 1. Water:
Coffee is 98% water. Often overlooked, the quality of the water is as important as the quality of the coffee. A good rule of thumb is that if your water doesn’t taste good from the tap, it won’t taste any better in your coffee. That’s why Cuisinart has added a water filter to the Brew Central coffeemaker. The charcoal water filter removes chlorine, bad tastes and odors, for the purest cup of coffee every time.
Element 2. Coffee:
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the flavor should be from the coffee. To achieve the same great quality of coffee you receive at a coffee bar, you need to use the same quality beans. Buy the beans fresh and whole, only about a two weeks’ supply at a time for maximum freshness. Once the coffee bean is broken, its flavor degrades very quickly. If it is not practical to buy small supplies, we recommend you separate larger amounts of beans into one to two week portions immediately after purchase, and freeze them in airtight containers. The best way to maximize freshness is to minimize exposure to air, light and moisture. So, once removed from the freezer, beans should be maintained in a sealed container at room temperature, since damaging condensation occurs every time the beans are removed from the freezer or refrigerator. Note that some coffee experts advise against freezing dark-roast beans, because freezing can cause the oils to coagulate. Other experts disagree. We suggest you experiment and decide yourself.

The Perfect Cup of Coffee
Element 3. Grind:
The grind of the coffee is critical for proper flavor extraction. If the grind is too fine, over extraction and bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also clog the filter. If the grind is too coarse, the water will pass through too quickly and the desired flavors will not be extracted. A medium-fine grind is recommended.
Element 4. Proportion:
The cups on the Cuisinart coffeemaker measure 5 ounces. Add the amount of ground coffee that corresponds to the number of cups being brewed. Many coffee bars and the Specialty Coffee Association of America recommend adding 2 rounded tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water. Some coffee manufactures recommend using 1 tablespoon per cup. Cuisinart recommends using 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per cup, but use more or less to suit your taste. Note: the maximum capacity for ground coffee is 15 tablespoons for the 12-cup coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground.
Features and Benefits

LCD & Controls
Reservoir Cover: Flips back for easy filling.
Water Reservoir: When filling the coffeemaker with water, refer to the carafe height markings and fill to the desired number of cups. Be sure to add a small amount of extra water to account for the amount of water lost in wetting the grounds and lost as steam during the brewing process.
Showerhead: Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through grounds.
Water Filter: Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine, calcium and bad tastes or odors from tap water. Cuisinart recommends changing the water filter every 60 days or 60 uses ? or more often if you have hard water.
Filter Basket: Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter.
LCD Digital Clock: Displays the time of day and set time for automatic functions.
Function Knob and Flip Switch: Used to initiate programming of automatic functions.
The Auto On feature is used to program the start time of the brew cycle. The Auto On can be set for any time, day or night. The PM indicator is displayed on the LCD for nighttime program times. The Auto Off feature is used to shut off the coffeemaker at a preset time, anywhere from 0 to 4 hours. Note: To program the coffeemaker to shut off automatically, read the instructions included in the Instruction Manual under 'To program the Variable Auto Off'
Heater Plate Control Knob: For controlling the temperature of the coffee after brewing. There are three temperature settings high, medium and low.
1-4 Cup Setting: The 1-4 cup setting button is used when you make small amounts of coffee. Normal coffeemakers will produce a colder batch of coffee when smaller amounts are made, because the heater doesn’t have enough time to properly ‘warm up’ to heat a small amount. The 1-4 setting basically ‘double heats’ the water, making your smaller amounts as piping hot as a full pot would be. To use simply press the 1-4 button on the control panel after turning on the unit.
Retro-style flip switch is used to turn your coffeemaker on and off and works in tandem with the function knob.
Clean Setting: Tells you when it’s time to clean your coffeemaker. Remove built-up calcification from the water reservoir, to help extend the life of your coffeemaker.
Brew Pause: Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is removed (30 seconds max) from the heater plate, so a cup can be poured in mid-brew. Since the flavor extraction rate varies during the brew cycle, we recommend allowing the brewing cycle to finish before pouring the coffee. The coffee brewed at the beginning of the cycle has a flavor profile which is very different from the flavor at the end of the cycle. Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir it before serving to blend the flavors. The coffee at the bottom of the carafe will be somewhat stronger than the coffee at the top.
Carafe: The easy pour, no drip glass carafe has an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee markings for two to twelve cups.
Heating Plate: Scratch resistant with black, nonstick coating.
Ready Tone: Signals the end of the brew cycle with five beeps (coffee will continue to stream from the filter for a few seconds after the tone).