Last Updated: May 5, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Cuisinart DCC 1100BK 12 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Black
Last Updated: May 5, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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1000
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Coffee
339maker, pot, carafe, pour, brewing
+81%
-19%
" ... best coffee maker I have ever had ... "
" ... I was actually in awe with how long the coffee stayed hot. ... I have been quite pleased with this coffee maker. ... "
" ... I was hesitant to buy a coffee pot that didn't have a thermal pot to keep the coffee hot, but this pot keeps the coffee hotter than a thermal pot. ... "
" ... Excellent coffee maker! ... Otherwise, an excellent coffee maker. ... "
" ... I had this same coffee maker, for about 8 yrs. ... "
" ... It comes with a charcoal filter that made the flavor a little lighter in taste than our previous coffee maker. ... "
" ... Same great coffee taste. ... "
" ... A recommended item - Great value and great coffee. ... "
Product Reliability
83months, lasted, model, coffeemaker, first one
+63%
-37%
" ... This is my second one in 7 years. ... "
" ... Will last a long time. ... "
" ... It was still working, was showing it's age. ... "
" ... This is the 3rd one of these I've had in about 15 years. ... "
" ... If you a working couple etc. ... "
" ... So far this one is working just fine. ... "
" ... No problems after four months. ... "
" ... Good replacement item for a previous unit just like this one. ... "
Cleaning
61carafe, cleaning, lid, pot, pouring
+56%
-44%
" ... Some commercial cleaners will lighten - remove this. ... Rinse 2-3X with hot water and your carafe will look BRAND NEW! ... "
" ... Important to clean regularly. ... "
" ... I enjoyed the Cuisinart 4-cup stainless which we had for many many years, so we wanted to try the larger size. ... "
" ... Easy to set auto timer/cleaner ... "
" ... If the top of the carafe is clean and placed on properly it doesn't leak while pouring. ... "
" ... Especially love being able to brew smaller pots of coffee and the reminder to clean the machine. ... "
" ... This is important when filling the carafe before brewing as well as pouring or cleaning. ... "
" ... I love this coffee pot, quick & easy setup, easy to clean & comes with gold permanent basket & sample filters, your choice. ... "
Ease of Use
47easy, difficult, fill, set, easy to set
+81%
-19%
" ... The controls are fairly intuitive and pleasantly arranged, and the coffeemaker looks very nice on the counter. ... "
" ... Easy to fill ... Easy to set auto timer/cleaner ... "
" ... It is well-constructed, attractive, and easy to use. ... "
" ... Very simple and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use, clean and program. ... "
" ... Very easy to use. ... "
" ... Simple to use and brews quickly. ... "
" ... User-friendly and very pleased. ... "
Build Quality
37lid, pot, stainless steel, plate, rusted
+43%
-57%
" ... The plastic handle broke after one month. ... "
" ... The lid is screwed on tight and I have tried pouring slowly, but it still dribbles on the counter. ... "
" ... The fit and finish feels cheap and flimsy. ... "
" ... The plate beneath the carafe has begun to rust. ... "
" ... The old one was replaced because of a rusted warming plate. ... "
" ... -metal underneith so i was worried about my countertops staining since people said it rusted. ... "
" ... The (glass) carafe has a hollow, plastic handle. ... The carafe has a hollow, plastic handle with an opening at the hilt of the handle. ... "
" ... That is the only possible explanation for this design: at every design choice point, the choice had to be for the "make it more difficult to clean". ... "
Storage
32carafe, cup, counter space, pot, basket
+66%
-34%
" ... Love the versatility of either paper filters or the copper one (that comes with it! ... "
" ... Can it serve you a craft beer? ... "
" ... I enjoyed the Cuisinart 4-cup stainless which we had for many many years, so we wanted to try the larger size. ... "
" ... My sweet wife bought a plastic container that had a lid just the right size (See Photos) to fit under the whole coffeemaker so that when the lid is opened the water drips down the back of the unit and onto the tray where it can evaporate. ... "
" ... Cone filter makers are SO VERY MUCH SUPERIOR to basket filters! ... "
" ... We like this product so much better than a typical one-cup maker. ... "
" ... works well and does not take up a lot of counter space. ... "
" ... Makes 10 small cups. ... "
Water Usage
25carafe, pouring the water, pour the water, pour, opening
+24%
-76%
" ... It does drip a bit more than expected when pouring the water from the carafe into the reservoir. ... "
" ... The water would not come out, and I to upturn it to empty. ... "
" ... First the spot that you pour the water into is so small that you cannot fill the machine up without spilling water everywhere. ... "
" ... -small area to pour water into ... -water spout on pot is too small ... "
" ... The carafe handle retains water after washing and constantly leaks because of this. ... "
" ... I have only one complaint about the item: the inlet for filling it with water is crowded in a corner of the housing, and it's too small. ... You have to be very careful filling the coffeemaker with water in the small opening. ... "
" ... One star off for a little awkward to fill with water using the car affect. ... "
" ... The hole where you put the water is kind of small, so you have to pour slowly. ... "
Price
22worth, money, worth the money, value, pay
+86%
-14%
" ... For the price, I'm very happy with it. ... "
" ... This was a great deal. ... "
" ... Grant it 48% were 5 star I took it at face value that this was worth the investment. ... "
" ... Unbelievable for the price! ... "
" ... Working great very happy for the money ... "
" ... It's absolutely worth it! ... "
" ... This cost right at double the cost of a cheap coffemaker, and I'm really glad I bought it. ... "
" ... The price was ok for me -~$52. ... "
Design
21looks, looks nice, good looking, white, stainless steel
+71%
-29%
" ... It works good and looks good. ... "
" ... I like the stainless steel and design. ... "
" ... Looks good and does what it's supposed to do. ... "
" ... Very pleased with quality and overall appearance. ... "
" ... I say that in a good way, a little slimmer, but good looking. ... The black finish is shiny and good looking. ... "
" ... Little bit of stainless front is nice. ... "
" ... It is well-constructed, attractive, and easy to use. ... "
" ... It still looks amazing, works amazingly, and I am pretty happy that I could have a spare! ... "
Returns
20returning, replacement, returned, years, returns
+20%
-80%
" ... We replaced it. ... "
" ... Returning to Amazon ... "
" ... NOBODY at Amazon will get back to me in trying to return the second product . ... "
" ... Exchanging it for now . ... "
" ... Returning and going a different direction. ... "
" ... Sent it back and not happy Amazon Prime no longer includes free returns. ... "
" ... Too much trouble to return. ... "
" ... I wish I could return it! ... "
Features
19features, timer, auto, shut, programmable
+84%
-16%
" ... The timer function is great for setting it up to brew in the morning. ... "
" ... like the fact that one can program the shut off duration. ... "
" ... Unless you need bells and whistles just get this. ... "
" ... There's a clean mode and a small brew 1-4 cups mode. ... "
" ... This unit has the same features of our all stainless model at home, but the knobs function a little differently. ... "
" ... I also have to admit one if my favorite features is that is chimes when the pot is ready to drink and when it shuts off. ... "
" ... It's programmable, but I don't use that feature. ... "
" ... it has the features i want. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
18cleaning, use and clean, easy to use, easy to clean, easy
+78%
-22%
" ... I have a hydroflask brush to clean out the carafe so it’s easy to keep clean. ... "
" ... As far as cleaning . ... "
" ... Easy to use, clean and program. ... "
" ... Love that it is white which makes it very easy to know that its really clean! ... "
" ... Important to clean regularly. ... "
" ... quick and easy to use and clean. ... "
Fit
18pot, carafe, pour, pouring, drips
+39%
-61%
" ... The filter holder has already broke. ... "
" ... The fit and finish feels cheap and flimsy. ... "
" ... Wish that the garage lid was hinged instead of snapped on. ... "
" ... Only complaint is the pot lid doesn’t fit as well as the old one. ... "
" ... Actually the carafe doesn't fit well when setting back in maker and it drips "the usual" for a basic maker. ... "
" ... When he lifted the pot to pour the first cup the handle broke off and the glass part of the pot fell to the floor. ... "
" ... The lid is screwed on tight and I have tried pouring slowly, but it still dribbles on the counter. ... "
Heating
16heat, coffee, carafe, heating, microwave
+50%
-50%
" ... The manufacturer says in the manual, to put hot water in the carafe to heat, then dump out. ... "
" ... Secondly, even with the warm coffe it produces, the thermal does not keep it warm at all. ... "
" ... Lastly the heat plate on the bottom is already corroding after using it for a month. ... "
" ... It didn't keep the coffee hot and there is no actual heating element on the bottom. ... The carafe definitely does not keep it hot. ... "
" ... The heating element, maybe, burned too hot? ... "
" ... The thermal carafe does not keep the coffee hot because it is not insulated at the bottom and the top is open so all heat escapes and you have lukewarm coffee within 5 minutes. ... "
" ... There is no heating element to keep coffee warm after brewing. ... "
Controls
11controls, knob, buttons, push, seems like
+36%
-64%
" ... The actual controls are difficult to read and work without tilting the machine to see. ... "
" ... The setting as featured in display is hard to read ... "
" ... Hard to turn knob if thumb and index inner finger is damp. ... "
" ... In fact, I ended up pouring it out, And I have to make sure I push the 1-4 cup button (even though we make 10 cups) to get a decent cup of coffee out of it, Im basically waiting for something on this machine to break so I have an excuse to go buy a new coffee maker. ... "
Marketplace
11purchased, product, advertised, returning, return
+64%
-36%
" ... Just received it yesterday. ... "
" ... but the overall price for the unit was less on Amazon. ... "
" ... I bought this new whippersnapper and was excited to see it on my doorstep. ... "
" ... No big deal . ... "
" ... It was exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... I loved it sooo much that I went on Amazon and ordered another one. ... "
Delivery
11received, ordered, new, later, delivery
+82%
-18%
" ... Ordered it and got one day delivery! ... But lo and behold, it arrived at 10am this morning (the next day)! ... "
" ... Just received it yesterday. ... "
" ... We were surprised at how quickly we received this product. ... "
" ... I bought this new whippersnapper and was excited to see it on my doorstep. ... "
" ... Ordered and it was at our home when arrived. ... "
" ... Arrived as described. ... "
" ... Delivered to my door five days later. ... "
Food Items
10pot, love, burner, always, thermos
+90%
-10%
" ... Everyone said Cuisinart. ... "
" ... I love my Cuisinart toaster oven, but I'm on my fourth one in 10-12 years and it is not perfect (darkness setting is a challenge) but it is great in most ways. ... "
" ... I like the Cuisinart brand, always have. ... "
" ... Will the machine soft boil eggs? ... "
" ... Cuisinart makes a great product. ... "
" ... Does everything Cuisinart claims. ... "
" ... ), Cuisinart has done very well with it. ... "
Water Resistance
10pouring, difficult, tank, pours, pouring the water
+50%
-50%
" ... However after the cycle ran, only about three tablespoons of water were actually dispensed. ... "
" ... It did not work (would not pump the water through) and was very cheap plastic. ... "
Clock
7timer, numbers, see the clock, alarm, tiny
+43%
-57%
" ... Yes the clock is a bit hard to see, and you have to be a bit careful pouring water into the reservoir, but those are manageable. ... "
" ... I really dislike the alarm and the fill window does not have readable numbers. ... The only thing I am not thrilled with is the alarm. ... "
" ... The clock is so tiny, but not a big deal. ... "
As Gift
6got, bought, worth the money, spent, gifts
+100%
" ... I bought this as a gift for my spouse. ... "
" ... I got this as a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... was a gift, and loved ... "
" ... I even bought a 2nd one for a birthday gift of a friend ... "
" ... Even ordered two more as gifts! ... "
" ... Just got as gift for my daughter we have one and no problems with it ... "
Sound Quality
6sounds like, noises, noise, brew, sound
+33%
-67%
" ... This latest one makes perking noises all the time it's on. ... "
" ... Whatever, about a year later if started making "spitting noises" and took forever to brew along with not making a full pot. ... "
" ... It works as expected, but the noise level is much higher than my older models. ... It makes a popping sound as the water drips into the filter during brew. ... "
" ... I've had these before, but this one makes quite a bit of noise while percolating? ... "
Comfort
6feels, carafe, top, lid, getting
+50%
-50%
" ... This is due to the tapering shape of the carafe and the thickness of the top part, which has an inside shoulder like an old milk bottle. ... "
" ... The fit and finish feels cheap and flimsy. ... "
" ... This one is VERY light and feels flimsy. ... "
Wash Programs
5brew, mode, feature
+100%
" ... I like the added charcoal filter. ... "
" ... Love the timer feature. ... "
" ... Having the timer is nice. ... "
" ... The timer function is great for setting it up to brew in the morning. ... "
" ... There's a clean mode and a small brew 1-4 cups mode. ... "
Setup
5easy to set, easy to program, easy
+60%
-40%
" ... It is nice looking, easy to program, easy to set up. ... "
Capacity
5trailer, one, home, third, running
+80%
-20%
" ... This is the third one we have had, one at home, one at 2nd home. ... "
" ... It was on my patio, that has a 6 ft. wall with a ... "
" ... We use this one in our travel trailer. ... "
" ... My family loves it and everyone has the caffeine they need, so we're back to a happy household. ... "
Defective Delivery
5defective, refurbished, one, new, lid
-100%
" ... First impression out of the box: This product is nothing but a plastic piece of junk. ... "
" ... I didn't want a refurbished product ... "
" ... There is something defective with this product. ... "
Screen Protection
5carafe, one, pot, hotter, difficult
+20%
-80%
" ... No piece is chipped off. ... "
" ... No parts are cracked. ... "
" ... The (glass) carafe has a hollow, plastic handle. ... "
Size
5use, trailer, small, size, one
+80%
-20%
" ... We use this one in our travel trailer. ... "
" ... It is compact and quickly brews. ... "
" ... It's the perfect size and shape . ... "
" ... Compact and easy to use. ... "
Color
4color, love
+100%
" ... Love that it’s bright white. ... "
" ... Would have liked a choice of colors! ... "
" ... Love the white color with my white appliance. ... "
Display Clarity
4read, lighted, clock, warmer, twice
-100%
" ... Warmer did not work properly and there is no display light ... "
" ... The setting as featured in display is hard to read ... "
Battery Life
4one lasts, turn, long, hope, 4
+75%
-25%
" ... The maximum time that it will stay ON is 4 hours. ... "
" ... I hope this one lasts as long. ... "
For Running
3use, sounds like, room
+67%
-33%
" ... I have had no instances of it running over or any other problem ... "
" ... Its flawless and gets a daily workout . ... "
For Kids
3bought, one, loves, kids, coffee
+67%
-33%
" ... Bought this unit for our daughter. ... "
" ... I bought two for my daughter, one for his home and one for her camper and she loves it and never has to worry about forgetting to shut off the pot as the carafe keeps the coffee piping hot and good flavor also. ... "
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