Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)

Cuisinart DCC 3200AMZ PerfecTemp 14 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Stainless Steel

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
425
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 389 recent, verified reviews

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Coffee
 250
maker, pot, cuisinart, cup of coffee, makers
+92%
-8%
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" ...  Makes great coffee.  ...  "
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" ...  Brews good coffee.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased this coffee maker about 1 month ago and used it every day since. ... Actually brews HOT coffee.  ...  "
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" ...  This coffee maker holds more than most, which I like a lot, but it takes up less cabinet space.  ...  "
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" ...  Best Coffee maker, no wonder it was rated at Powers as the BEST  ...  "
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" ...  Uses less coffee compared to the Mr Coffee I had previously.  ...  "
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" ...  perfect cup of coffee  ...  "
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" ...  If you like a HOT cup of coffee (like I do) then THIS is the coffee maker for you!!  ...  "
Ease of Use
 34
easy to use, easy, program, easy to operate, easy to clean
+94%
-6%
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" ...  It is easy to program and to operate.  ...  "
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" ...  On timer and off timers are easy to program and work correctly.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent product and easy to program.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, solid construction, looks good on the counter!  ...  "
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" ...  Works great, easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It is easy to program, setup and use. ... I had an older model Cuisinart, and this model is so much easier to program.  ...  "
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" ...  easy to use and set up  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to program. ... Easy to clean.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 27
cuisinart, lasted, stopped working, 2 months, leaking
+56%
-44%
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" ...  Have gone through 3 in the last 12 months.  ...  "
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" ...  We have been using this coffeemaker for three months and are very pleased with its brewing quality and the function of the unit.  ...  "
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" ...  That was after 8 years, which is pretty much acceptable to me.  ...  "
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" ...  It has been the best one we have tried over the years.  ...  "
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" ...  I have done the keurig thing and the French press thing for years.  ...  "
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" ...  It replaces one of the insulated carafe units we had for many years.  ...  "
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" ...  lol user error is what I will say.  ...  "
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" ...  Hey, nothing lasts forever these days, and we got 6 or 7 years or more of service from the last one. ... We have owned this coffeemaker for almost 3 months now, and we haven't had a single problem.  ...  "
Features
 19
feature, lots, auto, start, options
+95%
-5%
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" ...  Lots of features and flexibility for different needs (small batches, programmed start, auto shutoff, etc.)  ...  "
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" ...  I like it's features.  ...  "
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" ...  Sticking with the brand and features.  ...  "
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" ...  Lots of options.  ...  "
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" ...  In addition, if a product breaks prematurely, it gives you the opportunity to purchase a newer one with better features.  ...  "
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" ...  Very quiet and tastes like good brew on the bold feature.  ...  "
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" ...  Timer function works well and is easy to set.  ...  "
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" ...  This model is very similar in style to my old one, but with a few new features.  ...  "
Design
 19
design, looks good, look, sleek, model
+100%
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" ...  I really like the design.  ...  "
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" ...  The visual design is very nice.  ...  "
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" ...  And it looks good.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks like an upgrade from our old Cuisinart.  ...  "
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" ...  Works much better than the 12 cup model which has different brewing design  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, solid construction, looks good on the counter!  ...  "
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" ...  Frankly, it looks nice.  ...  "
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" ...  Also looks good in my new kitchen.  ...  "
Water Usage
 18
fill, water filter, reservoir, pour, pour the water
+56%
-44%
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" ...  I like the fact that there’s a water level view on the side.  ...  "
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" ...  Fill the water line to 4-1/2.  ...  "
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" ...  Adding the water. ... You just have to be smarter than the water you are adding and there isnt an issue.  ...  "
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" ...  Either pour more slowly or use a different, more pour friendly container to aff the water.  ...  "
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" ...  It has other great features such as a bold setting and a water filter.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the fact that it has its own water filter, so I can fill it right out of the faucet.  ...  "
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" ...  I have no way to know for sure, but I feel that running a 50/50 mix of water and vinegar through it before making coffee probably would have taken that issue away.  ...  "
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" ...  Finally, we liked the fact that it had an integrated water filter. ... Time will tell on the water filter effect.  ...  "
Cleaning
 17
cleaning, easy to clean, pot, filter basket, coffee
+71%
-29%
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" ...  I clean the filter, the filter holder, and the pot after each use.  ...  "
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" ...  The stainless steel looking plastic housings of both our Cuisinart coffee maker and grinder are easy to clean with a damp cloth and look good with our stainless steel appliances.  ...  "
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" ...  It is easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  Lid is easy to remove and opening is wide enough that you can get your hands inside to clean it. ... Easy to access the filter basket as the top is hinged in back to open completely and the basket comes out for easy filling / cleaning.  ...  "
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" ...  Plus - you can clean all of it!  ...  "
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" ...  Seems easier to clean up than the previous model that we had.  ...  "
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" ...  It has a clean cycle light that turns on when it needs cleaned.  ...  "
Build Quality
 15
plate, carafe, stainless steel, spill, materials
+60%
-40%
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" ...  I have not had any problems with the warming plate flaking off.  ...  "
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" ...  5) Didn't break the bank  ...  "
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" ...  For instance, the basket is significantly less sturdy than older models and bends when removed. ... My optimistic hope is that the thinner materials currently used in today's products are stronger the older sturdier appearing materials.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, solid construction, looks good on the counter!  ...  "
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" ...  It's much nicer quality than the expensive ones I've purchased in the past. ... It feels a lot more solid and sturdy.  ...  "
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" ...  Prevents unit damage.  ...  "
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" ...  Well built quality.  ...  "
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" ...  I don’t spill a drop and has a nice long handle.  ...  "
Returns
 14
returned, unit, replacement, replace, refund
+29%
-71%
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" ...  I am going to return this unit.  ...  "
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" ...  The package had obviously been opened before and therefore had been returned because it didn’t work.  ...  "
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" ...  After 2 weeks of struggling with it, we returned it to Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  While they replaced the unit, there was a $10.93 fee plus the cost of return shipping for returned unit.  ...  "
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" ...  Stopped working a few days after return window.  ...  "
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" ...  sending it back and buying a BUNN.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the reason I decided to return it instead of asking for a replacement as I doubt the parts would have lasted more than a month or two even if the unit DID work!  ...  "
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" ...  This coffeemaker is everything I expected but has a major fault that will make me return it. ... Next step is to return it for replacement.  ...  "
Storage
 14
lid, cups, coffee, carafe, 14 cup
+79%
-21%
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" ...  This coffee maker holds more than most, which I like a lot, but it takes up less cabinet space.  ...  "
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" ...  We have always went with the cheap models from your average big box store, but decided to try something a little better.  ...  "
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" ...  Like the extra capacity.  ...  "
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" ...  Like the size, doesn't take up too much counter space.  ...  "
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" ...  The insulated carafe also only held 10 (6 oz) cups, while this one - being a glass pot - holds 14 (6 oz) cups, which we prefer because we go through alot of coffee on weekday mornings. ... Lid is easy to remove and opening is wide enough that you can get your hands inside to clean it.  ...  "
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" ...  We love the 14 cup carafe instead of the standard 12.  ...  "
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" ...  I use the filters instead of the gold basket filter.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the 14 cup capacity.  ...  "
Marketplace
 13
works, advertised, thank, exactly, described
+77%
-23%
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" ...  (Thank you all for posting!)  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon also had a great price.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as described.  ...  "
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" ...  So far everything works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought on Amazon for less than other stores.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for company.  ...  "
Heating
 13
nice and hot, hotter, plate, like, coffee
+92%
-8%
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" ...  Nice and hot brew.  ...  "
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" ...  Great capacity and hot.  ...  "
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" ...  LOVE THIS POT MAKES COFEE NICE AND HOT .  ...  "
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" ...  I like the adjustable temperature carafe heater.  ...  "
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" ...  It has a setting to keep the carafe extra hot without burning.  ...  "
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" ...  It delivers HOT coffee and keeps it hot on the heating plate.  ...  "
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" ...  several settings, brews quickly, and stays hot  ...  "
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" ...  The warming plate does keep the coffee nice and hot, which I love.  ...  "
Controls
 11
push, control, button, bold button, 1
+64%
-36%
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" ...  Not sure how the "bold" and the "1-4 cups" buttons actually operate (faster or slower brewing time?  ...  "
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" ...  My favorite feature is the heat control.  ...  "
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" ...  The settings buttons work exactly as specified .  ...  "
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" ...  settings which I had before but I actually can read them now and the push buttons are nice.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the 14 cup capacity, the push-button option to brew a little stronger coffee, and the ability to control carafe temperature.  ...  "
Delivery
 10
product, first, delivery, day, broken
+50%
-50%
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" ...  After the first week, it literally got slower by the day.  ...  "
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" ...  This product arrived not working.  ...  "
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" ...  Product arrived broken.  ...  "
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" ...  The package arrived with a hole on the box.  ...  "
Food Items
 10
setting, bold, nice and hot, love, like
+80%
-20%
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" ...  We love this coffe pot.  ...  "
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" ...  Sweet new maker .  ...  "
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" ...  LOVE THIS POT MAKES COFEE NICE AND HOT .  ...  "
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" ...  The "bold" setting gives my morning-joe the flavor at home I've been craving.  ...  "
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" ...  Good brewer, nice and hot without burning.  ...  "
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" ...  We like the larger pot.  ...  "
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" ...  It's not the fastest in the world but it is very tasty.  ...  "

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