Cuisinart DCC-3200 Perfect Temp 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Review
If you are looking for a good coffee maker, you should consider the Cuisinart DCC-3200 Perfect Temp 14-cup. This is an American brand made by a company that prides itself on being one of the most trusted names in the manufacture of kitchen accessories and appliances. The over 40 years of experience has enabled this company to refine its skills in making a state of the art coffee machine that has impressed many users and garnered above average customer ratings .
At first glance, you will be impressed by its design; it is one handsome coffee maker that will bring a sense of style in your kitchen. Stainless steel is the choice material and this makes for a polished and more solid look. Unlike plastic models, it is long lasting and it will not be coming with that plastic smell in the coffee that is present in plastic models when they are new.
The Cuisinart DCC-3200 Perfect Temp 14-cup encompasses state of the art technology and comes with all the bells and whistles. It has been most been praised for brewing hotter and more delicious coffee with more flavor than older Cuisinart models and than many other models available in the market. This is a fully automatic coffee maker that is easily programmable to produce coffee at the right temperature and flavor. Indeed, there is a brew strength control feature that allows bold or regular coffee brewing. This coffee maker allows one to brew as little as 1 cup and as much as 14 cups on demand.
The following are some of its important features:
1. Stainless steel Housing
Made of stainless steel, this coffee maker will last long because it will not rust and does not crack. Stainless steel has no smell even when it’s new and so it will not hamper your coffee experience. It is also a material that does not peel off and is also easy to clean.
2. Carafe temperature
Even though the DCC-3200 has the same temperature settings as the DCC-1200, the DCC-3200 produces much hotter coffee. The carafe is also able to maintain coffee at a hot temperature for a longer period than previous models and without burning it. The glass carafe is removable for easier cleaning and allows visible brewing of coffee. You will be able to enjoy the visual process of brewing coffee and catch the rich aroma during the process. You just might turn your home into Starbucks!
3. Programmable coffee maker
You will find that this coffee maker is easily programmable to eliminate guesswork and to produce best results. With just a touch of a button, you can brew coffee 1 to 4 cups of coffee of the desired flavor. It has an auto on button and shuts itself off when not in use in about 4 hours. This model also features a self- clean button that flashes away sediments that may clog your coffee maker.
4. Ease of Use and control panel
This coffee maker has been praised by many users for being user-friendly. It features a large LED display screen that shows different functions and makes its operability easy. The buttons are well placed on its body and are properly labeled to prevent confusion.
5. Brew- pause
This is one of the most innovative features on this model. It allows a temporary pause on brewing when it has already started. This allows one to handle something else, for example, an important call and then resume brewing without having to restart afresh.
6. Finger Touch
The DCC-3200 comes with a finger touch opening of the lid for easy refilling. The water reservoir is atop the coffee maker and has a water window to help note when refilling is necessary.
7. Adjustable temperature control
This coffee maker gives control over the keep warm temperature’’ of coffee brewed. You can choose to keep your coffee hot or just warm as you enjoy it.
8. Permanent Filter
With this coffee maker, you do not have to keep buying water filters as it comes with a high-quality charcoal water filter and gold tone filter. This combination ensures that you get the smoothest coffee without odors.
Performance
Many buyers have praised the performance of this coffee maker. It has most been noted for brewing very hot coffee without destroying its flavor and taste. It is quite fast as it delivers fully brewed coffee in just under 6 minutes. A few buyers have however noted that the brew pause function seems to malfunction after a little use.
Technical Specifications
The coffee maker measures 9 by 7.7 by 14 inches. It comes in silver and white color to match most kitchen appliances.
Pros:
1. It makes much hotter coffee than most models without compromising the flavor.
2. It is able to deliver high-quality coffee which is delicious and pleasant.
3. An automatic coffee machine which is programmable.
Cons:
1. Refilling the reservoir is a bit tricky and sometimes it might result in spillage.
2. Some buyers have complained that the coating on the warmer plate comes off after using the machine for a while.
Who should buy this coffee maker?
This coffee maker is ideal for coffee enthusiasts who value quality but whose budget does not allow them to spend more than $100.
Verdict
Even though there are a few cons, the pros are much greater and this makes for an ideal coffee machine.
Conclusion
The Cuisinart DCC-3200 Perfect Temp 14-Cup is a high-quality coffee maker that delivers the promise of hot tasty coffee. It is an improvement of the DCC-1200 and has fewer complaints than the DCC-2650. It is certainly a good coffee maker to buy.
