21 people have reviewed this model.
| About - Cuisinart CHW-12 |
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The Cuisinart CHW-12 is part of the coffeemaker test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, drip coffeemaker models like the CHW-12 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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Cuisinart's products are high-end and are found in department stores, specialty stores, and home stores. Its coffeemaker offerings include most categories, ranging from single serve through To-Go and various capacity multiserve coffeemakers. Prices range from $30 to $200. |
| Features & Specs - Cuisinart CHW-12 | |
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Programmable |
Yes |
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Thermal carafe/mug |
No |
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Small-batch setting |
Yes |
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Brew-strength control |
No |
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Dispenser-style |
No |
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Dimensions H x W x D (in.) |
15 x 11 x 11 |
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Consumer Reports User Reviews
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Has been a great buy
1/20/2013
Pros
Brews Quickly
Durable
Easy To Clean
Easy To Use
Large Pot
Multiple Settings
Stylish
Cons
No cons yet
Best Uses
Everyday
Home
Weekends
Comment:
I didn't think we would use the hot water dispenser very much. However, we have found that it works great for hot chocolate for the kids and hot tea for the wife. We really like this feature.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Timer fails intermittently
9/4/2012
Pros
Brews Quickly
Easy To Clean
Easy To Use
Stylish
Cons
Unreliable Timer
Best Uses
Comment:
Purchased in December and worked well for a few months. Then timer intermitantly fails to work or only makes 4 cups when full pot is selected. Purchased this brand because of name reliability and over burner timing unit. Others with base timer units always got wet and failed. But I cannot depend on waking to a full pot or 4 cups only. Very discouraged with brands reliability when brand touts how well they are made.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Not impressed
8/19/2012
Pros
Cons
Coffee Doesn't Stay Hot
Complicated Controls
stopped working
Best Uses
Comment:
We thought this was SUCH a good idea! I drink coffee and my fiance drinks tea. The water reservoir for the tea says to only keep water in there no more than 3 days or something - so you have to empty it if you don't use all of the water. Plus, the coffee never seemed to stay hot. And I thought I was just forgetting to press the on button periodically, but in reading other reviews, I am wondering if it just didn't turn on like it's supposed to. And the controls were annoying. If you forgot to set it, then you had turn the dial to brew and press on instead of just being able to get it to start. But the reason it gets one star is because we had it less than 9 months when the on button stopped working completely! We had gone as far as to buy the Cuisanart Thermal Carafe to go with it to help keep the coffee warm longer, but that didn't work either (and it's nearly impossible to clean). And the water reservoir for this is really inconveniently located and hard to pour into accurately. The place I bought it took it back and gave me a full refund. They asked me if I wanted to exchange it for another - HA!
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
User has 1 Month of experience with this product
Gr8 coffeemaker
09/02/2011
Strength
Multi task..
Weakness
none so far
Love this coffeemaker. I like flavored coffee & hubby prefers instant coffee. I had two units on my counter top, a hot shot for him & a Bunn for me. Now my Bunn & his hot shot works gr8 but there was just too much clutter. Our daughter had bought this unit about 4 months ago & told me the water side is very hot for daddys instant coffee even though he adds alot of creamer. Long story short, I enjoy my hot flavored coffees & he enjoys his hot instant.....and both from one unit, yeah!
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