Like the SS-15P1, it has a 12-cup glass carafe with a heating plate and reusable gold tone mesh filter. The $218.49 Cuisinart SS-20P1 is the stainless steel thermal carafe version of the SS-15P1, the focus of my Cuisinart Coffee Center review. There’s not a whole lot of difference between the two models, aside from the fact that the carafe is not made of glass. There’s a built-in energy save mode on the single serve coffee maker side, which will dim the lights after 30 minutes of being idle, kind of like when your computer goes into sleep mode.
A light comes on to let you know when the DCC-1100BK needs an internal cleaning. Our only gripe is that it can be difficult Hamilton Beach to fill the tank with water without splashing. It’s available in black or white, as well as in a smaller, 10-cup model.
It seems that across brands, a certain small percentage of kettles will just break within a year or two. Though anecdotally, the ones we’ve long-term tested have lasted years. Another standout feature of the Cuisinart CPK-17 is its limited three-year warranty, which is substantially Hamilton Beach better than what you get with all of the other models we tested in this price range. (Most come with only a year of coverage.) Considering that constantly boiling water can be rough on a gadget, having triple the warranty coverage of the rest of the pack is impressive.
Remember to start with the ratio, one tablespoon of beans to one cup of coffee. You can always add more or less depending on how strong you want your coffee. If you’re like me, you probably struggle to wake up, so you need a cup of joe. Depending on what brewing method you use, this can take 30 seconds or 10 minutes. Incidentally, I started out using six scoops of medium ground coffee for a six-cup carafe.
The single serve brewer has three cup sizes to choose from. There’s a setting for 6 ounces , 8 ounces , and 10 ounces . Continuing with the environmentally friendly theme, there’s also a reusable coffee filter. Imagine how good you’ll feel once you start reducing your paper waste! Just dump and rinse out the spent grounds, and you’re ready for the next pot. You should clean your Cuisinart coffee maker regularly, with different parts needing different maintenance.
It’s 10 inches from front to back, 8 inches from side to side, 15 inches till the top, and 22 inches with the lid open. Before buying this machine, whip out a tape machine and measure if the Cuisinart can fit under your modern kitchen cabinet. If not, consider moving it to a part of your kitchen with more space. If you can relate to this, you should consider getting a Cuisinart Grind and Brew since it’ll make your life much easier. Once all of the pieces are fully dry, put all of the pieces back together and you’re ready for a fresh (clean!) cup of java. Repeat at least once to get rid of any leftover vinegar solution.