DeLonghi DC312T 14-Cup Drip Coffeemaker

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.5 x 12.7 inches ; 9 pounds


• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)


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• ASIN: B0016HHQKI


• Item model number: DC312T
  

By : DeLonghi
Price : $49.98
You Save : $20.02 (29%)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Brew up to 14 cups (70 ounces) of great-tasting coffee with this easy-to-use drip coffeemaker. The unit's showerhead design helps extract coffee's full natural flavor by allowing water to completely saturate all coffee grounds, while its aroma button activates a unique brewing process that enhances the flavor and aroma of coffee. The coffeemaker achieves this full-bodied flavor by saturating the grounds a little at a time using a time-released process that dispenses water into the filter basket in 30-second intervals. It also provides a pause-and-serve function, for pouring a quick cup midbrew, and a 24-hour programmable timer with two-hour automatic shut-off. Setting the timer allows for waking up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee or for having coffee ready to serve with dessert without having to get up from the table half way through dinner. Other highlights include simple push-button controls, a digital display, an internal water-level indicator, and a durable, easy-to-clean washable nylon filter, as well as a non-stick warming plate and cord storage to help keep countertops tidy. A glass carafe with a generous stay-cool handle and drip-free pour spout comes included. The drip coffeemaker measures approximately 12-1/2 by 9-3/4 by 8-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
DeLonghi's 14-cup DC312T drop coffee maker has the unique aroma button that activates a brewing process to enhance the flavor and aroma of your coffee. To achieve this full-bodied flavor, the coffee maker advances through several continuous cycles. During the cycles, water is released into the filter basket in 30-second intervals. This allows the grounds to be saturated a little at a time to extract the best flavor and aroma from your coffee. The coffee maker also includes a 24-hour programmable timer, a durable and easy to clean nylon filter as well as cord storage.

 

DeLonghi DC312T 14-Cup Drip Coffeemaker

 

Product Features

• 14-cup drip coffeemaker with 24-hour programmable timer and 2-hour auto shut-off


• Showerhead design; aroma button for enhanced flavor and aroma of coffee


• Push-button controls; digital display; internal water-level indicator; washable nylon filter


• Glass carafe; pause-and-serve function; non-stick warming plate; cord storage


• Measures approximately 12-1/2 by 9-3/4 by 8-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

For most people, almost any coffeemaker on sale here at Amazon will be fine. But if you're looking for the same kind of robust-flavor, non-bitter coffee served at places like Starbucks, then you need a coffeemaker with special capabilities. This machine has those capabilities--and at an excellent price. Here's what I mean: 1. it has a 14-cup capacity. This is important because it means you can put more grounds into the filter without worrying about it overflowing. 2. Water temperature is hot and delivered though a "showerhead." 3. This machine has a special setting that dribbles the water more slowly, steeping the grounds. This last (and unique to this machine) feature is what gives you exceptionally robust and flavorful coffee.
I've been through several coffeemakers (all exiled to the attic), and this one is the best--better than makers costing three-times as much. I bought mine for $35 at Target.
True, the clock-setting mechanism is clunky, but how often do you use that? On the other hand, the design of the water-tank and glass pot is very convenient.
August 2010 Update: coffeemakes is still going strong. The manufacturer has a new web presence with links for service and parts.

This is my 4th coffee pot for the year. When the 3rd one died after 3 days, we were desperate to find a decent coffee maker in short order. After reading the Amazon reviews for this coffee maker, we decided to try the Delonghi, which we purchased at Sam's Club (couldn't wait for delivery, even with Prime). I think we made an excellent choice. The aroma brew feature is worth the additional wait on the brew time.
Yes, the clock is clunky, but, really, who cares? I use it for the brew but do not use it as a kitchen clock.
If you are looking for a well priced coffee maker has a nice look on the countertop, this one certainly is worth considering.
Will update after more months of use.
12/2/08: Still really like this coffee pot. We've switched from using the permanent filter to paper filters and still always use the aroma brew feature.
11/23/09: We've passed the 1 year mark ; use this coffeemaker on a daily basis (12-14 cups/day). We are back to using the permanent filter ; still like this coffeemaker very much.
2011 - one of my kids dropped the glass carafe. I searched for a replacement 14 cup carafe ; couldn't find one easily on-line. At that point we were looking at switching to a 1 cup/brew pot ; we opted to go that route. If we were to go back to a standard coffee pot, I'd look to see if this one were still available since we liked it so much.

 

DeLonghi DC312T 14-Cup Drip Coffeemaker

 

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