Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffee Maker

“12 Cups of Gourmet Coffee at your Fingertips”

The Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffee Maker allows you to have a cup of gourmet coffee anytime. Having this coffee machine around also enables you to serve up to 12 cups of coffee to your guests. The Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffee Maker features a coffee gauge which indicates the number of cups you have left, alerting you to the need of making another batch of coffee. This Coffee Maker is sought after by coffee aficionados. This popularity is due to the Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffee Maker’s programmability function. Functions include an automatic power shut-off and adjustable time for warming.

Cuisinart Dcc-2000 Coffee-On-Demand 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

The Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffee Maker also amazes its users by its capability of eliminating the taste of burnt coffee even after you leave it steaming for several minutes. This machine actually just warms your coffee instead of cooking it. The Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffee Maker also retains your coffee’s freshness, right temperature and gourmet taste from your first cup down to your last cup.

You will surely love this Coffee Maker as it is very quiet when brewing. This machine is definitely unlike other Coffee Makers which make a rumbling sound when brewing. The Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffee Maker is easy to clean as well. All you have to do is retrieve its plastic tank containing the coffee and brew basket and just rinse it for thorough cleaning. The Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffee Maker’s state-of-the-art technology will surely suit you well as it makes gourmet coffee in just seconds. All you have to do is press a lever and just wait for the beep alarm when coffee is brewed. This machine weighs 9.4 pounds and measures 14.5 x 9 x 8.5 inches.

Problems with Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffee Maker

The Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffee Maker has received various complaints from its users. Most of the complaints are not on the taste of the coffee but on how it works which can be inconvenient to some users. Among complaints is the need for the entire lid to be flipped up whenever you put water and coffee as well as in cleaning it.

If you have a small kitchen counter or you put it under a kitchen cabinet, you have to pull it out first before you can flip up its lid. Water also tends to overflow while brewing and leaks when put on auto-brew even after its lever is pressed up. Other users also complained of its uncontrollable drip which usually starts in small drips up to dripping the whole 12 cups of coffee. The Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffee Maker’s coffee gauge can also be inaccurate at times.

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Comments

  1. Michael says

    I have had my maker now for two years. SAME THING! At times it has no power. Other times it works. Most recently is not working. This is the longest it hasn’t had any power which prompted my search. I must say it must be this specific model.

  2. Jennifer says

    If soo many people have the same exact problem then why isn’t Cuisinart doing something to fix this? When people find a good coffee maker they stick with it and tell all their friends. I wonder if Cuisinart understands that it works BOTH ways. We all love our machine when it works. It is supposed to be good quality and then will not power on after a year and a half of ownership?!?! I am starting to wonder about the other Cuisinart products I have… sham on you Cuisinart!!

  3. Marie says

    I have also had the same problem with it just stopping to work. It happened to me after 2 years of use. I called 800-726-0190 (Cuisnart) and told them my problem with the serial number……and they are sending me a new machine. The only thing that I have to do is cut the cord off the broken machine and mail it in. WHAT A GREAT COMPANY!!!!!

  4. Donna says

    I’m so bummed that I’ve read all these comments to find that my problem seems to be universal. After a week away in July, my DCC-2000 would not turn on. After a few days it started to brew, but stoped again after another week away (maybe it was mad at us…). And again this morning, no brew. Each time I took out my old reliable Mr Coffee, which also had a thermal carafe (less a broken lid). I considered purchasing another Coffee on Demand, but will reconsider after reading all of these posts…fool me once…

  5. Marcy says

    Okay, this one is sort of funny. I was having the problem with my Cusinart DCC 2000 not finishing the brewing. Put in 4 cups and it makes one. I looked it up on the internet and found that others had the same problem. I only had this coffee maker for 2 months so I was cleaning it up to take back to the store I purchased it from and I pulled out the water filter. There was a cardboard barcode stuck to it. I bought the display model and they must of cut the barcode off of the box and dropped it in the water tank. It took 2 months to come out of hiding. Anyway, I’m happy to have a full pot this morning.

  6. Sue P. says

    Bought first one in December 2007 – went out in 2008 and replaced under warranty. Just threw out second one which hasn’t worked for months – just died like everyone else’s. No warranty in effect, no repairs can be done and no help from Cuisinart in possibly sending a coupon or discount, etc. to buy another coffeemaker. Bought a Proctor Silex and it works just great and I paid $10. Thanks for listening.

  7. Pete says

    The delivery truck ust dropped off our fourth (yes, that’s right, as in 4th) DCC-2000 coffee maker. The first three all experienced the same problem, which many of you folks have also experienced. The AC power seems to just quit on its own. And to locate the unit’s fuse is all but impossible, but I’m bound and determined to find it and bypass it.

    Calling Cuisinart’s customer service has been the easy part. They answer promptly and don’t put up much of a hassle at all about sending me a replacement unit. It’s just tiresome to hear them preach their scripted advice, “Well, have you cleaned out the coffeemaker every (insert week, month, whatever) lately, sir? That’s why it automatically shut down for safety reasons.”

    BULLSHIT!

    It makes great tasting coffee, does a good job maintaining the proper temp to avoid burning, and is pretty effortless when it comes to cleaning. So why can’t they simply re-engineer the power circuitry? It ain’t rocket science!

  8. Paul Posner says

    I’ve had mine more than a year, and it has served me well, till this morning! After the first pot it went completely dead. After unplugging it and letting it cool down it revived. My guess is the unit either overheated and shut itself down or one of the thermistors has failed. Cleaning the unit with a vinegar solution hopefully will solve the problem. If the sensor has calcified it will get hotter brewing coffee than designed.

  9. Martin VM says

    Ditto to all of the above – the unit just stopped being able to be turned on. No power to the unit.

  10. Tom Coleman says

    My DCC-2000 worked for about 9 months and then stopped. A total power failure — not even an illuminated clock. Are there any service guides and replacement parts? Has anyone taken one of these machines apart and fixed it? Thanks. T.C.

  11. Elizabeth Starrett says

    I have had my dc 2000 since December. I have not used it for about two weeks and when I tried to brew coffee today, nothing. I am very frustrated. I am about to pull out my 10 year old Mr. Coffee!

  12. Dave Dubrawsky says

    The Short Version: I’ve just read the comments before me. And the bottom line is that I’ve got the same problem.. again. This DCC 2000 is beginning to show the identical symptoms to his older brother, who was replaced less than a year ago. And that one lasted about 2 years. So, being a “coffee breathing” Quality Assurance Engineer who has naturally seen many many coffee makers (none as short-lived as this one), I’ve opted for a Bunn Commercial unit.. no bells, no whistles, just Made in U.S., Stainless Steel, Grind the coffee and put it in the basket.. pour the water.. and 3 minutes to 10 cups of hot joe.. bingo. Yup, the initial investment is high, but how many coffee makers do YOU wanna buy in the next 10 years? Nothing against China (which is where most of the $10 to $150 coffee makers are made), but they don’t even come close to the Quality of Germany, Holland, Switzerland, or the U.S…. where you DO pay more.. but you pay for Quality and Service. And like most of you, I “banked” on the Cuisinart name when I bought the DCC 2000… No Longer.

  13. Karla Keller says

    I have experience the same problems with my DCC-2000 and I already have the refurbished one. No one seems to have any integrity when it comes to customer service. They have a proud name in the beginning and flop on the future products and continue to rebuff people when the product does not work properly. Mine will not brew on demand or otherwise.

  14. Wendy Gilbert says

    does anyone know how to turn this maker on if the spring loaded brew button won’t make the coffee brew
    I love this coffee maker but would love it more if it brewed. Sometimes it will now it won’t

  15. Faye Woodall says

    Our second DCC-2000 is not working after plugging into several outlets. This has happened both times after we had coffee maker for a year.

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