Cuisinart 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker - Stainless Steel - DCC-3850TG: Thermal Carafe, LCD Display, Auto Shut-Off

A: I think the important part about keeping the coffee hot, is that one needs to keep the lid on. You can brew it, and pour it, with the lid sealed (Hey... it's magic!!!). If the lid is removed, it will allow the coffee to cool much quicker.

A: I would say hot for 3-4 hours. I've had a cup 6 hours later and it was still warm.

A: I literally timed it because there were so many comments here. I timed it for over a day. When I first brewed the coffee the temp was 182 degrees. 27 hours later it was still steaming when I removed the lid and my digital temp read 132 degrees. I’d say the coffee stays HOT!!

A: Hot for an hour or two, warm for longer

A: Never really gets hot due to its poor design. Keeps the coffee slightly above room temperature for maybe an hour.

A: Not so it turns off and the remaining coffee is cold so whether your making 4 or 12 cups less than a hour the coffee is cold.

A: No, this is an exclusive Target version. Only found at Target and it has amazing performance.

A: Per Cuisanart, the replacement decanter is the same as the Cuisanart DCC 3400. Question for Cuisanart rep: What are the specific differences, if any, between this Target model and the DCC 3400?

A: It's model DCC-3850TG.

A: It is easy and comfortable to handle. It does not drip unless you to do not have the top on the carafe.

A: I would say no, it is not at all easy and comfortable to handle. It is much heavier than a glass carafe. And, because the coffee doesn't pour out easily, you will have to turn your wrist much further to get coffee that builds up in the rim to pour out.

A: It is nearly impossible to handle, never empties out completely, and has a big lip on the interior that prevents fluids from flowing out without spilling all over everything (and that is with the lid on properly to allow for pouring).

A: No your man hand nor will my wife's small hand fit in through the top of the pot. A bit disappointed with this. With my B&D I am replacing, due to age, I was able to easily fit my man hand into .

A: James, we appreciate your commitment to cleaning your stainless steel carafe. Without knowing your hand size, it is impossible to accurately answer your question. We recommend calling Product Support at 1-800-726-0190 to discuss cleaning options that meet your satisfaction.

A: This item has a self-cleaning feature and directions are included in the product guide. If you need assistance, please contact Product Support at 1-800-726-0190 and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.

A: This item has a self-cleaning feature and directions are included in the product guide. If you need assistance, please contact Product Support at 1-800-726-0190 and a member of our team will be happy

A: Use a #4 cone paper filter if you want. That is what I do. I took out the gold filter. The machine actually comes with four cone filters.

A: Chris, this item comes wihth a permanent filter. Do not use a permanent and paper filter at the same time. There are replacement charcoal filters available for purchase on the Cusinart web site.

A: this machine does have an audible beeping sound, however, you can turn it off (and it will stay off until you turn it back on)

A: This machine does not have an audible beeping sound.

A: Hi Terri - No, the Cuisinart 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker pot does not rust.

A: Hi Terri! No, it does not rust.

A: Remove the gold tone filter and use #4 cone filters. Works great. Your machine should have come with four paper cone filters. Mine did,

A: Thanks for your inquiry about the Cuisinart C12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker. We do not suggest using a paper filter AND the gold tone filter simultaneously as that could cause water to back up and over flow. Using one or the other works just fine.

A: the thermal coffee pot will keep your coffee warm and does not need to be connected to warming plate.

A: The point of having a thermal coffee carafe is so the coffee stays hot without being on a warming plate. So, of course it turns "off" after brewing. The carafe also keeps the coffee from burning.