Cuisinart Coffee on Demand 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

I’ve been using this model machine for over a decade. i want to address its leaking. unfortunately we didn’t figure this out until we threw away a couple what were probably perfectly good machines because they leaked. the reason they leak is because grinds are getting stuck. if you turn the reservoir that holds the coffee over you’ll see a little circle with a spring behind it. flush the reservoir and push that spring in at the same time. and rinse it out. once we realized this; we’ve had this maker for 4 years and it’s still doing great. and yes, it will use all the water you put in the water reservoir; that’s why there are cups markers on its front. i think it makes great coffee. i like it sitting there not burning waiting for my next cup. I’m on this site today because i’m looking for another to put in our RV.

I am posting this review for future buyers. At first I loved this coffee machine. It is on demand and no carafe to worry with. Then it began to leak at the bottom, slowly at first then at least a cup or more. I followed the user manual and performed regular cleaning and descaling. I rinsed the interior reservoir and the filter/coffee basket after every use. I checked the bottom of the machine to insure that it was tight. This coffee maker does not have the longevity I was expecting. It was great while it lasted. I will be purchasing a new coffee maker, unfortunately I will not be a repeat customer.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Got the coffee maker for Christmas. Daughter & Son-in-Law had one and I loved it. And after 11+ months we love ours!

This is the third coffee pot that I have bought, and it has the shortest cord of all three. That makes it very inconvenient for using beside the sink.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It is like having a corner coffee shop right on the counter. Coffee is ready to go from the dispenser and at your fingertips. The coffee comes out piping hot and and into your favorite cup or mug with no muss or fuss. The machines cleaning and maintenance is easy to do! So why don't you get one of these great coffee dispensers in your home and have the corner coffee shop on your counter top to.

This my fourth “On Demand Coffee Maker”…as they do not last long. The coffee makers eventually leak, and coffee/water runs everywhere on the counter, because there is no warning and you cannot predict when it will happen. It is not a great time early in the morning to wake up and discover coffee everywhere on your kitchen counter. I really like the features and the quick brew time. However there has to be some kind of design flaw to happen to the four coffee makers.

Best coffee maker ever!.....................................................................................................

I previously had the Hamilton Beach version of this. This is tremendously better. Coffee definitely taste better. The release lever is a great upgrade from the push method of other unit.

This is the best coffee maker we have ever owned - easy to clean, easy to program, coffee is always hot and fresh. Our current model is 8 yrs old and still as good as it was day 1. I am really hoping Cuisinart designs a fully stainless steel option as the plastic reservoir is the only negative.

This is my third Cusinart Coffee Maker. I will not buy any other coffee maker unless you stop making this particular one. I absolutely love it.

This is our 2nd purchase. The first one lasted a veryblong time. Always hot, east to clean. Love!

We bought this model (or a similar model) in 2006 and till this day it still makes the hottest coffee with no issues. This machine is a workhorse and has been sitting on our counter and used daily for 20+ years. We replaced the reservoir about 3 or 4 times and it just keeps going and going!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this product and have been purchasing for 20 years or so….lately though it’s been dripping coffee soon after filling cup. This coffee make has only been used for the last couple weeks.. maker before that also leaked. Not happy with that.

This is my second on demand coffee maker. My 1st one lasted 3.5 years (3-year warranty). I tried going back to a standard pot with a carafe, but I didn't like it. This coffee maker makes a good cup of coffee and I admit, I like being able to just press the leaver to dispense the coffee. In addition, since my pot is located next to my sink all I have to do is stretch my spigot and fill up the water tank.

Love the way it lights up when dispensing so that you can see the level of coffee3in even dark cups. Love how easy to know how much coffee is in the reservoir with the Full to Empty - just like a gas tank - analog style gauge

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the brand this coffee maker is the best coffee maker out there. It should never be discontinued. This is about my third one.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I previously owned a Hamilton Beach coffee maker similar in design to the Cuisinart. The Cuisinart is 10 times better. I particularly like the gage which shows the amount of coffee left in the tank and the light which turns on when you are getting a cup of coffee.

This coffee maker is probably the 12th one I've bought because if it lasts over 2 years, it's an actual miracle. Our last one lasted 2 1/2 years though! I keep buying the same (eventually defective) model because I really hate carafes - the glass receptacles, pots, that keep cooking the coffee until a burnt smell emanates through the rooms of one's house. The only other carafeless coffee maker is a Hamilton Beach, which I've bought, but it's actually worse than this brand and model. I've only had our new Cuisinart pot a little over a month and it's already leaking water. I'll have to return it for another one this coming week. At least this model has a 3-year warranty now! I always cleaned it every 3 months according to its directions. This model leaks water, coffee, or both when the cheap plastic parts begin to stick or wear. You simply wake up one morning to find your floor covered in a pond of either water or coffee - all of it! The correct term is "Planned Obsolescence". I keep buying it because, as I said, I hate carafes (and also the pods).

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love it! I’m on my second one and I’ve had them for over 15 years.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Cuisinart Coffee Maker – Works Great, but a Couple of Issues Need Attention I received my new Cuisinart coffee maker on August 15, 2026, and after using it for several weeks, I wanted to share my experience. Overall, the coffee maker works very well and performs as I expected based on the many Cuisinart products I have purchased over the years. I have generally been very satisfied with Cuisinart’s products, and this coffee maker is no exception when it comes to brewing coffee. However, I have encountered two issues that I believe Cuisinart should address: 1. Auto-Off Setting Is Lost When Power Is Interrupted This is the most significant issue I have encountered. Whenever there is a power interruption, the clock must be reset, but the Auto-Off setting must also be reset. I live in Florida, where occasional power outages are not unusual. I did not realize that the Auto-Off setting had been reset following a power interruption until I discovered that the coffee remaining in the pot was only lukewarm after approximately three hours. I normally have the Auto-Off feature set for four hours. It would be much more convenient if the Auto-Off setting were retained after a power interruption, or if there were some indication that the setting had been reset. Having to remember to reprogram this feature after every power outage is inconvenient and could easily go unnoticed. 2. Coffee Level Indicator Is Not Accurate The remaining coffee level indicator also does not appear to accurately reflect the amount of coffee left in the carafe. Even when the carafe is completely full, the indicator only registers approximately 3/4 full. As the coffee is consumed, the indicator drops rather quickly. When the gauge indicates that the carafe is empty, I typically still have approximately three cups of coffee remaining. While this does not affect the operation of the coffee maker, it makes the level indicator unreliable and limits its usefulness. Overall Despite these two issues, I am pleased with the coffee maker and it produces excellent coffee. These problems do not prevent me from using the machine, but they are important shortcomings that I hope Cuisinart will address in future models. I would still recommend the coffee maker, but potential buyers should be aware of these two issues—particularly the need to reset the Auto-Off feature following a power interruption.