Cuisinart CHW-12 Coffee Plus 12-Cup

Cuisinart CHW-12 Coffee Plus 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Hot Water System, Black/Stainless

Product Features

• Hot Water System lets you enjoy instant soups, teas, cocoas and more


• Fully automatic with 24 hour programmability, auto shutoff, 1-4 cup setting, Brew Pause, carafe temperature control (low, medium,high) and self clean function


• 12-Cup glass carafe has a drip-free pour spout and a comfortable handle for easy serving


• Includes: 2 charcoal water filters and a permanent gold tone filter that ensures only the freshest coffee flavor flows through. Measuring scoop. Instruction book


• Measures 10.2 by 8.6 by 14.4 inches; 3-Year limited warranty

Product Description

Known as a pristine coffeemaker, Chemex® employs all of the chemically correct methods for brewing. The hourglass shaped flask of this 1 to 3 cup coffee maker is made entirely of glass, a chemically inert material that does not absorb odors or chemical residues. The Chemex® has no moving parts and will work forever, unless it is dropped or in some other way demolished. It includes an external Includes a polished wood collar with leather tie. Chemex® filters are made of the highest quality filter paper.

Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 10.2 x 15.2 inches ; 8.5 pounds

Shipping Weight: 10 pounds

Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.

Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.

 

Product Features

• 12-Cup Carafe with a drip-free pour spout and a comfortable handle

• Fully Automatic with auto-on and auto shutoff, self-clean function and 1-4 cup setting. Blue backlit LCD with digital clock brightly displays everything at an easy-to-read glance

• Carafe Temperature Control offers a heater plate with High, Medium and Low settings to keep coffee at the temperature you prefer

• Brew Pause feature lets you enjoy a cup of coffee before the brewing cycle has finished

• Charcoal Water Filter and Gold Tone Filter remove impurities that can alter the taste of your beverages

• Hot Water On Demand heats up fast to let you enjoy oatmeal, soup, tea, cocoa, and more any time you like. Simply press the lever to dispense hot water

• Easy to Use indicator lights let you know when water is hot and ready to dispense, and when it’s time to refill

• Removable Drip Tray leaves you plenty of room for tall travel mugs

• Separate Hot Water System has its own power button and 54-ounce water reservoir; operates independently or at the same time as the coffeemaker

• Safety Feature prevents hot water from being dispensed

• Charcoal Water Filter removes impurities that can alter the taste of your beverage

• Limited 3-Year Warranty

• BPA Free: All materials that come in contact with water or coffee are BPA Free

Coffeemaker Controls

1. On/Off Button
   
   Use to turn your Coffeemaker on and off. Works in tandem with the Function knob.


2. Clock Display
   
   Displays time of day, Auto On, and Auto Off times.


3. Hour and Minute Buttons
   
   Use to set hours and minutes for time of day, Auto On, and Auto Off times.


4. 1–4 Cup Setting with Indicator
   
   Improves extraction, flavor and temperature when brewing fewer than 5 cups.


5. Clean Indicator
   
   Indicates time to clean Coffeemaker to remove calcium buildup.


6. Carafe Temperature Knob
   
   Set the heater plate to Low (L), Medium (M), or High (H) to keep coffee in the carafe at the temperature you prefer.


7. Function Knob
   
   
   
   
   • PROG: Select to program Auto On time. Coffeemaker can be programmed to automatically start brewing up to 24 hours in advance.
   
   
   • AUTO ON: Select to automatically start brewing coffee at the time you’ve programmed.
   
   
   • AUTO OFF: Select to program your Coffeemaker to automatically shut off up to 4 hours after brewing.
   
   
   • BREW: Select to begin brew cycle when On button is pressed.
   
   
   • CLOCK: Select to program time of day.
   
   
   
   

   Hot Water System Controls

   
   
   
   
   


8. On/Off Button
   
   Use to turn your Hot Water System on and off.


9. Water Ready Indicator
   
   Indicates when water is heated.


10. Add Water Indicator
    
    Indicates when water should be added.


11. Safety Feature
    
    (Shown in the locked position)

The Perfect Cup of Coffee

Element 1: Water

Coffee is 98% water. The quality of that water is as important as the quality of your coffee. If water doesn't taste good from the tap, it won't taste good in your coffee. Cuisinart includes a charcoal water filter to remove chlorine, bad tastes and odors, for the purest coffee flavor, every time you brew.

Element 2: Coffee

While coffee is 98% water, all of the flavor comes from the beans. To achieve the same great taste you enjoy at a coffee bar, you need to use the same quality of coffee. If you choose to grind your own beans, buy them fresh and whole. Buy only about a two-week supply at a time, because once the bean is broken, its flavor degrades quickly.

Element 3: Grind

The grind is critical for proper flavor extraction. If the grind is too fine, over-extraction and bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also clog the filter. If grind is too coarse, the water will pass through too quickly and the maximum flavor will not be extracted. When grinding your own beans, we recommend a medium-fine grind.

Element 4: Proportion

Coffee that is too strong or too weak is always a disappointment. Follow the recommended portions of ground coffee in the instructions under Brewing Coffee, and later adjust the amount to suit your taste.

Product Description

Fresh, delicious coffee is only the beginning! This incredible 2-in-1 hot beverage center brews great coffee plus delivers press-to-dispense hot water for tea, hot cocoa, instant soup and more. It’s fully automatic with all your favorite features, like programmable auto-on and auto- off settings, carafe temperature control, Brew Pause, 1-4 cup option, and self clean. The blue backlit LCD with digital clock is elegant and easy to read. Convenient indicators lights let you know when water is hot and ready to dispense and when it's time to refill. With independent operation the coffeemaker and hot water system can be used together or separately.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

By Robin Lyn

Michael A. Smith "Aaronsmom" (Kennesaw, GA USA)

My last old Cuisinart bit the dust so I was in the market for a new one. I had also been in the market for a water kettle but really did not like the idea of having one more appliance on my counter top. When I checked out the Cuisinart web site to see what was new I was blown away by the idea of this coffee maker that also dispensed hot water!! I was so excited about it I had it sent overnight.



I have only had it for a day but oh what a wonderful cup of coffee I had this morning and right now I am loving the convenience of having hot water available for my tea drinking!



Pros: Everything!! In perfect working order and I was able to follow the manufacture's instructions on hot water without any problems at all! Best cup of coffee I have had even counting my old Cuisinart!



Cons: Only 1 negative so far. It is awkward pouring water into the coffee maker side and I guess I will need more practice at this to keep from splashing water all over everything.



So far extremely pleased with my purchase!!