Cuisinart DCC-2000 12-Cup Coffee Maker I have one of these coffee makers and love it except that it leaks water all over the counter top. Is this a problem with my machine or are other people having the same problem? Cuisinart DCC-2000 12-Cup Coffee Maker I have one of these coffee makers and love it except that it leaks water all over the counter top. Is this a problem with my machine or are other people... » Read More Cuisinart DCC-2000 12-Cup Coffee Maker I have one of these coffee makers and love it except that it leaks water all over the counter top. Is this a problem with my machine or are other people having the same problem? « Show Less
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This is wonderful information. Thanks for the prompt answer. Isn't the internet a marvel? One more question, if you're willing : does one have the option of pouring a cup before the brewing process is completely finished?Thanks again,
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S. HoweYou should have written the instruction book. thanks so much. I will try it tomorrow seems everything has gone haywire today.brenda
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Thank you so much. i just put it in car to return. I will read this tonight and see if I can do it. I can't believe a coffee pot instructions are so difficult for me. this morning when it finished, i turned off brew is that right.printer messed up now.thank youbrenda
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from my counter to the top it's 14 5/8" BUT to open the top and lift out the inside you need 24" bare minimum, I would recomend at least 25" to make room for your knuckles. Do not know if it is hotter than glass, It stay's warm enough for me, but then I don't like my coffee scalding hot. there is a metal plate in the bottom of the urn which transfers the heat from the warmer to the coffee. I do know that if I pull the coffee urn and try to poor into a thermos right after brewing you need a glove on or it will burn your hand.
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yes, my cuisinart DCC-2000 leaks as well, so I keep a tempered glass cutting board under the machine. I also keep a folded papertowel in the drip tray.
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Certainly, I do it all the time. Just realize that the first part of the pot may be a little stronger, but usually if at least half a pot has brewed I do not notice the taste difference.
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What is the height of this unit? Also, does it keep the coffee hotter than the caraffe model? I know the first cup from the caraffe makes is hot but after awhile, even with the heating unit on, I find the coffee too cooled for my liking.Thanks, Mary
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Hi, Peyton! That is precisely why I detest the coffee maker. I talked with Kitchen Aid; they are not willing to accept return of the product; they would send me some replacement part which is supposed to remedy the overflow problem. The overflow occurred whether I brewed 2, 6, 12 or any amount. I honestly don't see how the new part will correct the issue, but I'm going to try.
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Since that has never been a problem for me, I would have to watch how you pour the coffee. Maybe the pot is too close to the cup. It only spills when I am filling the canister and that is because I am holding the pot too close to it and am in a hurry, so just wipe up the water when done. I love this coffee pot and never want a different kind.
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Yes. Nothing to worry about IMHO. Pretty normal for single cup makers. We just bought a Nespresso Pixie (yes we now have both CBTL and the Nespresso) and it took "leaks" a bit too. Assume that's why both machines have trays capable of holding some leakage.
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I have never experienced that. There is a warmer under the canister that the coffee brews into-maybe that is malfunctioning? I have had this coffee maker for years. (Am actually on my second machine) the second cup has always been just as hot as the first. I have heard the company is really good about replacing the machines. Best of luck!
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Contact the company. Mine doesn't leak. Are you overfilling the water reservoir?This machine will not drip coffee if you pull the carafe out in the middle of brewing.
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Hi Victoria:I delayed answering your email because I wanted to be 100% sure I was correct. I went home and made a pot of (Mountian Blue) coffee. I filled it up to 5 cups - on the glass carafe it was just a tad under the max line and not a drop spilled. So short answer your pot is defective :(
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I have been using my Cuisinart DCC 1200 for about 4-5 years. The problem you are describing just started with my machine about a week ago. In my case (though perhaps not for you and many others), the solution was simple as I simply removed the old worn out charcoal filter (which I've never replaced) and ran the machine without the filter and it worked perfectly. I've ordered some new charcoal filters.
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After 4 years, my Cuisinart started leaking from the bottom, getting progressively worse every day. I just repaired it using the advice given in a review posted March 2. 2014 titled "How to Fix the Cuisinart Water Leaking Problem". You can find it on the "Search Customer Reviews" on this page. I also left a comment on that post with my experiences.
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I've had this coffee maker for many months with no problems. If I were you, I wouldn't chance it, just return it or exchange if possible.
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This will astonish most of you (as it did me) but my DCC-1100 lasted about 7+ years, problem, free. And it was thoughtful enough to die after brewing my coffee this morning. This may have been pure luck/chance but I just bought the same model.
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I had the DCC1200 and it lasted about 4-1/2 years. Went to make coffee last week and it wouldn't brew. All the other programs worked, but not being able to make coffee ended our relationship. Used 1 hour/off setting and never had a problem with overheated or burned coffee. Looking at the 1100 because all my appliances are white.
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If your carafe drips from the handle perhaps it's defective. Mine is perfect. Does it drip while pouring or while brewing? I would carefully examine the handle and the flip top. Does the top fit tight inside the rim? Does the hole where the coffee comes out line up with the hole in the top? This coffee maker wasn't cheap so if you like the pot, I'd ask for a replacement.
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I'd like to know tha answer to this question, too. This Cuisinart DCC-1400 has never gotten the water hot enough to begin with and since there is no heating element for the thermal pot, it just stays luke warm, like it was to begin with. I hate to return anything, but should have returned this coffee maker as soon as I got it.
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I am not sure, there is must be something wrong with your machine. My coffee is still warn the next morning if we didn't finish the pot from the morning before. It's always got when I make it, so you may want to want to send it back for replacement
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I would call the Company, I have one and it has done really good. I have had mine for about two years and love it. I use it every day, I make all my coffee and tea with the water and that is the only water I drink. I hope you can get it fixed. Wish I could have been more help.
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We had this problem with our Bunn Coffeemaker and found a way to avoid the overflow. We wet the paper filter just a bit before adding the coffee grounds. That seems to take care of the overflow. Hope this helps others with the same problem.