Cuisinart DCC-3000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Black Import To Shop ×Product customization General
- Note: 1)Too coarse a grind, too little coffee, or insufficiently tamping the grounds before brewing can all lead to inadequate pressure for a proper brew. 2)It is important to note that the amount of espresso extracted will vary depending on the grind size and amount and reprogramming may be needed when the size and amount are adjusted
- SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING: Removable water reservoir and drip tray under coffee dispenser allows for easy set up during your busy morning
- DOUBLE-WALL RESERVOIR: Our removable coffee reservoir holds up to twelve 5 oz cups of coffee so you can serve the entire household with ease
- FULLY PROGRAMMABLE: Designed with superior functionality in mind boasting features such as 24-hour advance brew start, 1-4 cup settings, self-clean and auto shutoff
- DURABLE FILTERS: Permanent gold-tone basket-style filter and built-in charcoal water filter
$90
Coffee Without the Carafe!
Cuisinart lets you have your coffee on demand! The Cuisinart DCC-3000 Coffee on Demand dispenses one cup at a time with an easy to use actuator. Hold up to 12 cups of coffee in the double-wall coffee reservoir. The easy to read coffee gauge lets you know how many cups of coffee are left, and the included charcoal water filter keeps your coffee tasting great. The DCC-3000 makes coffee easy– its fully programmable with 24-hour advance brew start, programmable auto shutoff, self-clean, and a 1-4 cup setting to brew smaller amounts that still taste delicious. Remove both the coffee and water reservoirs for easy clean up.
Note:Coffee grounds/particles are accumulating coffee container where the brewed coffee exits the container, which prevents the gasket from sealing correctly when the dispense lever is released. When/if this happens, the valve needs to be rinsed with tap water while holding the valve (located on the bottom of the container) open to flush any grounds/particles out.
Features and Benefits
- Removable Water Reservoir
Detaches from unit for easy filling.
- Drip Tray Plate
Removable plate which holds the drip tray in place.
- Drip Tray
Removable tray with grate to catch any excess coffee that does not dispense into mug and residual condensation from the brewing process.
- Coffee Reservoir
Removable double-wall reservoir keeps up to 12 cups of coffee hot for hours.
- Charcoal Water Filter
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors from tap water.
- Coffee Scoop
- Coffee Gauge
Displays amount of brewed coffee remaining in reservoir.
- Hour and Minute Buttons
Used to set time of day and set time for automatic functions.
- Function Knob
Used to initiate programming of automatic functions – Auto On, Auto Off, Program, Clock, and Brew.
- Clean Setting
Tells you when it’s time to clean your coffeemaker. Remove built-up calcification from the water reservoir to help extend the life of your coffeemaker.
- 1–4 Cup Setting
Improves extraction, flavor and temperature when brewing fewer than 5 cups.
- Dispenser Lever
For dispensing coffee into mug or travel cup.
- Showerhead
Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through grounds.
- Dispenser Light
Light comes on when dispensing lever is pressed and coffee pours into cup.
- Power Loss Back-up System
One-minute protection against losing your programmed settings in case power fails, breaker trips or unit is unplugged.
- Ready Tone
Signals the end of the brew cycle with five beeps.
- Gold-Tone Cuisinart Commercial-Style Filter
- Filter Basket
Holds our commercial-style permanent filter or a paper filter. Removable for easy cleaning.
- BPA Free
All materials that come in contact with liquid are BPA free.
Easy to Use Control Panel
- Coffee Gauge
Displays amount of brewed coffee remaining in unit.
- Clock Display
Displays time of day and Auto On and Off times.
- Hour and Minute Buttons
For use in setting hour and minute for time of day, Auto On time, and Auto Off time.
- Function Knob
- Auto On
The Auto On setting programs the coffeemaker to turn on at the time selected, up to 24 hours in advance. See “Program” below for instructions on setting time. - Auto Off
The Auto Off setting lets you program coffeemaker to shut off 0 to 4 hours after brew cycle ends. Holds selected time until you change it. - Program
The Program function is used to set the Auto On time. Select brew start time with hour and minute buttons – LCD displays “PM” for afternoon and nighttime brew starts. Holds selected time until you change it. - Brew
The Brew function is used to start the brew cycle directly. - Clock
Used to program the time of day.
- Auto On
- Audible Tone
An audible tone sounds 5 times when the coffee has completed brewing.
- Auto On Indicator Light
- Clean Setting
Indicates time to clean coffeemaker to remove calcium buildup.
- 1–4 Cup Setting
Improves extraction, flavor and temperature when brewing fewer than 5 cups.
- On/Off Button
Used to turn your coffeemaker on and off. Unit must be on to program functions.
From the manufacturer
Specification: Cuisinart DCC-3000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Black Import To Shop ×Product customization General
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Zephyr –
Good to the last drop!The DCC-3000 hardly needs another favorable review, but I have to add a few words of praise for this machine. I need a coffeemaker without a carafe. I am manually clumsy, prone to spillage, droppage, and breakage. I also have pets who crowd around as I draw my first morning cup, so I hate to pour hot liquids near them. A single-serve machine suits me perfectly.I used Hamilton Beach Brewstations for years. They brewed a fine cup of java, but would start to snort and slow within less than a year, becoming unusable shortly thereafter. I thought it was the hard water in my area, but I decided to spend more money to try the Cuisinart and have been delighted from day one. It brews quickly, keeps the coffee at just the right temperature, and cleans easily. My first one worked flawlessly for over 3 1/2 years of daily use before I finally woke up to a lifeless heating element. Until that sad moment, the Cuisinart had never slowed down in the slightest; it was good to its last drop. I ordered up a new one within the hour of my loss and am good to go again.I recommend this machine highly to anyone who prefers not to handle a glass carafe. Because of its longevity, the annual cost of my Cuisinart is less than that of its short-lived competitors. You will enjoy thousands of cups of flavorful coffee without ever having to pour one out.
Emily J. Dowd –
Awesome but leakyI love all the things about this coffee maker, except that after several uses, the dispenser began leaking coffee. This happened because the coffee grounds overflowed. We don’t overfill the grounds cup, per se, but if you use as much coffee grounds as you would need to actually make a full pot, it will overflow. The grounds get stuck in the dispenser, O-ring, and you have a slow but steady leak all over your countertop because the trap beneath the dispenser will overflow eventually. It was not easy to clean out that O-ring area to really ensure all the grounds were gone and the leak stopped. I am a very fastidious user and had even run the clean cycle several times as recommended with vinegar and water, not to mention normal cleaning and rinsing after every use. So this is just some thing you have to watch out for. The leak is stopped now after rigorous cleaning, and I am just much more careful not to use as much coffee grounds as generally recommended. It still makes great coffee.
Stephen G. –
UPDATE (8/24/2018): Here’s the Fix for Clearing the “Clean” Light When It Won’t Turn Off After Cleaning.EDIT (8/24/18): If the “Clean” light comes on every time you run a brew cycle — even after prior repeated cleanings — you can probably fix this issue by unplugging the unit for at least one (1) hour, preferably longer. Doing this apparently resets the machine back to its factory settings. As I documented below (yes, I know this review is WAY too long), I had cleaned my DCC-3000 repeatedly and the “Clean” light kept coming on no matter what. There are a lot of complaints about this related to this model and its predecessors. I do not know if there is a dedicated sensor that detects calcium/mineral buildup that triggers the “Clean” light. If there is one, it might be defective if the above procedure to clear the “Clean” light’s status does not work for you. I am leaving my rating at Four Stars for now; still, it is a great machine if you can tolerate its quirks.EDIT (8/19/18): For now, I am taking off one (1) star (from a 5-star rating) because the “Clean” indicator is now coming one every 7-10 days! I brewed my first batch of coffee on May 23, changed the water filter on July 23 (every 60 days as recommended) and the “Clean” light didn’t come on for the first time until July 31. No problem, I figured…it’s probably time for its first cleaning. Performed the vinegar flush on July 31, only to have the “Clean” light come on again on Aug. 10. That’s strange, I thought. So I cleaned it again, this time using 1/2 water and 1/2 vinegar. Seven days later on Aug. 17, the “Clean” light came on AGAIN. This morning (Aug. 19), I cleaned it again with pure vinegar (12 cups; oh, what a stink!) and am now running a third flush with clean water. It may be time to use pure lemon juice, as the vinegar I have been using is, admittedly, old and its acidity has probably diminished with time. I’ll provide another update soon, but this is a discouraging development because I truly LOVE this type of coffee dispenser.ORIGINAL REVIEW (6/10/18):Simply put, this is a great coffeemaker.When I first saw it, it reminded me of my red plastic Kool-Aid drink dispenser I had when I was a kid. Nostalgia aside, the DCC-3000 is a great value for those wanting to, ahem, dispense with the traditional coffee carafe. Initial setup is quick and easy. Just remember to pull the power cord completely out from its internal storage compartment on the back of the unit. You can also push the cord back into its storage cavity to reduce excess length.When the water reservoir is filled to the 6-cup mark, my unit completes a full brewing cycle in five (5) minutes. It’ll make a little noise – some hissing and an occasional pop or two – but that tells you it’s working as it should. During a recent brief power outage (about 2 minutes), the clock retained all of its settings. And the beautiful blue LED backlight will cast just enough light so you can prepare your coffee on the counter without turning on the kitchen light. The white LED dispensing light is just outright cool and helps prevent you from overfilling your cup. If you use a ceramic mug, be advised that the bottom of the cup may scratch the plated drip pan grate. Just place a folded paper towel atop the grate to prevent this. (Replacement parts ARE available from Cuisinart and other sources but can be pricey.)Cleaning is fairly straightforward. I clean my coffee reservoir and filter basket with warm soapy water after each use to remove any residual coffee oils. This is my personal preference; for most users, cleaning it once weekly in this manner is usually sufficient. The cavity for the coffee reservoir will capture residual condensation that remains from a brewing cycle. Just roll up a paper towel (length-wise) and wick it away from the interior.I have used the “1-4 cup” setting just once for a 4-cup brewing cycle and it produced flavorful coffee with the comparable strength and temperature of a 6-cup cycle. On my unit, I have found that each demarcation on the Coffee Gauge represents about 2 cups. I have yet to use the included gold-tone filter, opting instead for paper filters.The only improvements I would make to future iterations of the DCC-3000 are (1) a slight redesign of the coffee reservoir/filter basket lid to prevent condensation from dripping down the back of the unit and (2) a backlight for the Coffee Gauge.This machine, combined with Amazon pricing and a three-year Cuisinart warranty, represents an excellent value for those wanting to go carafe-less.UPDATE (6/19/2018): I have owned the Cuisinart DCC-3000 for 30 days now and have completed 13 brewing sessions (6 cups each). Around the 8th or 9th session, I noticed my coffee had become somewhat weak for an unknown reason(s). This morning, I filled the water reservoir to the **5.5** cup mark (1/2 cup less than usual), used my normal 6 level scoops of medium ground coffee and set the “1-4 Cups” feature. The result was noticeably stronger coffee. I know that other reviewers here have said that activating the “1-4 Cups” feature does not enhance the strength if you are brewing more than 4 cups. Regardless, I will keep experimenting until I can brew coffee consistently at my preferred strength. As stated earlier, I wash the coffee reservoir and filter basket in warm soapy water after each use. For some users, this might seem like overkill. However, I have not experienced any problems with dripping from the dispenser. At most, only 2 drops fall into the drip pan once I have filled my cup, which is acceptable. **Keeping the spring-loaded port at the bottom of the coffee reservoir ++clean and unobstructed++ is key to keeping coffee from dripping from the dispenser.** I have yet to use the gold-toned filter, opting instead for junior-size paper filters designed for 4-6 cups. All in all, I’m still very satisfied with my purchase.
Lou –
Held my interest from start to finishI purchased this Coffee-On-Demand coffee maker after having my first experience with one at a time share resort I was recently staying in, although it was a different brand. When I researched these machines, the Cuisinart stood out as a better product, so I ordered one and received it yesterday. I brewed my first pot of coffee today and was very satisfied with the easy set-up and use. It worked flawlessly and coffee was hot. I was happy to stop using the previous coffee maker I had, which used a glass carafe, that was stained permanently. The coffee reservoir inside this machine, keeps whatever staining that may occur, out of view, so I don’t need to stare through dark brown stains on the glass carafe to see how much coffee has already brewed. In many ways, this Cuisinart is just wonderful, with many conveniences. Highly recommended.
Peggy M. –
Amazing so far!This coffee maker was easy to set up and easy to program. Today is Saturday and I received this coffee maker on Thursday afternoon (3 days early, thank you Amazon!) After using another brand if self-dispensing coffee maker for over 10 years, I was hesitant to buy this one but so far am very glad I did. The previous brand would leak all over the stand it was on and was a constant pan to clean up. That was the 3rd one of that brand I had purchased. Some of the reviewers here said they thought the pot was difficult to clean up. I find that to be difficult to understand! Take out the basket, dump the grounds and filter in the garbage, rinse out the basket and the coffee reservoir, fill up the water and add new grounds. Nothing difficult about that so far! Also, I have found the coffee is smooth flavored and does not get too strong after being in the heated reservoir for the full 4 hours! Much more so than the previous brand. As of yet I have nothing but praise for this coffee maker and am so glad I spent the extra $$ to get this! Should any of my opinions change in time or I have problems with this machine, I will update my review. Till then, I will continue to enjoy my morning coffee!
owh –
good coffee makerWe have used (my dad) this coffee maker for many years. Only one time within a few months one died. The company told us it was under warranty, to cut the cord off and mail it to them and they would send a new one, and they did. With that. We just ordered one for backup. His is still good to go but wanted back for the time we need to replace it. When we got it, the box was pretty messed up. slightly split open in three places, puncture holes on both sides. The machine itself looks ok no dents or damage to say. they usually ship these in another box. Not this time. aside from this it is a good machine.
Michael –
This is just simply BETTER coffeePurchased this coffee maker and used the same coffee, the same water and the same portions, so didn’t change anything but still feel as though the taste is better. Great purchase. Wish it was a little taller in the dispensary so I could fit my travel thermos underneath without having to move it to the edge of the counter, but that is doable. Also when it arrived I was surprised by the short electrical cord and was disheartened thinking I’d have to get an extension cord but I read some reviews and figured out that the cord was just “stuck” inside… so had to pull a little harder but the cord eventually came unraveled and was long enough to not use an extension cord. – Hope that helps someone.
Kristen Kiser –
Great coffee maker but the cord is just way too shortThe coffee maker works great. I bought this to replace my old Cuisinart coffee maker. The only complaint I have is that the cord is insanely short. I have to unplug the coffee maker from the wall bc I can not open the top portion to add coffee if plugged in. The coffee maker is on my counter, under my cabinets and I can not open it to add coffee if it’s plugged in. It’s just a pain and it makes no sense to only have a 12 inch cord on an appliance used daily that sits on a counter top.
DMADISON –
Coffee is not hot and therefore does not taste fully brewed.I bought this Cuisinart Coffee Maker as a replacement for a previous model that stopped working. The previous machine made delicious coffee. However, I have yet to have what I would call a good cup of coffee from this new machine.Pros: Love the dispenser part of the coffee maker. No longer have to let carafes sit and let the coffee scald.The machine design is good, and makes all parts easy to remove and clean.It is an attractive machine, and I always get questions about where I got it.The light added to the dispenser mechanism is a major improvement. Sometimes I had to hold my finger a little below the rim of the cup to determine if the cup was full with my old machine.Cons:Coffee is not hot. And, the coffee never tastes like it is fully brewed. I keep the internal reservoir clean, and wash the bottom hot plate before each use.I am not a fan of the left side water reservoir, either. Even when I take it off and put it in the sink to add water, I still find it hard to see the respective cup fill lines.Would it not have been simpler to have made this machine where you could fill up the water tank completely, and then have the ability to select the number of cups of coffee you want vs. trying to hit the 3 cup, 4 cup, 5 cup, etc. fill line. Could this not be accomplished through the program function? I find this extremely irritating.The previous model had a little bubble gauge on the right side, and as you poured the water into the machine, the level would rise. Much easier to see and eliminated the whole side water tank scenario.That’s it. Those are my thoughts and suggestions. If I have misunderstood any of the instructions on how the coffee maker works, please let me know.I am debating on sending this one back and getting another one. Let me know your thoughts.
Mistress of the Fort –
Good coffeeTHE CORD: if you’re still reading complaints about the “2 inch long cord” you are reading the complaint of an idiot. The cord is roughly 16-20 inches long. It’s tucked inside and you simply need to pull it out. You may need to pull it a little harder than you might pull a self securing vacuum cleaner cord but I promise, it’s there.Anyway, as for the rest of it, we’ve been using it for about 2 months now and we really like it. We’ve had a $9 black Friday special since 2007 that decided to finally die last October, so thinking that maybe that brand must not be that bad since we got so much of of it, we bought the nearest thing to it. Within 6 months I noticed water on the counters, which I thought was just spilled when filling out condensation. It wasn’t. Then when it failed on a Noah’s ark level we had no interest in getting another piece of junk. All we wanted is a reliable cup of coffee and the ability to set a time so it’s brewed and ready as my husband leaves for work. I really like that I can adjust the stay-hot time of the brew, which has been great since coffee is usually long gone within one hour and my husband lacks the ability to turn anything off when it’s done.Other pros: the non ear shattering beeping when the cycle is complete our it shuts off. The removable water reservoir is really nice, plus it’s clear so I can easily read the markings or see about where the brewing cycle is. To see the markings for 3 cups or less it needs to be looked at from the side, but that’s no big deal. I usually fill from a pitcher so I can just turn it a little.The included reusable filter is great, but we prefer to filter more sediment with paper filters. But it’s nice to have the backup. The light above the dispenser that turns on when you press the button was an unexpected feature, I missed that in the description.We’ve been able to fill a 32 once insulated mug by moving the machine forward with the catch tray removed and the mug can be held below counter level.I love that everything can be removed or accessed to clean.The taste has been consistent and is much better than anticipated.The cons: it’s nitpicking, but this forms a lot of condensation on the underside of the brewing lid as well as the reservoir, if I leave the lid on. The reservoir concerns me due to the potential for mildew, so I rarely put it in place. It just sits on the corner beside it. After the coffee is ready I lift the other lid to nearly vertical and shake off as much water as I can, then leave it propped open after I turn it off. Otherwise I get water dropping down the back.The parts can be cleaned, but there are a ton of crevices and grooves that are difficult to get to. I have just used a couple drops of dishwashing detergent and a long bottle brush, which works great, but I always scratch my knuckles on some random edge. The drain feature on the heated pitcher thing is a good idea but it’s not in a logical place, and you have to top it exactly right. Which never happens, so as other reviewers have said make sure you’re draining it completely inside the sink.I wish all coffee makers had a battery backup for the clock and timer. Our power flickers all the time. This has a 5-10 second delay, so most of the time is fine, but resetting this takes time and I have to refer to the manual because it isn’t an intuitive process.Another nitpicking detail is having to switch between a that brew cycle to the auto cycle. The job has to be turned for each turn the on/off pressed. It’s a half second of extra time but hey, 2 months later and I still notice.Overall I would recommend this and really like the design. If it konks out before I think we’ve gotten our money’s worth I’ll update this but at this point I really like it.