65 of 69 people found the following review helpful
DeLonghi designed #1 coffee maker!,
December 11, 2007 mamaj (Midwest) - See all my reviews
This review is from: DeLonghi DCF212T Drip Coffeemaker with Convenient Front Access (Kitchen)
When my $100 coffee maker quit, I researched coffee makers and found this model from DeLonghi I hadn't heard of before. The design of this model sets a new standard for on-the-counter coffee makers. It is incredible to be able to put the filter, coffee, AND WATER in the maker without moving the machine. The caraffe doesn't drip when pouring into the swing out arm (or into the cup later) so there's no messy drips to wipe up at any time.
The digital clock isn't the quickest to set since you have to hold a button in as it changes in minutes only, but hopefully that won't need set often.
The "aroma" button really works! There actually is a difference in the brewing aroma with it on.
Most importantly, the end product was a great cup of coffee! I'm thrilled with the coffee maker and haven't found a single negative aspect yet, including the price. I HIGHLY recommend this model. Kudos Delonghi, you really outdid yourself here. Amazon's shipping was simple and fast. The...Read more
42 of 46 people found the following review helpful
not quite hot enough,
December 26, 2007 Tanna Riggs "tannatx" (Rockwall, TX USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: DeLonghi DCF212T Drip Coffeemaker with Convenient Front Access (Kitchen)
I just got this coffee maker a few days ago and for the most part I like it, but, and this is a major but for me, the coffee just isn't quite hot enough. I find myself throwing my cup in the microwave to get it piping hot, not scalding but hot. It's nice looking, the front water loading is convenient, the coffee tastes good, but I wouldn't buy it again because of the temperature issue.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Leaks,
October 25, 2008 iarizona (Cave Creek, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: DeLonghi DCF212T Drip Coffeemaker with Convenient Front Access (Kitchen)
I had the same leaking problem that another reviewer had. After about 1 month of daily use this unit starts leaking from the back and liquid coffee goes down to the warming plate making a mess and causing a burnt coffee smell. The company kindly sent me another unit but the same thing happened. So now they are sending me a second replacement and I chose a different model which hopefully will be more reliable. But based on the review on that unit I am not optimistic that unit is any better.