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Cuisinart - Classic 12-Cup Percolator - Stainless Steel

Model: PRC-12
SKU: 9360764
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Customers are saying

Customers highly value the Classic 12-Cup Percolator for its ability to produce delicious, hot coffee quickly and easily. Its simple operation and straightforward cleaning process are also frequently praised. The coffee's ability to stay hot is another appreciated feature. Overall, the product receives positive feedback for its ease of use and consistently good coffee.

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Features
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  • Brews 4 - 12 cups

    So your friends or family can enjoy great-tasting coffee.

  • Transparent knob

    Allows you to monitor the progress of the brewing cycle.

  • Ready indicator light

    Alerts you when the coffee is ready to be enjoyed.

  • Stay-cool bottom

    For safe placement on most surfaces without scratching.

  • Detachable cord

    Allows you to carry the percolator into a separate room to serve.

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Specifications
  • Material
    Stainless steel
    Capacity
    12 cups
    Temperature Control
    No
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Reviews

Customers are sayingCustomers highly value the Classic 12-Cup Percolator for its ability to produce delicious, hot coffee quickly and easily. Its simple operation and straightforward cleaning process are also frequently praised. The coffee's ability to stay hot is another appreciated feature. Overall, the product receives positive feedback for its ease of use and consistently good coffee.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Heating Performance (15)
  • Coffee Quality (12)
  • Ease of Use (10)

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Corrosion at the heating element

    My first Cuisinart PRC-12 percolator was delivered in December 2020. I really like the product but I’m experiencing corrosion at the heating element nut. I’ve been working with the Cuisinart customer service (they are EXCEPTIONALLY helpful). They have sent me two replacement units thus far. The problem is each unit has the same corrosion issue. Around 14 days corrosion begins and after around 40 days the corrosion is bad. I keep hoping the next replacement won’t corrode as I really like this unit. It’s important to note that I rinse EVERY piece with fresh water after EVERY use then dry them.

    Posted by Jeff

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Clear plastic top breaks. Too expensive to fix.

    This is my second one of these. There is a clear plastic piece at the top that breaks at just over a year. It costs between 15 and 30$ to replace. If it was glass or was made to last, would love to buy again. Great coffee maker until that crucial piece breaks.

    Posted by IsraelB

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent compared to Farberware 12 Cup

    We've been using coffee percolators for 15 years. We've been through 3 Farberware 12 cups in that time and the quality has been steadily deteriorating with every purchase and use. Having return the 4th replacement to Macys it was refreshing to buy this Cuisinart model which is clearly back to the quality we expect. Great perc time, efficient heating, elegant pouring spout and above all a really strong and lasting build quality. For sure we won't be going back to Farberware especially as the price was less as well.

    Posted by Brittgecko

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Electric Perk

    It's getting harder and harder to find a 12 cup, stainless steel, electric perculator coffee pot. This Cuisinart is perfect. It brews a great tasting cup of coffee. I think it does a better job than my drip coffee maker. We got this for our RV. I didn't want a glass carafe because we bounce our RV down the road. I don't have to worry about anything breaking with this pot. I can't say enough good things about this "old time" electric perk pot.

    Posted by bmech

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great fresh coffee pot

    it makes best coffee nice & hot stays hot too easy to use

    Posted by Hanna

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Questions & Answers
  • What is the purpose of the transparent knob on this percolator?

    The transparent knob allows you to monitor the brewing process.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Does this Cuisinart coffee maker have an indicator to alert me when the coffee is ready?

    Yes, this percolator features a ready indicator light to let you know when your coffee is ready.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Is the power cord on this Cuisinart coffee maker detachable?

    Yes, the cord is detachable, allowing you to easily move the percolator to another room for serving.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • How many cups of coffee can this Cuisinart percolator brew?

    This Cuisinart percolator can brew between 4 to 12 cups of coffee.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Can I safely place this percolator on my countertop without it causing damage?

    Yes, the Cuisinart percolator has a stay-cool bottom, making it safe to place on most surfaces without scratching.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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