Cuisinart - Classic 12-Cup Percolator - Stainless Steel
About This Item
- Key Specs
- Material: Stainless steel
- Capacity: 12 cups
- Temperature Control: false
- General
- Brand: Cuisinart
- Model Number: PRC-12
- Product Name: Classic 12-Cup Percolator
- Color: Stainless Steel
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 12.25 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 9.25 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 6.3 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 6.9 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Material
- Material: Stainless steel
- Chemical Disclosures: Chromium Compounds, Chromium Total, Iron, Manganese and manganese compounds, Nickel and Nickel Compounds, Phosphorus (The disclosure of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) and/or other chemicals.)
- Capacity
- Capacity: 12 cups
- Features
- Temperature Control: false
- Control Type: Button
- Removable Cord: true
- Power
- Auto Shut-Off: false (Feature automatically turns off the product.)
- Voltage: 120 volts (Amount of power needed to support an electrical current.)
- Other
- UPC: 086279011749
Easily make up to 12 cups of coffee with this classic percolator that features a stay-cool bottom for safe placement on most surfaces without burning. The detachable cord allows you to carry the percolator to another room to serve coffee.
- 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.
Whats Included
- Cuisinart Classic 12-Cup Percolator
- Owner's manual
Product Manuals
Q: What is the purpose of the transparent knob on this percolator?
A: The transparent knob allows you to monitor the brewing process.
Q: Does this Cuisinart coffee maker have an indicator to alert me when the coffee is ready?
A: Yes, this percolator features a ready indicator light to let you know when your coffee is ready.
Q: Is the power cord on this Cuisinart coffee maker detachable?
A: Yes, the cord is detachable, allowing you to easily move the percolator to another room for serving.
Q: How many cups of coffee can this Cuisinart percolator brew?
A: This Cuisinart percolator can brew between 4 to 12 cups of coffee.
Q: Can I safely place this percolator on my countertop without it causing damage?
A: Yes, the Cuisinart percolator has a stay-cool bottom, making it safe to place on most surfaces without scratching.
Q: Does this percolator have automatic shut off?
A: Does not have an automatic shutoff feature so you will need to unplug it when finished.
Q: Does water come in contact with plastic or aluminum?
A: No, the contact material in this percolator is stainless steel.
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Reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 53 reviews
- Heating Performance (15)
- Coffee Quality (12)
- Ease of Use (10)
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