Cuisinart DCC-3400 12-Cup Programmable Thermal Coffeemaker
The Cuisinart DCC-3400 brings together thoughtful engineering and stylish design to deliver a coffee maker that does it all — and does it exceptionally well. With a 12-cup capacity, stainless steel thermal carafe, and cutting-edge brewing technology, this machine ensures your coffee stays piping hot without sacrificing flavor or freshness. The backlit LCD display, 24-hour programmability, and Brew Pause™ feature provide maximum control and flexibility, whether you’re brewing one cup or a full pot. Whether it’s for home or office use, the DCC-3400 offers reliable performance with a professional-grade feel.
🌟 Product Highlights & Features
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✅ 12-Cup Capacity
Perfect for families or entertaining, with each cup approximately 5 oz. -
🔥 Hotter Brewing Technology
Delivers hotter coffee without compromising taste, thanks to advanced temperature control. -
🕒 24-Hour Programmability
Wake up to fresh coffee — fully automatic with self-clean function and auto shut-off. -
💪 Brew Strength Control
Choose between Regular or Bold settings for a personalized cup every time. -
🌀 Stainless Steel Thermal Carafe
Double-wall insulated to keep your coffee hot for hours — no hot plate needed! -
⏸️ Brew Pause™ Feature
Grab a quick cup before the brewing cycle finishes — no mess or dripping. -
🧽 Self-Clean and Descaling Reminder
Built-in cleaning alert keeps maintenance easy and worry-free. -
💧 Charcoal Water & Gold-Tone Coffee Filter
Premium filtration enhances taste and removes impurities. -
🔇 Optional Ready Tone
Turn off the brew-completion beep for a quieter kitchen. -
🔒 Memory Recall System
60-second reset remembers settings and progress during power loss.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cuisinart |
| Model | DCC-3400NAS |
| Color | Stainless Steel (Silver) |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Carafe Type | 12-Cup Double-Wall Stainless Steel Thermal |
| Brew Strength Options | Regular / Bold |
| Water Filter Type | Charcoal Filter Included |
| Coffee Filter Type | Gold-Tone Permanent Filter (Reusable) |
| Programmability | Fully programmable (24-Hour Start Timer) |
| Special Features | Brew Pause, Self-Clean, Tone Control |
| Power Consumption | 1100 watts |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Dimensions | 7.75” D x 9” W x 14.25” H |
| Weight | 10.2 lbs |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Included Components | Coffee Maker, Thermal Carafe, Scoop, Filters |
| Warranty | Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty |
✅ Final Verdict
The Cuisinart DCC-3400 is the ultimate companion for coffee lovers who demand both quality and convenience. With its powerful heating element, programmable features, and thermal carafe that keeps coffee fresh for hours, it’s built to elevate your morning routine and impress guests alike.
Its clean, modern design complements any kitchen, while the user-centric interface makes it incredibly simple to use. Whether you prefer a bold brew or a milder cup, this coffee maker adapts to your preferences — and does so with style.
If you’re ready to ditch lukewarm coffee and upgrade your countertop with a reliable, high-performance machine, the Cuisinart DCC-3400 is worth every drop.
RockDove men’s –
An exemplary product.
The Cuisinart 17 Cup Coffee Maker is an exemplary product.
Jen B –
Good looking machine, great tasting coffee, and POURS JUST FINE
This review is for the DCC-3400 machine with a thermal carafe. This machine makes great tasting coffee, has simple intuitive operation, does not take up much space on the counter, and is *really* good looking. I recently purchased this to replace a similar Cuisinart model that I had for over 12 years. And the previous one was still working fine – it had just gotten dingy after daily use for so many years. I prefer using a thermal carafe because I usually stretch a pot of coffee over several hours, and coffee gets a burnt taste when heated for that long with a heating plate. The primary advantage of the thermal carafe (besides looking really nice) is that it keeps the coffee hot through insulation of the carafe, and not by continuously heating the carafe. So there are three things you need to know (1) the plate that it sits on does not heat up, (2) coffee in the carafe is going to lose heat over the course of a day; that is physics and it’s unavoidable. However, it loses heat at a very slow rate. The coffee remains hot for several hours throughout the morning after it has been brewed, and even by the afternoon I would call it very warm – that’s 9-10 hours after it was brewed and would be burnt coffee sludge if it were directly heated for that long, and (3) the lid is designed to maintain a seal that reduces the rate of heat loss, but you don’t have to twist or open anything to pour a cup. For this reason, the coffee pours more slowly than if the spout were just open. But honestly, the difference is along the lines of taking 4 seconds to fill a cup instead of 2 seconds. I don’t understand the claims in other reviews about spilling when pouring, unless they are turning the carafe upside down to try to make it pour faster. The spout pours just fine and I’ve noticed that this model actually pours a little faster than the previous one I had. If the spout were more open, the carafe would lose heat more quickly. The only way to seal it further would be to design a lid that needs to be twisted open when you want to pour (like a thermos), and it would still lose heat at a faster rate every time you open it. I feel that the design of this carafe strikes the right balance between the seal needed to retain heat and ease of pouring. Another bonus is that the carafe does not need to sit in the coffee maker to stay warm – when serving coffee to a group I can keep the pot right on the table or wherever is most convenient. A thermal carafe may not fit the bill for everyone, but if you need a pot of coffee to stay hot for several hours without eventually tasting burnt, I highly recommend this machine.
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Kathy K. –
Great coffeepot!
We needed a new coffee pot for our Airbnb, this one is perfect. Makes several cups of coffee and it stays warm in the carafe, is programmable, plus looks great on the counter.
hleumas1 –
I love this coffee maker. Worth the price!
I recently upgraded to the Cuisinart Stainless Steel Coffee Maker, 12-Cup Thermal, Silver, and it has completely transformed my morning routine. This coffee maker is a perfect blend of style, functionality, and quality, making it an outstanding addition to any kitchen.Sleek and Stylish Design: The stainless steel finish is not only elegant but also adds a modern touch to my kitchen. It looks fantastic on the countertop and complements my other appliances perfectly. The design is both sleek and practical, with intuitive controls that are easy to navigate.Thermal Carafe Excellence: The 12-cup thermal carafe is a game-changer. It keeps my coffee hot for hours without compromising on flavor. I love that I can brew a full pot in the morning and enjoy hot, fresh coffee throughout the day. The carafe is also well-designed, with a comfortable handle and a no-drip spout that makes pouring a breeze.Brew Strength Control: One of my favorite features is the brew strength control. Whether I’m in the mood for a bold, strong cup or a milder brew, this coffee maker delivers exactly what I want. The customizable settings ensure that every pot of coffee is brewed to perfection.Programmable Convenience: The programmable feature is incredibly convenient. I can set the coffee maker to start brewing before I wake up, so I’m greeted with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee as soon as I step into the kitchen. The auto-shutoff feature adds an extra layer of safety and peace of mind.Easy to Clean: Cleaning this coffee maker is a breeze. The removable parts are dishwasher safe, and the stainless steel exterior wipes clean easily. The self-clean function is a fantastic addition, making maintenance simple and hassle-free.Consistent Performance: Every pot of coffee I’ve brewed with this machine has been consistently excellent. The coffee maker heats the water to the perfect temperature, ensuring optimal extraction and rich, flavorful coffee every time.In summary, the Cuisinart Stainless Steel Coffee Maker, 12-Cup Thermal, Silver is an exceptional product that combines style, functionality, and quality. It has made my mornings more enjoyable and my coffee routine more efficient. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and stylish coffee maker that delivers delicious coffee every time.
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Jamie –
Excellent Brewer of Flavorful Coffee
I am a long-time user of a Bunn Speed Brew machine. After years of loyal service it went to heaven to play in the fields with other coffee makers. And when you love coffee as much as I do and have used the same machine for a long time, deciding on a new one is a bit like getting divorced and learning how to date again.I knew I didn’t want another Speed Brew. As much as I loved that machine I was always a little uneasy about the fact that it kept water hot in an internal tank at all hours of the day and night. I wanted something different.A big selling point for me on this model is the thermal carafe. It was unlikely I would have settled on a machine with a glass carafe and a heating element. This carafe is not quite as efficient as the Bunn thermal carafe but it definitely keeps coffee piping hot for about 2 hours. If I use coffee from it after that I generally will pour a cup and warm it in the microwave for 30 seconds.It has a 12-cup capacity, which is nice if I’m sharing. In the obscure language of Coffee Making 1 cup is equal to 5 ounces, so the maximum capacity of this brewer is 60 ounces. I typically brew 50 ounces using 14 tablespoons of medium coarseness ground coffee for a very flavorful result. For 60 ounces I use 16 ½ tablespoons. I try to aim for approximately a 17-to-1 ratio of water to grounds. I notice on the uncommon occasion that I brew 60 ounces, the water sprayer has to be cleaned of coffee, but I don’t think the machine was designed for quite that much grounds.When I brew 50 ounces of water (10 “cups”) it takes 9 minutes on the normal cycle. I have not tried the bold brewing mode because the way I make my daily pot of coffee tastes excellent so why mess with it.The brewer includes a reusable gold tone coffee filter. It also includes a small bundle of paper filters. But I have been consistently using the reusable filter with excellent results. I was reading that there are some beneficial chemicals in coffee that are potentially filtered out with paper filters, and I really enjoy the flavor of my coffee using the reusable filter so I see no reason to buy paper filters.The panel lights are a bit bright. The other night I was in the kitchen with the lights off and I was surprised at how much light the machine was giving off. But that’s really nothing to complain about.As a fussy coffee drink who spent so many weeks reading and re-reading review after review of machine after machine, I am quite happy that I landed on this machine. It comes with my recommendation, for whatever that’s worth. 🙂
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Carol Ann –
So good it couldn’t be improved on!
We purchased this coffee maker because it looked to be the exact same model as one we bought at least seven years ago but finally conked out on us this week. We were so satisfied with our previous unit that we were worried the new model would be different — as products like this always seem to be.But apparently the product is so good even Cuisinart decided not to “improve” on it, and we were delighted to find NO significant differences at all. So we were able to keep and continue using the thermal carafe and the filter basket from our old unit. And believe me, having a second carafe comes in handy when you know you’re going to need a second pot but would otherwise have to wait to start a new one.Bottom line: This is a great coffee maker. We expect to get several years of use out of our new one.ONE MORE THING: For those who claim this doesn’t make hot coffee, here’s a tip. This uses a THERMAL CARAFE, which means it’s just like any other thermos. If you want hot coffee, then run some hot water into it and dump it out to warm up the insides before you start brewing. The coffee will be nice and hot for hours without any scorching. Just warm up the pot before you start.
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Kindle Customer Don –
Overall, I am impressed with this coffee maker. Hits all of my check points
I rarely rate something with 5 stars, but this coffee maker is a game changer for me. I had bought another coffee maker last November, and it was causing me to pull out my hair (don’t have enough as it is).My positives: It sends a loud tone when completed so you don’t have to keep going over and looking at it. It can be disabled, but I like it.It was extremely easy to set up and get started making coffee.The carafe is great, no buttons to push to allow pouring, just pour a cup and go. I also tested the heat retention of the carafe, and I was amazed at the results. I made a pot after setting it up and drank a couple of cups to verify very good coffee. I let it sit overnight, and the coffee in a half-filled pot was still hot (not as hot as the first cup, but still hot enough to drink! Fantastic!Only two small complaints. 1) the cord is obscenely short. The manual explains this as a safety issue, but I think that is marketing BS, copper is expensive, and they are trying to hold down costs. 2) It is a little difficult to fill the reservoir, especially when you are trying to watch the gauge and not exceed the max fill line. All spills are contained as the water goes right into the coffee above the carafe. So, you start off with a little cold coffee. I will get over it.
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W. H. Beebe Jr. –
DCC-3400 is an excellent coffee maker
UPDATE 3 September 2017Nothing out of the ordinary to report. It’s been 12 weeks (since 11 June) since the DCC-3400 was delivered to my house. During that period the coffee maker has worked flawlessly. I’ve neither seen nor experienced any of the early onset problems I’ve read elsewhere. I will say this; I only brew 10 cups of coffee at a time, since that’s what I did for decades (with and without Cuisinart), and I just can’t seem to break the muscle habit of “ten scoops in the morning.” But I brew every single morning, and when I’m on travel, my wife brews just like I do.Some habits I believe help:- I clean the basket every morning, and don’t let the grounds sit, even for a day.- I wash out the pot at the same time I clean the basket; I don’t let any coffee sit in the pot.- I clean off the outside of the pot and brewer with a damp cloth at least once a week.- I use pre-filtered water that flows through my refrigerator.And that’s about it. It works excellently and looks as good as it works, and it delivers excellently brewed coffee. It’s still a five star purchase.ORIGINAL REVIEWI purchased this coffee maker to replace an older Cuisinart DCC-1150. The 1150 had been purchased back in 2007, nearly ten years ago. It had developed a very small intermittent leak in the base of the unit. It still made good tasting coffee, and I was hesitant to replace it, but I went on ahead and purchased the 3400. Here’s the key points on this purchase:1) I purchased this via Amazon Prime, and took advantage of their one-day free delivery offer. The 3400 was ordered early Saturday and arrived around 6pm the next day on a Sunday.2) I “brewed” two full pots of water only through the 3400. The next morning, on the first official pot, the coffee tasted great.3) I brew New England Coffee purchased at a local Publix.4) I use filtered water filtered by my Kenmore refrigerator which is what I’ve always used with the older 1150.5) This review is on the brand-new unit after the second pot of coffee.The 3400 is more like a refined 1150. It’s the same general size and shape, with the 3400 slightly larger to brew 12 cups vs. the 1150’s 10 cup capacity. The 3400 has a veneer of stainless steel vs the black plastic exterior of the 1150. The 3400 comes with a stainless steel caraf, just like the 1150 did, but big enough to hold 12 cups. It brews coffee as fast as the 1150 did. What’s interesting is how the 3400 has the same identical coffee basket and upper assembly that the 1150 has. Big flat buttons on the 3400 replace the smaller buttons and a knob found on the 1150.Because the 3400 is more refined, pouring water into the coffee maker is actually easier with the 3400. The opening in the back is slightly larger. I can easily pour water into it without spilling any using a standard Rubbermaid two quart pitcher. When it’s nearly finished brewing a small amount of steam comes out of the back vent holes, just like it did with the 1150. When the audible finished alarm goes off, the 3400 sounds just like the 1150.The 3400 is an excellent coffee maker. It’s well built, better even than the older 1150 (which was itself built quite well). It produces excellent coffee without the drama I’ve read about in some of the other reviews on this product. I highly recommend the DCC-3400.
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DavidsGirlDavidsGirl –
Love this coffee maker! Great tasting, very hot coffee
Update: The first one I bought lasted about 19 months. The price has increased almost 50% since I bought that one. When it died I tried a few other models that are less expensive. After a day or a week I returned those and ultimately bought another one of these. I’ve had my second one about 11 months now. I will likely never buy anything else. Best coffee I’ve ever been able to make at home. It used to be if you bought something from Cuisinart you could expect to still have it in five years. I wish that was still the case, but if I’m being completely honest I would buy a new one of these every year if I have to.I looked at every model of thermal carafe coffee maker and read a lot of reviews before choosing this one.This is, by far, the hottest coffee I have ever gotten from a home coffee maker. For me, this is a huge selling point.The thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot enough to enjoy without microwaving for at least 4 hours. Even after 6 or 7 hours the coffee is still warm and tasty. Because it does not use a warming plate to keep the coffee hot, the last drop of coffee tastes as good as the first. I will never go back to a glass caraf. I like the flavor of my coffee better than I have with any other coffee maker I’ve ever owned.The carafe is large. It holds almost 2 liters if you fill it to the 12 cup mark.The pour spout is designed specifically so It doesn’t dribble all over the place when I pour.It makes the coffee pretty quickly. Speed depends on the settings you use and, obviously, how much coffee you’re making. A full pot without the bold setting is read in about 11 or 12 minutes.It is completely programmable so you can setup the coffee to be ready at whatever time you’d like. It also has a “1-4” button for if you’re making 1 to 4 cups of coffee, and a “bold” button if you like stronger coffee. Those two buttons have a similar function. They slow the water flow over the grinds so you get the full flavor in a small pot, or a bolder flavor in any pot.A note about pouring because I’ve seen some reviewers that didn’t like how the pot pours. I don’t use the pot to fill the reservoir with water. I did that the first time and it pours way too slowly. That was aggravating. That may be why others complained. So I use a plastic pitcher for filling the reservoir. It appears that the top to the pot is designed to control the flow rate when pouring. I see this as a positive. When I’m filling my coffee cup I’m never wishing it would pour faster. I’m just glad coffee isn’t getting all over the counter, the floor, or me.I noticed some reviewers said the buttons stopped working after a few months or a year. I will say that it doesn’t take much force at all to get a response from whatever button you push. Because of those reviews I make a point of not using much force when I hit “Brew” or whatever button I’m pushing. If you poke them hard over and over, I could see them not working anymore after awhile.This coffee maker looks nice in my kitchen. If you have stainless steel appliances it will match. It takes up a very reasonable amount of space on my counter. The measurement lines are on the right side in the middle; however you can pour the water into the reservoir from either side. The reservoir is the whole back of the unit and is accepts water on either the left of the right side.The filter basket is cone shaped. It comes with a gold screen reusable filter insert. I still use a paper filter in that as well because I don’t like any sediment in my coffee. The paper cone filters cost a little more than standard filters but not so much that it is deal-breaker for me. A few extra dollars every 3 or 4 months.You have the option to use a charcoal water filter, but if you never use one it doesn’t change how to unit performs. The charcoal filter’s purpose is to filter things like the chloriine flavor out of your water. I use it.Some reviewers complained that the instructions are lacking in detail. Maybe the manufacturer has updated them since then. For the most part the setup is all pretty logical. The one thing I found difficult to figure out and not explained in the instructions was getting the charcoal filter into the filter holder. Turns out it is apparently so easy it looks hard. I included a few pics. On the stem portion of the charcoal filter holder is the word “open” with an arrow pointing downward. Right below that on the base is a little notch that sticks up. Just gently pull on the little notch and the front of the base flips open. The back left corner of the water reservoir has a slot cutout in the bottom to hold the base of the charcoal water filter setup. You just gently set it down in there. You don’t have to force it. And it stays in place. The last pic is of the cutout in the bottom of the water reservoir. Other than that setup was really easy. The filter basket only fits in one way. It’s a no-brainer to see where the water goes. The instructions tell you how to use all the buttons and features.There is a ready tone that beeps 5 times when the coffee is finished brewing. It’s pretty loud. If you don’t like that, you just press the “Tone” button near the clock face and the ready tone is off.It comes with one charcoal water filter, several cone shaped paper coffee filters, and a coffee scoop. Amazon sells the charcoal filters and the paper cone filters for very reasonable prices.I’ve been using this coffee maker since the day after Christmas 2019 and I have no complaints. I will update this review if anything changes. I’ve had a Bunn, and several models of Hamilton Beach over the course of 20 years. So far, this is the best coffee maker I’ve ever owned.
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Lamar I. –
May not be for everyone
I almost didn’t purchase this coffee maker because of the negative reviews. However, we decided to buy it anyway, and we have no complaints so far. That said, here are a few things to consider: • The carafe pours a little slower than a typical coffee pot. • You’ll need to remove the lid to get the last couple of ounces of coffee out. • You’ll need to use a separate pitcher to pour water into the reservoir. • The warming plate turns off once brewing is complete, but the coffee stays hot to warm for about two hours.If any of these points are dealbreakers, you may want to look elsewhere. But if they’re nonissues—as they are for us—this is a great coffee maker that’s easy to use and has a cleaner, more modern look than a traditional glass pot.
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