Kitchen Aid KCM1208DG Coffee Maker

About

The KitchenAid KCM1208DG is part of the Coffee Makers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Drip Coffee Makers models like the KCM1208DG are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Brew performance The ability to reach 195° to 205° F for five or six minutes, the industry standard for optimal brewing and an indication of the coffee's concentration.


Convenience Reflects the ease of filling the reservoir, placing the filter, gauging the amount of coffee remaining, and cleaning up. It also reflects how clearly we judged the controls.


Carafe handling Covers handle comfort, the tendency to drip while pouring, the balance of a full carafe, and how easy it was to empty the last liquid. Models with no score here brew into single-serve cups or are self-serve models. The latter holds the coffee in a tank; you fill your cup by pressing it against the dispenser lever.

DESCRIPTION

This KitchenAid 12-cup drip coffee maker has:
  • auto-shutoff
  • a permanent filter.
  • a removable reservoir
  • an indicator to tell you when cleaning is needed
  • a measured capacity of 64 oz.
  • a cone-type filter