Cuisinart
Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable DCC-3200
Good
Our score: 71 / 100
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What we like
- One of the largest carafes in the category at 14 cups, genuinely useful for a full house or a small office kitchen
- 24-hour programmable start, adjustable warming plate temperature, and a self-clean cycle at an $80-100 price point most competitors can't match feature-for-feature
- Dead-simple button-and-dial interface — no manual required, no menu diving
- Backed by a 3-year warranty, longer than every other machine in this lineup, and parts/accessories are everywhere given how many of these are already in circulation
What we don't
- Doesn't approach SCA-certified brewing temperature, and the cup reads noticeably milder and flatter next to the Bonavita or OXO in this batch
- Glass carafe sits directly on a warming plate that will slowly scorch coffee if left on more than 30-45 minutes
- Housing is mostly plastic and feels considerably less substantial than the stainless bodies on the Zojirushi or OXO
- No thermal carafe option in this line, so a fresh-tasting cup depends entirely on how quickly you pour it
Specifications
| Carafe type | Glass, double-wall insulated |
|---|---|
| Capacity (cups) | 14-cup (up to 60 oz) |
| Brew temperature (F) | Roughly 185-195°F — not officially published, not SCA-certified |
| SCA certified | No |
| Programmable | Yes — 24-hour advance start, adjustable warming plate, self-clean cycle |
| Bloom/pre-infusion | No dedicated bloom stage |
| Footprint | Large — full-size 14-cup body, one of the bigger machines in this batch |
| Warranty (yr) | 3 yr limited |
How it compares
Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable DCC-3200 vs. similar drip coffee makers.
| Specification |  | Breville Precision Brewer | Technivorm Moccamaster | OXO Brew 9-Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 71 | 84Best | 83 | 78 |
| Carafe type | Glass, double-wall insulated | Glass (thermal carafe version also sold) | Glass (thermal carafe versions also available) | Stainless steel thermal carafe |
| Capacity | — | — | — | — |
| Brew temperature | — | — | — | — |
| SCA certified | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Programmable | Yes — 24-hour advance start, adjustable warming plate, self-clean cycle | Yes — digital display with scheduled start | No (manual switch, no digital timer on base model) | No — one-button start, no delay-brew timer |
| Bloom/pre-infusion | No dedicated bloom stage | Yes — dedicated bloom mode with adjustable timing | Yes — built-in pre-brew pause via the drip basket design | Yes — built-in pre-infusion pause before full saturation |
| Footprint | Large — full-size 14-cup body, one of the bigger machines in this batch | Moderate — wider than the Moccamaster due to the control panel | Compact — narrower than most drip machines despite the tall profile | Compact, tall upright body |
| Warranty | — | — | — | — |
| Capacity (cups) | 14-cup (up to 60 oz) | 12-cup (60 oz) | 10-cup (40 oz) | 9-cup (1.2 L / ~40 oz) |
| Brew temperature (F) | Roughly 185-195°F — not officially published, not SCA-certified | 197-204°F, user-adjustable | 196-205°F | 197-204°F, SCA-certified |
| Warranty (yr) | 3 yr limited | 1 yr | 5 yr | 1 yr limited |