Cuisinart Brew Central Plus 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker – CBC-8500PC, Stainless Steel, Over-Ice Brewing & Adjustable Temperature

Cuisinart Brew Central Plus 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker – CBC-8500PC, Stainless Steel, Over-Ice Brewing & Adjustable Temperature

Product Description

Enjoy convenient, customizable coffee at home with the Cuisinart Brew Central Plus 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker. Designed for everyday brewing and larger households, this automatic drip coffee maker combines a generous 14-cup capacity with 24-hour programmability, adjustable brew strength, an over-ice feature, and customizable warming settings. Its stainless steel finish, front-fill water reservoir, and easy-to-view water window make it a practical addition to your kitchen or coffee station.

Large 14-Cup Capacity: Brew enough coffee for family breakfasts, entertaining guests, or keeping your household supplied throughout the morning. The dripless glass carafe is designed for convenient pouring and serving.

24-Hour Programmability: Schedule your coffee maker to begin brewing at a preferred time. The programmable controls help you prepare fresh coffee for your morning routine or whenever you need it.

Regular or Bold Brew Strength: Choose between regular and bold coffee at the touch of a button to suit your taste preferences.

Over-Ice Brewing Feature: Prepare coffee for iced beverages with the dedicated over-ice feature, offering another way to enjoy your favorite coffee drinks.

Adjustable Keep-Warm Temperature: Select high, medium, or low warming-plate settings to help maintain your coffee at a preferred serving temperature after brewing.

Automatic Shut-Off: Set the auto-off function from 0 to 4 hours to suit your routine. This feature provides added convenience when you want the machine to switch off after brewing.

1–4 Cup Brewing Setting: Prepare smaller quantities when you do not need a full carafe. The dedicated setting is designed to support smaller-batch brewing.

Brew Pause™ Feature: Pour a cup before the brewing cycle finishes without waiting for the entire carafe to fill.

Front-Fill Water Reservoir: The extra-large front-fill channel makes adding water more convenient. The clear water window helps you check the water level for accurate filling.

Ready Alert Tone: Use the optional ready alert tone to know when brewing is complete.

Useful Coffee-Making Accessories: The supplied accessories include a glass carafe, gold-tone filter, filter basket, built-in coffee scoop, and charcoal water filter. The charcoal filter is designed to reduce chlorine, unpleasant tastes, and odors in brewing water.

Convenient Self-Cleaning Function: The self-clean feature helps simplify routine maintenance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and descaling to keep your coffee maker performing properly.

Specifications

• Brand: Cuisinart

• Product Name: Brew Central Plus Programmable Coffee Maker

• Model: CBC-8500PC

• Coffee Maker Type: Automatic drip coffee maker

• Capacity: 14 cups

• Carafe Material: Glass

• Color: Stainless steel

• Water Reservoir Capacity: 70 oz.

• Programmability: 24-hour programmable brew start

• Brew Strength Settings: Regular and Bold

• Special Brewing Feature: Over-Ice

• Small-Batch Setting: 1–4 cups

• Keep-Warm Temperature Settings: High, Medium, Low

• Automatic Shut-Off: Adjustable from 0 to 4 hours

• Brew Pause: Yes

• Self-Clean Function: Yes

• Ready Alert Tone: Optional

• Water-Level Indicator: Easy-to-view water window

• Water Reservoir Design: Front-fill channel

• Included Accessories: Glass carafe, gold-tone filter, filter basket, built-in coffee scoop, charcoal water filter

• Dimensions (as supplied): 14.8 × 10.3 × 8 inches

• Weight: 7.43 lb.

FAQ

Q: How much coffee can this coffee maker brew?
A: It has a stated capacity of 14 cups, making it suitable for households and gatherings that need multiple servings.

Q: Can I program the coffee maker in advance?
A: Yes. Its 24-hour programmable feature allows you to schedule a brew cycle ahead of time.

Q: Can I choose the strength of my coffee?
A: Yes. You can select Regular or Bold according to your taste.

Q: Does it have a setting for iced coffee?
A: Yes. The over-ice feature provides an option for preparing coffee for iced beverages.

Q: Can I brew fewer than 14 cups?
A: Yes. The 1–4 cup setting is designed for smaller batches.

Q: Can I adjust the temperature at which coffee stays warm?
A: Yes. The warming plate offers high, medium, and low temperature settings.

Q: What does Brew Pause™ do?
A: It allows you to pour a cup before the full brewing cycle has finished.

Q: Does the coffee maker switch off automatically?
A: Yes. The auto-off setting can be adjusted from 0 to 4 hours, according to the supplied specifications.

Q: What accessories are included?
A: The supplied package includes a glass carafe, gold-tone filter, filter basket, built-in coffee scoop, and charcoal water filter.

Q: Does it have a cleaning function?
A: Yes. It includes a self-clean feature. Follow the user manual for the recommended cleaning and descaling procedure.