Customer reviews for Cuisinart 2-in-1 Coffeemaker, 12 Cup Capacity, Single Serve, Hot or Iced forCustomer photos









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Single-serve brew did not work
Cons: • Single-serve pod side doesn't power on at all • Common defect across multiple units • Poor quality control for the price I was excited to get this coffee maker, it looked stylish, space-saving, and promised the best of both worlds: a 12-cup pot and single-serve brewing. The carafe side worked beautifully right out of the box, piping hot coffee, fast brew time, no complaints there. But when I went to use the single-serve, the disappointment hit hard. No lights, no response, nothing. I followed every troubleshooting step, from resetting to reseating the water tank, but it was completely dead. I will be seeking a refund because, at this point, it's clear this isn't user error but a defect in the model itself (after seeing similar reviews).
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re sorry to hear the single-serve side did not power on as expected. While this feature should activate once the water reservoir is properly seated and the unit is fully reset, we’d be happy to walk you through additional steps to confirm whether the system is receiving power. Please contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-726-0190 and reference Ticket #8900435049 so we can help resolve this quickly.
faulty design
Got the SS-16 coffeemaker 2 weeks ago. You lift the lid & condensation drips to the back & not into the reservoir. When brewing water spreads coffee grounds all over. I have to clean the inside after every brew. Should be 195-205 this brews at 180 degrees. Would not recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the SS-16. We’re sorry to hear about the unit not meeting your expectations. This isn’t the experience we want for you, and we appreciate you bringing these details to our attention. If you’d like us to take a closer look at your unit or review options under your warranty, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-726-0190 and reference ticket 8900442417 so we can assist you further.
Disappointed
We have used for about 1 week and not experienced the leaking or other issues noted in other reviews. However, this is my 4th Cuisinart coffee maker and this machine does not make the coffee as bold as my previous models, nor does the coffee temp brew as hot as my others. The coffee temp is set on High and it comes out warm enough to drink but cools off quickly even in a stainless steel cup. I am returning it.
I received this as a gift. I don't know if I got a lemon or all of them have the same problem. I read the instructions over several times, and to no avail. I tried the one cup maker and it literally exploded the coffee pod plus when I opened the lid coffee went all over my counter plus me. It's dangerous! Luckily I only had a minor burn on my finger. Also, it makes very loud sounds. The 12 cup coffee maker works, but is very noisy. If this is an issue with all SS-16 Series it's a problem that needs addressing immediately.
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about the experience with the single-cup side of your SS-16 Series coffee maker and the incident with the spilled coffee—we understand how concerning and frustrating that must have been. The 12-cup side is designed for optimal performance, but we also take noise and safety concerns seriously. Please reach out to our teams at 1-800-726-0190 and reference ticket 8900482555 so they can review and provide immediate assistance.
LOVE this coffee maker!!
This is by far the best coffee maker I have ever used! I was a Keurig customer for years, but decided to upgrade when I saw that these were on sale and had the capacity for both the carafe as well as a single cup and I have to say there are no regrets. I love the auto programmable features and I love that there are different settings for heat and boldness. After using this for 6 months, I think that this has been a great coffee maker and I can't wait to keep using it every day! Highly recommend!!
My Keurig duo died after a few years and wanted something similar. I love that it comes with a reusable coffee filter basket and resuable k cup pod. Both work great. It took me a bit to figure out how to program it but works perfectly. There are 2 water reservoirs (one for large pot and other for the single cups) the large water reservoir works just like a regular coffee machine and uses the full amount of water you pour in it so you need to fill it up each time but is not really a big deal and allows you to contol the amount of coffee you are making.Hope this lasts longer then my Keurig did.
design flaw or malfunction causes a big mess
Cuisinart 2 in 1 Coffee pot The good - The warmer for the pot works fine The bad - Both sides, the pods and the pot side are very slow compared to competitors machines. The pod side doesn't hold much water, competitors hold more. The pod side doesn't make coffee as hot as competitors, I have to microwave every cup. The worst part- Approx. twice a week, the pods wont drain fast enough. This blows the seal and top off the pods and causes a coffee ground filled waterfall down the front of the machine, a giant mess! I have had a little success with inserting the pod, then removing it and turning it to reload, putting multiple holes in the bottom of the pod. This helps a little. Obviously, something isn't right with the needle at the bottom of the pod holder. I see no damage, this may be the design. I cannot recommend this machine unless maybe you get it on clearance or if you have lots of time on your hands and only use the pot side.
We’re sorry to hear about this experience and understand how frustrating a messy brew can be. Pod drainage issues can sometimes occur if the puncture needles or pod holder need cleaning, or if mineral buildup is present, so we recommend carefully cleaning the needle area and performing a descaling cycle to help improve flow. We appreciate you sharing your feedback, and our Customer Care team is available at 1-800-726-0190 if you’d like additional assistance.
Nice Coffeemaker, But Ours Leaked
Purchased a little over three months ago, and now it is leaking internally from the K cup water reservoir feed. This morning, I found that it leaked about 4 ounces of water overnight onto our coffee cart and kitchen floor. Otherwise, it's been a good coffeemaker that serves the single-serve/full pot-o'-mud coffee needs of our household. Going back to Sam's Club to exchange for another one that hopefully does not leak.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear about the leaking issue you encountered, while also glad to know the coffeemaker has otherwise met your household’s needs. This unit is backed by a limited warranty, and we encourage you to contact our Consumer Service team at 1-800-726-0190 should you need any additional assistance or support.
Defective right out of the box!
I was so excited about this coffee maker. It's my favorite brand, too. Right out of the box, it was defective. The coffee maker, doesn't brew all the way, and water just sits in the coffee basket inside. Also, the single cup side, doesn't work at all. I went to start a return, and it tells me it's not eligible. I bought it less than 3 weeks ago. When I started a chat, I was told to TRY and return it. I have the receipt, it's been less than 30 days, and it never worked. You're giving me my money back. I just read other reviews, and I'm not the only one with this problem. It looks like you have created a bad product, and you should take it off the market. I hope that others will see my review before they buy it and not make the same mistake I made.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience, and we want you to know that we genuinely value your review. Your input is incredibly important to us, and we take all customer feedback seriously as we work to improve our products and overall experience. Please know that your comments will be shared with our team and used to help guide future product development. We appreciate you giving us the opportunity to do better.
Very loud and frustrating
I received my first coffee center at Christmas. It sounded like a freight train when brewing and woke us up when set for auto brew. The single serve sounded the same and pods exploded. I received my replacement and once again the machine is extremely noisy when brewing to the point it is my alarm clock in the morning when using auto brew. I want to like this coffee maker because it makes hot coffee but it is so loud. Also even though you fill the reservoir with based on the markings I never get that amount. I feel like returning it for the second time.
Hello- \n\nWe are so sorry to hear about the trouble you’ve had with your coffee maker. Cuisinart is committed to providing the highest quality products and consumer satisfaction. Please contact us at 1-800-726-0190 or via email to customerservice@cuisinart.com at your convenience and reference ticket number 8900390150. If you email us, please use the subject line ‘Cuisinart Review’. \n\nCuisinart Consumer Care Team