Cuisinart Classic 12 Cup Percolator
- Electric Coffee Percolator
- 12 cups
- 1100 watts
- Corded electric
Delivers genuine percolator-style coffee with no warming plate needed, but weigh the several reports of reduced performance or part failure within a year or two.
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Overview
Cuisinart's Classic 12 Cup Percolator (PRC-12N) is an electric stainless steel percolator that brews 4 to 12 cups and keeps coffee hot through continuous power rather than a warming plate. A transparent knob on top lets you watch the brew cycle.
- 4 to 12 cup brewing range
- No-drip tapered pour spout
- Stainless steel housing and basket
- Comfortable handle with knuckle guard
Who it's for
Suits people who like old-school percolator flavor and the ritual of watching coffee bubble into the glass knob, and who don't mind an appliance without automatic shutoff. Less suited to anyone who wants set-and-forget brewing or years of trouble-free service guaranteed.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers describe the flavor as smoother than drip coffee and enjoy watching it bubble into the glass knob, with several saying it holds heat for close to two hours after brewing since there's no shutoff. On the downside, multiple reviewers report the percolator brewing progressively weaker or lukewarm coffee within one to several months, and one found it occasionally comes out as just hot water with no coffee flavor.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Keeps coffee hot without a separate warming plate
- Visible brew cycle through the glass knob
- Basket handles 4 to 12 cups for groups
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | PRC-12N |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 6.2 × 9.2 × 12.2 inches |
| coffee_filter_size | #6 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 12 cups |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1100 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included components | |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Carafe |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Input Type | ground |
| Coffee Maker Type | Percolator |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | No |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Jug |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Kitchen |
| Specific Uses For Product | coffee |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Item Type Name | Percolator |
| Part Number | PRC-12N |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in electric coffee percolators.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart Classic 12 Cup PercolatorThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 626 | - |
| Elite Gourmet EC922 Electric Coffee PercolatorElite Gourmet | 4.0 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.0 / 5 |
| VEVOR Commercial Coffee UrnVevor | 4.3 / 5 | 150 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Mixpresso Small Electric Percolator Coffee Pot 4 Cup Stainless SteelMixpresso | 4.0 / 5 | 5,500 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Mixpresso Red Small Electric Percolator Coffee Pot 4 Cup Stainless SteelMixpresso | 4.0 / 5 | 5,500 | 3.7 / 5 |
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Questions about the Cuisinart PRC-12N
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Cuisinart PRC-12N percolator shut off automatically?
No, reviewers confirm there's no timer or auto shutoff, so it stays on and keeps the coffee hot until you unplug it.
How long does it take to brew a pot?
Reviewers report about ten minutes to brew plus a few extra minutes for the coffee to run through the filter before serving.
Do I need special filters for this percolator?
It uses a removable stainless steel basket rather than paper cone filters, though at least one buyer added a 3 inch round filter for extra clarity.