Cuisinart SS-21 Coffee Center Thermal Coffee Maker
- Capacity: 10 cups
- Coffee Maker Type: Drip Coffee Machine
- Operation Mode: Fully Automatic
- Filter Type: Reusable
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable 2-in-1 with a carafe that holds heat for hours, but reservoir leaks and pod-side failures near the one-year mark are a real risk to weigh against the price.
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ASIN: B0CW4BPSJZCategory: Coffee Machines
Overview
The Cuisinart SS-21NAS combines a 10-cup insulated thermal carafe drip side with a single-serve pod brewer, offering five brew sizes from 4 to 12 oz and compatibility with any standard single-cup pod including K-Cup.
It replaced Cuisinart's earlier coffee center design for at least one long-time owner, who noted the new version drops the physical on/off switch in favor of what appears to be an automatic shutoff. Recent purchase activity suggests steady demand, and the insulated carafe's heat retention draws consistent praise, but reservoir leaking and pod-side failures around the one-year mark show up repeatedly.
- 10-cup insulated stainless carafe
- 5 single-serve sizes, 4-12 oz
- Compatible with any standard pod
- 42 oz removable water reservoir
Who it's for
Fits a household that wants both a full carafe and single-serve pods from one machine without buying two appliances. Less suited to anyone who has had reliability issues with past Cuisinart combo brewers or expects a unit to run leak-free well past a year.
Pros and cons
- Carafe holds heat for hours
- Combines full pot and single-serve pods
- Brew strength control for regular or bold
- Five single-serve sizes from 4 to 12 oz
- Reservoir leaking reported by multiple owners
- One reviewer's pod side stopped working after about a year
- No visible on/off switch confused one owner
- One unit reportedly sold as new was refurbished
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 10 cupshigher than 57% of 69 coffee machines |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Carafe, Filter |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | SS-21 |
| Style | Modern |
| Specific Uses For Product | Espresso |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Auto Shut-Off |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the SS-21NAS work with K-Cup pods?
Yes, it is compatible with any brand of single-cup pod, including Keurig K-Cup or a reusable filter.
Does it have a physical on/off switch?
One long-time owner notes there is no visible switch on this version and it appears to rely on automatic shutoff instead.