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product_id: 130793187
title: "KitchenAid 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Spiral Showerhead - KCM1208"
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price: "$526.95"
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# 24-hour programmability 12-cup capacity 29-hole spiral showerhead KitchenAid 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Spiral Showerhead - KCM1208

**Brand:** kitchenaid
**Price:** $526.95
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☕ Elevate your morning ritual with precision-brewed perfection!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KitchenAid 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Spiral Showerhead - KCM1208 by kitchenaid
- **How much does it cost?** $526.95 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- kitchenaid enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kitchenaid brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Brew Your Way:** Variable brew strength selector lets you choose between regular and bold flavors to match your mood.
- • **Mess-Free Pouring:** Unique drip-free spout design ensures your countertop stays clean, no matter the cup size.
- • **Stay Warm, Stay Ready:** Programmable 2-hour warming plate keeps coffee at ideal temperature with auto shut-off for safety.
- • **Effortless Convenience:** Removable clear water tank with dosage chart makes refills spill-free and precise.
- • **Flavor-Perfect Extraction:** 29-hole spiral showerhead saturates grounds evenly for rich, balanced coffee every time.

## Overview

The KitchenAid 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker (KCM1208) features a unique 29-hole spiral showerhead for optimal coffee extraction, a removable water reservoir with dosage markings for easy filling, and a programmable 24-hour timer to have fresh coffee ready anytime. Its warming plate keeps coffee hot for up to two hours with auto shut-off, while the drip-free spout and dual brew buttons add convenience and flexibility. Designed for consistent, flavorful coffee with minimal mess, it’s a reliable choice for daily coffee enthusiasts.

## Description

Brew delicious drip coffee, everyday with this 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker, with Spiral Showerhead evenly saturates coffee grounds for optimal extraction, producing an exceptionally flavorful cup of coffee. Also, this coffee maker also features a variable brew strength selector to choose between regular and bold strengths, 24 hour programmability, so your coffee can be ready at any time, day or night, and a pause and pour feature, to pour a cup of coffee before the brewing cycle is complete.

Review: Watch for drips but otherwise great - I literally was about to write a long term (5 year) review on how great my last coffee maker was when it started leaking! It still worked great and brewed good coffee but there was a hose split way up in the top of the machine where it went into the lid/drip head and isn't easy, if even possible, to fix. So I was on the hunt for a new pot and found this one. Had it for 4 months now so not a great deal of time to go on but figured I'd write a review on my current thoughts. First, I avoided buying it initially due to the fact that I look for consistent complaints on a product and the number of them when making a decision on a purchase and this one was the carafe cracking or shattering. Incidentally, after reading reviews on the last coffee maker I had, the leaking was a consistent complaint! Anyway...I had my selection down to about 3 different machines but my first pick didn't have the color I wanted available and the other 2 had issues with either the readout getting condensation in it or not working at all after a short time or the machine itself quit working too soon. Kept coming back to the KitchenAid despite the carafe concerns and decided to take the chance as I'm always super careful with them anyway since I'm already concerned about breaking the glass. So far 4 months in and alls well in that area! I really like how the reservoir is separate and can be pulled out for filling/cleaning even though I just fill it from a jug. It's easy to fill from a container and separates the coffee/filter from any chance of splash. I do wish it was a different color since we have a teal accent theme for the kitchen but the last coffee maker was black and stainless steel so not a huge deal. I do like the design-looks like their mixer which we also have- although it is bigger front to back than your average machine. The features are nice, especially the cleaning feature which I just recently used. It lets you know when it's time to run a clean cycle and it does take a while-at least 20-30 minutes for a pot not just a regular brew cycle! It has a beep when you turn it on and 3 beeps when its done brewing that you can't turn off unfortunately but it's fairly muted so not that bad. My last one was thankfully able to be turned off because it was obnoxiously loud! It uses cone paper filters (#4 I believe?) or reusable mesh which is what I use. The basket is easily removable for cleaning as well. Now for my biggest complaint/warning-the design of the lid allows for a good amount of condensation retention and nowhere for it to go so it will leak down the side or sides when you open it, be ready! I always have a dishrag in hand to shove under the lid behind the brew basket when I open it and leave it there for a few minutes opening it halfway and fully open to catch the runoff, then wipe the inside of the lid down. Personally not a deal breaker but it is annoying and I've noticed others had the same complaint. So far I'm very happy with this coffee maker, has some pluses over my last one and a couple minuses but overall I think the only thing that would make the choice of this one over the last one tough is that the last one could brew 14 cups where most only brew 12, this one included.
Review: KitchenAid KCM1208OB Drip Coffee Maker, 12 Cup - Year Year Review: Still like everything about this pot, highly recommend. .. Two Month review, what we’ve learned. This is an above average coffee maker. We have owned everything from Mr. Coffee to Cuisinart. Removable water reservoir – Nice lift handle to remove and replace. Lid is an exact fit, tilt it up just a bit and it will sit right in place. Easy to clean. Basket – Use the lift ring to put the basket back in place, it will line up perfect and drop in place, it does not like the get close and release method. Pot – No plastic taste others reported, but we did run the clean cycle before first use, read the manual for cleaning instructions, cleaning proportion was a surprise vs. other brewers. Daily Cleaning – No issues for us, let the pot cool down, one drop of dawn, sprayer used to mix up dawn/water then a wash rag around and around, pot is as clean as the day purchased. Cleaning – an icon will lite up after 100 brews to clean the appliance, use the manual. We really like this feature. In the past we did our best to remember to clean the brewer once a month…most of the time we remembered. :-) Alarm – When the bottom is pressed to set the alarm to brew based on the alarm time, it will display the alarm clock time for about ten seconds, this allows you to review the am/pm (who hasn’t gotten that wrong after resetting time after a power outage). The alarm is in edit mode so making adjustments is easy pease. Pot – Oversized spout is GREAT helps prevent the drool/drips on the counter when the pot is full. Burner – It is oversized but not greatly just enough to allow for expansion and contraction, brewer this is replacing was an exact fit after six months of use, the pot no longer sits flat on the burner, pot will not stay warm. Reheat – if you drink coffee most or all of the day, the two-hour keep warm timer with auto shut off that most brewers have can be a pain. This brewer shows a count down, nice, very nice feature. Important note!! This brewer is engineered to monitor for no water in the heating “pipes” and it will auto shut off to prevent damage to the heater/burner etc. At first this was a pain, a real turn off, thought about returning the product. Then I got to thinking, what was the problem with previous brewers, they start leaking or the warmer burns out….Hmm…To avoid the auto shut off mentioned above…before turning the warmer back on because you still have half a pot to drink, add about a finger of water (1/2” ??) to the water reservoir. This is not enough to change the taste of the current pot but its enough to fill the “pipes” and the timer will set for another two hours. Beep – Yes it beeps when it is ready and when the warming timer runs out and it turns off. Nope don’t think there is a way to disable it. If there is absolutely no noise in the house and doors/windows are closed, I can hear it in the next room, but not two rooms away where my home office is. In fact, it is quieter than others we have owned. I like hearing the beep ten minutes before its time to get, I wake with a smile on my face knowing the coffee is ready.

## Features

- Unique 29-hole spiral showerhead evenly saturates coffee grounds for optimal extraction, producing an exceptionally flavorful cup of coffee.
- The water tank's dosage chart and gold tone filter measuring marks ensure consistent results every time.
- The clear, removable water tank is clear with a large opening, minimizing spills and making filling a breeze.
- The convenient warming plate keeps your coffee at the perfect temperature for up to two hours.
- A brew button on the side and front allows you to place the brewer any direction you want on your countertop, and still start your brew with ease.
- Pour your coffee into cups of any size and shape, hassle-free, with the unique pour spout designed to prevent drips and messes.
- Model KCM1208 includes (1) Drip coffee maker (1) Charcoal filter (1) Gold-tone filter

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07RQN3VVL |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #96,844 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #140 in Coffee Machines |
| Brand | KitchenAid |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Color | Matte Grey |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (4,591) |
| Date First Available | May 13, 2019 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00883049523422 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included Components | Filter |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 11 pounds |
| Item model number | KCM1208DG |
| Manufacturer | KitchenAid |
| Model Name | Drip Coffee Maker with Spiral Showerhead |
| Number Of Pieces | 2 |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Part Number | KCM1208DG |
| Pattern | Coffee Maker |
| Product Dimensions | 13.4"D x 14.34"W x 7.17"H |
| Size | 12 Cup |
| Special Feature | Programmable |
| Special Features | Programmable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Coffee maker |
| Style | 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Progammable Warming Plate |
| UPC | 883049523422 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty |
| coffee_filter_size | #6 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** KitchenAid
- **Capacity:** 12 Cups
- **Color:** Matte Grey
- **Product Dimensions:** 13.4"D x 14.34"W x 7.17"H
- **Special Feature:** Programmable

## Images

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![KitchenAid 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Spiral Showerhead - KCM1208 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415plXsOtML.jpg)
![KitchenAid 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Spiral Showerhead - KCM1208 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EcwqS1I7L.jpg)
![KitchenAid 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Spiral Showerhead - KCM1208 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H90XLfR5L.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the coffee maker made in the usa?**
A: It says right on the bottom of the box that it is made in China. Now, it also says, which could be misleading, that KichenAid is "An American Brand Since 1919".

**Q: I've had problems in the past with the warming plate rusting, does this one?**
A: Have only had it a few months. Not yet.

**Q: How long does it take to brew a whole pot of coffee ?**
A: Regular brew takes 9 1/2 minutes. Strong brew takes 20 minutes. I timed it a few times because I thought there was an issue with the pot... no issue, just slower than any other coffee pot I’ve had.

**Q: Is there a beep when its finished brewing?**
A: Yes, and also at the end of the heating plate cycle.  If you set your plate warming for 2 hours, it will beep and cut off the heat after two hours.  The two hour cycle starts at the end of the brewing cycle.  A timer on the display shows how much time is left on the heating plate cycle.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Watch for drips but otherwise great
*by T***V on September 24, 2023*

I literally was about to write a long term (5 year) review on how great my last coffee maker was when it started leaking! It still worked great and brewed good coffee but there was a hose split way up in the top of the machine where it went into the lid/drip head and isn't easy, if even possible, to fix. So I was on the hunt for a new pot and found this one. Had it for 4 months now so not a great deal of time to go on but figured I'd write a review on my current thoughts. First, I avoided buying it initially due to the fact that I look for consistent complaints on a product and the number of them when making a decision on a purchase and this one was the carafe cracking or shattering. Incidentally, after reading reviews on the last coffee maker I had, the leaking was a consistent complaint! Anyway...I had my selection down to about 3 different machines but my first pick didn't have the color I wanted available and the other 2 had issues with either the readout getting condensation in it or not working at all after a short time or the machine itself quit working too soon. Kept coming back to the KitchenAid despite the carafe concerns and decided to take the chance as I'm always super careful with them anyway since I'm already concerned about breaking the glass. So far 4 months in and alls well in that area! I really like how the reservoir is separate and can be pulled out for filling/cleaning even though I just fill it from a jug. It's easy to fill from a container and separates the coffee/filter from any chance of splash. I do wish it was a different color since we have a teal accent theme for the kitchen but the last coffee maker was black and stainless steel so not a huge deal. I do like the design-looks like their mixer which we also have- although it is bigger front to back than your average machine. The features are nice, especially the cleaning feature which I just recently used. It lets you know when it's time to run a clean cycle and it does take a while-at least 20-30 minutes for a pot not just a regular brew cycle! It has a beep when you turn it on and 3 beeps when its done brewing that you can't turn off unfortunately but it's fairly muted so not that bad. My last one was thankfully able to be turned off because it was obnoxiously loud! It uses cone paper filters (#4 I believe?) or reusable mesh which is what I use. The basket is easily removable for cleaning as well. Now for my biggest complaint/warning-the design of the lid allows for a good amount of condensation retention and nowhere for it to go so it will leak down the side or sides when you open it, be ready! I always have a dishrag in hand to shove under the lid behind the brew basket when I open it and leave it there for a few minutes opening it halfway and fully open to catch the runoff, then wipe the inside of the lid down. Personally not a deal breaker but it is annoying and I've noticed others had the same complaint. So far I'm very happy with this coffee maker, has some pluses over my last one and a couple minuses but overall I think the only thing that would make the choice of this one over the last one tough is that the last one could brew 14 cups where most only brew 12, this one included.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ KitchenAid KCM1208OB Drip Coffee Maker, 12 Cup
*by G***. on February 9, 2021*

Year Year Review: Still like everything about this pot, highly recommend. .. Two Month review, what we’ve learned. This is an above average coffee maker. We have owned everything from Mr. Coffee to Cuisinart. Removable water reservoir – Nice lift handle to remove and replace. Lid is an exact fit, tilt it up just a bit and it will sit right in place. Easy to clean. Basket – Use the lift ring to put the basket back in place, it will line up perfect and drop in place, it does not like the get close and release method. Pot – No plastic taste others reported, but we did run the clean cycle before first use, read the manual for cleaning instructions, cleaning proportion was a surprise vs. other brewers. Daily Cleaning – No issues for us, let the pot cool down, one drop of dawn, sprayer used to mix up dawn/water then a wash rag around and around, pot is as clean as the day purchased. Cleaning – an icon will lite up after 100 brews to clean the appliance, use the manual. We really like this feature. In the past we did our best to remember to clean the brewer once a month…most of the time we remembered. :-) Alarm – When the bottom is pressed to set the alarm to brew based on the alarm time, it will display the alarm clock time for about ten seconds, this allows you to review the am/pm (who hasn’t gotten that wrong after resetting time after a power outage). The alarm is in edit mode so making adjustments is easy pease. Pot – Oversized spout is GREAT helps prevent the drool/drips on the counter when the pot is full. Burner – It is oversized but not greatly just enough to allow for expansion and contraction, brewer this is replacing was an exact fit after six months of use, the pot no longer sits flat on the burner, pot will not stay warm. Reheat – if you drink coffee most or all of the day, the two-hour keep warm timer with auto shut off that most brewers have can be a pain. This brewer shows a count down, nice, very nice feature. Important note!! This brewer is engineered to monitor for no water in the heating “pipes” and it will auto shut off to prevent damage to the heater/burner etc. At first this was a pain, a real turn off, thought about returning the product. Then I got to thinking, what was the problem with previous brewers, they start leaking or the warmer burns out….Hmm…To avoid the auto shut off mentioned above…before turning the warmer back on because you still have half a pot to drink, add about a finger of water (1/2” ??) to the water reservoir. This is not enough to change the taste of the current pot but its enough to fill the “pipes” and the timer will set for another two hours. Beep – Yes it beeps when it is ready and when the warming timer runs out and it turns off. Nope don’t think there is a way to disable it. If there is absolutely no noise in the house and doors/windows are closed, I can hear it in the next room, but not two rooms away where my home office is. In fact, it is quieter than others we have owned. I like hearing the beep ten minutes before its time to get, I wake with a smile on my face knowing the coffee is ready.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great (probably the best) drip coffee maker with one small fault
*by G***J on June 28, 2025*

I'm a drip coffee pot fan. I've had 1000 dollar espresso machines, Keurig's with pods and everything else. But I like drip makers, and this is the best one I've ever had and best looking by far.... I usually get the cheaper Cuisinart drip makers and those are pretty good. I don't think any drip coffee maker lasts over 18 months, so I have had a lot of drip coffee makers. I also don't like thermos carafes. I want glass. This KitchenAid is outstanding. I love the wide nozzle head that drips the coffee on a much wider zone of grinds, the removable water tank with measurements printed on it and the filter with cup measuring notches. (Drip makers without removeable tanks are hard to keep clean and can get scum inside.) There is one glaring problem that other reviewers mentioned but I did not understand until it happened to me on the first (and every) batch. After making the coffee and it is time to open the lid and remove the filter with used grinds, you flip up the hinged lid and about 3 teaspoons of clean water drips out onto the edge of the filter housing and down both sides of the coffee maker. So before I open the lid, I have a dish rag in my hand to wipe that water before it runs down the outside of the container. Not a big deal but I was amazed that this could get by KitchenAid QC. But I give it 5 stars because all drip coffee makers have faults, and this one makes the best pot of coffee I have ever had - I bet because of the big wide drip nozzle that drips coffee across the whole filter. But that nozzle housing holds residual water after the coffee making is done, and when you open that lid the water spills out where it should not.

## Frequently Bought Together

- KitchenAid KCM1208DG Drip Spiral Showerhead Coffee Maker, 12 Cup, Matte Grey
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