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product_id: 130793187
title: "KitchenAid 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Spiral Showerhead - KCM1208"
brand: "kitchenaid"
price: "A$425"
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reviews_count: 10
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# 24-hour programmability for perfect timing 29-hole spiral showerhead for even saturation 2-hour warming plate keeps coffee hot KitchenAid 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Spiral Showerhead - KCM1208

**Brand:** kitchenaid
**Price:** A$425
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☕ Elevate your morning ritual with precision, convenience, and style.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KitchenAid 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Spiral Showerhead - KCM1208 by kitchenaid
- **How much does it cost?** A$425 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/130793187-kitchenaid-12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-with-spiral-showerhead-kcm1208)

## 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

- • **Mess-Free Pouring:** Innovative drip-free spout design lets you pour any cup size without spills or sticky counters.
- • **Set It & Forget It:** 24-hour programmable timer means waking up or coming home to freshly brewed coffee, every single time.
- • **Stay Hot, Stay Happy:** Convenient warming plate keeps your coffee at the ideal temperature for up to two hours—no more rushed sips.
- • **Effortless Maintenance:** Removable water tank with dosage chart and gold-tone filter marks guarantees consistent brews and easy cleaning.
- • **Precision Brewing Power:** Unique 29-hole spiral showerhead ensures every coffee ground is perfectly saturated for rich, full-bodied flavor.

## Overview

The KitchenAid 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Spiral Showerhead (Model KCM1208) delivers expertly brewed coffee through its unique 29-hole spiral showerhead that evenly saturates grounds for optimal extraction. Featuring a 24-hour programmable timer, a 2-hour warming plate, and a drip-free pour spout, it combines convenience with performance. The removable water tank with dosage markings ensures consistent results, while the sleek matte grey design complements any modern kitchen. Perfect for coffee lovers who demand quality and ease in every cup.

## 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: Excellent Coffee Maker - This is my 2nd KitchenAid coffee maker and I love this one even more. Carafe is much improved -- pours cleanly and easily -- no drips. 1st pot of coffee tasted perfect.

## 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 | #113,257 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #160 in Coffee Machines |
| Brand | KitchenAid |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Color | Matte Grey |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (4,594) |
| 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

![KitchenAid 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Spiral Showerhead - KCM1208 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31rsImpRldL.jpg)
![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)
![KitchenAid 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Spiral Showerhead - KCM1208 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tEOZHdATL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Style** options.

## 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Coffee Maker
*by D***R on January 22, 2026*

This is my 2nd KitchenAid coffee maker and I love this one even more. Carafe is much improved -- pours cleanly and easily -- no drips. 1st pot of coffee tasted perfect.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great coffee maker
*by M***N on January 29, 2026*

Love this coffee maker. Makes a good cup of coffee and we like being able to program an auto brew for the weekdays and a different time for the weekends. Believe it or not, it is hard to find that feature in a coffee maker. I will warn you though, the first one we got, the carafe leaked. When we poured coffee, it leaked into the plastic rim across the top and when you placed it back on the hot plate, it would leak down the inside of the handle onto the hot plate. We sent it back for a replacement and the replacement is just fine! No problems now. love it

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*Last updated: 2026-02-23*