The 12-Cup Progammable Coffeemaker works as described. Why buy this model? It provides the ability for you to add your favorite grind coffee and water...depress the brew button and the machine provides the magic to drip hot fresh coffee into the the unstained clear glass pitcher. The machine beeps 5 times to indicate that it is complete and ready to drink... this feature can be turned off if preferred. Additionally, this maker also has a programmable feature that works equally flawlessly. Set for the time that you prefer, pre- or post- shower in the morning or whenever your coffee time begins.
Cuisinart coffee maker is made of sturdy parts, high grade electronics and the ability to reproduce delicious coffee time and time again. Have similar model that I purchased 8 years ago that still functions and delivers. Improve your life and get one.
The bottom line is that the coffee has a good flavor. Issues were with the unit itself.
The lid doesn't fit well and has to be snapped into place, inconvenient. Temperature is the other issue. It runs very hot even though I like my coffee very hot. The first cup is fine but the second or third cup get hotter and hotter. This causes a burned flavor if left a while before having another cup. Maybe there could be a way to adjust this.
The coffee maker makes the water so much hotter. This is my favorite remark about this machine. It makes my old maker useless. Plus, the special feature for one to four cups brews a consistent cup of coffee. I am so happy to have changed to Cuisinart.