This Cuisinart coffee maker, (our 3rd!) simply makes THE BEST COFFEE EVER! The carafe-less design means it never tastes burnt and we just run them into the ground making pot after pot, day after day until they give up the ghost. Cuisinart is one of our preferred brands and we own a variety of their products due to quality of manufacture and performance. When it comes to coffee, this model is our favorite and it gets our household up and running every morning without fail. We will replace it when it dies as long as it available and may even stockpile it, just in case!
Unfortunately the light flickers and I don't know how to fix this. It was a surprise gift without insurance. I love the ease of use with this machine. I am elderly and disabled and this coffeemaker was an answer to my problems. The light above the cup is so necessary for me. I have always purchased Cuisinart products and still have most of them.
We all enjoy this unit, Our prior unit functioned flawlessly for over ten years with 'more' than daily use. Cleaning is a breeze when using a cleaning solution. The water tank filter makes a nice touch and with a coffee gauge on the front, you always know what's in the tank!