My husband is 84 and does not like learning how to use new things. He didn't have any trouble with the toaster oven. He likes making bagels in the oven. I like baking crab cakes instead of using the big oven. We had no problem understanding how to use it.
This is my 4th Cuisinart coffeemaker, & by far the best. It is easy to set up, use, & clean, & most importantly, it makes the coffee nice & hot . I always have to microwave my coffee after I pour it, as it is never hot enough. With this one, it is steaming - love it!
My Cuisinart Coffee Maker would have a 5 Star review if the pot and lid design were better. The coffee pot top edge had a lip that prevents all the coffee from being poured into your cup. The lid isn't the best design either because the coffee doesn't brew into the pot cleanly, and over time, it will get too stained.
PRO: controls are very easy to use CON: coffee is too hot 195 degrees, lid should be hinged, very difficult for arthritic fingers to remove. opening to fill reservoir is very small and difficult to do without spillage. carafe doesn't empty out, leaving some in the pot
Learning how the buttons and dial work took a little learning at first, but they were well explained in the accompanying booklet. The oven is medium sized, a little smaller than the one I replaced, and it gets hotter on the outside surfaces than I’m used to. Fortunately, I have a tile surface it can sit on that lets it be away from the underside of a cabinet. Surfaces are easy to clean, and interior rack is stable. It heats very fast, and does a good job, both toasting and convection roasting. A very good value.