The 12 cup replaced the 7 year old 10 cup unit. Same size, added features. Put to use immediate and using daily. It has a 1-4 cup button feature new which is nice for 2 of us. We cleaned when unpacked with light vinegar solution and boiled twice. The brew had a "plastic " taste which disappeared. As a engineer, I would guess the plasticers used in molding left new product residue. I would recommend clean well before use. Otherwise , it is great with auto timer and clean functions.
The coffee maker looks good. Easy to program and so far after a month is still working great. The one thing a don't like is the lid on the pot it self has to be complete removed in order fill it and attached back on to be placed back in the maker. And it uses cone filters I don't like. Which I didn't notice when bought. But does not effect the performance.
This is a sleek, attractive, compact appliance which does the job well. I have cooked and toasted so far. The controls are VERY difficult to read on the buttons, but the illuminated window clearly shows you what settings you have selected, even in the dark. And unlike my previous toaster oven, the inside is so dark while I'm toasting that I can't see how light or well toasted my English muffin is unless I actually open the door. But I love that you can see exactly how much time is left in your toasting cycle. And once you get the hang of the settings, it's pretty easy to adjust to the desired time and amount of cooking. You need to pay attention to the position of the oven rack. If you try to toast when the rack is in the "bake" position, you'll end up with overcooked toast, especially on the bottom. Though this unit is very compact, the inside is surprisingly roomy, while the oven takes up far less space on my counter than my last toaster oven did. Overall, I am happy with the appliance. But there is a learning curve while I figure out how to adjust the settings to get what I want.
The area you pour water into machine is awkward. You have to keep maneuvering pot around to get all of the water out of it. Also You can’t just push down on a flap to open lid to put water in the pot. You have to unsnap the lid and take it off to add water. Do not feel that it’s design was thaught out