This machine makes very hot coffee at the right temperature. It maintains its temperature, too. Also, I love the reusable filter that comes with the coffee maker.
The design improvements from our last Cuisinart device are noticeable. Still makes exceptional coffee, bold as we like it but now keeps it warmer longer and without coffee grounds spilling onto the water filter. More pleased than we expected.
This is my fourth cuisinart coffee maker. I’ve owned 3 that also have the hot water dispenser. After 2 years the water dispenser breaks, and the hot plate surface started to peel and did Not heat as usual, so I decided to order another model without the hot water. This functions perfectly well and really keeps the coffee hot on the warming tray. It makes a delicious cup of coffee. I’ve only had it for a month, but so far I’m satisfied and would recommend buying it. The reason I gave it only 4 stars is I have not been able to adjust the coffee ready signal. It is too low
The glass carafe on this model is superior to the stainless steel carafe. ( SS lid is faulty…fits so tight you can’t slide it, yet you drip coffee when pouring. ) This model is like I’ve had in the past and works great. Excellent coffee! Very pleased.