This is one of the few 14 cup kitchen coffee makers that I found. My previous experience with Cuisinart has been very good. I have previously owned 2 of the 12 cup coffee makers that gave me excellent service for many years and were still working when I upgraded to this newer version at home. This new one replaced the one that was in my home and the other one I had was in my office at work that gave away when I retired.. Makes excellent coffee in a reasonable amount of time with and easy to operate and adjust control panel. If this 14 cup version lasts as long as the last ones I've owned it will most likely be the last one I ever have to purchase..
The overall components , the thin glass carafe, exterior stainless steel , seem to be made of lower quality materials. It makes good coffee but time will tell for how long!
It brews an excellent cup of coffee to your taste. I especially like the BOLD setting to give our brew that extra jolt. I have always enjoyed the quality of your products.
Your coffee will take a few extra moments to arrive but don’t be misled. The correct heating of the water through the steeping process is worth every second. The one to four cup setting along with Bold is a nice option to have.
Its ok so far...The cord should be about 4 inches longer. I have to pull it out away cupboards and off to the side so i can open the top. Because if this i also can't pour all the water out of the carafe. If i had a space where there was nothing above it..i wouldnt have that problem..But like most people i put this on my counter top. So that isnt an option. I also would have made the lid on the carafe on a hinge..instead of taking on and off every time to add water , etc.. Still trying to find the right coffee to water ration for the best cup that i like for taste.. Love the looks of it, programming is pretty easy.
The coffeemaker works fine when not at the top of the capacity, If I decide I want to make the full 14 cups I get grounds all over the inside of the filter system. I don;t like disassembling it and cleaning it. I also don't like grounds in my coffee cup. I am returning it.