I've had multiple Cuisinart coffeemakers over the years. My last one had a great curved lip to catch the H2O from the lid when lifted after brewing. This one has a flat piece of plastic that does nothing but allow all the water to run down the back of the coffeemaker onto the surface below. Also, this thing sounds like explosives near the end of the brew cycle. Very unnecessary! Never had a Cuisinart do this before. Only the very cheap brands we've had sounded like this Cuisinart. Very disappointing to see a company go in reverse on quality. I guess making money is the only thing now-a-days. The only thing this has going for it is that is it beautiful. Wish the quality of the coffeemaker matched its looks!!!
This is my second one Cuisinart coffee maker. Y first one wa a 11. Up and lasted for 7 years and still works well, but when I saw the 14 cup I knew I had to replCe the 12 cup.
I've had the Cuisinart coffeemaker for a month now. Could not be happier. I know: how can you get excited about a coffeemaker? The design is elegant but very functional. There is a button to add extra pizzazz to small brew quantities, and there is another button to make a brew more bold. Don't need the timer, so can't comment on it except to say it appears well-designed. On top of everything else, it just plain looks good on my counter without being a behemoth. Highly recommended.
I purchased this for my church. We use it several times during the week. The 14 cup carafe is the perfect size. It is a consistent cuppa coffee every time we use it. So happy with this product, definitely will purchase again!