The only thing I did not like was water level gauge is nearly impossible to read. Difficult to see the water level after poring water in the maker to brew. Color is cloudy looking. Also, larger than I thought it would be. It is very nice looking and brews well. The reservoir is plastic and would have preferred stainless. I like that I can brew just one cup if desired.
We purchased this unit because we had a family gathering with with many being coffee drinkers. To our surprise several family members had the same unit back home and all loved the unit. It is easy to setup including the timer. This unit makes a great cup of coffee and since the unit makes 14 cups is great for 2nd servings.
My 2nd new Cuisinart 14 cup coffee maker, first of All we like hot coffee and set at hot however coffee is not hot and just received this new replacement 1 month ago and the coffee glass pot holder gets stained quickly and basket inside the top of coffee maker the mesh strainer is already darkened even though I use coffee filters in there and can't get it cleaned. Very disappointed in this new coffee maker.
I love this coffee pot. It keep your coffee "hot" not Luke warm like most others. I also love the 14 cup capacity and the 4 hour timer. It lets me drink coffee all morning without having to make a second pot to share with others or having to keep turning it back on.