After initial break in, its perfect. The lid is a little awkward doesn't seat well on first try and plastic smell for about 5 days. Finally used 1 cup vinegar and 2 cups regular water and it solved the problem. Coffee is great + lots of options and very well made. This is my 4th Cuisinart and would not buy anything else.
This coffee maker had a strong plastic smell and taste. I have tried cleaning it multiple times. Also, the lid must be removed with by sticking your finger under it and pulling up.
Coffeemaker makes great tasting coffee!! This the second Cuisinart coffeemaker for this household after wearing out the first one. The operation is easy and straightforward. I really like the "Bold" feature!