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Received this the other day. Set up was easy. The entire unit was put together and I just had to removed padding & tape. Included was a coffee scoop, permanent filter, water tank & carafe. If you prefer paper filters, it does state you can use #4 cone filters. Before using, they suggest you run 2 full carafes through the machine of plain water, which I did. This also comes with a little coffee scoop that can be attached to the side of the machine. I set up the clock, not difficult at all. This morning I brewed my first pot. I decided to do just 4 cups. When brewing, you turn the unit on. The water tank detaches & has cup lines clearly marked for measurement. Fill to the desired amount & then place it back on the unit. I then added my coffee to the filter. If you are doing 4 cups or less, select the Small Batch button, more than 4 cups and you do not select it. From there you can select "Classic" or "Rich" brew. The manual states the Rich brew option is good for those that like to add creamer, flavors, etc to their coffee. I add creamer so I selected Rich for my first time. Once you have made your selections, you hit the Brew button. The brewing has an interesting change from the typical coffee makers I have used. Rather than dripping down from the top of the pot, it drips into the top & then the coffee goes down a straw like device & out into the bottom of the pot. I'm not sure if this makes any difference but found it interesting. Once the coffee is done, the warming plate will stay on 2 hours but you can set it to stay on up to 4 hours. I can say it gets very hot and keeps the coffee hot. Had no issues with temperature, even after added creamer. The coffee itself did come out very rich & flavorful & I was very happy with that! There is also a mid brew pause so you can grab a cup while it is still brewing. There is a Delayed Brew feature so you can set the coffee to brew at a later time. I use this for the morning so my coffee is ready to go for work. Finally, there is a button for cleaning. Per instructions, you use an approved cleaner or water & vinegar & then use the clean feature to cycle through. The detachable water tank will also be a nice feature for helping to keep everything clean. Everything feels sturdy, the carafe is a very nice quality & nothing feels flimsy. I expect this to hold up with use. Overall, I have no complaints at all! Very pleased with the ease of use & then quality of the brew. It doesn't take up much more space than my old Mr. Coffee did either. Really happy with this!!