Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The stainless steel carafe is shatter proof. I had one of these coffee makers for a long time - at least 10 years - until it finally gave out. It had worked so well I bought another one to replace it. Cuisinart hasn't changed the design at all except for the off/on switch, which is improved. Be advised that it only makes four 5 ounce cups, as clearly stated in the instruction manual. Be careful when inserting the plug. It's easy to trip the circuit breaker in a protected socket with your thumb. If your coffee maker won't turn on, check the outlet! The machine is so easy to use that my legally blind 99 year old father can operate it. The pause switch works well if you keep it clean. If you drop coffee grounds behind the filter, they can prop the switch open. The cleaning instructions in the manual are accurate, but not very clear. DO wash the carafe, lid and filter basket with warm, soapy water after each use. (Disregard the old wives' tale that you should never do that.) DO NOT put the carafe or lid in the dishwasher. If you do, the lid will shrink and loosen and forever leak. Use only vinegar to descale, not citric acid. My main complaint is that the hot plate shuts off too soon and the carafe cools down prematurely. Drink quickly! A minor annoyance is that the lifting handle rotates only 90°, making cleaning a bit difficult.