This coffee maker works really well and is easy to use. I wish the lid tipped back for easier filling. You have to remove the lid completely to fill the carafe. Otherwise, it’s perfect!

The instructions for this coffeemaker are not very well done. If you want to make 1-4 cups of coffee you shouldn’t have more than that amount of water in the well because it keeps brewing until the water runs out, no matter if you have selected the 1-4 cup option before brewing begins. I have to turn off the brewing action to stop it after I get the amount of coffee I want. The automatic pause doesn’t stop the coffee from dripping onto the plate when you remove the carafe to pour a cup before brewing is complete, so be sure and place something quickly to catch the dripping. Drink your coffee quickly because this water doesn’t stay hot very long after brewing. And you have to keep tabs on how much water is in the reservoir because the “add water” notification cannot be seen anywhere on the panel that I’ve seen. It didn’t occur to me to measure the spot I place my coffeemaker in and it’s inconvenient having to pull it in and out from underneath the shelves in order to add water and coffee/filter. Make sure you have an open space to place it in or that your shelves are high enough to open both. If I had known all the things I’ve mentioned before I had used it several times I probably would have tried to return it. I gave it two stars because the hot water system works great and I like it a lot and would have given it three stars if this reservoir held more water. I’m disappointed in this purchase and wouldn’t recommend it for anyone else.

The Cuisinart 12 Cup Coffee maker & Hot Water System is awesome. The brewed coffee has a rain shower head type design which distributes the water evenly on the coffee, giving it a total brew which increases the flavor of the coffee. In addition, the hot water system is very handy when making my morning oatmeal or other hot beverages. We just love it!

I really, really like this coffee maker. It’s easy to use, the coffee is hot and the water is also very hot. I was able to give away my electric kettle and my counter is not as crowded anymore. I also like that it beeps when the coffee is ready.