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I use bottled water because our tap water makes the coffee taste gross. I've had this product for two years now and it still brews a great cup off coffee. When I pour my coffee, I pour it slowly and keep a paper towel handy. I agree with the other reviewers about the spillage. I finally just gave up and I use a plastic cup to fill the reservoir with water instead of the carafe. I am actually looking to buy one for my office but I was surprised to see that the retail price is almost double what I paid for mine. I will be shopping for a used one.
Usually smaller, basic products are made/designed more cheaply. or excess capacity of other coffee makers. That's not the case here. This product has done just what I wanted it to, without the frills (do we really need a clock on everything). I haven't had the problem with spilling water/coffee that others have - perhaps Cuisinart redesigned the lid. I do wish that on/off switch was easier to operate, but that's my only criticism of this product.
Nice appearance, works fairly rapidly, and easy to clean up afterwords. I use both the gold filter and a paper filter -- great coffee.
The cons far outweigh the pros of this little machine.Pros:1. Also, I am too lazy to return it. If you lift the reservoir lid (which also holds the hot water dispenser) at the end of the cycle, water that had formed on the underside of the lid will spill back onto the boiling element and shoot steam and drops of boiling water on you hands and at your face.
Difficult to fill reservoir without spilling2. Power button cannot be turned-on with one hand6. Good cup of coffeeCons:1.
One learns the first time not to stand directly in front when attempting to lift lid5. Difficult to fill cup with coffee without spilling (carafe lid leaks)3. Difficult to fill cup with coffee without burning hand with escaping steam from carafe.4.
Carafe lid is sometimes difficult to snap into placeI only keep it because it is small and I'm the only coffee drinker at home. Someday, whimsy will present a new machine to me.
This is a perfect coffee maker if you have limited counter space and low cabinets. This is the only machine I have found to fit on our countertop without having to be moved daily.you'll love this compact.Cuisinart has products that are funtional & affordable and withstand the test of time.enjoy your Java.
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