I love this coffee maker for several reasons. Simple and elegant design, brews HOT coffee, water reservoir is emptied completely (my old one left water that I had to drain out) and the thermal carafe has a wide mouth so I can get my entire hand inside to clean it thoroughly! I have always loved Oxo products but this is my first electric Oxo purchase. I also bought the burr grinder and live that too! Highly recommend this coffee maker!