The water fill line is difficult to see.  Purchased a similar Hamilton Beach coffee pot a few years ago.  And loved it, so when it stopped working, I decided to buy it again.  But the model I had was no longer available.  So I purchased the closes model I could find.  All the great features of my old coffee pot with one downside.  My old coffee pot, there was a clear viewer to see where the water level is.  This one does not and with the coffee pot being black on the inside, it's difficult to see where the water level is at.  I have to use a flashlight to ensure I add enough water.