This the the most work-intensive and messy coffee pot I've ever owned.  We love coffee and can go through three pots consecutively.  The grinder and chute retain stray grounds and need to be rinsed and dried after each pot.  The basket cover retains grounds, and the basket is messy to empty.  The bottom third of every pot is undrinkable because there is silt that creeps in from the brewing process (I am NOT over-filling the grinder).  I've not been disappointed in my Cuisinart purchases in the past, but I would not recommend this coffeemaker to anyone.