I received this coffeemaker as a gift two years ago.  Since I already had a Mr. Coffee and it was still working fine, I decided to store this one until I needed it.   A week ago my Mr. Coffee gave up after 6 years of daily use.  I got out the black and decker and I am truly disappointed.  I made a pot of coffee and found  that I only had about 2 cups.  The rest of the water was all over my counter.  I turned it over and discovered that the water was leaking out of the bottom of the coffee maker.  I have tried several times with the same result.  I am heading out to purchase another Mr. Coffee.  No more B & D for me.