My husband and I were very excited to receive this coffee maker after seeing it recommended on a favorite website. After reading the instructions it was very easy to use. The first few pots had a little bit of an aftertaste but it’s gone after a few days. The carafe keeps extra coffee warm for about an hour before it starts to cool. I do feel like I need to leave the lids open for the water to evaporate. Parts are easy to remove and clean. This machine is pretty tall. It stores under our cabinets but have to pull it out to access the water and ground basket. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]