I bought this machine yesterday and was disappointed when it didn't start brewing at 5:30 AM, as I "thought" I had set it.    I finally found the manual listed under the wrong description...12 Cup  PC12_19ESMI. It doesn't say programmable but when you click on the link you will see this programmable coffee maker. Originally, I set the delay start  time (the white light blinked) and then the light just went out.  This is why it didn't work the next day.  After reading the above manual I noted  you have to push the delay start button a second time after you set the start time. It  then changes to a solid white light to indicate it is set.   You have to reset it each day. I assume this solves the problem and I will have coffee at 5:30 AM tomorrow.  It would be a lot easier if Mr. Coffee simply dropped a piece of paper in the box explaining how to set the delay start time button correctly!