Update six months later. Sad. The carafe side is completely rusted and staining the granite counter top although I have only used that side twice. Too bad and embarrassing to donate. Did make a decent If you like a good cup of coffee this machine will do it. Yes it takes a very short time to adjust. Yes put in fresh cold water (not stale sitting water). Yes pause for a sec for it to “brew a hot cup of good coffee. I am a coffee drinker again. Ohhh well what a waste.