I purchased this because of the "Black&Decker"name. I'm so dissapointed for every cup of coffee you pour you lose half cup! The carafe spills every time you pour the coffee. It is really a hazzard!! I clean up more coffee than I drink! I have never had such a "terrible" coffee maker. I've owned about 3 weeks and I'm looking for another one!! I would not recommend this at all. I use to always look for the Black&Decker name..no more..