This coffee maker is amazing. It was an easy setup and the instructions are simple to follow. What I love most about it is, my cup of coffee is fresh each time. Also, it makes expresso too! Yum! The cleaning is simple, the front just pulls off and you just need to empty the coffee grounds and water. There is a red button that comes on to let you know they are full. The coffee beans are all contained on the top of the machine so there is little though in the early mornings. Love this coffee machine so much