Don't waste your money on this coffeemaker. We've had Cuisinart models for years with minimal issues, but wanted a dual coffeemaker. Right out of the box (after cleaning), the single cup side of this is totally dysfunctional. It sprays everywhere. Yes, I cleaned it out. I did all the things. Two out of every three cups are filled with grounds and spraying. The carafe side - no issues. I'm taking it back and already have a much cheaper dual coffeemaker that works like a dream. Cuisinart, you've lost a customer for life.