This our 3rd Cuisinart grind and brew coffee maker. On both of the other 2 makers the catch for the
top wore out. The top would pop up during the brew and stop the maker. The one we just purchased has a similar latch and I fear the same thing is going to happen. Also there is something different with the pot itself. I is very difficult to pour the coffee when the pot is near full. The coffee will run down the side of the pot onto the counter or floor. This our 3rd  one and we enjoy the coffee that it makes