I give this 2 stars because every single day for the past 3 months, we have adored our Cuisinart percolater. The coffee was always hot and delicious... Moments ago, we awoke on a beautiful Saturday morning, plugged in our precious pet, and it wouldn't turn on.....We took great pains cleaning this machine DAILY, removing the hardware after brewing to prevent the break down of materials...We gently scrubbed each part inside and out- DAILY! Just like the reviewers before me, no loose plugs, no bad connections, just not turning on when plugged in. We researched this product for a while before purchasing it and now we are coffeeless.. We are both sitting here in shock and sadness. No coffee..And I was gonna make french toast. Now, I'm just not in the mood.. I am just so shocked..My husband just annouced he is depressed now..Damn you Cuisinart...We are coffeeless...