I am very disapointed in this coffee maker. First of all the coffee is not hot enough. Secondly, it is very cheaply made. The plastic is flimsy and not of good quality. Thirdly - I've had mine for a little over a month and the "Stainless steel" carafe is rusting on the inside bottom. I contacted Krups to get a replacement carafe and have yet to receive one. Not only do I NOT recommend this coffee maker to anyone, due to it's poor quality, I also do not recommend buying anything from Krups due to their extremely poor customer service. I have bought coffee makers for $30 that were of better quality than this one. I recommend the Braun coffee maker over the Krups any day.