This is the worst coffeemaker I've ever owned. It lasted less than 3 months. First, if the pot is not placed in perfectly then the basket overflows all over. Second, if the basket overflows, then it shorts out the controls which are on the bottom under the carafe. It is dangerous, today it began to buzz. When I went to turn it off I couldn't. I had to unplug it to get it to shut off. Then I smelt a horrible burning from it overheating.