The 14c. maker attracted us because of how much coffee we drink and how much we entertain. It was a bit pricy at $100.00 compared to our usual $50-60 coffemakers, but we thought that also meant it would last better than the average 2-3 years we get from the lesser priced units. Well, we got about 1-1/2 years out of this coffee maker. We're absolutely disgusted, and have sent a comment to Cuisinart and received absolutely no reply what-so-ever. We'll be getting the new Kitchenaid 14 c. coffeemaker, and hopefully that is a better made machine.

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Can't Go Back To 12c.

First, this is an excellent coffee maker, best we've ever had. Makes super hot great tasting coffee every time and keeps it hot for as long as you want. We've had the machine for just over a year and the filter basket broke where there's a spring that allows you to take out the pot during brewing (a feature we never use). I tried to order a replacement, but they don't offer it from Cuisinart and when I tried to contact them I get absolutely no response. As much as I like the machine, I will never purchase from Cuisinart again.

I did alot of research before I bought this coffee pot. It had such good reviews so I thought we would try it and it is everything I had hoped it would be! The coffee is so nice and HOT, I have never had a coffee pot like this before! A 5 star for sure!!!

Rec'd this coffeemaker in a timely manner and it was just as described.
Can't share enough about how much we love it. The coffee is easy to prepare and it comes out piping hot just as we enjoy it. Features are great and directions are easy to follow.
We definitely recommend it!

The water indicator is indeed difficult to read - but not as difficult to read as the lcd display, which is tiny and unlit - you need to get face to face with it.

The water resevoir has a relatively small and awkwardly shaped opening - care is required when filling to avoid spillage.

The control knob is impossible to turn if your hands are wet.

The filter ripped soon after I purchased it.

You have to take extra care to keep the internal plastic cone clean, or you will get grind overflow when you make the full 14 cups - this has happened to me twice - a mess.

Brewing is relatively slow.

The lid does not hinge, but can only be removed.

The auto-off system turns off way too soon for me and is not adjustable.

The unit is overpriced.

The coffee it makes is fine - I'm no expert, and the unit is attractive.