Heater plate has 3 settings for amount of heat you want
12-cup carafe
Ergonomic handle on carafe
Drip-less spout on carafe
Knuckle guard on carafe
Programmable
Automatic shutoff can be set from 0 to 4 hours
Cuisinart Coffee Maker model number: CBC-00SA2
Cuisinart Coffee Maker PROS:
Cleaning indicator
Makes great tasting coffee
Makes hot coffee
Esthetically pleasing
No plastic taste
Cuisinart Coffee Maker CONS:
Water level gauge hard to read due to being on the inside
Need to pour slowly to keep from dribbling
LED clock isn't bright enough
Cuisinart Coffee Maker Summary: Seems like a nice coffee maker that makes good tasting coffee and is hot enough. Looks good on the counter and has a few minor negatives. Overall a good machine.