The Cuisinart 12-Cup thermal carafe is a fully programmable home kitchen coffee maker that comes standard with a stylish stainless-steel handle for easy pouring. The easy-to-view water window allows for accurate filling while the 60-second reset recalls settings and position in the brewing process in case of loss of power so you can always have coffee the way you want it. The attractive gold-tone coffee filter and charcoal water filter work together to give you the highest quality brew possible; you can control the strength for a fully customizable coffee experience. In a hurry and can’t wait for the pot? Brew Pause feature lets you enjoy a cup of coffee before the brewing cycle has finished. With fully automatic 24-hour programmability, self-clean, 1-4 cup setting, auto-off, and optional ready alert tone, your coffee comes out right on time, every time.