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Long-time readers may recall my last coffee pot purchase. Due to a design flaw, that pot has, for now, died. My previous recommendation of that pot now has a caution attached - don't use very finely ground coffee and you'll likely be happy.

The flaw has to do with where overflow from the filter basket goes - right back into the clean water reservoir. Last week, I bought some coffee that was very finely ground(Buck's County Coffee) with clogging as the result. I wound up making coffee by slowly pouring boiling water from the tea kettle through the grounds.

I went back to the local Linens & Things to find a replacement until I have time to take apart and clean the clogged pot. I hadn't intended to get another Cuisinart, but based on a very strong recommendation from the salesperson, I passed by the more full-featured models and picked up this one.

It hasn't the flaw of my clogged pot - the overflow goes in the carafe, not back into the reservoir. And it makes terrific coffee - as good as the model it replaced. On the minus side, it lacks bells and whistles like a clock and auto turn-off. The carafe pours well, but it's globe design makes getting the last cup awkward.

But it's the best no-frills pot I've ever owned. I heartily recommend to anyone who can live without the extras, and it's only $30.00 - far less than Cuisinart's full-featured models.

Once I get time to fix the clogged pot, the new one will be stored as a spare. Or maybe not. I haven't decided.

BTW, the Buck's County Coffee is very good if your pot can handle it.