From the manufacturer: Delicious coffee, made easy!: The 5-Cup Serving Coffeemaker gets going with the flip of a switch, heating water to the optimal temperature for full flavor extraction. Coffee brews into the Duralife glass carafe, which is engineered for comfortable handling and drip-free pouring. Plus, the permanent grounds filter removes the need for messy paper filters. Key Features: Sneak-a-Cup Feature: This feature temporarily stops the flow of coffee so you can pour your first cup before brewing ends without making a mess. Space-Saving Compact Design: Perfect for apartments, RVs, dorm rooms, and smaller coffee appetites. Easy-Clean Removable Filter Basket: The filter basket is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup, and compatible with basket-style paper filters. Lighted On/Off Switch: One-touch control for easy operation, and an on/off indicator light for peace of mind. Easy-View Water Window: The front-facing window shows you the exact amount of water that will turn into coffee. Optimal Brewing Temperature: Water is heated to the perfect brewing temperature for ideal flavor results. Permanent Grounds Filter Included: No need for paper filters. The permanent filter works with your favorite coffee grounds and it’s easy to clean. Keep Hot Carafe Plate: The heated carafe plate keeps coffee at the ideal drinking temperature after brewing. Easy-View Water Window Optimal Brewing Temperature Permanent Grounds Filter Inclu Keep Hot Carafe Plate Product Description: Delicious coffee, made easy! The 5-Cup* Coffeemaker gets going with the flip of a switch, heating water to the optimal temperature for full flavor extraction. Coffee brews into the improved 5-Cup* Duralife glass carafe, which is engineered for comfortable handling and drip-free pouring. Plus, the permanent grounds filter removes the need for messy paper filters. and the logo are trademarks of The Black & Decker Corporation and are used under license. *Cup equals approximately 5 oz. (varies by brewing technique) Sneak-a-Cup Feature - This feature temporarily stops the flow of coffee so you can pour your first cup before brewing ends without making a mess. Space-Saving Compact Design - Perfect for apartments, RVs, dorm rooms, and smaller coffee appetites Removable Filter Basket - Cleanup is easy with the dishwasher-safe brew basket, which is compatible with basket-style paper filters. Lighted On/Off Switch - One-touch control for easy operation, and an on/off indicator light for peace of mind Keep Hot Carafe Plate - The heated carafe plate keeps coffee at the ideal drinking temperature after brewing.