I bought this machine because I do not drink that much coffee (1 to 2 a day) & I didn't care for the flavor of instant. This coffee maker was on sale for an EXCELLENT price ($67!), so I took advantage of it. There are many K-cup beverage selections (coffee, hot chocolate, tea--even brew iced tea), so I am having fun trying out new flavors. It is easy to use: plug it in, push the bar to open the place where the K-cup goes in, close the lid & the water reservoir opens up automatically. Pour in water (manual advises using bottled water so one doesn't have to worry about lime scale deposits in the machine), close the lid, put the coffee cup in its spot, then push the blue button to start the machine. Altogether, with brewing time, it takes less than 5 minutes! This is a wonderful item. Perfect for college student dorm room or individual use at home or office.
This is a great product for those that cook for a crowd, as I do that is why I selected the 8.5 quart. The only thing I dislike is after using it a few times the applique around the knob to select high or low temperature cooking melted. Calling the manufacturer was a pain they wanted copy of sales receipt to get a simple replacement part. Other than that it works great I have cooked pot roasts, Cajun Crab boil ribs, pork butts, fajitas both steak and chicken, roasted chicken, barbecue brisket, soups. Sometimes I prepare the meal the evening before and put the crock into the refrigerator, then in the morning slip the crock into the cooker and set it and forget it until I get home.
