Equipped with a charcoal water filter and a permanent gold-tone coffee filter, this foolproof, fast, and reliable coffeemaker brews up to 12 cups of great-tasting coffee and eliminates the need for messy paper filters. The water filter removes "off" tastes from water, permitting the full flavor of coffee to emerge. Other features include a button that reduces brewing time for five or fewer cups; a sprayer head that distributes water evenly through the coffee; a glass carafe with a stylish stainless-steel band; a scratch-resistant nonstick warming plate; cord storage in the rear (push in the cord to conceal it); a window that shows the water level; and a pause function so you can halt the brewing cycle to pour yourself a cup. Clad in gleaming black plastic that easily wipes clean, the coffeemaker measures 13-3/4 inches high, 8 inches wide, and 11 inches deep (including carafe handle), and carries a three-year warranty against defects. .