With the Hamilton Beach Programmable 12 Cup Dispensing Coffee Maker . you can enjoy fresh flavorful coffee that’s ready whenever you want a cup. It works without a carafe or heating plate so coffee doesn’t burn . and there’s no carafe to clean . spill or break. The internal warming heater keeps the coffee warm and fresh. The coffee maker dispenses hot coffee directly into a cup or a travel mug whenever you’re ready for a cup. The coffee maker brews 12 cups of coffee at a cup-a-minute rate and then keeps the coffee warm at just the right temperature for serving. It gives you ultimate control with 4 brewing options: bold . regular . 1-4 cups for small batches . and iced coffee. The blue-backlit programmable clock is easy to see and can be set up to 24 hours in advance for wake-up ready coffee. You can program auto shutoff so that the coffee maker automatically turns off 0-4 hours after brewing. Helpful reminders on the display let you know when it’s time to clean the coffee maker.