SEMI-TRANSPARENT WATER RESERVOIR holds up to 5 cups of water capacity with a level indicator to always ensure you have enough water ready for brewing. 5 CUP GLASS CARAFE for brewing the perfect quantity of hot fresh coffee for an individual or a small group of people. PAUSE 'N SERVE allows a quick sneak of fresh coffee in the middle of brewing of you're running low on time or just need a quick coffee fix. RE-USABLE FILTER in a swing-out basket is better for the environment and reduces additional cost of paper cone filters. SIMPLE ON/OFF SWITCH with a Power Indicator Light, plus no special programming or settings to complicate the coffee maker function.