A:AnswerVery easy to set the first time using your manual that comes with the coffee maker. There is a clear plastic shield over the time area that has to be removed first.
A:AnswerHello, this is certainly odd to hear your unit is turning on by itself. Please feel free to contact us Mon.-Fri. between the hours of 9:00 am - 8:00 pm est by calling 1-888-977-3578 to connect with one of our coffee specialists who will be happy to troubleshoot this issue with you. Thank you.
A:AnswerWarming plate is programmable to five hours, the default is two, other than that I don't think you can turn on the warming plate solely, for instance, the next day. The auto-off does not need to be on while brewing. The auto off is for the programming time of the warming plate