A:AnswerThank you for your question. The thermal carafe will take the place of the warming plate. There will be no warming plate with this appliance. Coffee brewed into the thermal carafe will generate heat. Once the brew cycle is complete, this Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker will turn off.
A:AnswerThank you for your question. The available dimensions of this Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker is 12.90 inches Height x 7.86 inches Width x 11.90 inches Depth.
A:AnswerThank you for your question. Our coffee makers are measured as 5 ounces per cup of coffee, as it the industry standard. This coffee maker will brew up to 12 cups, or 40 ounces.
A:AnswerThank you for your question. All of our appliances are manufactured in China. Please be assured that our products and components meet all government requirements and are FDA and UL approved. They are also tested by independent laboratories to ensure the high quality that is expected of Hamilton Beach brand products. The rigorous tests we employ often exceed the standards set by our government making us a leader in the industry for quality and safety.