To retain the freshness and warmness of coffee for a long time the Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Coffee Maker comes with a nonstick keep-hot plate. The auto shut-off feature automatically turns down the coffee maker if it is non-operative for more than 2 hours. The Hamilton Beach Brew Station features a “pause and serve” function that allows you taste a cup of coffee in between the brewing process. With the 24-hour programming feature you can set the coffee maker to brew coffee at your convenient time. The Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Coffee Maker comes in an attractive red with stainless steel construction that provides long lasting performance.