I have a similar, probably newer judging by comment dates, model. Mine has 6 screws securing the base. 4 screws are simple Philips head screws. The 2 at the front require, for some ridiculous reason, security torx bits! Security torx are designed to increase the difficulty of, and thereby deter, theft (primarily in automotives)! Why, in the name of all that is beautiful and good, does a coffee maker need anti-theft screws?! It is precisely this kind of Mickey mouse nonsense that will likely lead me to not purchase another Mr. Coffee brand coffee maker! My apologies for the tirade, I forgot this was meant to inform others that they may need the security torx screwdriver, not a review of Mr. Coffee. Anyway, thanks for help, my valve was clogged. Once I finally got into the machine this page was very helpful.