I bought a Mellita ‘bean to cup’ coffee maker. It is now 4 months old and I feel it has become increasingly noisy – with a rattle developing. It has been back for repair twice and there is no improvement, if anything I think it is worse after the last repair.The customer service advice is that they will not do anything more and say ‘you could place a mat under the machine to stop any vibration on your surface’This appears to me to be an acknowledgment that they know it rattles and that is the best they can offer. It makes great coffee but I really can not recommend this maker based on the customer service I have received.
d j conatyI bought a Mellita ‘bean to cup’ coffee maker. It is now 4 months old and I feel it has become increasingly noisy – with a rattle developing. It has been back for repair twice and there is no improvement, if anything I think it is worse after the last repair.
The customer service advice is that they will not do anything more and say ‘you could place a mat under the machine to stop any vibration on your surface’
This appears to me to be an acknowledgment that they know it rattles and that is the best they can offer. It makes great coffee but I really can not recommend this maker based on the customer service I have received.
When it arrived it was wonderful. It's easy to use, it makes great coffee, it's easy to (re-)program to get the strength, quantity and temperature of the beverages to your liking. It's neat and compact and has good style. So, if I'd written this review 2 years ago, I'd have given it a 5-start rating without question.But, 2 years on, I'm not so sure.1) It's very picky about the type of bean you use - you can't use oily ones as they stick to the sides of the hopper, so high-roast 'espresso' beans are a no-no in an espresso machine, unless you're prepared to feed the 'My Bean Select' bypass every time. That rather defeats the object of a bean-tocup espresso machine!2) The picky nature seems to extend to the size of bean as well, in my experience. Robusta beans don't feed as well as Arabica which is Ok as Arabica tend to be finer-flavoured, but some blends come with Robusta and if that is your taste, you're in trouble3) The machine sometimes decides not to work. Grinds coffee then empties it into the waste bin without brewing a drink. That seems to be an indication that it needs descaling, but you can waste a lot of coffee before you realise that.4) The cleaning routines work well - it's wise to use Melitta products as they're the correct dosage. That way, Milk System, Coffee System and Descaling can be carried out confidently. However, be prepared to spend time on this - the machine nags you quite a lot on the way through. You can't just start the processes and walk away. It's like having a demanding toddler!5) You really have to pay attention to how you put the milk froth pipes on the various spouts. If they're not fully airtight the frother doesn't work and you'll get a lot of noise and no froth. If you buy the optional stainless steel insulated milk container (a good idea as it keeps the milk fresh for longer and is more compact in the fridge), you have to make sure to insert the tube the right way round in the cap or it won't work (slant-cut end into the cap, straight-cut end into the milk)6) After 2 years the m
CuthbertBearWhen it arrived it was wonderful. It's easy to use, it makes great coffee, it's easy to (re-)program to get the strength, quantity and temperature of the beverages to your liking. It's neat and compact and has good style. So, if I'd written this review 2 years ago, I'd have given it a 5-start rating without question.
But, 2 years on, I'm not so sure.
1) It's very picky about the type of bean you use - you can't use oily ones as they stick to the sides of the hopper, so high-roast 'espresso' beans are a no-no in an espresso machine, unless you're prepared to feed the 'My Bean Select' bypass every time. That rather defeats the object of a bean-tocup espresso machine!
2) The picky nature seems to extend to the size of bean as well, in my experience. Robusta beans don't feed as well as Arabica which is Ok as Arabica tend to be finer-flavoured, but some blends come with Robusta and if that is your taste, you're in trouble
3) The machine sometimes decides not to work. Grinds coffee then empties it into the waste bin without brewing a drink. That seems to be an indication that it needs descaling, but you can waste a lot of coffee before you realise that.
4) The cleaning routines work well - it's wise to use Melitta products as they're the correct dosage. That way, Milk System, Coffee System and Descaling can be carried out confidently. However, be prepared to spend time on this - the machine nags you quite a lot on the way through. You can't just start the processes and walk away. It's like having a demanding toddler!
5) You really have to pay attention to how you put the milk froth pipes on the various spouts. If they're not fully airtight the frother doesn't work and you'll get a lot of noise and no froth. If you buy the optional stainless steel insulated milk container (a good idea as it keeps the milk fresh for longer and is more compact in the fridge), you have to make sure to insert the tube the right way round in the cap or it won't work (slant-cut end into the cap, straight-cut end into the mil
Machine developed a vault and started spewing coffee grinds everywhere. Despite being in warranty Melitta declined to replace the unit instead are attempting a repair. Six weeks later no sign of the machine, Melitta are apparently still waiting for spare parts to be delivered.Melitta customer care non-existent buy a different brand.
Amazon CustomerMachine developed a vault and started spewing coffee grinds everywhere. Despite being in warranty Melitta declined to replace the unit instead are attempting a repair. Six weeks later no sign of the machine, Melitta are apparently still waiting for spare parts to be delivered.
Melitta customer care non-existent buy a different brand.
Worst coffee machine I have ever bought .Something wrong with its software ..Frequent message system error then shut down !
altonsiWe have stood for coffee pleasure since Melitta Bentz invented the first coffee filter in 1908, thereby laying the foundation for the modern coffee enjoyment. This coffee pleasure was then and is now our inspiration to always offer the best quality and unique coffee enjoyment with competence, inventiveness and a love of the product.
Contents: FS7/0-101 Varianza CSP fully automatic coffee maker, silver
Brand | Melitta |
Model Number | 6736040 |
Colour | Silver |
Item Weight | 8.7 Kg |
Product Dimensions | 38 x 25 x 40 cm |
Capacity | 1.2 litres |
Volume Capacity | 1.2 litres |
Power / Wattage | 1450 watts |
Voltage | 240 volts |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Auto Shutoff | Yes |
Energy Efficiency Class | A+ |
Special Features | Programmable, Integrated Coffee Grinder, Milk Frother, Removable Tank |