Melitta MEM1W Coffee Mill
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: MelittaBrand: Melitta
Model: MEM1W
Product features:
- Burrs grind coffee beans uniformly without heat generated by blades
- Timer has settings for 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 cups of coffee
- 16 grind selections, from very coarse to very fine for espresso
- Grinding wheel twists out for easy cleaning
- Snap-in lidded container stores 8 ounces ground coffee or beans
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Melitta MEM1W Coffee Mill
Customer Review: Burr Grinder at a Mill Price
Summary: 5 Stars
I sold this grinder in my coffee stores and my customers loved it. My wife and I have used it daily for a number of years. We have had this unit so long that the white plastic has yellowed with age, yet it still does its job. (Suggestion: Order the Black unit.)
This coffee grinder uses "gear like" burrs to grind the coffee, just like the grinder at your local coffee store. This grinder does not heat up the grounds as much as a coffee mill does with its single blade that whips and chops the coffee beans.
My only complaint is that the unit is somewhat messy to clean the fine coffee grounds. I suggest the use of a small coffee brush to quickly clean the discharge area and the basket. The burrs are easily removed for cleaning.
At home, I have a commercial grinder costing hundreds of dollars. I can understand why someone has experienced motor failure when it is used beyond its design capabilities. This machine was not designed for use as a commercial grinder. My wife is a coffee lover, yet she uses this little work horse instead of the professional unit. I guess its convenience, low price point and grinding ability make the clean up worth the effort. Please excuse me while I look for my coffee brush and keep it clean.
Description of Melitta MEM1W Coffee Mill
Equipped with hard burrs that grind beans more uniformly and without the flavor-destroying heat generated by blade grinders, this coffee mill makes preparing fresh coffee simple. Its timer can be set for grinding enough to brew 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 cups, and a dial selects one of 16 grind consistencies, from very coarse to very fine for espresso. The bean chamber holds 4 ounces, enough for about 18 five-ounce cups. A transparent plastic container snaps into the mill's front to catch up to 8 ounces of ground coffee. It has a snap-on lid so it can store either ground coffee or beans, and it's calibrated for measuring beans. For easy cleaning, the grinding wheel twists out. The 110-watt mill measures 4 inches wide, 9 inches high, and 5-3/4 inches deep. It's clad in hard, bright plastic and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred BrackGrinders & Roasters
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