Melitta Filter Coffee Machine, Look V Timer Model, Stainless Steel, 21 x 24 x 33.5 cm, Black, Art. No. 6766591

After 18 months can confirm this has been an excellent purchase. Easy to use and delivers good results, in reasonable time. After a few decades and several different filter machines and a long period using cafetières, this is the best we have had. The quality of the coffee you put in comes through. This model (with or without timer) was one of only two recommended by a consumer magazine, and the other cost many hundreds of pounds, so good value. It does the job without fuss - easy to fill and run, keep-warm function handily cuts off so no baked-on coffee to deal with. Other machines frequently spat on the hot plate but this one does not drip, provided you wait until it has stopped processing. We use compostable paper filters so easy to clean up after. We have hardly used the timer function so would not bother if buying again. A good choice,

Grateful coffee filter, easy to use

After my 15 year old machine finally gave up the ghost, I researched filter coffee machines till I was blue in the face: there are so very many to choose from and pros and cons for them all. I eventually decided on a Melitta, as I wanted to try the original German version of a filter coffee machine and to try paper filters instead of mesh. I'm pleased with my purchase. The machine is easy to set up and use. It makes coffee quickly and keeps it very hot, which was important for me. The machine is pre-set to keep coffee hot for 40 minutes, but you can easily change the setting to 20 or 60 minutes, and if it goes off before you're ready you can switch it on again immediately. The machine looks really good and the pot is a lovely shape and pours without dripping. The pot, lid and swivel filter case can go in the dishwasher, another plus point for me. The only reason I have not given it five stars is because I like strong coffee and to start off, I thought the coffee was a bit weak. Now, I put an extra spoonful in the filter and am happy with the result. I do think the paper filters give a better, more mellow flavour than the mesh filter on my old machine. Overall, I am pleased with the Melitta machine, I think it's good value for money, and I would recommend it.

A good Coffee is really important to me! I’ve tried pod machines but never liked the coffee. After much research and seeing this was voted top with Which I decided to try it. I’ve now used it many times and it’s great. Really easy to use, fill the water and the filter coffee in a disposable paper filter, and press on, or set the timer so it’s ready for the morning. You can adjust the strength I just have it on strong. The coffee is piping hot and it produces great tasting coffee. I did wonder if this would be too much for one person but I fill the water to 6 cups and that produces 2 large mugs of coffee for perspective. Recommended.

I'm really pleased with this filter coffee machine. I researched a lot, was tempted by SMEG but to refill the water is difficult with those, where as with the Melitta it's quick and easy. Great tasting coffee, 6 mugs on full, I use the timer every night, hotplate stays hot for 45 mins, machine is really quiet. It's pretty compact on the work surface, would recommend

Replaced an old coffee machine that gave up the ghost. This one is better in every way, especially the jug, it simply does not drip. My old one dripped from the sides if I poured it too much too quickly, this one does not. Everything is easy to use and clean. Excellent machine.

I really am not one for writing reviews, usually I feel plenty has been said and nobody really needs my 2 cents as well. But in this case I must write - this machine is a total disappointment. First of all, Melitta clearly has no idea what an aroma selector is. Having had two DeLonghi coffee machines before this, I am a bit used to having my coffee made more concentrated and tastier by an aroma button/selector. THIS is nothing of the sort. The coffee runs down the shoot the at the exact same speed whether you select weaker,normal or stronger. The stronger the aroma selected, the speed should slow down so that the coffee has more time to infuse before filtering down with more flavour. I am using at least 25 - 30% more ground coffee to achieve the same result of my DeLonghi machine. The other thing is that within two months, the stop drip function totally failed so that when the coffee pot is removed, there is a steady drip of coffee out of the filter on to the hot plate. Rarely have I been so disappointed with a purchase. If you like coffee and value a good coffee machine, don't buy this one. I will put this one down to having learned my lesson and dump it. And buy a machine that's worth having.

Not bad as a filter machine - timer function unusable after 3 days, keypad very cheap. Will return under warranty when I can find the time.