During commissioning, you can adjust the degree of water hardness on the descaling button, so you will (probably) remembers after a certain number of passes visually because the device via built-in descaling program (the actual means of course is not included) to clean.
The function of the adjustment of the intensity of the coffee strength on the top is very convenient, but I had something to experiment when it comes to coffee powder, the recommended default setting was too lax or too feeble. Otherwise, the two-sided water level indicator are (so you can see the machine in every corner position), the automatic shut-off after 15 minutes and the excellent thermos highlight. At first I was skeptical based on the easy-to-use cover structure of the pot, but even after two hours in the pot of coffee was still steaming from the same. What stands out: the coffee is running much faster than comparable machines through without sacrificing flavor.
Also commendable: Via the manufacturer Melitta you look bishin leaky lids for complete pot (the latter, however, with 50 euros well paid) Spare parts relate.
Conclusion:
THE reference in thermal coffee makers under 100 Euro: build quality and results Quotes easy.