Updated on 04.27.2015: The on 24.04.2015, after consultation with the Amazon - quickly delivered customer service spare machine has this phenomenon that they become self-employed after max. 40 min off. No, it can be found nowhere an indication that the time interval is set at will. Also has the Grundig customer service through telephone inquiry confirmed. So, again taken in consultation with Amazon and amicably made the decision that now Grundig the matter should assume once. Because the pleasure has not changed. But this is the last chance. Meanwhile, the coffee maker, by convention, en route to Wilhelmshaven for repair service. In the result, we are excited.
It is no surprise but very pleased that so far this phenomenon has occurred only in our copy .....
Updated on 04.23.2015: So fast it can go so. Just now sweetness and light, has a downer, but unfortunately a crucial, found.
The Timer function sends this truly chic coffee after 45 minutes, and not after 2 h, to sleep. We have found this phenomenon only and does not want to admit it. If the service of Grundig can not remedy, the noble part of post goes back to Amazon. Meanwhile, we are the quality of the displaced in the Blitz Offered articles very skeptical. When Sony Sound Base (Sony HT-XT1) fell while unpacking Christmas decoration from paper !!! This unit looked as if it had been previously passed through thousands of hands ... and now even the :-(.
The fact that the coffee machine looks much better than shown on the product pictures, in our opinion, is the least understated said. The metallic red was amazing par !!
It also changed the small, barely erblickende dent in the aluminum front of the water tank no. Arguably one result of shipment in the original packaging without protective carton around it. Paint scratches, as mentioned here in some reviews were fortunately not identify. A downer of a different kind were as significant (finger) prints and traces of dust around the machine, the air film, in which she was enveloped, gave the impression of a badly achieved resuscitation. That looked so not to virgin and had the idea of an immediate return germinate. Okay, commissioning should be at least still awaited.
The focus of our survey was understandably on the criticisms repeatedly mentioned here:
- Condensation: prior to initial use the coffee maker several times simply by rinsing with water. The manual includes the condensation water out and that at least 15 min should be awaited until the next fill-up. Sorry, but that since all the waterfalls are running down the back wall, with the best intentions can not be confirmed. That has not been more or less like the previous model (SEVERIN) usual. Point for Grundig.
- Water level indicator: so I am guided by the markings on the pot and then fill in the quantity in the tank. Since playing for me scaling the water tank no or only a minor role. Granted, when filling with lid folded states watched something, but no one has to dislocate his arms or perform other pullups. The multiple refill operations also resulted in no way to repeatedly described "foot bath" of the machine. And I did not take special care. Point for Grundig.
- Processing: my suspicious due to their original condition eye could detect no differing gap dimensions. Coincidence or just lucky ?? The case gives no cause for complaint. It acts on the second look may not be as high quality as the paint, but is fun. Point for Grundig.
- Drip-stop: the complaints about the non-functioning drip-stop are not understandable for me. In the accompanying instruction manual describes in detail the fact that the pot is not to be taken for more than 30 sec. Under the filter, because otherwise the risk of flooding the filter is given. Otherwise I can not explain the cause of the over-run actions. I see no reason, however, generally given to withdraw before the end of Aufbrühvorganges the jug under the filter.
- Display: losing the set values for time and timer when unplugging, perhaps is not quite 'state of the art'. But when that happens already, or in other words, how often falls in the budget of the current, so that this operation must be performed again ?? I think that can cope with loose and must not be blamed necessarily a lack of machine. Accesses the shutdown (after 2 hours) by the way on the blue shining display independently and thus helps to save electricity. Not a bad idea. Debut.
- Permanent filter: of that I am not a friend for bad experiences anyway. Therefore, he was immediately replaced with a paper filter 104 and he held 'tight'. So no tea leaves in the cup.
- Height of the machine: that was also repeatedly criticized. But the direct comparison with the aforementioned predecessor showed that there is only a small difference in height at the expense of the Grundig machine here. Both have the same capacity in about and so can only be assumed that the critics far smaller machines called their own. For 'small' is certainly different. It also remains incomprehensible to me why it is to come to 'near-misses' with the wall cupboards mounted above the machine. I am truly not a giant in stature, cabinets therefore not hang somewhere in 'high altitude', but I could not observe this phenomenon in our household.
- Glass jug: the fact that the glass carafe can be bought in case of failure, has me very much reassured and facilitates the purchase decision. Quite clearly point for Grundig.
However, she has used under the filter, surprisingly more "freedom of movement" as my already repeatedly mentioned predecessor. The sit there much tighter 'in trouble'. But doing the proper function (so far) no harm.
All in all, I was absolutely convinced that coffee. Despite the lack described above will continue my coffee 'just in time' to prepare me in the morning. The way, is really really hot and tastes (for best recipe cooked) excellent.
No, Grundig does not pay me for this review. She is in the final hours, emerged directly out of the box, under the positive impression the first time and to redraw promptly.
A final word on the pricing here on Amazon. I have acquired the Machine on 04/17/2015 in Blitz offer for 34.99. Shortly before the start of the offer, the price stood at 43.90. A comparison of the net showed that this is a good price and the offer therefore seemed lucrative. Now, a few days later is the selling price at 35.72. The price difference is thus to a whopping 0.73 shrunk. Sorry but this pricing policy seems to me to very suspect and incomprehensible. It is precisely in such actions: stop eyes !!! And it's even cheaper !! The coffee wurdee in flash range on 05/06/2015 "hawked" now for "measly" 32,99 ... a result of poor ratings ???? It must continue to be puzzled.
