I had noticed that most of the bad reviews were already older and the current machine was accompanied by the words "revised bean container". So we took a chance and ordered the machines.
Since the Christmas Cafe Crema is with us now dawned age and daily 10-15 cups are brewed in the machine. The beans slip - the much-lamented problem with the bean feed, we could not determine so far.
Pleasant is the choice of the amount of coffee with the rotary knob and the simple adjustment of the coffee strength. In our chalky water, coffee with the integrated water filter tastes much better. The brewing unit can be easily removed and cleaned under the tap.
Downside is the noise of these machines which is not loud at the Melitta than competitive products. But it reminds one a little of Tati`s "Mon Oncle".
In short, we are very pleased to have purchased this beautiful machine at an affordable price.
Cleaning and Entkalkertabs (original Melitta) way, there is also very cheap on Amazon.