Melitta MEFB2W 12-Cup Digital Coffeemaker

by Melitta

Product Features

• Brews 12 5-ounce cups of coffee at high temperature for speed
• Automatic brew-pause for pouring a cup midbrew
• 1450 watts; transparent water-level gauge; push-in cord storage
• Dishwasher-safe glass carafe with knuckle guard
• Measures 13-1/2 by 8 by 9-1/2 inches; 1-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 12.5 x 9.6 inches ; 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000645YS
• Item model number: MEFB2W
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #198,325 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This coffeemaker brews up to twelve 5-ounce cups of coffee at a high temperature for speed--35 seconds per cup, with a four-cup minimum. For a quick pour, the coffeemaker automatically pauses the brewing process for 30 seconds when the carafe is removed from its warming plate. The glass carafe has a guard to protect the knuckles and is dishwasher-safe. On the coffeemaker's left side is a transparent gauge for monitoring the water level. The filter basket accommodates cone-shaped paper filters and removes for filling and cleaning. Lightweight and clad in bright plastic, the 1,450-watt coffeemaker has push-in cord storage, measures 13-1/2 inches high, 8 inches wide, and 9-1/2 inches deep, and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

Product Description

Led programmable electronic clock/timer accelerated brewing time, just 35 seconds per cup hinged water reservoir, water level indicator 1450-watt, copper-braised, stainless steel tubing

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It really does brew fast., April 18, 2003

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"ersoff" (Lewisville, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Melitta MEFB2W 12-Cup Digital Coffeemaker (Kitchen)

We trusted the Melitta name and bought this "Fast Brew" model without the usual research about a year ago. It is not perfect but it works quite well for the price.
Pros: 1)It uses standard #6 paper cone filters. 2)The autocutoff allows you to steal a cup of coffee before brewing is complete. 3)The digital timer turns on the maker so you can wake up to already brewed coffee. 4) It brews coffee really quickly. 5) The design of the carafe is great (compared to my previous coffeemaker,... The lip is less likely to drip when pouring, the handle seems better balanced when you hold a full carafe and it has a clever plastic strip that protects your hand from the hot glass.
Cons: 1)The coffemaker will overflow when brewing if the carafe is not properly seated or if you allow grounds to get under the filter. Once you learn about each problem, with a bit of care you can prevent them from recurring. 2) You need to use a bit extra coffee to get the same strength of brew. This may be a tradeoff for getting such a fast brew. 3)Finally, the push button controls are hard to use. The labels are hard to read and the sequence of button presses to accomplish basic tasks (like setting the clock after a power interuption) are unnecessarily user-hostile.
Overall: Useful, attractive, functional, a good value ...

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I Like This Coffeemaker, September 5, 2002

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James Jacobson "YAP (Yet Another Photographer)" (Tigard, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Melitta MEFB2W 12-Cup Digital Coffeemaker (Kitchen)

The Melitta MEFB2W 12-Cup Digital Coffeemaker is a great value at 39.95. I have spent more for a coffeemaker only to find the workmanship to be less. Melitta is well made, holds up in everyday use and provides a cup of coffee at the temperature I prefer. The carafe is made of thicker glass, pours perfectly and stands up to the occasional bump unlike say Krups, which it extremely thin and I seemed to break regularly. I recommend the Melitta MEFB2W, it is simple to use, makes a good cup of coffee and in my opinion made to last.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, February 26, 2003

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Theresa C. Payne "threese258" (Ligonier, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Melitta MEFB2W 12-Cup Digital Coffeemaker (Kitchen)

We used this coffeemaker for less than a month when it just stopped working. The lights went on but no coffee brewed & the unit did not get hot. When we called the number in the brochure, we did not receive any help. (There are no trouble shooting hints in the material accompanying the coffeemaker.) We are very disappointed since we liked the coffee, the design, the carafe, etc.