Advantages: It doesn't turn off automatically, it takes filter papers, and is very simple to use. Disadvantages: The 'smooth side trigger action' isn't very effective.
...bought a new one: the Krups version.
For those who are unaware, a filter coffee machine is, an electrical device that filters water through ground coffee, into a jug underneath. The jug is kept hot on a heated base, for you to drink at your leisure.
Here are the key features:
Capacity: 1.25 litres
Coffee type: Ground
Filter: Paper
Cup warmer: Yes
Removable reservoir: No
Dimensions: H35.8 x W25.5 x D22.9cm
Wattage: 1100W
Krups is a mid-range ... ...it difficult to locate any Krups machines in Chester; they had top end machines and the rubbish lower end ones, but Krups, Magimix, Dualit etc, were hard to come across. I eventually found it in Browns for £49.95. It can also be purchased for a similar price from the Internet, John Lewis and other similar shops. The coffee machine is very simple to use, you put a paper filter in, the appropriate amount of coffee, add the water and turn on. It makes ...
L0BSTER_QUADRILLE 04.06.2007 (17.06.2007)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Krups GVX231
Advantages: Small, looks great, works a treat Disadvantages: Only the cost
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I emailed Krups from their website, and received an email telling me to return the broken one to them for a replacement, which arrived a few days later. Sue, if you ever happen to read this, thanks :-)
The grinder looks quite smart, the main body is black, and it has a brushed chrome control panel and a silver grind control lever. It also has a control to allow it to automatically grind however many cups worth you want.
When you start ... ...but the noise lets you know its working anyway (lets face it, no grinder is quiet). This is a burr grinder, rather than a blade grinder, so it works like a pepper mill, rather than a liquidiser.
Burr grinders are reputedly the best type for coffee lovers, as the resulting coffee "meal" is consistent, whereas a blade grinder just roughly chops the beans.
This is quite an important difference if you want to use a "proper" espresso machine, as the ...
phoenixbbs 23.10.2005
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Krups Expert Burr Mill Coffee Grinder Model No: Krups GVX231 100w burr mill coffee ... more
grinder200g capacity Burr milling system preserves aroma Fineness selector with 17 positions Removable burr for easy cleaning Removable coffee container with lid Cup sel...
* Burr milling system avoids overheating, preserves aroma and has a grind fineness ... more
selector * Fineness selector has 17 positions from fine to coarse (adapted to each brewing method from espresso to drip coffee, to French press) * Cup selector from ...
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