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“Great Coffee, Anytime”
Many users have been raving about the Melitta Mill & Brew MEMB1B 10-cup coffee Maker because it has several features which everyone is looking forward to. If you prefer to have your coffee ooze with a strong flavor fit to your taste, then this is the perfect coffee maker for you. The Melitta Mill & Brew MEMB1B 10-cup coffee Maker produces cups of coffee which will wake up your senses whenever you feel drowsy in the morning or in any time of day. This coffee maker only uses 1,025 watts in order to have your coffee done.
Useful, efficient and convenient, the Melitta Mill & Brew MEMB1B 10-cup coffee Maker has a automatic shut-off function which will not let you worry about keeping an eye on the machine whenever you are busy. This machine also has a timer which you can program easily so you do not have to worry about anything at all. Another fantastic feature of the Melitta Mill & Brew MEMB1B 10-cup coffee Maker is its grinder which has seven coarseness settings.
Your coffee can be ground to perfection in your own accord. If you want to have your coffee ground fine, then the timer of Melitta Mill & Brew MEMB1B 10-cup coffee Maker can be programmed to process your coffee in a span of 24 hours. The Melitta Mill & Brew MEMB1B 10-cup coffee Maker also possesses a large viewing window, a steel blade which you can easily detach and a stainless steel grinding or brewing chamber – all of which a coffee aficionado should look forward to. These features make it very convenient for you to have your favorite cup of coffee with a distinctively strong taste and aroma right at your own kitchen, or even workplace.
Problems encountered with the Melitta Mill & Brew MEMB1B 10-cup coffee Maker
The Melitta Mill & Brew MEMB1B 10-cup coffee Maker is known to sell like hotcakes in the market for its unbelievably efficient features, but however, there are still setbacks when you buy this product. As most of the users have said about other coffee makers, the grinder of the Melitta Mill & Brew MEMB1B 10-cup coffee Maker produces quite a loud sound whenever the coffee is being processed. Another thing to note about the coffee maker is its automatic shut-off function. Yes, this is indeed an excellent safety feature, but for most of the users, this can also be considered as a disadvantage. The automatic shut-off feature of the Melitta Mill & Brew MEMB1B 10-cup coffee Maker will give the users a generous supply of cold coffee when there is still an amount left in the coffee maker.
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Coffee Person says
Manual for MEMB1
http://kitchen.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/melitta/memb1b_memb1w.html
The power button has a different symbol than mine sort of @, instead of an “on/off” lable, but that’s about it.
Paul says
Scott, Thanks!! I just did what you did and my replacement carafe is on the way! It seems like there are a lot of broken carafes all around. Regardless, I’m glad they’re doing something to resolve this. I hope to get my carafe soon..
Mike says
I also have a MEMB1. The top door to the grinder won’t stay closed because the catch on the bottom portion of the grinder housing broke off. This entire part detaches easily for cleaning. It’s been in my basement for a couple of years, but nothing else I’ve used in the meantime has made coffee as good as this unit – I’d really prefer to fix it. Any have or know where I might find, this part? Thanks in advance!
Kate says
Someone above linked to the carafe in white. I purchased it thinking it was all melitta offered for this model. After being charged and receiving a confirmation email that my order was processed, I waited 20 days and still no show. I contacted the address provided in the confirmation email and asked where my caraffe was. They got right back to me and let me know my order had been cancelled by their system automatically (WTF?) and that they’d reprocess it right away. I received an email with shipping info soon after and my caraffe finally arrived a few days later. Low and behold, the white caraffe I ordered was black! It matched my machine but I still find it a lucky/ridiculous mistake on melitta’s part to send me the color I didn’t order almost a month after ordering and needing to reorder it, and it just so happens to match my machine. You crazy, Melitta.
Scott says
Well, I came upon this website because I pulled a nearly BRAND NEW MEMB1 Grind & Brew, sans carafe, from the dumpster at work the other day. How could someone throw away a nearly new coffee maker that seemed so well made, I wondered. Then I started reading, and was crestfallen to find out parts were nearly impossible to find. Not giving up, and having read some of the reports from others that Melitta would be getting parts in, I decided to check out the Melitta website. I did a search on M1MB and got the message “your search for m1mb yielded no results”! Dang! But there was also a link reading “See All Results”? Wa-huh? I clicked it and was taken right to the page for the carafe at $9.99! Go figure! I called Melitta’s customer care line just to make sure it wasn’t some vestige of the past and was assured, yes, they had plenty. I ordered one ($6.50 shipping) and it arrived in three days! Had my first cup tonight and was delighted to find this coffee maker everything everyone has said it is! So as far as the carafe goes, take heart, they have plenty (I’m going to order another just in case).
debbie says
I am my second, first one kept working but I redid my kitchen and wanted a shiny new coffee pot.I got the one with the weather reports screen…picks up the MSN feed.I am glad I kept the older pots for spareparts. Just wanted to say that after a lot of research on consumer reports and other sites, Melita machines out performed and out lasted most others including the top of the line Cusinarts. Looking forward to the new model.
Richard says
I too have an older Black Mill & Brew from Target and am in need of a replacement top cover (the locking tab broke on mine). I’ve been using duct tape, doesn’t work well with the heat. If anyone is tossing theirs because they got a newer one or something else broke and they can’t get the parts they need to fix theirs, Please contact me at muckermanrg at comcast dot net Thanx
brenda bounds says
I have had two of these and same problem with both.The latch on lid which is plastic breaks quite easily even when handle with care.Need replacement if available,like product,it does make loud noise when grinding but I am most annoyed with plastic hinge breaking.Will not buy another if I cannot replace hinge,they are expensive and do not last long.
Jenna says
i need a user manual for the Mill & Brew MEMB1 coffee maker. anyone know where to get one?
Ken in CT says
We are no longer using our Melitta Mill & Brew Coffee Maker. All parts are available to those who may need them. The model number from the bottom of the unit is MEMB1 K0610. It is black. The unit is well used, but these used parts may work well for you. The mesh screen on the basket is torn/separated from the plastic base in one spot. The stopper on the spout above the carafe has been removed (to facilitate quicker filling of the carafe), so you cannot pull out the carafe when brewing. The rest of the unit is in good used condition. We also have the original Use & Care Guide, which covers models: MEMB1W, MEMB1B, MEMB1WCAN. Saw some used pricing on eBay, that I consider way too expensive – Guide-$20 delivered; basket-$41 delivered; carafe-$41 delivered. If you need a part, we will agree on a reasonable delivered price. I could list your item on eBay, but would prefer to avoid the extra work, and deal direct. USA shipping only, PayPal preferred. If interested, please contact me at uconnhusky01 at yahoo dot com.
Bret says
I found on the Melitta site where I can order up to 2 carafes for the coffee makers model #’s posted.
Laura says
need a black carafe for the ME1MSB – Melitta with weather station. anyone know what other brand/type of carafe might fit??
Michelle M says
just started up with replacement Cuisinart grind and brew – hate that I cannot play with the grind settings- seems to grind it too fine! I miss my Melitta Mill and Brew.
Kelly says
I just ordered the black carafe online last night and called and ordered the grinder basket today over the phone and they waived the shipping. Oh happy day!
dathan says
how much does the new melitta mill&brew cost
Laurie says
I posted on this before but my basket ripped again & my boyfriend fixed it even better this time. He used a strip of plastic & used a soldering iron to melt & adhere it to the basket when the screen had pulled away from the plastic. It doesn’t look pretty, but it works perfectly.
JoJo says
Help! After reading through some of the above, all I need is the basket. The motor runs fine and I have not had to replace the carafe. I love the coffee that this brews, where did you get the new model from and how much did you pay for it? Happy Holidays, thanks for the info here.
Carlene says
I just received the NEW Melitta Mill & Brew. Guess what…It takes exactly the same parts as the old one. We have had ours for nearly 10 years and somehow the cover for the filter basket got “lost”. The machine works great and my husband is really spoiled by the coffee. Now he can have his coffee and I have new part numbers to order a basket for the old one. Maybe the motor home will have its own Melitta now! Oh – I found the new coffee maker on e-bay.
Russ says
Does anyone know if the Melitta Replacement Carafe – RCA-10/12U will work for the MEMB1 Grind and Brew? Target offers that one for $10.
Jason A says
My filter basket is ripped so I started looking online and found this forum. I am glad I did as I realized I needed to get going and order it. The filter basket was up on the Melitta site, but since I wanted the part that the filter fits into (which is attached to the drip spout, of which mine is clogged and not working well) I tried the number on the bottom and got connected to the Fox Comp.
They had the holder but not the filter and said they are not making any more. I reloaded the Melitta website and found that the filter wasn’t there any more. I called the Melitta number that the Fox rep gave me and the nice lady on the other end said I could order one filter. When I asked to order two, one for backup, she told me I was literally getting the last one they had and that she had taken it down off the web today. Wow! No more filters available for the Mill and Brew. She nicely threw in the housing I needed for free though.
You WILL NOT be able to get parts for this thing any more. What people have written above is accurate. They are not making it anymore, they are coming out with a new line of coffee makers in the 1st quarter of 2010 but a Mill and Brew won’t be part of the line, at least for now.
So glad I got the last filter!!!
glenn finley says
My machine stopped grinding. Haven’t used it for months. Brews, but won’t grind. Anyone know if there is a reset button somewhere? After reading all these comments, I’ll treat my carafe with great care.
dathan says
I have a question to anyone who could help me out.. Would anyone know how or where I could find the new melitta mill&brew? I saw or heard it was to be the new 2010 model. Any help would be very helpfull.. Anyone with info could E-Mail at hammerswinger1976 (at) yahoo.com or jus leave me a message here..Im not gonna rest til I have my perfect cup of coffee in the morning!!!! IM ON A MISSION, LOL…. THANK-YOU…
TyingMyShoes says
Sherry:
Is this the same unit?
http://www.cuisinart.com/products/coffee_bar/dgb-625bc.html
petra metoyer says
I need the brew basket incl. grinder plus the grinder lid for model # memb1
Sherry says
Cuisinart Grind & Brew DGB625 I TELL YOU THIS IS A GREAT MACHINE!! the grinder is separte, (where you put your beans), SO no washing & after it grinds it shutes the coffee litteral out a shute into the basket. DANG WHAT A GREAT CUP OF COFFEE!! AND u have your choice of using the basket OR paper filters…AND IT MAKES 12 CUPS and you can adjust it easily to brew lesser amounts…the grinder is factory preset for the best speed and finess of the grind BUT you can change it. Yes, the basket is separate from the grinder BUT in the melitta we were risning out that basket/grinder and moisture was in there SO i’m wondering if that’s why ours finally burned out” I will keep you informed as time goes on but so far everything is an A+ on this Cuisinart Grind & Brew DGB625 !!!!
Bonnie Merritt says
I just purchased a black 12-cup replacement carafe pot for my Melitta Mill & Brew. I’d love to have a NEW one, but it’s impossible to find one on any website. I might look at the Cuisinart also.
Trysh says
Hooray!!! 2 replacement coffee pots arrived today…$9.99 each plus $6.95 s&h….$26.93 total. Today is a great day :)
dathan says
Thank you Sherry.. IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I FEEL FOR YOU… :( Im now looking for the new Mill Grind. It says online that target has it but, when i look at Targets website there is nothing. Im not gonna give up my search for my “Melitta mill & Brew” Sherry the Cuisinart you talk about how is it on clean up? I got spoiled on the easiness of the Melitta!! I think ive been on every site that has anything to do with Melitta. I think now i could just about find anything. I might just get a basket case one and start from ground zero…lol
Jennifer says
I was able to call 1-800-Melitta and they have the grinder/filter basket in stock. I ordered 2 (at $6.50 each) and it was $19.95 total w/ shipping.
Sherry says
P.S. DATHAN: I meant to write that my son also HAD a Melitta and couldn’t get parts for his so he PURCHASED this Cuisinart that I speak of.
Sherry says
TO DATHAN:Hi … My husband & I just laid to rest our Mill & Brew a week ago. We had ours for 4 yrs. I purchased xtra parts, basket, carafe, etc. JUST in case as we so enjoyed our coffee from this magnificent machine.Something happened under the blades, it melted. Then coffee was leaking from that side panel all over our counters. My husband is still going to try to fix it with an O ring. The ceo of Melitta, after me writing him, told me they are no longer making this machine, that SUPPOSEDLY they were desiging a new on for 2010? Also, our basket tore on the metal mesh thank goodness i had aback up at the time, & tried to order another one which Melitta stated was on back order. Took my card # havent heard back for over 6 mos” But we did purchase another model from another comapany & we looked around a lot. We paid a little more but it was worth it. It’s Cuisinart Grind & Brew DGB625 series….TOTALY IN LOVE W/IT. GREAT COFFEE!! STRONG MACHINE. You really must check it out online. We went thru Amazon.com as they always find the best prices & fast delivery. I will write again in a few months to let u know how it’s going. From the reviews I’ve read & also my son couldn’t get parts for his Mellitta & also owns this same Cuisinart for 5 mos now & HE LOVES IT. Check it out…Good luck
dathan says
I am sooo ANGRY.. It was like 4-5 yrs ago I got my mill and grind. My son broke the paper thin glass. Ive looked everywhere high and low, and everywhere in between for a new one. Ive asked countless ppl and not many ppl heard of them. its been 3 yrs since ive had that perfect cup of coffee in the morning.. I know if anyone is reading this that you feel what im feeling. If you have no clue how I feel then you must hate ur mill and brew. If thats the case I’d like to buy a black one that WORKS.. Ive bought other coffee makers and its NOT the same.. PLEASE GET AHOLD OF ME HERE..!!! THANK-YOU
Margo T says
Hello Fellow Coffee Lovers!
I just ordered two black replacement pots for my Melitta Mill n Brew for Melitta! Oh Happy Day!!! Call and you can get yours too!
Trysh says
Phone Melitta directly. They currently have replacements in stock…very helpful…says it will ship out to me tomorrow morning. I’ll let you know the outcome.1-888-MELITTA
Evie Reynolds says
8/19
I have a helpful tip on how to repair the badly designed latch that holds the top down so the machine will grind. I used a waterproof putty to glue a strip of black “hook & loop” on the side of the basket housing & another on the lid. When you start the machine just close the lid by connecting the two strips & it works great!
Evie Reynolds says
8/19
I have a helpful tip on how to repair the badly designed latch that holds the top down so the machine will grind. I used Mighty Putty to glue a strip of black Velcro on the side of the basket housing & another on the lid. When you start the machine just close the lid by connecting the two strips & it works great! I’ve even put the housing through the dishwasher several times & it’s still holding.
Tomorrow I’m going to follow Larry Hannon’s suggestion & contact Donna Gray??¦??¦wish me luck!
Evie Reynolds says
8/19
I thought that “misery loves company” but somehow knowing there are many others on the same quest for the elusive replacement carafe hasn’t assuaged my frustration with the lack of customer service from Melitta!
I do have one helpful tip though, the latch that holds the top down (so the machine will grind) broke a few months after getting the machine (badly designed) so I used Mighty Putty to glue a strip of black Velcro on the side of the basket housing & another on the lid & it’s worked great! I’ve even put the housing through the dishwasher several times & it’s still holding.
Tomorrow I’m going to follow Larry Hannon’s suggestion & contact Donna Gray??¦??¦wish me luck!
Jim says
We have replaced 3 Militta’s in the past year under warranty. Each time, the model we had is no longer being made, and each time, a cheaper and cheaper model is sent as a replacement.
It appears that as a part of their marketing plan, is to force customers into buying a whole new machine.
Good old Mr. Coffee uses almost the same style pot for years that work on different Mr C makers. And they stand behind their product, which works just as well for about half the price.
Customer service will either make or break companies in this economy.
Vanessa says
I have been so frustrated with the mill and brew. I own 3 and now am down to 1 complete. As for the top latch we sit a box of bisquick on it! I would love basjkets is out there for the thermal mill and brew! Thanks
Larry Hannon says
Melitta has ditched Fox-International as a distributor and will have mill and brew baskets and carafes at the end of Aug. 09 per Donna Gray (dgray@melitta.com) Please contact her directly with any requests.
Ron says
You all might want to check out your GoodWill Stores. I found what appears to be a very little used Melitta Mill and Brew for only $7.00. I works great. Parts are almost impossible to find now.
bill says
I am looking for a top latch…any info? Thanks.
Tonya says
I too am looking for a replacement pot for the Mill & Brew. This is ridiculous that it is so HARD to find. Any help??
Jenny says
I want to buy one of these machines after reading all the comments and dedications to find a new carafe. I have the Cuisonart Grind and Brew and it doesn’t get hot enough and it spills everywhere.
Margo T says
Hello frustrated coffee lovers. I also am frustrated by not being able to find a mill and brew replacement carafe. Anybody selling?
Thomas says
Help! I also need a top latch and a grinder basket.
John Barry says
I need a grinder basket for my Melitta”??
LouieLouie says
Looking for a top latch for the MEMB1B (Black) Mill and Brew.
Richard Lee says
Many thanks to bryan!!! You saved Melitta Mill and Brew from the trash heap.
A Mr. Coffee Replacement Decanter which fits [tightly] our Melitta Mill and Brew is:
Mr. Coffee Replacement Decanter with “PLD12” on the bottom left corner of the top and sides of the box and which states that it fits:
“Mr. Coffee: CG, DR,NC,PL, RM, TF, and VB 12-CUP SERIES SUNBEAM 6000 12 CUP SERIES.”
It is a snug fit at least st first. When you put the decanter on the coffeemaker be sure you push it all the way on so that the bottom of the pot fits squarely and evenly into the bottom heating unit. If it is even slightly off center brewed coffee will run off the top and spill onto the heating unit and counter. If this begins to happen, CAREFULLY push the decanter into the coffee maker.
Be careful when you remove the decanter. Hold the coffee maker while you pull the decanter out by the handle.
Using this decanter on the Mill & Brew works well but is not a job for a child or careless teen or a person with a weak or unsteday grip.
Susan Baird says
Hello, If you have recently found the replacement carafe for Melitta MEMB1B, black, please let me know. I love my coffee made in this mill and brew model, but I am getting frustrated. Do any of the universal carafes work? Thanks for your help!