Miele CVA4066SS 24 Built-in Whole Coffee Bean System with Plumbed-In Water Connection

Description – Miele CVA4066SS 24 Built-in Whole Coffee Bean System with Plumbed-in Water Connection

One of the nicest high end coffee makers on the market, with the ability to brew large mugs of regular coffee as well as smaller cups of espresso.  The Miele CVA4066SS 24 Built-in Whole Coffee Bean System features plumbed-In water connection, whole coffee bean system, door hinged left concealed handle, patented brewing unit, conical grinding system – conical grinder precisely and evenly grinds the beans to produce rich flavour tailored to your individual taste. Grinder bypass – The traditional, fresh grind and brew process is easily bypassed by opening the coffee system door and pouring ground coffee into the designated chamber. The ability to oscillate between caffeinated and decaffeinated beverages makes the Miele CVA4066SS 24 Built-in Whole Coffee Bean System very versatile. The 500g coffee bean container grinds from 6g to 12g of coffee beans per cup.  Grinder settings are adjustable (coarse to fine),  pre-brew system (on/off). large-capacity container for used coffee grounds,  adjustable cup size settings – The dispensing spout is height-adjustable to accommodate a range of cup sizes, from the classic petit espresso to the average American mug. Stainless steel finish features Clean Touch Steel. Variable water temperature control, water hardness setting, integrated LED lighting, dual dispensing spouts with tall-height adjustability – Dual dispensing spouts allow you to serve two hot beverages simultaneously or cut the preparation time of one cup in half! Hot water spout frothing system with integrated milk tank – The integrated milk tank is a Miele-exclusive feature. This insulated reservoir is made of double-walled stainless steel, keeps milk cool for up to 12 hours without any loss of quality, and guarantees uniformly perfect steamed milk. The milk tank is held in a patented swing door and can be easily removed  for filling or for storing in the refrigerator. An automatic fill level monitor shows a timely message on the display when it is necessary to replenish the milk. Safety lock multi-lingual LCD display, 7 languages, stand-by function with delay start /stop function.  Fault diagnosis to automatically prompt you to add fresh water and coffee beans. Cleaning agent included. Delivery to all USA States except for CA, AZ, NV

Features of the  Miele CVA4066SS 24 Built-in Whole Coffee Bean System with Plumbed-in Water Connection

• 24″ Built-in Whole Coffee Bean System with Plumbed-In Water Connection, Dual Dispensing Spouts, Grinder Bypass, Pre-Brew System, Frothing System, Integrated Milk Tank and Multi-Lingual LCD Display
• Conical grinder precisely and evenly grinds the beans to produce rich flavor tailored to your individual taste.
• The dispensing spout is height-adjustable to accommodate an array of cup sizes, from the classic petit espresso to the average American mug.
• The integrated milk tank is a Miele-exclusive feature. This insulated reservoir made of double-walled stainless steel keeps milk cool for up to 12 hours without any loss of quality, and guarantees uniformly perfect steamed milk.
• The traditional, fresh grind and brew process can easily be bypassed by opening the coffee system door and pouring ground coffee into the designated chamber. Oscillating between caffeinated and decaffeinated beverages, for example, makes this system very versatile.

Review of the Miele CVA4066SS 24 Built-in Whole Coffee Bean System with Plumbed-in Water Connection

Reviews from owners of the Miele CVA4066SS 24 Built-in Whole Coffee Bean System with Plumbed-in Water Connection are mixed.  Some very pleased, with one saying “Exceeded expectations…makes great coffee… I am very pleased with the machine and would highly recommend it.”, and others saying that it is a great machine but fragile and often require pricey repairs.

One feature that stands out over other coffee makers is that with the Miele CVA4066SS 24 Built-in Whole Coffee Bean System with Plumbed-in Water Connection, the water supply is plumbed in, eliminating the hassle of having to remove the water tank and manually filling it every day or so.  Owners especially like this feature. They say that hook up is easy if you have any experience with running copper pipe, however suggest hiring a plumber to do the hook up if you don’t have that skill. Owners say that given the price of this high end coffee maker, the cost of a plumber is not that much more.

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Functionality:

The Miele CVA4066SS 24 Built-in Whole Coffee Bean System with Plumbed-in Water Connection has a waste container into which the used grounds are deposited after each cup of coffee. It also has a timer that requests emptying the container every other day, and a milk flask (like a thermos) for cappuccino. Owners say this works well but say it is essential that the tubes be cleaned at least daily as spoiled milk can make a person ill. This high end coffee maker has a special rinse cycle for this, but it takes a while, has to be done frequently, and requires a person to be present while it is going on.

Complaints:

Owners say that the cleaning process on the Miele CVA4066SS 24 Built-in Whole Coffee Bean System with Plumbed-in Water Connection is somewhat time consuming in that It’s not like a regular automatic rinse cycle that requires no human involvement. One owner says it’s enough of a hassle that he might only have a latte on the weekend when he can devote the time to the cleaning, and that during the week he just dumps a couple of espresso shots into microwaved milk. This machine also needs a weekly cleaning which involves a few parts that have to be removed, though they mostly just slide out with no tools required.

Owners also say that the Miele CVA4066SS 24 Built-in Whole Coffee Bean System with Plumbed-in Water Connection is rather fragile and seems to require repair every 2 years or so.

Suggestions:

It is essential to note that installation of this high end coffee maker requires a 24″ deep cabinet, rather than the standard 12” deep upper wall cabinets. One owner says that it needs to go into the same type of cabinet (depth-wise) as an oven or built-in refrigerator.

Durability/Longevity:

One owner reports that her Miele CVA4066SS 24 Built-in Whole Coffee Bean System with Plumbed-in Water Connection lasted 6 years with repairs about every two years. This owner replaced her first machine with another of the same model, which she found required repair on the same schedule and only lasted 4 years.

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Value:

According to one owner, “The Miele produced good coffee, but not coffee good enough to justify the costs, both initial and on-going.”

Summary:

The feature that makes the Miele CVA4066SS 24 Built-in Whole Coffee Bean System with Plumbed-in Water Connection stand apart from other high end coffee makers is the plumbed in water system, eliminating the need to keep refilling a tank.  This high end coffee maker requires quite a deep cabinet for installation. Owners report that this coffee brewer makes good coffee but not good enough to justify the initial cost plus repair costs. We would hesitate to recommend the Miele CVA4066SS 24 Built-in Whole Coffee Bean System with Plumbed-in Water Connection unless the plumbed in water is an important feature for the buyer. If that is the case, we would recommend that the buyer be prepared to spend the required time cleaning the machine regularly and be ready to pay for repairs every few years.

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