Does this machine have a built in bean grinder? or do I buy that separately?
1475503
No, it does not, and I would recommend you spend just a bit more money and get a better quality machine. I haven't been satisfied with it--it doesn't get hot enough, and the espresso is not good quality at all.
1475504
No built in grinder.But unlike another response, I have enjoyed this machine immensely. I'm not a daily user but it's definitely hot and the espresso quality depends a lot on your bean choice.
1475505
No built in grinder. But unlike another response, I have enjoyed this machine immensely. I'm not a daily user but it's definitely hot and the espresso quality depends a lot on your bean choice.
1469997
No, and I don't think such a feature would be of any advantage unless the grinder is built into an automatic coffeemaker. You want to get the grounds in water as soon as possible after grinding, so you don't lose all that aroma!
1189372
It GRINDS!!!, whole beans... also has grinder setting and more ... you can use ground coffee as well...
2139350
The grinder doesn't I keep it full at all times with beans, but you do need to dump the grounds and wipe down some of the interior portions (you'll see where)
2232003
Yes. It is an extra item you can buy online. We used the maker for about two year before it quit making coffee.
1895409
Mine had one. It's more like a few-page pamphlet and was in a plastic bag with a few other items. If your grinder is a "warehouse deal" and not in the original packaging that may be why you don't have one. Can probably download one from LEM's website. The only other important thing in the bag with the manual was a replacement bushing for the auger.
1999642
There are only 2 parts. The base, which is where you put the beans. And the plastic top which includes the silver piece that looks like a spout... you press down on that to activate the cutting blade. But there is no separate container for removing the ground coffee. You have to scoop it out.
1065057
Neither model has INTEGRATED GRINDER OR MILK CONTAINER. Makes great espresso and froths milk nicely, but one has to load from separate grinder and fill container with mill to froth!
805341
The box says Ceramic Burr Coffee Grinder. I have enjoyed it. For the 4 cup Bodum I bought, I grind at the most 8 Tablespoons at a time. It takes a very few minutes to grind, but for a man, it wouldn't take much time at all to grind the coffee beans. The trouble is worth nice tasting non bitter fresh coffee any day!
1189369
This machine is what we call a super automatic. So it comes with a built in grinder, so you can have freshly ground coffee. It also comes with a by-pass doser for pre-ground espresso coffee.
98548
I am not sure, but our cafejo did come with an adapter to use ground coffee in.
1521997
Don't use an "all-in-one" grind and brew machine. Purchase a $20 grinder, and an $80 coffee maker. This particular machine is hard to maintain and is messy.
897149
Yes. Superautomaticas are by nature all-in-one. They store and grind beans (adjustable grind) and usually have a milk frother. One of the dangers of these machines is that if one part fails - for example the grinder - the brewer can't move forward to brew the espresso (this happened with my Saeco Vienna Superautomatica). Additionally, please note that my Gaggia Brera did not last more than a year and I just threw another $75 at a repair shop and they could not fix it. My machine is a very expensive albeit useless paper weight.
591216
It's a blade inside a mesh cup so there's no need for filters. (it grinds an brews through the same cup) I had this coffee maker for years. Used to be able to call Melitta for parts but they don't make this unit anymore. When my second grinder gear stripped on the bottom after YEARS of use, I finally had to throw it out (although you can put pre-ground coffee in it), and I bought a Breville BDC600XL which has a burr grinder.
1707986
No, I only tried to grind peanuts, it works great.I do not believe it can grind coffee beans properly, just by looking at the blade mechanism.
1611585
You would think I would know the answer because I have used the grind and brew model every day for years and years. I don't think I have ever tried to brew with the grinder out of the machine. I clean the grinder and return it to the machine after every use, so if I decide to brew from ground beans - the "clean grinder" just remains in the machine. It brews perfectly whether you turn the grinder on to "grind and brew;" or if you turn the grinder off and put ground beans in the gold basket.
1945135
Yes, everything associated with the grinder came with it - two sets of burrs, one for hard grains, one for soft like nut butters. And then the grinder itself is one piece really along with the base clamp.