This machine only lasted me 2 years but...
10/2013 - I'm writing again (after 2 yrs of purchase) to say this machine has fallen apart! 1)The function switch that selects the shots and the frothing, has broken. Either the plastic switch or the rubber coated "axle" that it's supposed to turn is stripped! Also, 2)the filter holder handle just cracked completely, rendering this machine useless. If yours starts to crack, quickly ask for a new one because it will crack in pieces!
I called Krups customer service to ask what could be done (as my user's book said I only have a 2 year warranty, which is about over). The rep said not to worry and she'd send me a prepaid shipping label for me to ship my coffee maker to their service center for repair.
Aside from the inconvenience of having no coffee maker for who knows how long, if they fix my machine, I'll be pleasantly suprised and will change my review again. (BTW, the new frother they sent me a year ago has worked perfectly.)
12/2012 - I'm...
Makes great tasting espresso and lattes even if it's not "professional"
I wanted to replace my recently non-working Starbucks Sirena(made by Saeco)and I did not want to spend more than I spent on the Sirena so this was one of the contenders for consideration. I chose it mostly because it said it had programmable buttons (like my Sirena, a feature that I loved)and secondly for the looks. I so dislike the looks of typical square machines. I was surprised how lightweight this machine is compared to any other espresso maker I have had. Most of the ones I had in the past weighed around 25 pounds and this was about 10! It's basically all plastic with fake wood and chromed plastic to make it look metal. I was a little dubious about that part. And, upon reading the manual, I found that the programmable buttons will not stay programmed after it is turned off! What good is that?? So, I was going through the motions of priming it and making my first espressos and steamed milk for lattes and thinking I was not happy with this machine, so far. BUT, the espresso was...
The Most Beautiful Espresso Machine, Works Great!
My Starbucks bill gets high so my husband bought me this machine as a gift. I used to own De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker a while and died less than a year. It's the most beautiful looking machine, so my kitchen looks amazing for just having this unit. It's very easy to use and clean. Heats up very quickly. I'm very happy with this gorgeous item in my kitchen and start a day with a Latte which does not cost $5.
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