1. Espresso/coffee machine brews up to 8 cups of coffee and 4 cups of espresso
2. Brew-strength setting; variable steam control for frothing or steaming milk
3. Removable cone filter basket; removable water reservoir; brew-pause function
4. Dishwasher-safe glass carafe; removable drip tray; measuring scoop included
5. Measures approximately 10 by 12 by 11 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Editorial Review :

Indulge creating your specialty coffee drinks at home. You can have fun serving Espresso, Cappuccinos and Lattes to your guest while conveniently being able to also make regular black coffee. Show off with your Combination Coffeemaker and Espresso/ Cappuccino Maker machine. Coffeemaker has a removable cone filter basket, removable water reservoir and 8 cup capacity. Espresso/ Cappuccino Maker is a steam-driven unit with a variable steam control, powerful frothing aid and 4 cup capacity.

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No regrets, but needs improvement

My wife has figured out how to make it do everything, so no regrets.

But, as someone else pointed out, extra care needs to be taken when pouring from the carafe. In the first week I spilled coffee 3 times. Never had a problem w/ the old Mr. Coffee.

Also, this unit takes at least 3x the amount of time to make the same amount of coffee as the old Mr. C.

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Great Price for a Good Machine

Over all we are pleased with this coffee maker. The pot does spill coffee when pouring... we are trying our best to pour slowly into the cup, but still encounter spillage. To be honest, we've yet to own a coffee pot that does not have spillage when pouring. Not the worst thing, yet it sure would be nice to have a clean pour. Really like that the coffee side water reservoir can be removed for cleaning. The machine makes good coffee and espresso drinks. The machine does not come with an espresso tamper, so you have to purchase one. Glad we found this value for money machine!

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Good Coffee

I got this a while ago. It performed well for when I had it and I would of loved to keep it. For X-Mas someone gave us a Kitchenaid coffee maker so we replaced it, but for the time we had it it performed very well.

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Mr. Coffe Combo

This was exactly what we were looking for in one machine! It's very easy to use and the espresso and coffe taste great.

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LOVE IT!!

I love this appliance!! When I was shopping around, I had read some negative things about this coffee maker. But I took a "risk" and got one anyway. I'm so glad I did!

After owning mine for a couple days now, I've figured out how to use it and really enjoy the espresso and frothing abilities. Each one I make is better than the last, and I can see once I get all my ingredients just right, it'll taste just like the ones from my favorite coffee shop.

It will quickly pay for itself!

I do recommend spending the extra couple bucks for the thermometer and a good, stainless steel frothing pitcher, these two items will really help with making your capps or lattes.

The only downfall, and this is just a fact of life, train yourself to properly clean the machine after each use.
This will save you flavor and heartache down the road.

And don't forget, if you don't have the time to make a fancy drink, it will still brew your coffee in a couple minutes!!!

A GREAT BUY!!!! It's like you're paying for the coffee maker, and get a built in frother and espresso maker for free!!!



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1. Combination unit with 4-bar steam espresso machine and 10-cup coffeemaker
2. 4-cup glass carafe with handle; steam nozzle; removable drip tray with stainless steel grid
3. Water-level indicator; swing-out filter holder; brew pause; nonstick warming tray
4. Simple-to-use controls; illuminated on/off switch; convenient coffee scoop included
5. Measures 14-3/4 by 12-1/4 by 13-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Editorial Review :

Passion. Precision. Perfection. The Krups heritage of German engineered coffee machines and food preparation appliances provides clear functional, rigorous design at the highest level of technical perfection, performance and quality. Working with leading European designers, the product series also represents the newest European designs yet maintains the rigorous and clearly functional characteristics synonymous with Krups products. Designed and built for those who continuously seek out new gourmet experiences and take pleasure in discovering and understanding how things are done well, the Krups range provides the tools that deliver genuine results, performance and taste. Inspired by experts and demanding consumers with uncompromising standards of performance, the new Krups series has been built with three key attributes in mind: Passion, Precision and Perfection. The Krups XP1500 Steam Combi Machine has a 10 cup coffee maker and a 4 bar steam espresso machine. Easy to use, the water level indicator clearly shows how much water is in the tank and it has a convenient steam nozzle for easy frothing of milk on the espresso side.

Customer Review :

Krups XP1500 Warning

I bought this machine less than 6 months ago and descaled it monthly. The coffee maker part has a huge clog. The water just sits in the chamber, and of course the product manual has no instructions for unclogging the water chamber. It's a big disappointment, and based on other user's experience with Krups customer service, I'm not going to waste my time with them. This was a complete waste of money.

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Done with this

We received this coffee maker from our wedding registry 3 years ago. I wish we'd done more research before picking it. The covers for the on lights broke off a long time ago, the heating plate is irreparably charred no matter how much I try to clean it, and it has never produced a very hot cup of coffee. The final straw is that its now exploding grounds out the side of the machine every other day despite all my attempts to clean, adjust, change the thickness of the grounds, etc. I have to keep dismantling the whole filter assembly to try and clean it out then attempt to wedge the cheap plastic parts back together. It seems obvious to me now that an all plastic machine simply isn't going to hold up to long term daily use. The replacement is on the way.

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Not really an espresso machine

If you don't know what you're doing, and want to make an espresso-like or cappuccino-like beverage for yourself, this will probably do the trick for you. If you have experience, or plan to make drinks for more than one person, save up for a better machine. As a former barista, I was disappointed with the "cappuccino" side of this machine. It does not make real layered espresso, just a stronger type of coffee, despite what some other reviewers mentioned about "crema". (Side note - if you can let your espresso sit for more than 10 seconds without the layers re-blending and resulting in a bitter taste, it's not real espresso.) The steam wand leaves much to be desired, although removing the froth aid (the removable black sleeve) does improve things drastically, as the froth aid creates GIANT bubbles, nearly triples the volume of milk, and heats unevenly, if at all. Still, it was awkward to maneuver a steaming pitcher (NOT INCLUDED) in the limited space between the counter & the machine, and I still only get a thin separated layer of foam on the top with the steam wand itself, adequate for a latte, not for cappuccino. This is a single boiler/dual use unit, so you cannot steam milk and pull pretend-espresso at the same time, which was annoying for me being accustomed to a dual boiler machine that allowed me to time everything perfectly, although because the espresso is really just coffee, it didn't matter as much. Plus, you can only steam enough milk for one, MAYBE two drinks at a time, and you can only pull 4 "shots of espresso" (which makes 4 weak drinks or 2 strong drinks), then you have to clean out the machine and start over, so don't expect to make espresso beverages for a whole party of people. It will take you a VERY long time, it takes about 5 minutes to make one drink (or two if you're lucky) start to finish, not counting clean up. No espresso tools are included, so be prepared if you want to make a "cappuccino" right out of the box, buy your steaming pitcher & thermometer (if you use one) before you plan to make your first drink. You might also want to consider getting a knock box, because even though you're not making real espresso, you will end up with a puck in your portafilter that is a pain & a mess to get out otherwise. All in all, I wouldn't really recommend this machine to anyone who wants real espresso beverages. And if all you really want is coffee, spend less money on a plain old coffee machine. You can even buy an inexpensive stand-alone milk steamer, and use your coffee machine to make stronger coffee, and you'll get better results than this machine. Thumbs down.

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Great machine for the $$$$$

I was a little hesitant to buy this machine based on some negative reviews about broken handles and the machine being cheaply made. Glad I decided to take a chance,I love the XP1500, it makes great espresso and coffee, shipping was FAST, the price speaks for itself.

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Not a good idea

My new combo arrived just a week after I ordered it. As I pulled it out of the box, I discovered the glass coffee pot was broken. I called customer service the next morning and they said they would send a replacement pot. (I never received a confirmation about that.) So no coffee right away but I still had the espresso machine. It was no problem to make a nice strong cup of espresso. My only complaint was that the filter basket had a small circumference so I couldn't use the new tamper I bought to go with the machine. The second day I used the machine, the plastic handle broke off in my hand when I connected the filter basket to the machine. So now the coffee side could not be used and the espresso side needed pliers in order to use it.
I called the company again and they offered a replacement machine but I would rather get a partial refund. I will go back to my 20 year old model since it is better made and I'll live with its quirks while I renew my research.

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1. Individually or simultaneously prepares coffee or espresso using separate controls/water tanks
2. Coffeemaker has patented brewing system, strength selector dial, 5- or 10-cup option
3. 24-hour digital programmable timer and drip interrupt on coffeemaker
4. Espresso machine has two patented filter holders for pods or grounds
5. Patented cappuccino system, automatic self-primer, stainless-steel boiler for espresso

Customer Review :

Warning: If anything goes wrong, the warranty is worthless!

Although their coffeemakers do an excellent job of making coffee, DeLonghi WILL USE ANY EXCUSE NOT TO HONOR THE WARRANTY IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG! Here's my experience: When I ordered my coffeemaker from DeLonghi, it was "backordered" and took over a month to ship. A little over 10 months after I received it, the coffeemaker broke! (The heater coil went out and
it would no longer make coffee.) Since it had been over a year since I ORDERED it, they said the one-year warranty was expired, despite the fact I had proof I had received it less than a year before (I still had the shipping confirmation). I explained this numerous times. For a couple of months, the various people I talked to kept telling me they would "look into it", but they never called back. Finally, when it actually WAS over a year since I had received the coffeemaker, when I called to check on the status of my warranty claim, they said, "Your warranty has expired. You've had this coffeemaker over one year. There is nothing we can do." I highly recommend you find a coffeemaker from a manufacturer that stands behind their product! I have a Cuisinart now, and it is WONDERFUL!

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not good

After opening this product I found some of the pieces were missing,so I contacted the seller and maker to get the parts.After 6 weeks I finally get the parts and was able to start using the machine,this was a christmas gift that I had given.After waiting for parts to arrive I found the machine did not work good at all.We tried it several times and we ended up with more coffee on the outside of the machine than in the cup.That was 2 years ago and the machine has been sitting on the shelf since.We took our 15 year old espresso make back off the shelf and have been using it since.

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It's great when it works

We had Delonghi BCO264B combination for over a year. Last week, once of a sudden, the drip coffee part simply stopped working. No warning, no signs..

However, when it worked it was good. We're looking for a different combination machine now, but it most probably won't be another DeLonghi product.

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Delonghi BCO264B Combo Coffee Maker -- A Great Product

Bought as a Christmas gift for my wife. It was very easy to set up and use, although we're still playing with the settings. I particularly like the ability to set the time that the pot stays hot -- it's preset at 2 hours, but can be easily changed to any length, including always on. The titanium filter is a nice idea -- does away with paper filters, and it cleans easily.

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Dont waste your money! Breaks or stops working in a month or so

I went through a few of these within a month of owning it. I received it damaged got a replacement and that one lasted less than a month then another and another and finally one worked for almost a year and that one broke too. You have to ship the unit at your expense every time as well and at 20+ pounds its expensive to ship and my closest place was a 2 hour drive.

it doesnt make quality espresso at all its more like coffee even with premium beans that are ground just before brewing.

Their customer service is useless as well they dont know anything about their units or making espresso.

spend a couple hundred more and purchase a higher quality one that will last.

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1. Brew coffee and espresso simultaneously with this all-in-one appliance
2. Adjustable brew strength; programmable digital timer for "wake-up" coffee
3. 4-cup espresso carafe; stainless-steel filter; swivel Jet Frother
4. 10-cup glass coffee carafe; brew-pause; swing-out filter; warming plate
5. Measures 11 by 17 by 14-1/6 inches; 1-year warranty

Editorial Review :

The DeLonghi Combination Espresso/Coffee machine is an all-in-one machine that can brew coffee and espresso simultaneously. This machine can also prepare a great cappuccino, latte or hot chocolate for the perfect drink. The swivel Jet Frother mixes steam, air and milk, producing a rich, creamy froth for great cappuccinos. This machine features programmable digital timer that allows you to set the machine to turn on at a later time and even sets to the exact minute. The Vario system and Accuflavor selector dials allow you to choose the strength of espresso and coffee just the way you like it. The 10 cup Carafe allows you to make enough cups of coffee to keep everyone satisfied and the Drip Interrupt feature lets you have a cup before the pot is done brewing.

Customer Review :

Great Coffee, poor manufacturing

Coffee tastes great, however the machine did start leaking. Water was all over my counter and floor as well. You would think that the manufacturer would address this. Think that there is a possible safety hazard. Water leaking, coffee maker plugged in electricity... dont know.

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buttons get Steamed

Over time steam will ruin this machine.. As above reviews wrote, my machine stopped working after about 8 months.
This is a terrible engineering design. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!

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Not recommended

I received this cofee/espresso maker as a gift for Christmas 2008. It is leaking from the bottom now and it seems that it's been leaking for a while. I see that a review from 2007 complains of this too. Anyway, I am in NJ and wheelchair bound. I called Delonghi and they want me to get it to Brooklyn or Long Island. I don't think so. This problem seems to have existed for years and they have not addressed it.

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Expresso Every Day

My Mom had one and my husband wanted his own, liked it so much we bought one for our son. It works great, we have latte's every day... and my husband loves waking up to the smell of made coffee, better then an alarm clock... It doesn't come with a frothing cup so make sure you get that seperate.

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Worked for 10 days ... then, poof !

I bought this in mid- December for my husband's birthday . It has worked well , making cappucino, expresso and drip coffee for 10 days . This Am ( now that we are thoroughly addicted to cappucinos ) , the expresso/cappucino component failed to work. I took it apart completely , read and re- read the troubleshooting guide but, to no avail . So , let's see ... that's $10 a day for coffee .. surpassing even Starbuck's prices ! Signed, sad in Colorado

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1. Brew coffee and espresso simultaneously with this all-in-one appliance
2. Adjustable brew strength; programmable digital timer for "wake-up" coffee
3. 4-cup espresso carafe; stainless-steel filter; swivel Jet Frother
4. 10-cup glass coffee carafe; brew-pause; swing-out filter; warming plate
5. Measures 11 by 17 by 14-1/6 inches; 1-year warranty

Editorial Review :

The DeLonghi Combination Espresso/Coffee machine is an all-in-one machine that can brew coffee and espresso simultaneously. This machine can also prepare a great cappuccino, latte or hot chocolate for the perfect drink. The patented instant froth dispenser lets you add froth right in the same cup as your coffee or cappuccino. This machine features programmable digital timer that allows you to set the machine to turn on at a later time and even sets to the exact minute. The Vario system and Accuflavor selector dials allow you to choose the strength of espresso and coffee just the way you like it. The 10 cup Carafe allows you to make enough cups of coffee to keep everyone satisfied and the Drip Interrupt feature lets you have a cup before the pot is done brewing.

Customer Review :

No problems here...

I purchased this coffee maker for my wife almost 3 years ago and never had a problem. My wife loves it and still uses it every day.

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LEAKS!

This is my second BCO-130T Coffee/Espresso machine. The first one worked well for about 8 months then started leaking. They sent me a new one two months after I called customer service. The second unit is now leaking after 11 months of use. Customer Service said that I will need too send to Appliance Parts Mart to get fixed leaving me with out a coffee pot. I responded with "What am I to make coffe in?" The CSR Rep said that I should buy a cheap coffee maker to have while mine is in the shop being repaired! Do not waste your money!

Spokane, WA

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Great Machine

Got the machine and really love it. We had a regular and expresso coffee machine and they took up so much room, this one is so much better.

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Leaking mess of a coffee machine

Just as many others have stated, this machine leaks A LOT of water everywhere! It is extremely frustrating, and a huge mess to clean up every morning. The design of the inner tank makes it difficult to clean. I've never had much luck with my $50 machines as they would break after about a year of use. This $150 machine has been defective since day one. It brews a decent cup of coffee, but for any price, I don't think the mess is worth it.

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NICE!

I received this item as a Christmas gift. I finally set it up it and tried it tonight 13 Jan. 2010 and the first thing I attempted to make was a cup of cappuccino. Success! I am very satisfied! If you do not read and follow the instructions you won't get the desired results. As for me, I'm sipping on my second cup while typing this...great! This is gift is one that I will be using repeatedly. Kudos to the woman who gave me this wonderful gift!

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