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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drips

when you pour coffee, it drips a little. you have to be careful. the express side works very well.

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great little machine, great value

I bought this machine after looking at the not-so-good reviews of machines several times more expensive. This was a good decision, it is an awesome value for the price. It performs as advertised and makes great latte and capuccino. It does not have the automatic features of the more expensive machines, but for use maybe twice a day it does not really need it.
The fact that it also makes regular coffee is a nice bonus. The only little problem is that if you make more than 3 shots of espresso, you will run out of useful steam for steaming/frothing. Besides that, it is a great machine at an unbeatable price for casual espresso-lovers. I would definitely buy it again.

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Great value for the money

Before I bought this coffee maker, I read most of the reviews and I was slightly concerned with some of them. One said that they send the product back because the "pot dripped" when pouring coffee. Another one: The coffee is nor hot enough. And another one: The machine smells plastic. Well, they were all correct! The pot drips if you don't lift the lid. So, if you simply don't want to lift the lid and have 100 additional dollars available to avoid that pain then, go ahead, send the machine back... The coffee comes out at the same temperature as a coffee percolator which is far too low so... but hold on... IT IS A PERCOLATOR! And finally, it does smells plastic the first couple of times that it is used (the machine, not the coffee). Seriously, The only reason why I am not giving 5 stars is because there is not an automatic power off feature available and I tend to forget to turn the thing off. But, besides that, it's the best value that your money can buy.

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Convenient Appliance

The ECM21 is a great, convenient unit. The removable fill container is nice in that it can be easily cleaned unlike other coffee makers. I like the 1-4 cup brew option which delivers fuller flavor coffee if used when brewing more servings (takes longer). The milk steamer has adequate pressure and is consistent time after time. One drawback to this unit- why I give it a 4 is the carafe spills very easily if one pours too quickly.

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adequate... far from stellar

This is functional, but like most items that perform multiple tasks it does not seem to do any one well. Ours was receives with a broken hinge on the lid that after dealing with the particular seller for over a month for delivery we just did not feel it was worth exchanging.

Gripes: We have to hold the lid of the caraf open to pour or coffee ends up on the counter more than in the cup. frother positioning... would be great for a leftie.

Wanted features: timer as mentioned, and available in higer level purchases.

This make good coffee and espresso, but I feel it will be a temporary item in my kitchen.

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1. Automatic coffee and espresso center with integrated, solid-steel conical burr grinder
2. 18-bar power pump; 1450-watt stainless-steel lined ThermoBlock heating system
3. 8-step programming dial; 2-step pre-infusion cycle; Dual Frother Plus provides continuous steam output
4. 64-ounce removable water tank; Clearyl water-care system; continuous on or auto shut-off options
5. Measures 16 by 11 by 13-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Editorial Review :

Technology without compromise! The IMPRESSA E9 is equipped with all the necessary hi-tech features for brewing superb espressos, cappuccinos, lattes and long crema coffees. The easy to read LED display will show you if you brew mild, regular or strong coffee and displays the cup size while the machine is brewing. With a Silver Metallic Body and Black Accents, stainless steel grid and chrome plated auto-illuminating buttons the Impressa E9 makes a beautiful statement in any kitchen or small office.

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It's great so far

Just got this yesterday, so these are initial impressions. So far I'm very happy with this though. After just a few tries I've got pretty good espresso coming out, using a bean that probably isn't ideal. The frother seems plenty powerful too - it took about 150 seconds to steam 8-10 oz of milk, but it only takes about 45 seconds to steam 2-3 oz of milk right in the cappuccino cup, as they show in the instructional video.

I will agree with another poster that the frother doesn't seem ideal for producing micro-foam, although I read at CoffeeGeek that it can be done with some practice. It satisfies me at this point though, and I'd be willing to work with it to see what more it can do.

The ease of use is the best part. I've had the traditional burr grinder/semi-automatic machine combination, and it was just too much work to be worth using as much as I'd like. This reduces an espresso to a few button pushes, and a cappuccino to not much more. Cleanup is great too - a wipedown of the frother, run some water through the frother, and let the machine rinse itself out. Now the problem will be not drinking espresso all the time.

Durability is my only potential concern, but from what I've been able to find out on the web, this brand should be about as good as I can get in the home market. Hopefully it lives up to that.

I didn't give 5 stars only because it's a bit noisier than I'd like. The grinder is pretty quiet, but the pump is louder than other machines I've used. It's hardly a problem, but if that sort of thing matters to you, it's there. For me, I'm very happy with the machine so far and expect to be for quite a while.

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terrible sale

I would recommend that Amazon cancel this seller's right to sell via Amazon.

We paid for the product and thus filled our part of the deal, but never did receive our product. Emails and even phone calls were systematically ignored. We did finally get a response from the seller stating that he would refund our money that very day, yet that too was an empty promise. We finally had to take a legal approach.

They may be great individuals - but they have no business selling products on the web.

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Weak Coffee

Nice looking machine but after two years of trying every kind of coffee and setting, we have come to the conclusion that this machine just makes very weak coffee period. We're finally dumping it. Since Williams and sonoma also deleted this line from their sales, I guess we are not the only ones that had problems with its performance

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too expensive to maintain

I have been using the Jura Capresso for the past 3 years. The coffee has decent crema, but I am not happy with it's inability to make a very strong espresso. Setting the cup size is supposed to accomplish this, but the cup size is variable even when a single setting is maintained.
My bigest gripe is that 2 years ago the machine malfunctioned and again this year. There is a flat fee of $275 to fix it including mailing (find your own box) which I find extremely excessive for a delicate machine that seems to break down every 2 years. The customer service person did confirm that this happens to a number of customers, but it is not excessive in the company's point of view. Also the turn around time to fix the machine is 3 weeks.
I will switch to another product the next time it breaks down.

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Step up to the Coffee Bar

The Impressa E9 is a nice system. I have owned one for a year and a half and have reached the 1000 cup mark. I am confident to say this is a fine machine. Every cup is consistent as long as you use a water filter, adjust the grind properly to suit your beans, and keep the machine clean. Even the scoop feature makes a a nice cup from ground coffee.

The Espresso tastes wonderful when the Impressa is on a Robust setting. A regular cup of coffee tastes just right on the Standard setting. Making a latte or a cappuccino is no longer a coveted Barista secret. This machine makes it fun and easy to try different styles. The frothing worked best with 2% milk and some patience, but came out beautifully. Make sure you clean the stem immediately after use.

This machine is very easy to clean. The drawer pulls out to expose the water pan and waste bin. It also reminds you to clean, rinse, or descale if you are forgetful. I like owning this machine best when I have guests. It is quick and easy to make each guest a perfectly, hot cup...any way they like it.

CONS - I would like to have a larger reservoir, but I am sure it would not compliment the design. The top of the machine looks like a cup warmer; although it does become warm during operation, it is NOT a cup warmer.

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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 :

Disappointed

Well, I bought this coffee maker around 3 years ago and I got some good use out of it but it just stopped working a couple of months ago. I also agree that the machine feels cheep and I guess it proved cheap since it stopped working. I never had a coffee maker just die on me and I am disappointed that I only got 3 years out of it.



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good coffee, bad espresso

After a year of using this we put it in the garage for the next yard sale. I didn't have a problem with the coffee, but my husband thought the espresso part was terrible. Here's our list of pros and cons:
Pros:
1. smaller and shorter so it fit easily under cabinet - however - see cons for part two of this one
2. simple and easy to use, very basic
3. good, basic coffee
Cons:
1. NO AUTO-OFF ON THE COFFEE MAKER. This is a biggie if you leave it on at least 3 times a week like I did.
2. Espresso was bad. started tasting weak and being unpredictable in it's delivery after several months. tried cleaning it but nothing worked.
3. water door at back is large and you really have to pull this machine out from under the cabinet to fill it. but the unit is really bulky to be pulling out every morning. plus the little rubber feet on the bottom popped off instantaneously.

Hope this helps. Not a terrible machine in my opinion, especially for the price. You do get what you pay for. But also not terrific.

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Piece of junk!

I would not recommend this machine. It's plastic and bulky and pretty much cheap looking. The milk frothing "wand" is short and akward to use. As soon as it hits the milk, it's a foam explosion and makes a big mess. To top it off, the espresso isn't even hot. I haven't bothered to try out the coffee side, as I'm perfectly happy with my no fuss french press. Don't waste your money on this item!

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It Krupped out!

We have only had this pot a few years, only used filtered water in it, and vinegar cleaned it regularly. The flow slowly started to diminish. We troubleshooted the machine and found a faulty heating element. Of course there is poor customer service. Krups used to be a quality product. Our "spare" $20 Mr. Coffee pot is much older than the Krups and is back in service. I will seek another espresso machine, but it will NOT be a Krups.

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Excellent

This is the best coffee or espresso maker I have ever purchased or owned. Easy to use. Also makes a great gift.

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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

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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 :

Do Not Buy This Machine

I was given this as a gift and sadly had to look the gift-horse in the mouth. My boyfriend returned it and got his money back.

This is a sub-par product that is poorly manufactured and almost 100% plastic.

The coffee maker did not even work, it did nothing when we tried to make a pot of coffee, and the espresso it created was simply "strong coffee".

I have been a barista and am knowledgeable about how to make a proper espresso. This machine is not capable of that.

Use your money towards a better product - research a good pump driven machine.

Or simply purchase the $40 Mr. Coffee - tho its not the quite the same, it will produce something closer to espresso than this machine ever could.


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So Useful!

I'm very impressed by this machine! it has everything and for such a small amount of money.
I can make espresso for my wife and a normal coffee for me at the same time, and I can even choose the strength of my coffee!
Genious!

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COFFEE MAKER LEAKS

I purchased this February of 2008, after 1 month it started leaking, I thought it was condensation, my counter top and floor in that area are ruined. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. I'm disappointed because it makes really good coffee and cappuccino. Waste of money.

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leaky and lame

I got this model for our home and have had nothing but trouble ever since! Let's just say this: when I purchased this coffee maker/espresso maker, I didn't expect to fight my way through the immense and continuous LAKE that formed underneath the machine every time I made a pot of brew! I happen to be one of those people that finds waking up and getting possibly electrocuted before breakfast just a bit too much for my liking, thank you very much! The leak lake stops here.

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It's designed to "leak"

My machine "leaks" as well, however since I move it forward on the counter to put the water tank in, I have seen the water when I slide it back and not been unknowingly wetting my counter like others. I searched "delonghi bco-120t leaking" and I got this product page. I read 3 pages of reviews and then inspected the unit closely. It is designed to drain water from the compartment where the tank goes through a hole in the corner. I personally think the design should NOT have included a hole. That would allow you to use the tank as a convenience for easy filling, but ALSO allow you to just fill the compartment up in the event you prefer to, or crack/lose etc... the tank. I tried a few test brews of just water and have found the most likely reason for water getting to that drain hole is "user error." The tank needs to fit into the bottom quickly and tightly. If it is lightly pressed down, it might leak out into the compartment, and consequently out the drain hole onto the counter.
Just push it down nice and tightly and hopefully you'll be ok.

The carafe does seem thinner and broke after dropping a fork into a full of water carafe in the sink. $27 to replace from gourmet dot com I think.

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Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine Features SpecificationsRancilio Silvia Espresso Machine The Rancilio Silvia is making the news as one the best single boiler machines in production. Like more commercial brand machines, its all in the brass facts. Brass boiler, brass lines and chromed brass brewing head all help to maintain temperature and heat distribution for the perfect espresso.The Silvia will deliver consistently fine espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and more, just with the touch of a button. Its beautiful to behold and simple to use. Youll be making your favorite espresso to the raves of family and friends. This is a quality machine at a terrific price.Simple to Use Controls - Push the large central power button and an orange light comes on and stays on until the Silvia is at operating temperature for espresso, steam or hot water. Three more professional grade rocker switches now let you chose which one of those options you want. Top is for espresso, the middle for hot water and the bottom one is for steam.Flip the espresso button and that rich, hot liquid will start to flow. Switch it off when you have the amount you want. For hot water, simply flip the middle switch open the steam valve knob and hot water gushes from the steam wand. For lattes and cappuccinos, flip the bottom steam button. When the orange light goes off, open the steam valve and start frothing milk.Milk Frothing and Hot Water - The Rancilio Silvia features a straightforward chrome plated steam wand that delivers plenty of ready steam for milk foam. In 1.5 minutes the Silvia will have enough milk to make the average sized latte up to temperature. Simply put, the Silvia out performs almost every espresso machine under $500 in the steaming and frothing race!The steam wand also doubles as the outlet for hot water. Simply press the hot water button and hot water will be dispensed for making beverages such as the popular Americano or tea.Quality Brewing Group - The grouphead (or the component that

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