Krups XP9000 Super-Automatic Espresso Machine and Coffee Center, Charcoal Review

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(More customer reviews)I just got my machine today and decided to stay up to write this review since I drank so many cups of espresso. I got this machine when Amazon had it on their Lightning Deals and decided to take a chance since it was such a good deal. The unit arrived in perfect condition and well packaged. It looks like the packaging is from Krups. All Amazon had to do was slap a label on it and ship it. The start up guide is easy to follow. The only problem I had was it kept asking me to fill the bean containter. It was already full. I powered cycle the unit and then it worked. I love the way the frother works. You just add milk to the cup, lower the steam nozzle and it takes care of the rest. No need to move the cup. Cleaning is easy. You can use pre-ground coffee with by-pass shaft. If you want to make a cup of decaf, you can do that without having to empty the bean container. The grinding mechanism is quieter than most units I have tried before. The only thing that I am wondering about is the amount of fluid in the drip tray after I brew a cup. I'm not sure if that is normal.
Pros
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* Easy to use
* Excellent coffee and espresso
* Heats up fast
* Ability to specify how much of espresso or cup of coffee i.e. 2 oz
* Frother design - no need to move the cup or use a separate milk container
* Large bean and water containers
* A way to by-pass the beans in the container and use something else
* A nice slot in the back for sliding in the manual for storage
* It is quiet relative to other super auto machines
* Sturdy and well made (Made in Switzerland, 36 lbs)
Cons
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* It is big! To open the lids for the water and beans, I have to slide
the unit out from under my cabinets. I put felt feet on the unit
so it can slide out easily for cleaning under and for adding beans/water.
* There is no way to take up the extra length of the power cord. My unit
sits right in front of a power plug so I have a lot of extra cord that is
hard to hide. I'll add two stick-on hooks and wind the cord around them.
* The power plug takes up another 3" of counter space. They should have
made it a flat right angle plug.
* The manual needs more details. It didn't cover all the features and
are light on some descriptions. Perhaps a link to a website for more
information.

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Enjoy cafe-quality coffee drinks right at home with this super-automatic coffee and espresso center. It automatically grinds, tamps, brews, and disposes of spent grounds for exceptionally convenient operation. The unit features automatic controls and an oversized digital display, as well as a central steam nozzle for perfect cappuccino and lattes at the push of a button, without having to move the cup and without a separate milk container. A lever on the top of the machine allows for bringing the steam nozzle down and back up, making it easy to adjust the height of the coffee dispenser. The unit also provides hot water for tea and hot chocolate. Programming capabilities include espresso/strong espresso, coffee/strong coffee, cappuccino/latte, and steam/hot water. An easily accessible side panel can be used for customized programming, including coffee strength, cup size, water temperature, and steam time.
The machine's 15-bar compact monoblock high-pressure pump leads cold water into the Thermoblock System where it instantaneously warms to the optimal temperature of 198 degrees F. In addition, the unit's integrated conical-burr grinder holds up to 28 ounces of whole beans and offers four fineness settings. Other highlights include a heating element with two thermostats, a bypass for pre-ground coffee, a removable brewing unit, an empty bean sensor, a removable 88-ounce water tank, a cup-warming plate, and an integrated drip tray with automatic sensor to indicate when the water tray needs to be emptied. Housed in attractive stainless steel, the 1450-watt espresso machine measures 18-3/4 by 11-1/2 by 14-3/4 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Krups XP7225 Compact Fully Automatic Espresso Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought this machine from Williams-Sonoma and liked it so much that we stuck with the coffee through four separate units, each of which failed within three weeks for a different reason. My wife and I each drink 2-3 shots of espresso per day, for a total of 6-8 cycles of the machine (including self rinsing): this is within their warranty rate of 10 cycles per day. We use non-greasy beans and reverse-osmosis water, both of which are recommended by the manufacturer. At first I thought we just got unlucky -- every factory makes a few lemons -- but after four machines and four independent failure modes I'm convinced they're just poorly built.
For coffee : 4-5 stars. When they work, these machines are just adjustable enough for us - you can adjust the grind, the water temperature, and the water volume independently to "sight in" your ideal shot. For reliability: -4 stars. I would give this product just a single star, but the titanium fronted one comes with a terrific milk-frothing assembly that makes great, silky foam every time. That alone is worth a second star.
Machine #1: worked for three weeks, then mysteriously failed with an error code "DE" on the screen. Krups support was baffled.
Machine #2: worked for 1.5 weeks, then the burr grinder broke - motor would turn but wouldn't grind coffee.
Machine #3: DOA - on initial plug-in, entered an infinite loop of "calibrating machine" cycles. (I think an internal sensor was jammed).
Machine #4: worked for 3 weeks, then mysteriously started spewing acrid, electrical-insulator smoke.
I suggest a Delonghi Magnifica - they can be found for under $1k and are actually designed to be maintainable - or a semi-auto with built-in burr grinder (Breville makes one).

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Brew cafe-quality coffee drinks right at home with this easy-to-use fully automatic espresso machine. Simply add water and espresso beans, select the type of beverage and amount desired, and press the button--it takes care of the rest. The appliance grinds, brews, and tamps, then dispenses used grounds into a collection container. An oversized digital display and intuitive controls make it effortless to scroll through the on-screen menu and to follow detailed instructions for everything from set-up to brewing perfect espresso. In addition, the unit's commercial-quality built-in conical burr grinder holds up to 28 ounces of whole beans and comes calibrated to three optimal grind levels. Use the pre-ground bypass doser for pre-ground decaffeinated or flavored coffee--a handy feature when entertaining.
For added convenience, the espresso machine's innovative design combines the thermoblock brewing system and hydraulic jack into a single piece, which means an overall smaller build that takes up less space on the countertop. In fact, it's 30- to 50-percent smaller than most fully automatics available. The completely redesigned thermoblock comes cast in aluminum with stainless-steel tubing for precise control of the water and temperature and optimal heat transfer while reducing scaling and build-up of mineral deposits. Other highlights include a 64-ounce water tank, hot water on demand, and a steam function for cappuccinos and lattes. The 1450-watt espresso machine measures 12-1/2 by 9-1/2 by 14-1/4 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

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