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I also agree that the machine feels cheep and I guess it proved cheap since it stopped working. 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 never had a coffee maker just die on me and I am disappointed that I only got 3 years out of it.
Don't waste your money on this item. As soon as it hits the milk, it's a foam explosion and makes a big mess. The milk frothing "wand" is short and akward to use. I haven't bothered to try out the coffee side, as I'm perfectly happy with my no fuss french press. I would not recommend this machine. It's plastic and bulky and pretty much cheap looking. To top it off, the espresso isn't even hot.
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. Krups used to be a quality product. Of course there is poor customer service. The flow slowly started to diminish. We have only had this pot a few years, only used filtered water in it, and vinegar cleaned it regularly. We troubleshooted the machine and found a faulty heating element. Our "spare" $20 Mr.
Espresso was bad. But also not terrific. This is a biggie if you leave it on at least 3 times a week like I did.2. but the unit is really bulky to be pulling out every morning.
started tasting weak and being unpredictable in it's delivery after several months. plus the little rubber feet on the bottom popped off instantaneously.Hope this helps. Here's our list of pros and cons:Pros:1. Not a terrible machine in my opinion, especially for the price. good, basic coffeeCons:1. I didn't have a problem with the coffee, but my husband thought the espresso part was terrible.
smaller and shorter so it fit easily under cabinet - however - see cons for part two of this one2. NO AUTO-OFF ON THE COFFEE MAKER. tried cleaning it but nothing worked.3. You do get what you pay for. After a year of using this we put it in the garage for the next yard sale. simple and easy to use, very basic3.
water door at back is large and you really have to pull this machine out from under the cabinet to fill it.
Easy to use. This is the best coffee or espresso maker I have ever purchased or owned. Also makes a great gift.
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