List Price: $199.99
By: Kalorik - Model: EXP-20737
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Features:
- 1250-watt modern-looking espresso maker with high-quality 15-bar pump
- Mechanical control switch; 2 stainless-steel filters; steam nozzle for frothing milk
- Polished stainless-steel housing with chrome and decorative frosted-glass accents
- Removable water tank; cup warmer; measuring spoon and tamper included
- Measures approximately 10 by 8 by 10-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 20
Average rating: 2.5 of 5
What a piece of cr*p! 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I got this item yesterday, took it out of the box and assembled it. Filled the reservoir with water just below the "Max" mark and ran it once to rinse the unit before use. After that was done I left it sitting on the counter. Like a new pet it just peed all over the place! The water emptied somehow through the bottom of the machine! Guess what... I immediately packed it back up, got a RMA and the thing is on it's way back where it came from! I guess I got what I paid for... Too bad I can't give it 0 stars
not such a happy camper 2 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.
I bought this about a month ago and would be happier with it except for two problems: Within a few seconds of turning on the switch and the coffee begins to pour, the filter holder releases for no reason. The handle of the filter loosens or turns from the "locked" position and it spits steam and coffee all over the place. I've tried everything...finer grind, tamping the coffee very firmly into the filter. And I make sure that the filter holder is cranked over as far as it will go. It doesn't seem to lock into place and that appears to be a design flaw. This problem doesn't happen all the time. Just about 50% of the time. It's always a great celebration when I get my coffee made without drama. I emailed Kaloric and have yet to receive a response. Also the frothing leaves a lot to be desired. It takes forever to get the milk heated and before it is heated it starts to make big, huge bubbles instead of the lovely froth one expects (and yes, I've tried everything from soy to no fat and low fat). And I know the proper way to froth the milk. I had no problem with the last machine I owned. There are some excellent videos on YouTube that show good techniques.
I solved the hot-coffee issue by filling my cup with water and giving it a good heat-up in the microwave just before making my espresso. I'm sure I won't hear from Kaloric. And I have carefully read their pathetic manual several times. I'm going to work with this machine a bit longer before I throw up my hands. It is a well built, nice looking machine; and if the filter holder would stay in place, I could live with the frothing issue and then maybe I'd like it as well as some of these other reviewers. If anyone has a solution for my problem of the filter releasing on its own, please let me know.
Editorial Review:
In the art of coffee, this espresso maker is a masterpiece. Beautifully styled in polished stainless steel with chrome and glass accents, this machine features a high-quality, 15-bar pump and powerful steam frother for authentic cafe flavor on your countertop. One-year warranty. Model EXP-20737.