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I never had a coffee maker just die on me and I am disappointed that I only got 3 years out of it. 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.
As soon as it hits the milk, it's a foam explosion and makes a big mess. 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. To top it off, the espresso isn't even hot. Don't waste your money on this item. It's plastic and bulky and pretty much cheap looking. The milk frothing "wand" is short and akward to use.
Coffee pot is much older than the Krups and is back in service. Krups used to be a quality product. Our "spare" $20 Mr. We have only had this pot a few years, only used filtered water in it, and vinegar cleaned it regularly. I will seek another espresso machine, but it will NOT be a Krups. We troubleshooted the machine and found a faulty heating element. The flow slowly started to diminish. Of course there is poor customer service.
Here's our list of pros and cons:Pros:1. started tasting weak and being unpredictable in it's delivery after several months. Not a terrible machine in my opinion, especially for the price. After a year of using this we put it in the garage for the next yard sale. You do get what you pay for. Espresso was bad. But also not terrific.
simple and easy to use, very basic3. plus the little rubber feet on the bottom popped off instantaneously.Hope this helps. but the unit is really bulky to be pulling out every morning. good, basic coffeeCons:1. water door at back is large and you really have to pull this machine out from under the cabinet to fill it.
I didn't have a problem with the coffee, but my husband thought the espresso part was terrible. tried cleaning it but nothing worked.3. This is a biggie if you leave it on at least 3 times a week like I did.2. 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.
Also makes a great gift. This is the best coffee or espresso maker I have ever purchased or owned. Easy to use.
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