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A few weeks ago we shopped for a new expresso machine at the Bed, Bath and Beyond store. Take in your 20% discount coupon and you will get a great deal.
Overall, we give the Krups XP5220 machine 5 stars. It is a quality made machine and makes good creme (foam). The nicest feature is the automatic tapping and the push-button to pop out the used coffee puck, no longer need to bang the filter holder on the garbage can to get the grinds to fall out.
One word of warning: we found a number of unhappy amazon.com users who had broken the tabs off the steam wand. A customer may not realize that in order to remove the nozzle for cleaning you have to pull the slip ring down and pull straight off which requires a bit of force. If you pry one of the 3 tabs which are in a vulnerable position they will break and then the steam wand may not stay on under pressure. Once you understand the proper removal and installation, it's not a problem. The manufacturer should review this design and make it a bit more robust. Otherwise it is a high quality machine and does a great job.
We benefitted from previous reviewers on the subject and were careful with our steam wand. Once you understand how to properly remove the nozzle it's not a problem. Don't overlook this machine, it is very nicely made and works well.
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Beautifully housed in brushed stainless steel with black accents, this user-friendly espresso machine not only looks great on the kitchen counter, but it also makes it possible to brew cafe-quality coffee drinks from the comfort of home. The machine features a 15-bar pump and fast-heating 1400-watt thermoblock heating system, which ensure optimal temperature control and high-pressure brewing for perfect extraction with excellent crema. Even more, the brewing system pre-heats twice as fast and resists lime-scale buildup (less descaling needed). Choose from ground coffee, E.S.E. pods, or soft pods thanks to the included universal coffee filter holder, which clicks into place for one or two cups. The espresso machine also comes equipped with foolproof Precise Tamp technology, which automatically tamps coffee grounds evenly to the optimum level, directly against the brewing head to minimize puddling and tunneling. After brewing espresso, turn the manual selector knob from brew mode to frothing-milk mode to effortlessly create creamy cappuccinos, lattes, and more. The machine's mess-free cake-ejection system, redesigned multi-directional frothing nozzle, and locking steam nozzle provide exceptional convenience and easy cleanup. Other highlights include a removable water tank for filling at the sink, a removable drip tray, and on-board coffee-scoop storage. A thoughtful housewarming gift idea, the espresso machine measures 9 by 10-2/7 by 11-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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