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Pros:

brew quality (3)

• ...machine for me. It does exactly what I want it to do, which is brew good espresso. As a first-time espresso machine owner, this is a...[0.9]
• ...the system quite quickly. So, off I go.... This KRUPS unit brews a beautiful cup of espresso and quite simply so. Once my espresso was brewed...[0.9]
• ...attempting to steam it properly. Tastes just as good to me!! PROS: - easy to use -easy to clean -brews espresso quickly -brews tasty espresso -water tank easy-to...[0.8]

clean (2)

• ...machine is a good investment. Low maintenance, great espresso, and easy to clean . The drip tray has a nifty blue float that comes up to warn...[0.8]
• ...attempting to steam it properly. Tastes just as good to me!! PROS: - easy to use -easy to clean -brews espresso quickly -brews tasty espresso -water tank...[0.8]

color (2)

• ...trapped between the rubber and steel sleeve and breeding some lovely green funk bacteria. MAKE SURE YOU WASH THIS WELL!!! an ok machine...[0.8]
• ...out as a creamy light brown froth which then clarifies into a rich darker brown color within a minute. What a difference in taste! We...[0.8]

espresso (15)

• ...tastes great? with wonderful crema on top? I actually like this espresso better than the espresso I had in Rome this past April. definitely an excellent...[0.9]
• ...after following the instructions from the manual, we made tasty espresso with beautiful crema. On the second try, coffee and water begin to splatter...[0.9]
• ...want to spend a huge amount of money. It works very well, makes great espresso , and looks nice in any kitchen. ...[0.8]
• ...come up with enough pressure to make steam but one can get a decent espresso while the seals last. The gasket seals in some production batches...[0.8]

operate (2)

• ...excellent espresso, excellent cappucino. easy to clean, easy to operate , makes some neat pumping noises and the steam noise is very...[0.8]
• ...meaning it is a bit on the thin side). The machine is fairly easy to operate, which is good because the instructins are not that good. The coffee tastes...[0.7200000000000001]

produces (3)

• ...along with the coffee. This good-looking and compact machine produces this perfectly , quickly and super easily. Since the milk is heated in a microwave...[1.0]
• ...heating element cycles on and off and never gets hot enough to produce good steam. The frothing attachment comes off too easy and also the...[0.9]
• ...say, it seemed like a good value. For the first few months, it produced great espresso with magnificent crema. One of the downsides has already...[0.9]

results (2)

• ...getting into machines that can run 3, 4 even 20 times the cost. The results are amazing and exceed expectations. It comes with all the necessary accessories...[1.0]
• ...grind it 2 or 3 times a week. I find fresh grinding achieves the best results when paired with a good grade of beans. Usually this translates...[0.8]

usability (3)

• ...the quality and the price on this excellent espresso machine. Easy to use , clean and maintain. Does an great job on espresso, lattes and...[1.0]
• ...replacement and upgrade, it is neither and may yet be returned. Not as intuitive as its predecessor, the 3 different cup sizes are much less...[1.0]
• ...based machine, which is more exacting, much more convenient, easier to use and much faster. This product is the perfect choice for someone...[1.0]

Cons:

coffee (6)

• ...La Marzocco Linea - a nice steel machine - so I know what a good coffee should taste like. However, I was under no illusion that I was...[0.8]
• ...mechanism stopped working. It is completely useless. I was pleased with the quality of the coffee initially, so I was willing to overlook the lousy seal on the...[0.8]
• ...espresso to drip out on its own. So, it's important to grind your coffee fine enough and then tamp it with the proper amount of force. The...[0.8]
• ...needed something that would save me $20+ a week. I purchased a Mr Coffee unit which was awful and I returned. I did not want to spend $300 - $500 on something...[-0.6400000000000001]

customer service (3)

• ...wrongly thought the KRUPS name stood for quality products and good customer service . The KRUPS XP4030 was a Christmas present. It worked on Christmas...[0.8]
• ...using it. It's not a big deal for me, I don't use it often. The other complaint is the portafilter, that stainless steel cup holding the coffee...[-1.0]
• ...Easy to use and the instructions were fairly clear. I can see a law suit coming if they don't change the frothing wand design. Very bad...[-1.0]

design (6)

• ...receipt or it would be back to store already. Overall I love it. Great appearance and beautiful espressos - most of the time - quickly becoming some of the...[0.9]
• ...It's not super expensive, but for about $150 you should get a well designed and reliable machine. This is not it. ...[0.8]
• ...reasonable price ($199 CAD on sale) and features (not to mention the nice form factor ). I have now tried to make 4 espressos, using the 1-cup filter...[0.8]
• ...complain about the same problems, so I know these machines have a design problem . I would recommend that you do not purchase one of these machines...[-0.8]

filters (2)

• ...THE INSTRUCTIONS!!! Keep the head clean, keep the sides of the filter clean and attach everything tightly. Do this, and the leaking stops...[0.9]
• ...We read through the trouble-shooting page in the manual, we cleaned the filter holder then tried again. More disappointments! There were lots...[0.8]

reliability (15)

• ...espresso machine, but don't want to spend a huge amount of money. It works very well , makes great espresso, and looks nice in any kitchen. ...[1.0]
• ...difficult.READ and follow step by step instructions. I didn' t have any problems .Very happy with the product. ...[1.0]
• ...When the coffee maker first arrived, it worked great . Just in a month it start to have problem. The water tank doesn...[1.0]
• ...buy a new machine to fix my issue even though my machine still works fine (besides not being able to make espressos) Krups really failed...[1.0]

seal (2)

• ...quality of the coffee initially, so I was willing to overlook the lousy seal on the water tank that had to be reset over and over again or...[-0.8]
• ...puddles on the counter; water leaked from everywhere. Bad, bad seal design. As an engineer, I'm surprised this product cleared the...[-0.8]

shots (2)

• ...deflecting the leaking water with a spoon so that I can get a not so good shot of espresso. Needless to say, I'm done with Krups anything!...[0.8]
• ...with some tinkering, i managed to get a decent shot out of this machine. trouble is, the steam wand is totally...[0.8]