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1.0 out of 5 stars
pre used not amused !, January 21, 2008
This review is from: Espressione 1326 Cafe Mirage Deluxe Super-Automatic Espresso Machine (Kitchen)
This item was for a gift, and it came without warranty card and instruction dvd ect. It had been used before. I returned it!
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely terrible...., February 6, 2007
This review is from: Espressione 1326 Cafe Mirage Deluxe Super-Automatic Espresso Machine (Kitchen)
NOTE: This review refers to the more expensive 1328 model which I purchased. The machines are identical, however, except for the more sophisticated controls on the more expensive unit. The design flaws noted on the 1328 refer equally to this unit as well......
The first machine that was delivered had clearly been used. It was filthy, full of dried coffee and damaged. The plastic pin that operates the "door closed" switch had broken off and had been taped back in position by the previous owner - the machine refuses to operate without this! This first machine also exhibited ALL the problems found in the replacement - see below. To be fair to Amazon, I do not believe that sending out a machine which was clearly a return was their error - the machine was packed in the distributors carton inside the Amazon box so I suspect it was delivered to them in this condition.
Amazon shipped out a replacement machine (very promptly I might add) This machine, while brand new, still has a number of problems:
1. During brewing it will constantly stop & report an 'out of water' error even though the water tank is clearly full. Often little or no coffee actually comes out. The only way to clear this error is to restart the machine which causes it to dump the current load of coffee.
2. There is no way to brew coffee & produce steam at the same time. After brewing the coffee the steam function has to be switched in which takes about 90 seconds to 'prepare' before steam is available. By the time the milk is ready, the coffee is cold. Frothing the milk first is worse - there's no way to clear the steam mode other than switching the machine off & on again which causes it to go into it's elaborate cleaning routine.
3. Generally the construction quality is poor. This machine is all plastic. As I mentioned, the first unit I had arrived with a piece of the door mechanism broken off - I suspect that this would be an easily broken part. Overall, the build quality is nowhere near what I would expect in a product costing almost $600
In summary, this has to be one of the most appalling domestic appliances I have even had the misfortune to buy. Both units have now been returned to Amazon as they are clearly unfit for purpose. I would strongly urge potential buyers to look elsewhere.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great machine!, October 17, 2009
This review is from: Espressione 1326 Cafe Mirage Deluxe Super-Automatic Espresso Machine (Kitchen)
I actually got this machine used from a friend. He said he had expected a different type of experience when he bought the machine then he got. I believe he thought it was going to be more automatic then it was.
I brought it home, it's a beautiful machine. I used it and yes it takes using it a few times before you get it. The booklet that comes with it had all the proper instructions. I learned how to use it and it makes wonderful espresso.
Once you get which button does what it is very easy to use. I'm very happy with my Mirage Espressione.
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