- Rapid-Steam frothing and brewing without waiting or changing the temperature
- Opti-Dose allows adjusting the coffee amount to be ground, from 6 to 9 grams
- Fully accessible brew-group for easy cleaning; aroma system optimizes flavor extraction
- Programmed feature runs an occasional, convenient rinsing of the micro filter screens
- Ships within US only; does not ship to Canada
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Made in Italy, this 1,250-watt machine eliminates the fuss of creating espresso and espresso drinks at home by automating the entire process. It grinds coffee beans without burning them, tamps the ground coffee, brews, and then dumps spent grounds into a container--all in about 30 seconds. For creating a cappuccino or latte, there's a hot water/steam wand with a milk-frothing attachment, and there's only a 10-second delay from brewing to steaming. This model also permits precise adjustments for variables such as water hardness, water temperature, the pre-brewing process (moistening coffee grounds), the amount of coffee ground per dose, and the type of coffee (American style, medium strength, or espresso). The LCD screen warns when the water system requires descaling, which can then be performed automatically, as can the rinsing of the coffee-dispensing system.
Selection for one or two cups is also possible, as a button allows different-size cups--up to 10 ounces--to be filled; a "standby" function saves energy; and English, Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish, or French can be displayed on the screen. For safety, the machine shuts off if the grinder runs out of beans or the water tank is empty (the screen specifies problems). The machine measures 15 inches high, 13 inches wide, and 13-1/4 inches deep; weighs 19 pounds; rotates on a swivel base; and, with a gleaming, taupe plastic exterior, looks great on the counter. The bean hopper holds about 12-1/2 ounces (8.8 ounces of espresso beans are included), the removable, transparent water tank holds 57 ounces, and the grinder adjusts from fine to coarse. For cleanup, parts remove easily. The machine comes with an exceptionally thorough and clear instruction booklet and video and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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This top of the line super-automatic machine from Saeco comes in an elegant metallic champagne color and will suit the serious espresso drinker. Dump in the beans, press a single button, and in minutes you will have the rich and intense espresso, or the smooth yet robust coffee of your dreams. This machine is equipped with all sorts of patented technology designed to ensure the perfect espresso. Best of all the machine needs barely any input from you! The Aroma System injects a little bit of hot water into the freshly ground beans letting them soak and swell briefly before brewing commences. It has a patented Easy Clean design featuring a brew group that is entirely removable for thorough sanitizing. The Opti-Dose system allows you to adjust the amount of coffee to be brewed for each cup. It also has an automatic decalcifying system, a wash/cleaning cycle, and can electronically program the level of coffee per cup. Super automatic machines have dual heating systems for brewing and steaming so there is no need to wait. These models also offer the Cafe Crema option; this is coffee made in a pressurized system but diluted to regular coffee strength resulting in a robust coffee without bitterness.
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Overall excellent.,
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This review is from: Saeco Vienna Digital SuperAutomatic Espresso Coffee and Cappuccino Machine (Kitchen)
I was lucky enough to have a [money] gift certificate just before Valentine's Day, so I thought this would make the perfect gift for my espresso-loving wife. We unpacked it and placed it on the counter and plugged it in. The water container was filled with nearly 60 ounces of good bottled cajun water, and part of one of the two bags of supplied beans was placed in the hopper (about 3/4 of a pound fit). Then we turned it on and lo and behold, the LCD said "Dregdraw, Miss." Naturally, we were stumped, 'cause that's not what the included VCR tape or booklet said we'd see. Being in Louisiana, we thought it referred to a town in neighboring Mississippi; not exactly. Checking through the trouble shooting section of the convenient 5 language manual, I found it means the little drawer on the side that holds the discarded grounds (dregs?) was not firmly in place. A little tug on it and the LCD said it was ready to go! We selected a large cup (American) and pressed the button; the grinder whirred and mechanical things happened and in 30 seconds we had a fresh cup of coffee. It was a little too weak for our chicory-loving selves, so we dialed up the brew strength and selected a medium (Espresso) and it was much more to our liking. We then placed some cream in the pitcher and pressed the froth button; in another 30 seconds we had frothed cream to spare. The coffee was delicious and once you've read the manual, it's pretty simple and fully automatic. Cleaning is definitely made simple by its modular design & several self-cleaning features. It looks very good (I'd have said great were it stainless instead of medium grade plastic) and it feels pretty well made. It is going to get a lot of use I'm sure, as one button pressed at your leisure will get you a steaming cup of your favorite brew in no time flat...
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
great coffee,
By A Customer
This review is from: Saeco Vienna Digital SuperAutomatic Espresso Coffee and Cappuccino Machine (Kitchen)
overall i absolutely love the coffee, but the machine is somewhat high maintenance. The thermostat burnt out a month after i bought it, and it took Saeco 6 weeks to repair it. It worked well for almost two years after that, and it looks like the thermostat died on me again. I'm sending it to local authorized repair place but i have no idea how much it'll cost.
Overall- maintenance is time-consuming and expensive but the coffee is wonderful. However, a $750 coffeemaker should not break at least once a year. update 2 years later: the second repair was almost $200- the thermostat burnt out. This time it was out of pocket since it was nounder warranty. It worked for 4 months after that- and lo and behold, the thermotat went again. I ended up trashing the machine and getting a new one. What can i say, i love the coffee :) I've had the new one for a year, and the LED display is starting to burn out. If this one dies i'm going to try Jura Capresso.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Saeco automatic expresso maker,
By Alfonso J. Valdes (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Saeco Vienna Digital SuperAutomatic Espresso Coffee and Cappuccino Machine (Kitchen)
Excellent engineering and quality. I have had the analogous machine for 2+ years and it's still running strong. Makes great coffee with no hassle. FANTASTIC product.
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