Krups XP1020 750-Watt Steam Espresso Machine with 4-Cup Glass Carafe

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 9.4 x 11 inches ; 6.3 pounds


• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)


• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.


• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.


• ASIN: B001A44JAM


• Item model number: XP1020
  

By : Krups
Price : $58.12
You Save : $13.88 (19%)

Product Description

Inspired by experts and demanding consumers with uncompromising standards of performance and quality, krups products have been built with these three key attributes in mind: passion, precision and perfection. Krups' xp1020 steam espresso machine provides professional results in a compact design. At just 11 inches tall, this espresso machine works in any kitchen space. The large capacity carafe holds up to 4 cups of espresso, and the steam wand is user friendly- thanks to an oversized dial. Removable drip tray allows easy clean up, stainless steel accents compliment any decor.

 

Krups XP1020 750-Watt Steam Espresso Machine with 4-Cup Glass Carafe

 

Product Features

• 750-watt steam-driven espresso machine brews up to 4 cups of espresso at a time


• Glass carafe with stay-cool handle; oversized control knob for switching over to steam mode


• Metal porta filter; burn-out protection; removable drip tray for quick cleanup


• Single- and double-shot filter baskets and 7 gram coffee scoop included


• Measures approximately 9-2/5 by 8-1/2 by 11 inches

Customer Reviews

Do not understand why this item has so many bad reviews. It is not a bad machine!
My last expresso machine was also a Krups steam powered. Lasted for 13 years until it fell apart last week (the prssure valve inside broke). For my replacement machine, I was looking at fully automatic ones (Magnifica, $900), pump based (like cuisineart em-200, $200), and steam powered (like this item, $50). After reading all the review and knowing how pump based machine works, I decided not to go for them. The main reasons are they require a lot of maintenance and they can break down easily. I just do not want high pressure stuff in my house. If it breaks down, it may take a month or two to fix it. After warranty is over, it is more expensive to fix than buying a new one. I basically want a reliable espresso machine which can last 10 years with very little mainenance.
I typically makes a few shots in the morning as soon as I get up. I just do not see how pump based or full automatic machine can save me time. They require preheat which can take 1-5 minutes. For steam based ones, I just load up the coffee and water and wait. Both would give me pretty good espresso after 5-7 minutes.
As far as flavor goes, I do not really feel any difference between my cheap machine and starbucks/peet's coffee, given using the same coffee. I think good espresso got more to do with type of coffee then the machine. Started drinking espresso drinks heavily in college in 80s, I think I am pretty picky on coffee.
I saw a local store carries this item at $49. I decided to give it a try since they have pretty liberal return policy. It turns out to be a pretty good machine, better than my old Krups and with high pressure.
The good:
(1) Pretty good looking among entry machines, although the price is $10 more than ugly ones.
(2) Makes good espresso drinks quickly
The not so good:
(1) The knob takes time to get used to. The knob has three seetings: off, steam and espresso. It is pretty easy for people to turn on steam when they want espresso, a potentially dangerous situation. Krups should have separate power button instead.
(2) The power cord is kind of short, 6 inch shorter than my old one.
(3) It is pretty hard to heat up the milk straight from the frig. You more likely to have a bunch of cold foams. The better way is to heat up the mil in microwave and then use the steam to make foam.
Overall, I recommend it as an entry machine.

I've made great cappuccino for many years using a similar machine. Better than store-bought. I thought the bad-mouthing reviewers simply didn't know what they were doing. Well, I filled my 1020 with the correct amount of water and used a reliably good espresso grind, turned on the machine and waited. And waited. And waited. Eventually, a pathetic dribble of coffee came down. At the appropriate time, I turned the knob to froth the milk. I burned my finger on the jet of steam issuing from the knob-hole on the side of the unit. A weak fizzle came out of the frothing nozzle which never increased in volume. I gave up here and went back to making the coffee - there was no more water to make steam. It had disappeared somewhere inside the machine and onto my countertop. This was such a complete failure that it was almost funny. Fortunately, I bought it locally, and can return it. I left little notes here and there in the packaging saying that this machine is a dud, and could burn you.
I feel that Krups should recall these machines forthwith. They are a complete waste of money for the consumer, and a black eye for the maker.

 

Krups XP1020 750-Watt Steam Espresso Machine with 4-Cup Glass Carafe

 

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