Krups XP2280 Combi Espresso and Coffee Machine with Precise Tamp, Stainless

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.8 x 15 x 15.8 inches ; 20.5 pounds


• Shipping Weight: 26 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: B0059LG6SA


• Item model number: XP2280
  

By : Krups
Price : $299.99
You Save : $180.01 (38%)

Product Description

The Krups heritage of German engineered kitchen appliances provides functional, rigorous design, technical perfection, performance and quality. Designed and built for those who continuously seek out new gourmet experiences and take pleasure in discovering and understanding how things are done and done well, Krups products provide the tools that deliver genuine results, performance and taste. 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 is pleased to present our new XP2280 Combi Espresso and Coffee Machine with Precise Tamp. Featuring Patented KRUPS Precise Tamp System compresses the coffee grounds perfectly providing an optimal ground coffee tamp that produces uniform results every time, lightweight powerful thermoblock for faster preheating and reduced lime scale buildup, pause and serve features, programmable and easy to clean with the push of a button.

 

Krups XP2280 Combi Espresso and Coffee Machine with Precise Tamp, Stainless Steel

 

Product Features

• Coffee machine: 10 cup capacity, programmable


• Coffee machine: pause and serve feature lets you remove carafe at any time; non-stick warming plate keeps coffee hot for hours


• Espresso machine: patented krups precise tamp system compresses the coffee grounds perfectly providing an optimal ground coffee tamp that produces uniform results every time


• Espresso Machine: Lightweight powerful thermo lock for faster preheating and reduced lime scale buildup


• Espresso machine: easy to clean; no mess cake ejection, simply press the button and out pops the espresso grounds cake

Customer Reviews

I was searching for a budget minded machine in the $350 price range that would be a combination espresso/coffee maker and stumbled upon the XP2280. mind you, I am a novice machine purchaser but avid coffee lover. I liked the overall appearance of the XP2280 and simplicity of the design and controls. I searched the internet for a review and alas there were none. I took a chance and bought it and am very satisfied thus far. It makes a very good cup of coffee with 4 cone filters, although a gold tone should be and was not included in the purchase. I also programmed it to start brewing before I wake up, VERY NICE. I would have been more satisfied with an extra two cups of coffee, my previous coffee maker being a 12 cup, but the coffee it does make is great tasting. The espresso side is literally idiot proof with the built in tamper system and makes a fine one or two serving with either scoops or the option of ESE pods (44mm Dia. 7g size). I used the Illy dark roast and it made two espresso servings with the right amount of foam, coloration, aroma, and taste that you would find in many popular "indie" coffee shops. I used the steam function for foaming milk for a cappuccino and was very satisfied with the outcome. It was quieter than other machines for the sole purpose of making espresso/ cappuccino while still making a full 15 bars of pressure. The unit is easy to clean and care for and will be a fine addition to your counter-top.
The reason for 4 stars and not 5
1. lack of gold tone filter, it should be included for the price I paid
2. 10 cup maker not 12, I drink alot of coffee
3. coffee making process can be heard from a few rooms away, not loud, but louder than my previous machine
4. no pressure indicator for espresso maker

The product worked great for 3 weeks, and then the nightmare began ... The drip coffee maker would brew about half a pot of coffee, and then it would just spit out steam. So the coffee would never finish brewing. But you would get very loud steam for 30 minutes, and only half a pot of very bitter / strong coffee. One star for the esspresso maker which has outlived the short life of the coffee maker.
The Krups customer service is aweful. They send you a list of independent repair stations you can choose from, and you are on your own.
I didn't buy a mail order coffee maker so I could drive all over town trying to get warranty service.

 

Krups XP2280 Combi Espresso and Coffee Machine with Precise Tamp, Stainless Steel

 

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