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Krups XP 4000 Espresso Machine, Black |
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List price:
$250.00
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- Measures 9-1/2 by 9-2/3 by 12-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty
- 1200-watt espresso machine with Thermobloc 15-bar pump system
- Filter holder with 3 interchangeable inserts hold single, double, or E.S.E. pods
- Easily transition from brewing espresso to frothing milk with large, metal, selector dial
- Steam nozzle; 32-ounce removable water tank; stainless-steel drip tray; cup-warming tray
Krups Steamer Problems
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Reviewed by: cintikid
We bought the Krups XP4000 about 6 months ago and have not been too happy with it. The main problem occurs when you steam milk. There is a design flaw with the steamer nozzle tip. The tip actually shoots off (like a bullet) in the middle of the steaming process, splashing quite hot milk around. My fix at this point has been to wire a paper clip around the tip and the discharge nozzle in an attempt to keep it fwom flying off. I'm not exactly sure what the problem is, as the little rubber gasket seems okay.
Until Krups issues a fix for this (which I am not aware that they have) I would purchase something else...
Very Noisy????
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I just got my XP4000 delivered and tried the machine. The unit is very very loud while brewing espresso. Its sounds ok during frothing.
Is this normal? Any comments?
It seems fine to me.
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Well, I don't usually review products...cause some people who do are either way too passionate about their foam, or their kitchen or their whatever....and I don't care to be lumped into the whole lot.
Anyway, I just got the machine. I'm a darn tough person to please, and I'm fairly pleased. No hassles really. Made good n' hot lattes etc. no problem frothing milk etc. My only hangup is that there is no little lever or something to hold down the filter when cleaning the coffee out of it. I used to hold my old one down with my thumb and hit it against something to jar out the used coffee grounds.
The unit is really heavy, which tells me there is something inside...not just a $100 piece of plastic. Compared to my old Krups pump model, it is much more solid, heats everything more quickly and is easier to use than expected.
Let's face it. Anyone taking time to go through the hassle to actually make cappucinos at home is too spoiled for their own good anyway. I'm just thankful to be able to whip up a fantastic espresso or latte or whatever with this machine.
Now someone who really, really knows everything there is to know about crema and the oxygen content of "perfect" foam and whatnot...can write a review more helpful than mine. Enjoy.
