Advantages: It doesn't turn off automatically, it takes filter papers, and is very simple to use. Disadvantages: The 'smooth side trigger action' isn't very effective.
In December 2006, my coffee filter machine broke, well, it was the operators? error, but I thought it was broke ? so, I bought a new one: the Krups version.
For those who are unaware, a filter coffee machine is, an electrical device that filters water through ground coffee, into a jug underneath. The jug is kept hot on a heated base, for you to drink at your leisure.
Here are the key features:
Capacity: 1.25 litres
Coffee type: Ground
Filter: Paper
Cup warmer: Yes
Removable reservoir: No
Dimensions: H35.8 x W25.5 x D22.9cm
Wattage: 1100W
Krups is a mid-range brand in the coffee machine world. I had decided on this machine before I went out to buy one: due to the advertised features. I found it difficult to locate any Krups machines in Chester; they had top end machines and the rubbish lower end ones, but Krups, Magimix ...
L0BSTER_QUADRILLE 04.06.2007 (17.06.2007)
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Advantages: Lots of built-in features, Modern look, Robust feel, Fantastic Coffee Disadvantages: Expensive, Only useful for coffee, Bulky, Expensive accessories, Hard to clean manually
ensuring that their full flavour is preserved right up until the moment when you need their intense aroma. Not only this but it also automatically ejects used coffee grounds - making for even easier cleaning.
Krups have used their own Compact Thermoblock technology for a high speed, perfect temperature with fresh water being used for every cup with greatly reduced scaling. The XP 7240 also possesses an automatic rinsing, cleaning and de-scaling program and is fully integrated with a Claris water filtration system - ensuring purer tasting coffee and further reduced scaling all for a much longer machine life.
This compact machine has an auto-cappuccino steaming arm with a stainless steel milk container. The easy to use touch and turn dial makes things extra simple (useful when its one of those mornings) and the programmable LCD graphic ...
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