Krups XP 1500 10 Cups Coffee & Espresso Combo

I think this machine makes a great cup of coffee, but it has a couple of quirks:

1) The #4 filters don't quite fit it properly, so water drips down the outside and onto the warming plate, making a sizzling noise.

2) Probably for the same reason, none of the permanent filters seem to fit it properly.

3) The coffee pot lid broke when I tried to remove it for cleaning, but it's OK - it still works OK.

4) It's hard to get the gate open to change the filter - you have to stick a fingernail into the left side of the gate while pulling on the tab.

On the bright side, I haven't had any of the problems that others talked about regarding the espresso maker side - it works easily and quickly and makes a fine cup of espresso. The foaming arm also works fine and cleans easily, once you figure out how to use it.

I recently purchased a Krups 2 Duomo expresso & coffee machine it was missing the steam build up plug needed to use the milk frother.
I contacted the company and though other parts of this model are still avaible the steam build up plug was no longer being made,making the express side of this model unusable.
to buy a product that is no longer making the part needed to use it make the item worthless and this company charges a great deal for its product.
I recommend before purchasing any Krup product that you check to be sure any and all parts can be replaced if needed.

Great coffee maker for the price!!! It is simple to use and makes coffee fast. It is a bit larger than I would like but the price is a trade off with this maker. It concentrates the coffee well making it possible for a stronger cup of coffee. Also, it steams milk good although this feature does take a little more time than I would like. Although, again, the price is still well worth it. Overall, great machine!!

Love the fact that it is both a coffee maker and an espresso machine. Fits nicely into a small apartment kitchen. Works great. Would buy again. Would make anyone a great gift.

I have used Krups coffee machines for the last 12 years (they have changes much over this time) But the one I had was looking a little ruff.Needed to be replaced so I searched E-bay for the machine I wanted, I accually saw a few and put bids in. This was a good price for a great machine. I LOVE MY COFFEE..The seller even threw in a bonus coffee bean grinder (myne was about 10 years + old) so that was appreciated. It was a quick easy transaction...and it looks great in my kitchen.
I always go to E-bay First when I need somthing (my whole family dose)..
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