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Krups XP4030 Pump Espresso Machine, Black |  | Brand: Krups
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $240.00
Buy Refurbished: $48.99
as of 3/10/2010 13:40 CST details
You Save: $191.01 (80%)
Seller: Goodman's
Rating:  90 reviews
Sales Rank: 21004
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15.5
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 9.7 x 12.3
MPN: XP4030
Model: XP4030
UPC: 010942124429
EAN: 0010942124429
ASIN: B000FBQESQ
Release Date: July 15, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 15 bar pump machine makes café quality espresso, cappuccino and latte | | • | Thermoblock heating element ensures optimal temperature and pressure for perfect espresso extraction | | • | 32 oz removable water tank, removable drip tray for easy clean up | | • | Easy transition selection dial from brewing espresso to frothing milk; patented auto cappuccino system for frothing of milk | | • | Filter holder with 3 interchangeable pre-measured inserts that hold a single, double or ESE pod. |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Mug shot. This professional quality espresso machine, driven by a 15-bar pump, brings the caf? to your kitchen. Entertain and enjoy with a cavernous 32-oz. removable water tank capable of brewing up to 25 shots of delectable espresso. The optional water filtration system ensures a clean brew, while a die-cast heating element keeps everything steaming hot. One-year warranty.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 60
 Bad experience February 2, 2010
Marie Flora (LOS ANGELES, CA, US)
I had the hardest time figuring out this machine even though I've had Krups machines in the past. I just could not get it to work. After two calls to the Krups Customer Service it was determined that I had a faulty machine. I decided to return it and not get a replacement. Wow, that was a big mistake and cost me close to $55 over the original purchase price since I had to pay shipping and a shelf fee...I guess the cost of taking it down from the shelf in the warehouse. I felt ripped off and will never order this kind of product from Amazon and Today's Concept again!
 some good ideas but too many problems January 30, 2010
M. Setzer (sacramento ca)
This is a very stylish looking machine with some neat features like a flexible steam wand, a spot in the water basket lid to hold extra filters and a handy slide out tray to help you dump overflows and spills. However, the pump is so loud and so poorly insulated that the entire machine makes this huge humming/rocking/clicking noise and shakes when you make a cup of espresso. My demitasse cup actually slid off the tray from all the shaking while I was waiting for the shot to run! The other major problem is the lever/switch in the front of the machine is so hard to use I had to use TWO hands to turn it left or right! I am not a wimpy person, someone tightened down the lever so much you can barely turn it!I am returning it right away and am hoping for a full refund. Beware to the buyer, the seller, Small Appliance.com has listed on their return policy (included on the invoice) that "any item or part that has been opened, used or washed cannot be returned," so I am a BIT concerned they won't take it back. I cannot figure out, however, how they expect a person to be satisfied with their purchase if they can't try it out first so.... we will see how it goes.
No Froth! January 29, 2010
Susan M. Halloran (Newfane, VT)
The machine was user-friendly but has two major drawbacks: 1. There is no auto stop, so you need to turn it off when you have the quanity of coffee you want. Secondly, and this is the worst, there is no froth, only bubbles. We called the company about this and were told to only insert the tip into the milk. However, this brought the same measley bubbles that we got when we put the wand deeper into the milk. This will be going back.
Not Recommended January 10, 2010
Professor John (San Diego, CA, USA)
This product has two fundamental problems. One is a strong plastic-ey aroma from the water reservoir that doesn't go away with time. The other more fundamental problem is that it is extremely sensitive to the grind - a little bit too fine and it gets totally constipated and won't funtion. If you do get any coffee out of it it is burned and foul tasting. I consider it a waste of money and am looking for a replacement. On the plus side, if the grind is just right it will produce good espresso.
Good for 2 months January 8, 2010
Piero Biancani (East Greenwich, RI United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this machine about a year ago. After 2-3 months the gasket that seals the connection of the coffee filter to the machine started leaking. A design flaw of the machine is a hard stop that prevents tightening the basket just a bit more to stop the leaking around the basket when the gasket weakens.
I spent some time on the Web looking for a replacement gasket for this model. I went to the Krups Web site and bought two replacement gaskets. The problem was that the new gasket leaked more than the old. No espresso coffee in the morning for a while.
Today, finally I bought a Breville Modena espresso machine for not much more than what I had paid for the Krups. The gasket is much tighter and seals well before the hard stop is reached. It was a pleasure to dump the Krups in the garbage. It is amazing how a $6 part can completely mess up a whole espresso machine.
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