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Krups XP7225 Compact Fully Automatic Espresso Machine | 
| Brand: Krups
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $1,200.00
Buy New: $468.99
as of 9/3/2010 11:39 EDT details
You Save: $731.01 (61%)
New (7) Refurbished (1) from $399.95
Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 98636
Shipping Weight (lbs): 18.5
Dimensions (in): 12.5 x 9.5 x 14.3
MPN: XP7225
Model: XP7225
UPC: 010942206989
EAN: 0010942206989
ASIN: B001DDGIBS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Fully automatic espresso machine in a compact size | | • | Grinds, brews, and tamps all at the press of a button | | • | Oversized digital display and intuitive controls for ease of use | | • | Built-in conical burr grinder; pre-ground bypass doser; steamer | | • | Measures 12-1/2 by 9-1/2 by 14-1/4 inches; 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
At 15 to 50% smaller than other automatic espresso machines, this unit from Krups brews cafe-caliber coffee in a fraction of the space. From grinding fresh beans to steaming milk for froth, this machine makes it easier every step of the way. Two-year warranty. Model XP7225.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 19
 A Big Disapointment from Krups August 18, 2010
A. Howard (Ft Walton Beach, FL)
I have an XP7230 Espresseria Automatic - it is about 19 months old and leaks about an ounce of water for every 4 ounce cup made. I just could not believe it - I expected much more from Krups and a $1,000.00 purchase.
They have lost a customer.
Bad. Just bad. July 8, 2010
W. Kirkpatrick (Philadelphia, PA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I thought I loved this machine. I have the xp7260 version, which is the exact same machine with a frothing device.
But, alas, just walk away. Better... Run.
I figured out the problem. The strainer at the base of the "portafilter" slowly gets clogged with unfortunately sized coffee bits getting jammed into the small holes - and cannot be easily cleaned. Rinsing cycle doesn't clean it. Cleaning cycle, with Krups own tablets doesn't clean it. You simply cannot remove the plate from the device for any sort of proper cleaning.
As the holes slowly start to plug up with coffee grounds, the pressure in the brew head builds up. Then pressure from the water shotting through the grounds starts pushing the plunger up. The more the plate clogs, the higher up the plunger gets pushed - until the first of the two gaskets finally rises above the seal mid-brew. Coffee sprays all over the inside, out the bottom, and sometimes a "Technical error" that will only clear after the inside of the machine dries.
If you ignore this warning, or already own this POS, here's the best I've found...
1. You can remove the stainless cover and "pill shoot" to get access to the brew head from the top. A stiff paint brush can clear some of the holes - alas this is how I now get my morning coffee most days.
2. You have to watch the brew cycle. If you see the top seal rising to the top of the brew chamber push "OK" to abort the cycle BEFORE the seal breaks loose. After the system clears, clean out some holes in the plate (using the brush) and try again.
3. Don't "abort" and walk away. The plunger is under pressure and will "seat" again after the water stops, this will cause coffee stuck in the brew head to flow back into the clean water system, a bacterial issue. You have to run 2 rinse cycles to clear the pipes.
I feel defrauded. This is a serious design issue.
 Great coffee and convenience for the price July 2, 2010
Stephen Younge
I bought the XP7225 to replace and older Krups espresso machine that served me well for 11 years. I have had the XP7225 for 2 months and have made 225 cups of espresso according to its built-in odometer. The coffee has been of consistently high quality and I have had not problems. There are numerous online reviews that report problems with this machine, so I bought it at Bed Bath & Beyond because of their return policy. I recommend this machine as an entry-level super automatic that makes fine espresso. I paid $330 for the machine.
Terrible Customer Service June 30, 2010
Jen S. (Chicago, IL)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After purchasing Krups' fancy products for descaling and cleaning this machine and following the directions, step by step, the machine stopped working. When I called Krups, they said that since the machine is no longer under the 1-year warranty (it's about 1.5 years old), I had to pay shipping costs to send it to Maryland, and then they would tell me how much it would cost to repair it. They are not willing to cover any of the costs. Obviously, Krups does not care about quality or reputation. They are so madly in love with their one year warranty that they can't see that they should step up and take care of this problem. I don't know whether to laugh at the circus act that this situation has become, or cry because $700+ is essentially down the drain after 1.5 years. Does quality or excellent customer service exist any where any more?
 Krups, best auto expresso machine for it's price June 2, 2010
P. Sun (minnesota)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
(1) It's funny how incorrect and negative reviewers can be. Perhaps they don't read instructions or they want to be heard for their negative reviews. But the reviewers who have said and played videos of the machine leaking from the bottom, are incorrect. The drip tray is designed to catch left over steam. (not to be removed, to fit a large travel mug) I use a 16 oz carafe/measuring cup to steam milk and catch espresso shot then pour into my travel mug. (I don't think any machine is really designed to make cappuccino's directly in a travel mug) (watch coffee shops, milk is always steamed in a steel carafe, measured for temperature, then it's poured into a cup along with espresso shot)
(2) Have been using machine continuously for 6 months. (4 espresso cycles a day)
no problem. The only maintenance gripe is maintenance of milk frother (little needle into the tiny air hole)
For maintenance tablets/calcium: you can use Cafiza expresso tablets and powder.
For water filter: look online, you can find it cheaper then direct from krups.
(3) for cappuchino: takes 2 buttons. I use a 16 oz measuring cup for both steaming milk, and catching expresso shots.
--pour milk/soy into measuring cup. Place under steam nozzle. Push steam button(twice)
--remove from under steam nozzle, to under the expresso nozzle, push expresso "ok" button.
--pour into travel mug.
(takes about 2-3 minuts, depending on how long you steam milk for to get to 160 degress), and how many shots preffered for cappuchino. (I do 2 clicks of 2.3 oz))
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