The device has two valves for filling up with water and coffee beans. But watch out, the two tanks are not labeled. Under no circumstances just so filled - the water has left into the container with the handle! And right the beans! In the Kaffeebox fit 250 g beans; the water tank can be filled with 1.8 liters. The water tank can be filled either in the device or removed. A water filter can be used, which we would recommend, because it (especially with hard water) the quality of the coffee taste really improved. Again, the tank has no lid.
Very good we liked that the device is pleasantly functional and easy to use. It makes Espresso, Lungo, coffee and milk foam. The milk foam is easily made classic separately under the steam nozzle. What indeed does not have to be bad - see the coffee around the corner;)! Favorite settings can be saved to the MEMO function. Can via a lever to the consistency of coffee from very concentrated (Espresso) towards the flavor (!) Adjust from regular coffee. A great idea. Very good is also that you can not get lost in the menus. Everything is easy to use. Cups and glasses can be put under it to a height of 15 cm. Two espresso can be simultaneously make - not unimportant for perhaps more professional relationships or just guests;) :)! The coffee has the right temperature, the crema is true - so everyone will find the perfect type of coffee for himself.
The cleaning of the device is simple: Forward pulling out the residual water container and the container for the pressed coffee residues. For this, you would have only minimal frother turn toward the center, then you have free access. 15 servings of coffee can be prepared. Then the device indicates that the collection container must be emptied. The brewing unit is achieved by opening a door on the side. A handle and the thing is out. The brewing unit can be easily rinsed under running water and reused. Best once a week. The usual self-cleaning cycles that demands the machine must also be observed, as it extends the life of the machine crucial. Unfortunately, the fully automatic descaler not yet Entfettertabletten was just a brush, a teaspoon, Silicone for brewing unit and a pH meter at but what I find very sad. It is also important that you fully informed about the parts that need to be lubricated with silicone
For us a highly recommended device that makes great coffee and foam and is easy to use and to clean. Those who prefer a milk carafe, which automatically creates the foam have, is in the same range of products find it '(see here on the side of the table!)
(5 Stars.)