This is quite clearly explained by the operating instructions as the A4 sheet consists almost exclusively of pictograms. One gets along quite well, but if you want more info, will find on the internet. About the printed QR code can quickly retrieve the manual.
The Dolce Gusto Oblo is advertised with compact dimensions. And it is also: With 30cm width, 15cm depth and 40cm height to fit into the smallest niche, and also makes the office a good figure. I especially like that the transparent water tank, which is mounted behind the unit, can be seen through the opening in the middle. So you always have a good overview of how much water is still contained in the tank. As disadvantage I feel, however, that the tank only holds 0.8l and you must back these top flaps on the unit with a hinged movement. Until one that has been, some time passes.
In the product description so-called Welcome Pack is provided with 6 capsules. But who now would be here at 6 different coffees that I have to disappoint you: There are indeed included 6 capsules, but so you can just prepare 4 drinks. 2 capsules are necessary for a latte macchiato to create 2 more for a so-called Chococcino, a sweet chocolate with frothed milk. Then there's a capsule for a Cafe Grande, and an espresso capsule.
The preparation is quite simple, even if you should take a look at the manual, and the lid of the capsule boxes before first use. Even if the Dolce Gusto Oblo is a capsule machine, you must still pretty much set manually and handle: Turning goes easily, press a button and wait until it blinks green. Then it lifts the lever which is mounted centrally on the machine above. Next, you put the capsule in the designated holder and pressing the lever back down. Thus, the capsule is incised and locked so that the water can be pressed therethrough. This should also be controlled manually by the lever to the left (cold, so room temperature) or right (hot) moves. In this position remains the lever until you fold it to the center again. Only then will also stop the water, which is solved in my opinion, really unhappy. No matter whether I'm a Nespresso capsule machine that is about to be found in the price range, a Senseo pod machine, which is often cheaper or expensive coffee machine, which costs 10 times, use: For all machines, the water supply can automatically adjust and then stops when the cup filled up and the beverage in the opinion of the machine is ready to eat. And that is what is missing here. As long as the lever is folded to the right or left, the water runs. What I, as I now use for years, the above-mentioned systems, like forgetting how this ends, you can imagine. But at least I know now that the adjustable drip some touches liquid and the machine is easy to clean again. Besides, what is much worse in my opinion, one can estimate the amount of flown all bad. Either the coffee is too strong or too thin, because you can measure the recommendations of Krups either in advance, but then you handled with measuring cups and water tank, or you do just by eye.
What bothers me also immense: When removing the capsules is always running water. So the machine is always a little stained and the trappings also because the capsule itself also loses more fluid. Given this solution, which was supposed to be clean, and the relatively high price of the capsules should not lose sight of you.
In summary, it records the Krups Dolce Gusto Oblo by the following advantages of:
+ Compact & small
+ Interesting design
+ Easy to clean
+ Fairly quiet & easy to use
+ 15 bar pressure
+ Heats up quickly thanks to 1500 Watts on
+ 40 price advantage during the promotional period and 10 voucher Dolce Gusto online shop
But the disadvantages can not be dismissed out of hand:
- Water does not stop automatically flooding risk
- As a result of the coffee is either too thin or too thick
- 6 capsules supplied result 4 drinks
- For 1 specialty coffee is often handled with 2 capsules
- Too little water tank
- Too many manual handles for a machine
Conclusion:
Everyone should decide for themselves whether they want to have a capsule machine, and if so, what model it is. Even Krups Dolce Gusto offers with the alternatives that the coffee making precise and determined even more successful. Because it bothers me tremendously that the water supply will only stop when the tank is empty and I think that I can expect more for the price. For that, other, where the coffee experience is then getting it right. But perfected standard.
