Optics & Function:
Visually, it looks very nice, has the usual standard sizes. Black plastic is spiced up with some chrome trim. Law simply are not designed backlit keys, which consist of a type of plastic tongue. Here I would note that each key has multiple functions, you have to pay attention to the color-changing display here. The operation is similar to that of old mobile phones. The display next to the corresponding button an action (for example, "stop" or an arrow) and then you know which button has to be pushed as the next really.
Example:
For frothed milk the "Cappuccino / Water (1)" keys must then "Coffee / Memo (2)" and exit are pressed "Espresso / Memo (3)". So without display notes I'd be lost ...
Some features:
Furthermore, I would like to, at least for me, to mention some novelties.
The right flat coffee bean container can be driven via a slider up and therefore easily replaced. So if you want to change various types of beans quickly and more coffee container has bought later for the could do about this.
The be inserted from the front water and coffee grounds container disappears behind folding doors. I think that's quite original but solved very delicate. The folding doors are connected by hinges to the respective containers. You pull on the trap door, so to speak, which then replaces the container handle in these cases, the water and waste container outside. When water tank is replaced, the foam nozzle me was something in the way, this can, however, turn away aside sufficient ok.
General function:
Pretty simple and therefore intuitive the various machine settings can be adjusted. Using the menu button to eg temperature, brightness, standby time, bean type, water hardness (test strip is) much more. be changed. This has been very well done!
Initial strongly rickety noise disappears after venting the machine. The procedure for initial start-up takes you to the enclosed instructions. I have freeness (key is included) in the bean container is equal to "fine" set. The grinder is incidentally quite quietly works. Then it could go.
After the first 2-3 coffee cups of coffee is quite tasty. Of course, this is all a matter of taste and including a product of the type of bean used. Nevertheless, the coffee on temperature, thickness, degree of grinding can be personalized even further "tuned". It is then for example also possible to save his favorite flavor.
The Milchschaumdüse has well fulfilled its task with me, the integrated hose is simply plugged into the milk carton and, as mentioned above, will be delivered via the appropriate key combination of milk foam. Then back to the cup under the coffee dispenser and press the corresponding coffee button. When MIX product of two (milk froth and coffee) is obtained finally his "Latte" or "Cappuccino".
I want to note here that, of course, so a machine needs their care and maintenance. Regular descaling of the machine or cleaning the brewing unit are already mandatory. The brewing unit is removed from the side and is easy to clean under water. For the milk foam or hot water unit, there are special cleaning solutions from Saeco.
Conclusion:
A beautiful machine with good coffee result. Some special features (folding doors) must prove their durability yet demonstrated. The Exchangeable bean container is implemented fairly intuitive and the Milchschaumdüse is absolutely practical and delivers good foam. Small improvements are for me personally a future key illumination and the beautiful polished chrome drip tray is scratched very quickly ugly.
Otherwise, 4 stars for the price / performance (I really like)
