Very high quality packed because the unpacking is already an experience. We had previously also not yet ... but at the price we must also entitled to expect something special ;-)
It is an elegant design to the fore.
And a surprisingly slim machine. A real feast for the eyes
The parts slide into each other already when setting up the machine. That's always good news because one can almost nothing wrong assembling.
And this effect is maintained even later.
Each time you fill the water tank would be nice as it slides back into the machine. A great feeling - and you can tell by how high the quality and the quality of the materials.
We have proceeded step by step according to the instructions on getting started with this coffee machine. First, according to the enclosed operating instructions, which, incidentally, very well run us through the first hand grips and coffee preparations.
But at some point we are becoming switched to the PDF manual.
Customised when cleaning the different brewing groups or for descaling is then something more precise and detailed.
Impressions
- A highlight for families with children would definitely be the always instantly available at the touch of hot milk and hot water. Unfortunately will, for all normal-earning heads of family (?), Disqualify this machine directly because of the price again.
- The milk is good fill, even if the pitcher is still connected to the machine. Especially handy - There is an extra-to-install cover for this opening. So you can see the milk carafe evening also times in the refrigerator.
- It is recommended to always deliver a cup.
Because after about 10 minutes "non-use", the fully automatic flushed through independently. Some water comes out here and the machine turns out then.
- The coffee, respectively course of cappuccino or latte macchiato also sees in Natura so yummy like on the packaging :-) particular course when it served in a transparent cup - the eye finally drinks with yes.
- With this machine you can experience coffee yet again a little different than a normal coffee.
Appearance, noise making coffee - makes you want more - a real treat !!!
The coffee itself - look, smell - experience with all your senses!
Everything :-) totally delicious
6 degrees of intensity - from very mild to extra strong
Standard wall outlet, no water pipe or water supply needed.
A 1.7 liter water tank is present, the ranges for some cups, need not be constantly replenished
No milk cooling.
Otherwise, quite comparable with some catering equipment.
First we have only tested for two, because we naturally wanted to do the best possible with the handling. Meanwhile gets here Everyone who comes to the door first pressed directly a cup of coffee, espresso or latte in hand.
We had once again come down from our Caffeine intoxication :-)
Big minus - points deduction !!!
The app. Is not available for all.
Basically not for mobile phones, I hope really strong, that will change :-(
Only for tablets - while but not for all.
We have here a museum ripe iPad 1st generation to the app. To install but you need at least an iPad 3 or iPad Air.
A few Samsung devices go. which can be found on the Phillips / Saeco website at the frequently asked questions (FAQs).
So then Android devices go, too, but our almost brand-new Acer Iconia 8 also does not go.
But such important information in the FAQs hide - a little more obvious it would be.
You can on this device View incredible number of settings and adjust. Almost everything is on the device, some apparently only via app.
Double annoying if you despite existing 2 tablets this does not get downloaded :-(
Even statistics and the different coffees (such as Arabica, Robusta) are preset and you can adjust them.
Of course you can also adjust the grind even more.
This fully automatic process can even pre-filtered coffee and then only 1 cup.
But for a person in the household, or even a visitor / needs the decaffeinated coffee, a good solution.
Should different flavors predominate, with regard to the type of coffee bean, you could buy a 2nd coffee beans compartment and then replace the two subjects, respectively.
Actually a good idea, the manufacturers but points out that there are still a few beans of other varieties in the mill and thus may lead to an overlap of the beans in 1-2 cups.
Personally, I would be the effort then too large and I should have the other type can not tolerate me to do to this change frippery.
But that's my personal opinion, and I think the idea in principle very well.
The 14 advertised specialty coffees.
Search for a long time we have been able to compile this list
1. Coffee
2. Americano
3. Espresso
4. Double Espresso
5. Latte macchiato
6. Cappuccino
7. hot milk
8. hot water
9. Espresso macchiato
10. Strong Coffee
11 strong espresso
12. lighter Espresso
13. Energy Coffee
14 Latte
Strong and lightweight espresso only I could really mix well on the strength level setting itself, right?
And in hot water and hot milk I want it out strongly prefer the term specialty coffee in doubt ... :-(
Sure, sounds great - 14 !!!
Per month Cleaning Accessories ca 23.64, see list below.
Some of the cleaning products are only available in multi-packs.
Since I have the price scaled down on the month.
I hope I did not forget anything. These products, I have found both the PDF and the (paper) manual.
1 coffee fat dissolving tablet 0.60
1 water filter cartridge 10.00
1 Descaler 5.95
1 tube of silicone grease 5gr 5.99
1 cleaning powder for milk carafe 1,10
For this calculation, I have the prices set here at Amazon is based.
Because even on the Philips website is not really better off. Incidentally, some products were not offered there.
And, although they have been recommended for cleaning and servicing the machine. Poor performance :-(
Conclusion - If you have time, peace and above all desire to deal intensively with this fully automated, then it is really fun.
Fortunately, the roles are with us as clearly divided - my husband fumbles happy with the machine around and has a lot of fun to make intensely familiar with it.
I'm rather impatient and just want to know quickly why I push what buttons when must to get coffee.
Probably one should think twice before buying that "type" you are.
Because such a device includes a lot of care, so that it runs smoothly.
