For the first time came first the message "brewing unit". I have, however, found exactly where I expected it. So repeatedly removed and reinserted, check for and report maintenance flap. Sometime it works then. The Incanto Executive was then in less than a minute Ready.
First, the good operability is striking. After the language setting of the fully automatic machine offers a fully translated menu that is very well thought out and the user instructs accordingly well. Although the manual is also well illustrated and contains step-by-step instructions, soch she no longer needs to be carefully studied. Suffice glances unsure. It is important that the cleaning intervals and steps to remember is.
The buttons are illuminated and thus very easy to read.
The entrances to the water tank and bean container are located on top of the machine. To just see the water tank so just need about 50 cm
Room at the Top (from the work surface measured). I strongly advise to a location with free access from above.
The Incanto Executive offers several configuration options to adjust the favorite coffee. These include the degree of beating, the strength and the level of the cups used. Until everything is perfect, it takes a while, but since the manufacturer indicates that the machine 20 - must have spent 30 cups so that the coffee flavor is consistent, the hits to set up quite well. The factory setting brought me namely the thinnest espresso I've ever seen ;-)
The milk froth is just great. Very fine, yet firm enough to hold upside down on the spoon. Macchiato During the preparation of a bar he can not think.
After a few passages already seen a very good result. The coffee is hot (surface approximately 80 ° C immediately after issue), the crema is very beautiful and the specialty coffees with milk content also succeed very well.
Very good I also like that the hot water has its own issue and this does not have to share it with the milk carafe.
The noise level during the grinding process and the foaming of the milk is acceptable, I still refer to as kitchen dragon (it hisses and steams, fire spitting fortunately not).
The machine can be operated in eco mode and functions are not in use (such as the cup warmer) may be parked.
For those who want to know: The Executive Incanto is one with the eye passed drinks. In the menu there is a corresponding point.
Besides all the enthusiasm there is, however, suspend a little. The control panel (buttons and display) is mounted vertically, above the display is also a framework that covers the top part of the display when a large person (I am 1.70m) to close (forearm length) stands in front of the machine in turn stands on a normal high worktop.
The milk carafe can not always easy to use. Maybe I have the hang of not yet out, but until it clicks I have my troubles.
I was in a direct comparison 2 more Saeco from cheaper segments (Saeco HD8869 / 11 Moltio Premium coffee machine, Saeco HD8862 / 01 Minuto coffee machine) test and next to each other is the Executive Incanto just a big box. Certainly very nice to look at (I save me the description that the manufacturer has been well received back), but it also takes up space tidy.
The machines with milk carafe are relatively equal to the cleaning and maintenance. Whatever your price range, the incineration plants need to be tended and cared for. There are daily, weekly and monthly cleaning intervals, incl. Descaling, thorough cleaning and greasing.
That you should definitely consider before buying and weigh with the very good coffee.
Amazingly, or actually not, is that the results are not at coffee so far apart. The Incanto Executive wins certainly in terms of mechanized warfare (quality housing, more features), but also the "little ones" have plenty to offer.
