first the negative:
- The space between the brewing unit and collecting unit is very low and can not be adjusted.
As my predecessors have already written can only be cups to max. 13cm insinuate.
- It does not fit into Doppelpads of Senseo, they have a plastic ring around the lower part around and can not be insert in the Doppelpad containers of Petra
- The metal plate on the collection container is very prone to scratching, just one day after it was fully zerkrazt
That was all that has so far noticed really negative to me. One should just make absolutely sure the milk foam unit must be cleaned regularly otherwise you only have warm milk in glass.
Simply press the brew and the power button at the same time after the last coffee. Before that, a bottle of milk in a glass with water, that's it.
Now time to the things that struck me positively:
+ The machine makes very nice frothy milk in sufficient quantity (who wants more simply must manually adjust the amount)
+ Handling is also very simple and described in the manual very well with many pictures
+ Very large water tank
+ Jumbo canvas bags can be all of a sudden completely fill (who knows the huge Starbucks cups knows what I mean)
+ External dairy unit, much better than the Senseo Latte Select, thus also prepare with less effort and clean
+ The pad holder can turn and is then suitable for 2 pads, you have everything together and does not have to dig around (as above mentioned but not suitable for Doppelpads)
+ Programs for brewing coffee, compared to smaller Petra has the KM45 automatic programs for latte macchiato, etc. However, you can also make your coffee as you want by manually adjusting the milk and coffee quantity
Conclusion: The only point that really bothers me is the low cup level, otherwise I am very satisfied.
Especially the automatic programs have convinced me not to buy the Petra KM42 because I have great morning to worry about the preparation do not feel like I just want to quickly have a delicious coffee.
However, one should not forget that is the KM45 not a substitute for a "proper" coffee machines,
right espresso can be prepared with no Padma rail. The Petra has twice as much pressure as the Senseo but more is simply not possible and would tear the pads.
To me, the latte macchiato close enough to a "real" zoom, and I regret not buying ...
From me a strong buy recommendation me a star deduction for the limited height of cups!
