Fast commissioning
The commissioning of the KVA is simple. Water and coffee beans pour, done. The flushing out the machine independently.
For me is a small flaw of this device that the bean hopper can not be exchanged. Sometimes I treat myself very expensive beans a small roaster, who does not know to appreciate the rest of the family.
Another minor drawback for me is the water tank. First you have to pull it out at the top of the unit, under a cabinet, the KVA not therefore be accommodated. And secondly, the MAX mark is very difficult to see.
Also at the top of the device there is a cup warmer.
Very good, I like the color display. Notes are displaying not only in the form of symbols (which you may need to look up only in the manual), but also in writing. This is easily understood and implemented legible.
A nice improvement is that the cover of the milk foam nozzle now magnetically and during the milk foam preparation can be plugged into the device side easy. So they are no longer lost and is always at hand.
The preparation is selected with buttons.
Of parameter settings available
The device settings can be made easily via the display; menu settings are intuitive.
I found it unusual that I should set the time at a KVA, but that cleared up shortly afterwards: This device has a timer! So in the morning I do not have to wait until the machine has heated up, but she turns on the length of time before itself so that I get my coffee without a waiting period. Very nice idea for a morning!
You can adjust all possible via the display. For each type of coffee you can water quantity, quantity of coffee, prebrewing, cup filling, milk and coffee temperature determine the consistency of the milk froth is selected. The amount of time before the device goes into standby mode can also be set. (The default is 15 minutes, the is too short for our family).
The grind can be set on the grinder (I found the setting just right), and the coffee strength can be adjusted with a knob on the front of the device. I find this particularly useful, because we all family members have different preferences. (I like the coffee very strong.)
The operating sound is pleasingly quiet. This applies both to the ceramic grinder, as well as for operation in the coffee maker. I'm pretty sensitive to noise, have the operating noise of this machine but no difficulties.
EASY MAINTENANCE
Regular cleaning and maintenance of KVA is extremely important if you permanently get a good result and a long time want to enjoy the device. This KVA an annoying maintenance and cleaning work are made as light as possible.
The milk carafe after each use automatically flushed (caution, the handle will be hot!). The regular descaling and cleaning cycles, the device performs self-employed, it has to however be supervised.
The cleaning of the parts is facilitated by the easy accessibility (everything is accessible from the front) and goes quickly.
Great result
Now to the main point: the delivered coffee types. Here this device scores so much that I'd like to give it more than 5 stars. (The aforementioned two criticisms therefore not lead to the devaluation).
All coffee preparation methods provide an excellent result, in each case tailored to the individual preferences of each family member.
Especially the milk foam has thrilled us! The is so beautifully appointed that you can drauflegen a cookie without this sinking, and is very tasty.
Easy to use, versatile adjustment possibilities, easy cleaning and great result, we can recommend this device wholeheartedly!
