Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3092 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: Large
- Color: Stainless Steel
- Brand: Krups
- Model: XP601050
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 12.50" h x
8.00" w x
11.50" l,
10.40 pounds
Features
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
- Full body stainless steel pump espresso; die cast aluminum with stainless steel tube
- 50-ounce transparent, front access wter tank sliding system (under the filter hodler, removable)
- 3 functions: espresso, hot water, frother
- Double sided tool: tamper and spoon; heating cup grid
KRUPS XP601050 Manual Pump Espresso Machine with Thermo Block System and Stainless Steel Housing, Silver
Product Description
The Krups heritage of German engineered kitchen appliances provides functional, rigorous design, technical perfection, performance and quality. Designed and built for those who continuously seek out new gourmet experiences and take pleasure in discovering and understanding how things are done and done well, Krups products provide the tools that deliver genuine results, performance and taste. Inspired by experts and demanding consumers with uncompromising standards of performance and quality, Krups products have been built with these three key attributes in mind: Passion, Precision and Perfection. Krups is pleased to present our new XP601050 Stainless Steel Mechanical Espresso Machine. Clean, simple lines and stainless steel give the XP601050 a rich, sophisticated look. Features front access water tank sliding system, 3 functions of espresso, hot water and frother, heating cup grid and a 15 bar Italian pump.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
49 of 49 people found the following review helpful.
By Shannon Lastowski
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3S205OTKLGUME Remember the small steam espresso machines from Krups some 25 years ago? They really paved the way for home espresso machines. It's come a long way from the only option being stovetop (moka)pots made popular in the 1930s. This unit is perfect for those that want some of the perks of a machine costing much more, and don't care if the machine lacks some of the customization obtained by the pricey machines. I'm really happy about the universal filter holder, no more switching inserts for pods. If you are super fussy (and this is a good tip for any coffee device with plastic/rubber/silicone parts), wash the filter using only UN-scented dish soap.It has a 'Thermo-block' system, which is an insulated block chamber (as opposed to a boiler)so your temps will be more constant and it's a more 'heat on demand' process. Probably more energy efficient but that's just my guess. It has a 15 bar pump, a 'bar' is a measure of pressure...and 15 bars of pressure will force quite nicely. I think those early steam ones had only 3 or 4 bars of pressure!This is a VERY easy machine once you have a few draws under your belt.If you have any questions about this unit, please feel free to leave a comment. I love drinking and learning/talking about coffee, so ask anything or educate me!UPDATE: Every espresso machine has it's own personality, and after pulling quite a few shots and frothing gallons of milk, the XP6010, and my PARTICULAR XP6010 is no different. I've found that if down to the minimum level of water in the tank, 99% of the time it will need more water and a quick priming. If left on for a long time, it needs a quick prime before my next shot. To prime, one simply releases a bit of water from the steam nozzle, so it's not a big deal, but it is indeed one of the quirks.One other thing about this machine that has me in absolute awe...what the heck is the nozzle make of? I've has a home espresso machine of one brand or another for nearly 30 years, and never has a nozzle been so easy to clean. Looks like stainless, feels like stainless, cleans like teflon.Oh, and a very nice gent asked about the handle, please click the 'comments' and read on. It seems hard to lock in place, but the reality is that this machine is light so one needs a bit of leverage.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
By Tanzanite Gal
I am having so much fun using this KRUPS XP601050!!! Our household has been using several different versions of Keurig the past few years and I have been wanting to try one of these machines for some time now.It arrived well packaged and easy to extricate from the box with instructions written in a way it was easy to first-time clean and set up.Getting comfortable using it was another story, however! I really should have done a "What Not To Do" first-time users video because if it was possible to do, I did it and with some rather messy results! Then I got the hang of it as they say and the more I did, the more I was enjoying it.I am probably one of the few people who has never entered a ****bucks shop or any other name for that matter. I just have never felt the need, but have always been curious. Well, now I understand! I still won't go into those shops and now I don't have to!I have found the KRUPS to be easy to use, easy to clean and it does look attractive on either a movable kitchen cart or sitting on the counter. I actually have mine on the counter next to the large Platinum Keurig which is next to a Cuisinart 14 cup drip coffee maker. I find each has it's own time depending upon the mood of the maker :)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
By K. Henry
I previously worked as a barista for a couple of years and acquired quite a bit of espresso knowledge on the job, so I did my research before deciding on this machine. I am confident that if you know what you're doing already OR are willing to be a student of espresso machines for a little while, you can get great results with any machine. Like any other machine, this Krups took some trial and error. For example, I became quite frustrated on a couple occasions during the first week of use because I would flip the espresso dial and nothing would happen. It turned out I had used too much espresso, so that took a little finessing to get just right.First, the things I love about the machine: easy to use, easy to clean, relatively easy to understand, and gives me good-tasting espresso for americano or latte/cappuccino.Things I had to learn: don't overfill the basket/portafilter, and if you're making a latte do the espresso before the milk- the machine takes forever to heat up for espresso after doing steam.Things I was nervous about but have turned out to be fine: I was really looking for more control of the steam- I'm used to bigger machines with a knob for steam, but the one-setting steam on this machine comes out just fine. The foam is a little more bubbly than I would like, but I'm not a foam snob so it doesn't bother me. I was also nervous about the precise-tamp feature, but that's a-ok, too! The shot comes out nicely and you can see three distinct layers of color as it pulls and then settles to two colors (dark espresso and light crema). I wasn't sure exactly how much space I would have to put a mug under the portafilter, but most of my mugs fit. I also bought a little shot glass to hold the espresso if I'm using a larger mug and that is working great.Other thoughts: If you've never had an espresso machine before, they're all noisy. I read some reviews about this one saying it was too loud, but compared to my last one (which was in the >$50 range) it purrs like a kitten. It is not as loud as some. I haven't done a deep clean on this machine yet, but I'm confident I will be able to take it apart and put it back together easily because I can see where the screws are on the basket and group head. I have only had it about a month and plan to deep clean monthly to bi-monthly. I make sure to flush the group head and steam wand after each use- this is very important to keep the machine running well. I don't use the mug warmer feature- I usually warm up my mug with hot water and then place it on top of the machine.In closing, if you read the instruction manual fully before use, follow the instructions, clean the water tank + group head + portafilter/basket + steam wand regularly, this machine should produce good results for you. I am very happy with it!
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