Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #231500 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Color: Silver
- Brand: Saeco
- Model: 178435
- Dimensions: 14.20" h x
10.50" w x
15.80" l,
Features
- Easy-to-use fully automatic espresso machine for coffeehouse drinks at home; measures 12-2/5 by 11 by 17-4/5 inches
- Stainless-steel housing with removable brew group; 1250-watt boiler; 15-bar pump pressure
- Programmable brewing options; adjustable coffee strength; pre-ground or coffee bean options
- Rapid switching between brewing and steaming; adjustable coffee grinder; automated cleaning system
Saeco 178435 Italia Home Espresso Cappuccino Machine, Silver
Product Description
SAECO Starbucks Italia Home Espresso Cappuccino Machine The Saeco Italia fully automatic espresso and coffee center is one of the most feature-rich machines on the market for the money. This work of art makes perfect espresso or coffee in about 30 seconds at the press of a button. The Italia is beautifully designed using an all stainless steel housing, and heavy duty construction. The Italia is part of a current line of Saeco machines so this model is not outdated. The key feature of this machine is speed. Enjoy fully automated features that will have you making perfect espresso, coffee, lattes, café mochas, cappuccino, and other great coffeehouse drinks in the blink of an eye. You can have a coffee bar in your home or office without taking a lot of counter space because the Italia is compact and tucks easily under most overhead cabinets. Advanced features include programmable brewing options, adjustable coffee strength, the ability to use pre-ground coffee of your choice in addition to coffee beans rapid switching between brewing and steaming functions adjustable coffee grinder for fine tuning your espresso/coffee, special pre-brew coffee conditioning system and an automated cleaning system. Features: • 15 bar pump pressure • removable, 2L water reservoir • removable drip tray and grounds box • swivel base for easy rotation and access • double cup, adjustable height, dispensing head • adjustable 'Optidose' doser • pre-brewing option • by-pass doser for pre-ground and decaffeinated coffee • panarello steamer • hot water/instant steam option • cup warmer • removable brew group • stainless steel boiler • metal machine housing • abs housing cover • wash/clean cycle • automatic descaling cycle
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful.
By S. Scheffler
Well, my 5th Saeco machine from Starbucks in a year and a half failed this week. The steam nob assembly just popped right out. I had high hopes for this one as they upgraded me to the top of the line Digital Italia back in April when the steam unit on #4 stopped.These units make great coffee and are simple to use. Unfortunately they fail pretty regularly.The only saving grace has been the wonderful warranty support from Starbucks. They've been prompt, courteous, and helpful in getting me each of my 4 replacement units.That is, until this time. When I called over the weekend I was informed that Starbucks was no longer carrying the super automatic espresso makers. Guess there were too many returns. They did offer to refund my purchase price, which I will gladly take them up on. I'm not sure at this point if I'm willing to try my luck with another make/model.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful.
By P. Kilian
I, too, purchased my first Saeco Italia machine from Starbucks. I bought the machine without the digital display. Recall tells me it was selling for $800, but on sale over the holidays for $600. I think the digital was (at the time) selling for around $1,000, on sale for $800.The first time I plugged it in at home it blew a circuit breaker in my house. I called the Starbucks help line. They were very gracious, talked me through anything and everything that might be the matter before finally advising me to take it back to the Starbucks store to exchange it for a new machine.The 2nd machine I had lasted several months. It was GREAT! I loved brewing my own Starbucks lattes right in my kitchen every morning. When the machine worked, it was GREAT! Since I work from home, it was a real treat. Didn't even have to get dressed and leave the house for a great cup 'o joe!After about 3 months that one blew a gasket and was leaking steam from inside the housing and would not brew.Again- Starbucks 800 number and warranty worked flawlessley, even though I was getting frustrated. They paid for the pick-up AND the delivery of the replacement machine.Machine #3 lasted about 4 months until the steam wand broke off.When I called Starbucks this time (feeling guilty for returning so many machines) they told me the model had been discontinued, but that I could upgrade to the digital machine for an extra $200. I argued that I did not want the digital machine to begin with, it wasn't my fault the entry level had been discontinued and I thought they should upgrade me for free. To no avail.The were happy to give me my money back or upgrade me for the $200 price difference. If it means anything to you, I hated so much to see that machine leave my kitchen counter (even after going through THREE of them) that I paid the $200 and got the Italia Digital. The top of Saeco's line.To make a long story short - I went through two of those, too. A total of 5 machines before finally throwing in the towel.I finally begrudgingly asked Starbucks for my money back. I would MUCH RATHER have just had a machine that worked than a refund, but, in my experience, these Saeco machines are simply gremlins.Starbucks was great. They honored their warranty and even sent me a couple of free bags of beans for all the frustration I'd been through. At the end, I was refunded every penny.5 machines - about 1 1/2 years of service . . . and I'm still considering buying another one. Probably NOT Saeco this time, maybe the new brand Starbucks is carrying, Delonghi.The automatic machines are a delight to own - when they work. Even my dissapointing history has not (yet) totally soured me. If I were you, I'd shy away from the Saeco, though.Bon appetit!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
By markkra
I love my Saeco Italia espresso machine. You put your beans in and once it's warmed up, which only takes a couple of minutes, you're ready for perfect coffee - every time. In fact, I love this machine so much, I'm on my 3rd one since I got my first one Christmas 2003. Why so many machines in only a year and a half? After only a few weeks, the first one died deader than a doornail. It had that burnt resistor smell. Starbucks was great and the same day I had a new one. The next lasted a month or so and then it started leaking all over the counter. Starbucks replaced it again no problem. Well, now it's been about 14 months and this one has also been leaking. It only leaked a little at when it started leaking so we kept a cloth under the front to absorb it. Now we noticed that the counter top is getting damaged. A few minutes ago, with a nice dry towel I made a 3 shot cup. The towel is soaked. Guess I have to call in the warranty (which is two years) on this one now, too. Bummer. The coffee's great. New counters for the kitchen are over $5000. I just dug up the warranty number and will have to take this one back. Great coffee though.
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