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Krups XP4030 Pump Espresso Machine, Black | 
 enlarge | Brand: Krups
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $250.00
Buy New: $127.29
You Save: $122.71 (49%)
New (17) Refurbished (2) from $75.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 5203
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15.5
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 9.7 x 12.3
MPN: XP4030
Model: XP4030
UPC: 010942124429
EAN: 0010942124429
ASIN: B000FBQESQ
Release Date: July 15, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 15 bar pump machine makes cafe quality espresso, cappuccino and latte | | • | Thermoblock heating element ensures optimal temperature and pressure for perfect espresso extraction | | • | 32 oz removable water tank, removable drip tray for easy clean up | | • | Easy transition selection dial from brewing espresso to frothing milk; patented auto cappuccino system for frothing of milk | | • | Filter holder with 3 interchangeable pre-measured inserts that hold a single, double or ESE pod. |
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Product Description
Mug shot. This professional quality espresso machine, driven by a 15-bar pump, brings the caf? to your kitchen. Entertain and enjoy with a 32-oz. removable water tank capable of brewing up to 25 shots of rich espresso. One-year warranty. Model XP4030.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 49 more reviews...
 Cheap in the short run, but doesn't last. October 24, 2008
This machine lacks long term value. We're on our third one of these from a local big box retailer. The first two didn't last three months each. Low priced compared to most machines but that price doesn't help now that we're looking to replace it again after only another six months. At this point, the pump doesn't have enough force to push through the espresso when it is ground and packed properly. The frother is adequate once you get the hang of it. The wand never really had enough oomph to froth 20oz of milk in a pitcher. So if you like one shot in a 12oz drink, your pushing the limits of the machine if you make two drinks in the morning. As an alternative we tried the Bialetti Mukka which was also limited by its capacity. The price jump to the next level is significant and so we'll shop carefully before committing for the long term. But we certainly wouldn't go back to this machine.
 Very Disappointed September 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought the machine based on Krups reputation. The actual machine does not look as good as the pictures (I know, what does?). Stainless steel parts are thin and cheap looking. Plastic is average looking/ average thickness for Chinese made products (meaning it is a bit on the thin side).
The machine is fairly easy to operate, which is good because the instructins are not that good.
The coffee tastes good, not great, good. Not appreciably better than my old Mr Coffee Espresso Machine and nowhere like Starbucks. Frothed milk is a nightmare; more on this later.
My big complaints are the unit's seal and the frothing device. The seal between the water resivoir/heater and the espresso holder was and is loose. I've tried to adjust the gasket, tighten and loosen the screw holding the gasket in place, cleaned the knife-edge, etc., all to little or no avail. Having hot espresso all over the place takes a bit away from the experience.
The second problem is the frothing spout. It is a two piece design: a fixed steel line coming from the heating element and an attachable/ detachable nozzle. Easy to clean. Problem is, the nozzle has a tendency to come off when you are frothing/heating milk. This makes a real mess and is a bit hot as well. This happens about 4 of every 5 times I use the machine.
Calls to Krups customer service have not resolved the problems.
This is by and far the least satisfying small appliance I have bought. It's not super expensive, but for about $150 you should get a well designed and reliable machine. This is not it.
 Great machine -- yummy espresso! August 8, 2008
I asked for an espresso machine as a gift and my husband bought me the Krups XP4030. It's fast and easy to use and I love the water tank -- it's removeable and has a large capacity so you can steam away! Great machine for the money.
Bad design July 17, 2008
The Krups XP4030 is a major disappointment. While it does make excellent espresso it is not capable of adequately frothing milk. I have been making cappuccino every morning since 1993 and have previously owned several steam powered machines and a pump machine that have all been satisfactory and were capable of excellent frothed milk, this machine isn't up to the task. I returned the first one the day after purchasing it and picked up an identical replacement that was only slightly better. After working with the machine daily for 3 months, it still hasn't produced a single adequate cup of cappuccino.
What a piece of junk! July 4, 2008
You get what you pay for, I guess. After buying their $100 combination Coffee/Espresso machine and finding that the Espresso part didn't work well, I ate the $50 extra I paid for that half and bought a $150 XP4030. It was a miserable experience. The instructions were atrocious. The cup seal wasn't good and steam spewed brown water everwhere while brewing. The frothing attachment comes off on its own when it is turned on spewing milk and steam everywhere while bruning my hand. It's basically unsuable and is about to get returned. I've tried 3 times to get this thing to work normally and it's just a nightmare.
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