Saeco XsmallSuper-automatic espresso machine

Great coffie, easy to use.........................

Got this for my birthday and very happy with the product.

Got this for my birthday and very happy with the product.

It does everything what I expected. Easy of use, reliable, great aroma, mature technical design, well done! The only question what I couldn't the answer. The users manual refers the Saeco decalcifier (CA6700), however I couldn't find it in the Philips UK web shop/service shop.

It does everything what I expected. Easy of use, reliable, great aroma, mature technical design, well done! The only question what I couldn't the answer. The users manual refers the Saeco decalcifier (CA6700), however I couldn't find it in the Philips UK web shop/service shop.

Freshly grinned beans gave me the best coffee. Took minimum space in the kitchen. Idea for 2-3 cups coffee or 10 cups expresso drinkers. Easy cleaning. Cleaning and descaling is a must.

user for 5 months, and the machine works great! Smooth coffee and expresso, easy to switch between the two, and clear directions and functionality (if you read the manual of course, and I suggest you do). The machine rumbles, hums, warms up and ready to go. I would read the dBs; but I suggest you not hold a sleeping baby around it, but find to carry a conversation around.

Makes a great cup of coffee. Having problems with understanding directions for making Cappacino. Keeps spraying milk & water everywhere

This is my 4th Saeco automatic coffee maker and my favorite so far. It has a small footprint (important in my kitchen) and has worked flawlessly since delivery. I make coffee only for myself, I've rarely had guests who wanted coffee. The capacity is great for 1-2 people. Patience would be required for more. Pros: 1. the coffee bean reserve works great and feeds the beans down to the grinder better than any of my other models. While it doesn't hold much (2-3 days worth only), I don't mind refilling it as much as I did the other machines. 2. When I had a problem with it not turning on, Customer Support was awesome! Turned out to be a tripped breaker and not the machine at all. I have only two small cons: 1. the on/off switch is very stiff with no tactile feedback as to whether it's been switched on or off; have to check the lights to confirm. 2. the steam wand does not swing quite far enough out of the way of the water vessel. I would have like to see it swing 90 degrees to full horizontal. It doesn't really impede movement of the water vessel, but even after nearly a year of use, I still expect it to. It's a perception that I can't shake.

I've been using the Saeco Italia every day since 2001. I've been dreading the day when something would go wrong with it. Especially since I am now retired and on a fixed income. I never thought I could afford to replace my super automatic with a newer version. In my research I found the affordable Saeco XSmall. Now that I have used it for several weeks, I am thoroughly impressed and happy with this amazing little machine. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to continue to enjoy my morning espresso.