Mr. Coffee ECMP40 Pod Pump Espresso & Cappuccino Maker
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Mr. Coffee ECMP40 Pod Pump Espresso & Cappuccino Maker
Customer Review: REALLY GOOD at a GREAT PRICE!
Summary: 4 Stars
I really enjoy my Cappuccino Machine AND I use it about 3 times a day!! Before this one I had a Saeco Machine that cost over $300 and it only lasted 1 1/2 years. It has a good size reservoir and steams the milk beautifully. Customer Review: Good-bye Starbucks$$$$$
Summary: 5 Stars
I am now enjoying my at home coffee latte's. Excellent and abundant steam for frothing milk. Steam nozzle should a little higher for pitcher clearance.Customer Review: Consider this a review of the sender.....
Summary: 1 Stars
I ordered this as a Christmas present for my mother but i can't really fault the product for my disappointment. Target-Direct was the sender who either forgot, or was too lazy to include packing material inside the shipping container. Had they chosen to ship inside the product box alone, i think, it wouldn't have bounced along inside the other box for it's entire journey.
Amazon should review it's future with this supplier!
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Customer Review: Shoddy construction
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this to replace our old cheap steam machine -- I thought it was time to step up to a pump and this one had some good online reviews at a low price. It does make good espresso with nice crema and the foaming wand is very easy to use for cappuccino. But after six months I chucked it. Here's why:
1. Yes, I know we should use the small espresso cups but we prefer larger mugs and they don't fit. I know this is common but some models do offer more clearance. Removing the drip tray to allow taller cups to fit is messy.
2. The basket for the grounds is small. We like to make two good-sized cups at once using more grounds. No big deal, though, since the bigger basket from our old system fit just fine. But if you don't happen to have a bigger basket you're out of luck there.
3. The water reservoir fits into a compartment on the side. Or I should say "doesn't." It's very difficult to get the reservoir out. Finally after struggling with a knife to pry the damn thing out one day, we "solved" the problem by being careful not to put it back in all the way. The last time I used it I accidentally popped the reservoir in all the way, and later spent ten minutes prying with a knife to get it out. I junked it that day.
4. The hose that pumps the water ripped after only two months. It ripped near the top so we just cut it off and stuck it back on. Two weeks later it ripped again so we cut it off again.
5. The cover on the foaming wand broke after only a couple of months. The wand didn't work nearly as well without the cover so I glued it back together.
Shoddy construction. Spend a little more and get a good machine.
Customer Review: Good Value
Summary: 4 Stars
For those of us who don't need a $900 espresso maker, the ECMP40 is a good vaule. It's easy to use, comes with an espresso pod adapter for cleaner/easier espresso making and heats up quickly.
The steam wand is effective and heats milk in very little time with minimum effort.
I've had the unit for a year and have had no problems with it what so ever. That's saying something since I literally use it every single morning.