Imusa 4 Cup Espresso/Cappuccino Maker, Black

Let me start by saying I really enjoy good quality coffee, and regularly go out for a treat to my favourite shop so that I can have top quality! I purchase this unit before Christmas, more of curiosity than anything, as I wanted an espresso maker, but didn’t know where to start without a huge cost! I’m honestly flabbergasted at this little unit. It pressurizes well, and provides a decent espresso! My preference is latte, so having the steamer on the side, integrated, works quite well! As soon as the water has heated enough to begin the brewing process, just switch the dial to steam, prepare your milk, returning to coffee ‘mode’ once your milk has been perfectly steamed! Given the previous reviews, I’ve been careful to treat this machine well by unplugging it when not in use, and releasing the steam pressure after each use. I actually keep it unplugged, just in case I forget to roll the dial to off. It’s been over two months, and I am very pleased with all that it has offered! Unquestionably worth the price in my mind!

Numerous engineering problems with this model. Our house burned down due to an electronic device failure in 2016, therefore I feel it necessary to warn people about this coffee maker ’s fire hazard. (luckily nobody was injured as we were not home). I do not usually waste my time reviewing so I will only write about the problems.
1. The on/off/steam control knob is poorly designed. It is difficult to determine if the position is correct to turn the unit off because there is no click or clear detent to indicate off position.
2. The on/ off indicator light is dull and placed on one side so that you can only see it from the left. But the biggest problem happens when the coffee has been brewed, the light goes off but the internal heating chamber continues to stay on and cycles on and off. If you haven’t remembered to put the knob in the correct off position (and hope it is off) the heating chamber continues to cycle on and off even when empty. The light will stay off for about 9 minutes or more (I timed it) as the empty chamber cools, but the internal thermostat will continue to cycle the empty heating chamber, the light comes back on, indicating the empty chamber is heating and goes back off and on cool and heating cycles. This happens even after you have had time to drink your coffee and head out for the day, etc. I will admit that I discovered this because I forgot to turn the knob into the off position, from the brew position. The light went out so I thought it was off and then I saw it go back on by itself to cycle the heating chamber. This is the reason why I am sending it back.
3. The port where you pour the water in has a metal crossbar that impedes the water you pour down into the heating chamber, thus splashing and making more cleanup. but could also splash onto or get into the on/off control knob and cause possible electronic malfunction, spark, and fire.
Lastly, I bought this coffee maker to replace a similar Krups unit that had a very bright on/off light on the front and a clear “click” for on or off position. The on light was in the middle so it was visible from the left or right.
I hope this helps keep you and your family safe. It was a floor model dehumidifier that failed and caught fire to burn down our house. Check you electronic appliance and devices by searching for recalls online. we were the 61st house fire caused by a faulty electronic switch in the recalled dehumidifier. When you buy it new, register your appliances if possible with the manufacturer
Unplug your electronic devices and appliances (as applicable )when you leave the house.!!!!
I could not find a new Krups replacement other than a $299.99 unit.

Electric espresso makers typically cost $100 or more. This one makes good, strong espresso and even has the steamer attachment for less than half that. I make cappuccinos and frappucinos at home now instead of going to Starbucks. The steamer wand is slightly annoying to clean because it takes so long to screw the tip on and off, but for $40, who’s complaining? Just make sure you get the top screwed on tight. I didn’t quite get it tight enough once, and it weirdly made the steamer wand suck the milk into the water reservoir.

I’ve had this a couple years now. Still works perfectly so it has longevity. It’s durable except the piece of plastic tab the holds the basket in to tap the grounds out broke pretty quickly. Just means I gotta wait for it to cool and do it with my fingers. Easy to use. Pretty small. Solid made

Esta es una excelente cafetería la recomiendo ampliamente mi esposa es muy especial con lo que compra y está feliz con esta cafetera felicidades.

Excelente calidad precio