Very Cheaply Made I have purchased many Mr. Coffee Espresso machines over the years. However this one was very cheaply made. I was very surprised. I ended up sending it back for a refund because when I went to put the coffee filter onto the machine it fell apart in my hands. It appeared that someone had put the screws in too tight and broke it then tried to glue it back together.
Good Machine but blew up I bought the 220v version Oster 3188 of this machine and keep them in two different home out of the US. Other than power requirements and brand on the front the machines are the same.I used my machine every morning for six months. Today after frothing my milk the unit exploded with steam spraying out of the machine. Others have written about this issue. It scared me enough to spill my cup.To be clear I drain the water and release the pressure immediately after every use.I like the machine. It worked well but does take a long time to steam/froth the milk. Even with these issues I will probably buy another one.
major explosion after one year use I have loved this espresso machine for about one year. Yesterday it completely exploded..glass shattering coffee and grounds and metal holder flying in all directions. Luckily by the grace of God I was not facing it but was turned away or I could very well have had glass thrust into my eyes. This has scared me and I am imploring you not to buy this even if you get one year of use before yours may blow up and you are not as fortunate as I was.
Dont buy the ECM 250 model I have had the combo with coffee maker makes lukewarm plastic rubber tasting coffee and several of the other 4 cup expresso mr coffee makers.They were easy to use and made good expresso and frothed the milk well. I wore them out with heavy use and was thinking i was getting the other machine.This has a hard to turn selection knob and the top closure to screw down where the water goes is hard to get properly situated and tight.This one is blow off top accident waiting to happen. I will try to get the other model i dont like the 250 model at all. The other is great for the price.
Great little machine for the price. I LOVE VERY STRONG ESPRESSO. Most people will say it tastes like dreg but i find it DELICIOUS. This machine will do exactly what you ask of it. ive had mine for a week now and have used it every day. Consistent shots every time with a beautiful mild brown Cremá on the top. As far as coffee goes. I live in the bay area and am lucky enough to have one of the finest Coffee Shops in the world just miles from my house. Philz Coffee. I go for the Ether one of their strongest blends and it tastes wonderful out of this machine. DO NOT GET YOUR BEANS FROM STARBUCKS!!!! I must stress this. Starbucks beans sit on the shelf for weeks even months after roasting and lose all the complexity that the coffee should offer. Find yourself a good local coffee shop that roasts the beans in house and you wont be disappointed. Also don't forget to tamp your grounds. If you don't you'll only get strong coffee out of this machine and the instructions absolutely fail at telling you how to tamp your coffee.
Not for someone who really wants expressso This is basically an inexpensive machine for someone who isn't a connoisseur.
Awesome Customer Service and good product OverallIt is a basic Espresso Maker Model that is easy to use. If all you want is to make a few drinks at home for family or friends this is the product for you. I have used it a lot and it's been a lot of fun having a little coffee shop in my own kitchen.Customer ServiceA friend tried my machine and broke a seal by opening the water pressure cap quickly. That is something the instruction manual clearly states to NOT do. Because the seal broke it wouldn't hold pressure to steam anything. I wrote one email to customer service explaining my situation. It was responded to in 12 business days with a solution that exceeded my expectations. I would definitely purchase and recommend Mr. Coffee products.
Have had it for years. I have had mine for 4 years now and love it. It is well worth the money. Although you do have take off the lid on the top and let it air dry otherwise it starts to alter the taste and smells of your coffee. The nosal clogged up once on the wand but it was pretty easy to screw off with pliers and clean. I purchased one of these for my father this year for Christmas because he loved mine so much.
A COFFEE ADICT NEEDS A PERFECT COFFEE MAKER. For me espresso coffee Café Cubano needs to be perfect!!! After all I drink it all day long and is what keeps us all awake at home as well as at the office!!!! After trying different espresso coffee maker brands and always ending up disappointed Mr. Coffee ECM250 4Cup Espresso/Cappuccino Maker did the trick and pleased all of us. After trying it at the office for a month I bought another one for home and my Airman son in the US Air Force asks us to ship him one.
Cheap sour espresso I am espresso noob I called it expresso until recently and I excitedly bought this as a good beginner machine. I got it and brewed my first cup. I gave this machine 2 stars instead of one because the brewing process and preparation is simple and it brews very fast. But I left out the 3 stars because of the espresso quality. I drank my freshly brewed cup and nearly gagged. It was SO sour. Even milk and sugar couldn't make this espresso taste good. Thinking I was just not used to it I Googled how good espresso shoul taste. It shouldn't taste like this. Don't buy this machine if you don't want sour cheap espresso. Go with a pump machine.
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