Location: Home » Wine Glasses » Espresso Machines » KitchenAid KTA-KPES100PM Pro Line Espresso Maker, Pearl Metallic

The Oenophile Network Blog & Forum Links

Wine Blog
Wine Forum

KitchenAid KTA-KPES100PM Pro Line Espresso Maker, Pearl Metallic

enlarge

Other Views:

Brand: KitchenAid
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$899.99~~
Buy New: $559.00
You Save: $340.99 (38%)

New (2) Used (1) from $319.00

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

24 reviews
Sales Rank: 130646

Color: Pearl Metallic
Shipping Weight (lbs): 36.8
Dimensions (in): 12.5 x 12.1 x 15.8

Model: KPES100PM
UPC: 050946933627
EAN: 0050946933627
ASIN: B00030IEKU

Release Date: October 1, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand New and in original box. Not refurbished. In stock and ships from MA. What a great espresso machine. Great reviews! Save some money and make your fancy coffee drinks at home! May be new to Amazon but have been selling on other sites with over 700+ positive feedback. Thanks for looking Gitasan.

Features:

•	Espresso maker with 15-bar pump pressure and die-cast metal construction
•	Chrome-plated commercial-quality brass brew group for brew-temperature stability
•	Quick-heating dual boilers; rotating stainless-steel frothing arm; hot-water dispenser
•	2-liter water reservoir; easy-to-read dial gauges; drip-free system; cup warmer
•	Measures 16 by 12-3/8 by 12-1/2 inches; 2-year replacement warranty

Accessories:

•	KitchenAid KTA-KPCM100PM Pro Line Dual-Carafe Coffee Maker, Pearl Metallic
•	KitchenAid Pro Line Burr Coffee Grinder, Pearl Metallic

Similar Items:

•	Frieling 0105 Creamer/Frothing Pitcher
•	KitchenAid Pro Line Burr Coffee Grinder, Pearl Metallic
•	Bodum Pavina 2-Ounce Double-Wall Thermo Glasses (Espresso/Shot), Set of 2
•	Krups 085 20-Ounce Stainless Steel Frothing Pitcher
•	Taylor Classic Cappuccino Frothing Dial Thermometer

Customer Reviews: Read 19 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars

Excellent unit, shop around for lowest price October 23, 2008
Shop around... I've seen this impressive machine selling up to $850. We got ours for $400, which is a real bargain! We loved our Gaggia Caprezza for 5 years until the pump gave out. At first we looked for another Gaggia to replace it, but we had bad luck with the switches on the "new baby" model. Then we found this Kitchenaid machine for the same price, which has Gaggia guts, but it has a much more rugged and attractive housing... and much better switches!

A double boiler significantly speeds up making lattes, and is especially good when making multiple drinks - no need to cool down the boiler between drawing successive shots, then heat it up again to steam, etc. I'm learning that temperature stability is the real key to excellent espresso. Yes, the steam boiler is a little small, but it's very quick and easy to refill... just remember to refill it after each use.

This machine is functionally identical to the Gaggia Baby Twin, which sells for around $700. You aren't likely to find any double boiler machine for much less than this one (at least on sale), regardless of boiler size!

This kind of semi-auto machine is really made for making one shot at a time, not for entertaining a whole room full of people. This is a very personal, hands-on kind of experience. With that in mind, this machine does an excellent job. By the way, the manual and DVD are outstanding!

5 out of 5 stars

Kitchenaid Expresso Maker is Top Notch! Great Italian Espresso! July 2, 2008
I purchased this Kitchenaid Espresso some months ago and have been 100% impressed by its quality of espresso and capuccino, as well as it's speed in going from the off position to steaming hot in just minutes.

I lived in Italy for two years so I have high standards for such a machine. At the same time, I wasn't looking to spend several thousand dollars for a machine for personal use.

This machine is perfect for a couple or a single person. It heats up to maximum temperature in 5-7 minutes (wait this amount of time even if the meter reads ready after 3-4 minutes). I would recommend this machine as the perfect machine for bringing Italian quality espresso into your home. If you want to make espresso for the whole neighborhood at the same time this is not your machine (you will need a commercial machine costing $2000+). However, if you want the best for just you and your family this is the machine for you with no compromise. In this machine Kitchenaid strikes a winning balance of top quality with affordability.

2 out of 5 stars

Hope they get it right! February 13, 2008
I am glad to see less than five stars, at last!

We are on our fourth unit and are, finally, getting rid of it.

Yes - it looks good but KitchenAid have dived in here, in the UK, at least, with a product not well researched enough even with the help of Gaggia. I agree, the advantage of two boilers is questionnable and it seems that one can get cavitation problems at the brew head if the steam one dries up. A bit of balancing is needed. Much worse is that we have been at the receiving end of continuous leaks - gauges steaming up and water escaping through the main housing horizonatal joints. KA have, happily, taken these back without a quibble but we are now tired of these problems - water has started to escape through the joint again so we are calling it a day!

We have had considerable experience with Espresso machines (Domestic and commercial) as previous owners of an Italian Restaurant and a wine bar where we had Gaggia and Brasilia machines, all obviously, with one big boiler - we never ran out of steam. I understand the logic of trying two boilers for domestic use but am not convinced that it is the answer although, perhaps, the only compromise to make it relatively small!

So many good reports indicate that we are unlucky - KA did have a major problem early on where they switched factories to eliminate problems but, apparently, they have sorted this out. Our patience has, however, given up and we are buying something else. This unit costs around $1,000 US in the UK!

5 out of 5 stars

Does anyone read directions? August 28, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

People, I too had problems that many of you mention... then I read the directions and have been making superb latte's ever since.

I bought this and the matching Pro-line grinder and have really enjoyed these appliances.

The secret to good frothing... push the hot water button with the steam off to fill the steam boiler. You can hear the water start recirculating after about 10 seconds.

Do this, and you will have incredible steam every time.

Oh yeah, warm up the machine for 3 minutes or more after this procedure to ensure hot steam. Very happy with my latte's.

1 out of 5 stars

service stinks July 20, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

the machine expired 3 months after the warranty expired. It's been in an
"authorized" service center for months. They've ordered the parts, they just can't get them from Kitchenaid. Emails get answered by form letters. Calling doesn't help. Don't buy this machine. Service stinks.

Powered by Associate-O-Matic

Customer Service

Contact Customer Service
Ordering
Tracking Your Package
Shipping Information
Domestic Shipping Rates
International Shipping Rates
Returns
Gifts & Gift Certificates
Privacy & Security

Subcategories

•	Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines
•	Steam Espresso Machines
•	Super-Automatic Espresso Machines
•	Manual Espresso Machines
•	Espresso Machine & Coffeemaker Combos
•	Stovetop Espresso Pots
•	Color (color_map)
•	Kitchen Linens
•	Material (material_browse)
•	Tableware
•	Test Material (material_browse)
•	Cutting Board Material (material_browse)

Untitled Document Disclaimer: This is an Amazon storefront - the products referenced on this site are manufactured and sold by parties other than the Oenophile Network. The Oenophile Network makes no representations regarding either the products or any information vendors offer about their products. Any questions, complaints, or claims regarding the products must be directed to the appropriate manufacturer or vendor, or to Amazon.com.