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Brand: Krups
Category: Kitchen

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

55 reviews
Sales Rank: 73543

Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 9.8 x 10.8

MPN: F872-42
Model: 872-42
UPC: 010942114949
EAN: 0010942114949
ASIN: B00004SPCW

Features:

•	Compact, lightweight espresso maker ideal for specialty drinks
•	Brew directly into 1 or 2 cups; Perfect Froth cappuccino attachment
•	Instantly switch from brewing espresso to frothing milk; up to 4 shots of espresso at a time
•	4-cup glass carafe; manual with step-by-step instructions included
•	Measures 10-3/4 by 7-1/4 by 9-3/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty, 90 days for parts and labor

Accessories:

•	Krups 027/A-42 Replacement Espresso Carafe
•	Krups 030 Perfect Froth
•	Krups 085 20-Ounce Stainless Steel Frothing Pitcher
•	Krups 408-75 Chrome Touch Coffee Grinder

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Steam espresso machine with convenient 3-way safety switch instantly and easily goes from brewing espresso to frothing milk. Patented Perfect Froth attachment ensures foolproof frothing of milk for cappuccinos and lattes by precise delivery of steam and air.4 cup glass carafe. Built-in safety valve for safe operation. Base has removable grid for easy cleaning.

Amazon.com Review
Latte lovers will enjoy making their own with this compact, lightweight espresso maker from respected manufacturer Krups. It brews up to four shots of espresso at a time and has a safety switch that allows instant switching from brewing espresso to frothing milk. This model comes with a 4-cup glass carafe, a convenient adapter to allow brewing directly into two cups, and a "Perfect Froth" attachment for cappuccino. An excellent instruction manual is included with well-written, step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations. Cleaning instructions are also included on the machine itself. This model is a great choice for those new to making espresso drinks at home. --Marcie Bovetz

Customer Reviews: Read 50 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars

Krups is Going Downhill January 30, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This is the third Krups espresso machine we have purchased and with each generation the quality gets worse. Originally, the internals of these machines were made in Switzerland and lasted a lifetime. I still have one that is 17 years old that I use as a spare machine. Althought I have not looked inside the one we bought six months ago, my bet is the internals are Chinese. In 2-3 years, the steam knob will get so hard to turn you will not be able use the machine anymore and lubrication does not fix the problem. That's what happened to our second Krups expresso machine.

When we bought our third Krups machine, the filter holder was defective and Krups replaced that. The surface of the filter holder that mates to the gasket was so rough and it would not safely go on the machine. The steam nozzle was also poorly machined and needed a wrench to remove it. I replaced that with a part from our second machine and it now works fine. The little tube that lets in air would not seal properly around the black plastic air vent and too much air was being let in. I switched it with an older part I had and got that working properly. Finally, the steam tube was bent downward too far and I carefully bent it back into position. Everything is finally working on this machine. I guess I should have just sent it back for a refund.

This is our last Krups expresso machine until they fix the quality. My hope is Krups will wake up and make a "Classic Krups Espresso" machine with all European components. I would gladly pay double or more for a high quality Swiss/German machine. In the meantime, if you want to buy this machine, save all of the parts from your older Krups machine. You will definitely need them.

1 out of 5 stars

seal lasted one week December 27, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Don't waste your time with this one. We got it, used it a couple times a day and at the end of a week it would no longer maintain a good seal and thus push no water through the grounds.

5 out of 5 stars

Great machine April 19, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I was given an 872 krups espresso machine and really like it. I have been buying my latte's but now make my own and they are great. I love lots of froth and this machine does the trick for me. I use 1% milk, sugar free flavoing and they taste just as good as the professionals. I am happy. This was a used machine and had hard water build up in it. I put vinegar through it a couple times and then clear water several times and all is fine now.

5 out of 5 stars

I love mine so much I bought 1 as a gift March 6, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I have had this model for several years and just love it. I grind my own beans pack them lightly in the cup poor in the water and thats it. I like a latte and the milk foamer works great. A little experimenting is required to get the air mixture just right but this is NOT a drawback from the machines design.

I can make a latte ect. just as good as starbucks. I like lots of foam in mine and this machine is easy to use and very economical too. It takes little to no skill to operate. I wouldn't waste money on a more expensive machine when this one works just as well.

Replacement parts are available here on amazon ( if you are concidering a different machine, make sure parts can be obtained as with some mfg. are nearly impossible to get).

4 out of 5 stars

For $29.99 at ROSS this was a great deal! January 7, 2006
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I can't believe anyone would have trouble operating this thing.
Turn the knob forward for brewing and backward for steam. How hard is that? My wife's the coffee fiend, and now I'm the Espresso Prince for giving her pleasure!
It's a cinch to clean too!

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