| | |  | Computer Speakers | Home » » » » » Cuisinart EM-200 Programmable Espresso Machine | | | | | | | Description: | | Single or double espresso? The choice is yours, with the Cuisinart Programmable Espresso Maker. Program a single of double espresso, then turn your drink into a luscious cappuccino or latte-- just like the pros, The stainless stem nozzle and frothing cup make it easy. Features a cup-warming plate on top, and a removable drip tray and cover for easy cleanup. Professional-quality single of double espresso, cappuccino, and latte- without leaving the house! Professional stainless steel housing with embossed Cuisinart logo. Pre-programmed cup size at 1.5 ounce and 3.0 ounce-with the option to select the serving size you desire. Steam button is a separate function for easy use. | | | Features: | |
• Programmable espresso maker brews single or double espresso
• 15 bars of pressure; uses either ground espresso or pods
• Steam nozzle for cappuccino or latte; pre-programmed cup sizes
• 64-ounce reservoir; cup-warming tray; frothing cup and tamping tool included
• Measures 10-1/2 by 9-1/4 by 12-3/4 inches; 3-year limited warranty
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 10.63 inches | | Product Width:
| 9.25 inches | | Product Height:
| 12.8 inches | | Product Weight:
| 18.75 pounds | | Package Length:
| 15.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 12.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 11.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 18.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 15 reviews |
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 Unreliable, Riddled with ProblemsNov 20, 2009
I purchased the Cuisinart EM-200 Programmable 15-Bar Espresso Maker on Amazon recently. I set it up and cleaned it as per the instructions included. However, whenever I made a 2-shot espresso, the machine never finished the full pour (only 2 oz of 3 oz) and then it started beeping and the lights started flashing. It would not stop beeping until I pressed another button. I read the manual cover to cover and it did not have a section for troubleshooting, nor did it say anything about what it means when the machine beeps without stopping or what might be wrong if it does not finish a pour. So I double checked to make sure that everything was according to the directions and the water reservoir was full. I then reset the factory settings according to the instructions in the booklet and tried again. The same thing happened over and over. One time while I had the machine on but was not using it, it actually started pouring out hot water on its own!
I finally called Cuisinart and talked to them about my problems. They recommended that I return the machine to Amazon for a new one. I called Amazon; they sent a replacement and shipped my old one back free of charge.
However, the replacement has almost as many problems as the first one! When I opened the box it looked like I might have received someone else's return, but I can't verify that. I set it up as per the directions. A new machine should be set to the factory standards, but this one was not. It poured 5 oz for a double shot (should have been 3 oz) and 3 oz for a single shot (should have been 1.5 oz.) I reset the settings and it did the same thing. So, I programmed it manually to pour the correct amount. That was not such a problem, really, but it is a sign to me that something is wrong with this one too. What really frustrates me about the new machine is that it NEVER makes a crema no matter how lightly or heavily I tamp the espresso grind. I know I am not doing it wrong, as with the first machine I always got a good crema. Additionally, every time the machine is finished with any task (pouring an espresso, frothing milk) it always makes long loud noises and steams profusely from the bottom of the machine. The old one did not steam like this, so I feel sure something is wrong. Not to mention that the milk frother does not work well and rarely does more than warm the milk.
I have not bothered to contact Amazon or Cuisinart again, as it has just been so much trouble and I don't expect a replacement will fix my problems. I guess I should have known better than to expect to have a high quality espresso machine for such a low price. I trusted that Cuisinart would make a good product -- I have and love everything else they make (mixer, blender, etc.) I guess the lesson is that you can't trust just anyone with your espresso!
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 Excellent so farAug 16, 2009
I have been using this machine for three weeks now after replacing my Briel machine that gave me 10 years of use. I have not yet used the frother.
I will say right now that I am not an espresso snob, i.e. I do not care whether the spent coffee grinds come out in a "hockey puck", I only care about the quality of the espresso that I am enjoying in the morning.
My first cup did not come out very well, almost no crema, and the crema that was there disappeared almost immediately. The coffee was so, so.
The manual states to give the coffee grind a medium tamp - wrong! I now give the coffee as hard a tamp as I can and the results are excellent, great taste and lots of high quality crema that last a long time.
I will update my review after I try the frother.
By the way, under $300 for a progammable machine that makes high quality espresso is fantastic. If you can get over the fact that it does not carry a fancy ($$$$$$$) Italian name plate, you will be quite satisfied.
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 Broken - again!Aug 15, 2009
I've had this espresso maker for a couple of years now, and in that time it has been broken and replaced twice (in the shop for 1-2 months each time), and it is now broken again. I take excellent care of my espresso maker, and I'm very frustrated that it doesn't seem to work well for more than a few months at a time. My biggest problem has been with the frother, which can froth milk very well when it is working properly. The problem is that it seems to loose power over time until it is no longer able to froth milk.
My warrenty has almost expired, and once it has I know that I won't bother paying for the repairs out of my own pocket - I'll just save up and buy a different brand of espresso maker that actually works.
 very happy with itJul 23, 2009
I have been "doing" my own espresso-based drinks since 1991. I have all kinds of Krups machines based on the fact that I could afford them. At first glance, I said "$300 my hairy hind quarters". However, you get a 3-year warranty and that is then a much better deal than the Krups XP4030 where I can buy it locally. On top of that, I don't have to eat up the resources of two machines that are throw-away. I had the XP4030 last just over a year; dead pump. I make 5-6 a day. I have only used this for a week, but many years of experience tells me it will pan out much better. It pushes espresso much better than the Krups ever did.
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 Takes a while to workApr 29, 2009
Pros: Looks fantastic, professional. Plus, it makes good espresso. I don't have anything else to compare it to, but it is ok.
Cons:
1) The machine takes about a minute and a half to actually work. Since this was my second EM 200 (the first one didn't turn on), I was patient. It takes a little while to get it going and then the lights for the one shot or two shot espresso will stop blinking and it will be ready.
2) The steamer sucks. You can only froth a little bit of milk. I haven't mastered it at all. It either always gushes out of the cup, there is too little milk to froth, or it I just find it easier to use a cheap electric milk frother.
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