Coffee machines

Smeg ECF01PBEU review

Smeg ECF01PBEU

CHOICE Expert Rating

76%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good milk frothing.
  • Very even coffee temperature when making consecutive cups of coffee, rated excellent.
  • Automatic power turn-off.
  • Programmable coffee delivery.
  • Cup warming plate.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • It's easy to accidentally push the controls while placing the group handle in the machine.
  • The filter basket is small and fiddly to fill, and need to hit it hard against the side of the bin to empty it.

Type

Machine type
Semi-automatic

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
76%
Taste test score
75%
Ease of use score
71%
Milk frothing score
80%
Coffee temperature consistency score
100%
Measured heat-up time
40 sec
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
55 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
Not available
Brand satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty (years)
Not stated
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
B

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$549.00

Specifications

Capsule type
N/A
Type of heating system
Boiler
Water reservoir capacity (L)
1
Stated pump pressure (bar)
15
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
34 x 19 x 34
Weight (kg)
4.2
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine, group handle, 1 & 2 cup ground coffee filter basket, 1 pod coffee filter basket, measuring spoon, tamper and literature.
Website
smeg.com.au

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Hot water nozzle
Yes (same as steam nozzle)
Removable drip tray
Yes (with full indicator)
Cup warming plate
Recycle scheme
N/A
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Yes (3 settings)
Adjustable steam pump rate
Jug for milk frothing
Milk frothing
Steam wand

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