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Gaggia Accademia RI9702/03 review

Gaggia Accademia RI9702/03

CHOICE Expert Rating

67%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Good taste test score.
  • When making two cups at a time or a double shot, it makes two single shots in quick succession which is the correct way.
  • Can be programmed to switch on at a particular time.
  • Drip tray full indicator.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Borderline milk frothing.
  • Uneven coffee temperature when making consecutive cups of coffee.
  • The grinder fineness control is a hard to adjust.

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
67%
Taste test score
70%
Ease of use score
77%
Milk frothing score
50%
Coffee temperature consistency score
40%

Sustainability

Warranty
24 months
Country of origin
Italy
Shop Ethical rating

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$1,999.00

Specifications

Milk frothing feature
Automatic / Manual
Coffee strength settings
Yes (3)
Measured heat-up time
1 min 25 sec
Frothing ready
20 sec
Water reservoir capacity (L)
1.6
Pump pressure – stated (bars)
15
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
39 x 28 x 43
Weight (kg)
16.7
Website
segafredo.com.au
Items supplied
Espresso machine, milk frother, water hardness tester, measuring spoon, descaler, cleaning tablets, cleaning brush, silicone lubricant

Features

Standby mode
Yes (after 15, 30, 60 and 180 minutes)
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Steam wand
Hot water nozzle
Yes (same as steam nozzle)
Removable drip tray
Yes (with full indicator)
Cup warming plate
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Grinder adjustment
Hopper empty warning
Cup counter
Dregs box full indicator
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Yes (low, middle and high)
Adjustable coffee dispensing height/depth
Yes / No
Removable group for cleaning
Wash / cleaning cycle
Decalcifying cycle
Can use pre-ground coffee
Water hardness adjustable
Instructional DVD supplied
Other features
None

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