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KitchenAid 5KES2102 review

KitchenAid 5KES2102

CHOICE Expert Rating

70%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very even coffee temperature when making consecutive cups of coffee, rated excellent.
  • Dual boiler can make coffee and froth milk at the same time.
  • Cup warming plate.
  • Excellent instructions regarding pre-heating the cups/machine and coffee making.
  • Very good, commercial size filter basket, easy to fill/empty, easy to remove/replace.
  • Can accommodate large cups easily.Note: Due to the poor milk frothing score, we can't recommend this model even though it scores 70% overall.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Poor milk frothing.

Type

Machine type
Manual

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
70%
Taste test score
75%
Ease of use score
70%
Milk frothing score
40%
Coffee temperature consistency score
100%
Measured heat-up time
6 min
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
1 min 10 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
Not available
Brand satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
D

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$1,799.00

Specifications

Capsule type
N/A
Type of heating system
Dual boiler
Water reservoir capacity (L)
2
Stated pump pressure (bar)
9
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
40 x 31 x 32
Weight (kg)
13.3
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine, power cord, group handle, 2 filter baskets, milk frothing jug, measuring spoon, tamper, cleaning brush and literature.
Website
kitchenaid.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
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
Adjustable steam pump rate
Jug for milk frothing
Milk frothing
Integrated

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