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You have anymore? Excellent eBay seller item arrived just as described, packaged the way they should have been NO DAMAGE, not like some other solar panels. A+++++++++++++++++ transaction
This machine lists for $200, and can be found discount for $150. I got a great deal on a machine that was new but out of box, it was missing the water tank. I had no problem ordering direct from Cuisinart. Beware of vendors and suggest you order from Cuisinart. The parts price was very reasonable.
Now to the espresso making. I have been homemaking espresso for 5 years. This is my second machine. My first CapressoBAR 351 was good but wore it out. I am very impressed with this unit. I was confused about the PORTAFILTER (the basket that you put coffee in and insert into the handle and lock into the machine).
The Cuisinart uses a PRESSURE PORTAFILTER. It has a double layer. The inside bottom has many holes, and the bottom outside has ONE TINY HOLE. That was strange to me. ONE TINY PIN HOLE SIZE FOR ALL THE COFFEE TO COME OUT. There is a small space between the double bottom. It is sealed so you can't access that void. I thought for this to work would be impossible, but works it does. Most espresso machine PORTAFILTER'S are just a single layer, with many small holes going through from inside to outside the portafilter. Not sure about why they do this (I read a few reasons but not important), but this machine can push a double shot through firmly packed fine ground espresso coffee in 30 secs with great "Crema" (brown foam mark of goodness). Pressurized portafilter is not new, just new to me.
Cleaning has not been an issue but worry the portafilter holes will get clogged and hard to clean? So far so great. I think regular weekly soaking in hot water with liquid automatic gel dish washing soap will help it say clean.
Making espresso is a joy. It takes a little over 2 mins to warm up. I always run some water through the empty portafilter to heat it and heat the handle. Recovery for a 2nd shot is very fast.
Grinding is more critical with this machine than my last. It takes a very fine grind. The experts recommend a BURR GRINDER (not a blade type). Consistency and even fine grind is key. I had to make due with a blade grinder for a bit. A burr grinder got me more flavor and better extraction. (Capresso Infinity or manual hand grinder)
Because the PORTAFILTER is a PRESSURIZED TYPE, you have to tamp it down firmly with the supplied plastic TAMP tool, but recommend getting a good metal one. You really have to press down (20-30lbs). Also leave about 3/16" to 1/4" from the top. If you don't tamp coffee well, it will sneeze into the machine, make a mess. ALSO after you make your shot (you have to manually turn it on and off to start and stop the shot), wait about 15 to 20 secs before removing the filter for cleaning, to make sure its not still pressurized. You can hear the machine after the shot, it purges itself, so wait at least that long.
I LOVE IT, no real problem. I have only had it for a month. YOU DO HAVE TO REMEMBER TO TURN IT OFF AFTER USE. Besides my getting use to the Pressurized Portafilter and its possible cleaning issues down the road, I look forward to using for a long time. IT COMES WITH A 3 YEAR WARRANTY. I was pleased with the customer support so far getting the part. For the sale price of $150 it's well worth it, even at $200 retail it's a good deal. They have been around long enough, with a good following, so you can expect to enjoy this semi auto pump machine for a long time.
LOVE THE LOOKS
FAST ESPRESSO DOUBLE SHOTS (30 secs which is ideal)
THE PRESSURE PORTAFILTER WAS NEW AND ODD TO ME BUT WORKS GREAT
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