Comments on: Philips 1200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, Classic Milk Frother, 2 Coffee Varieties, Intuitive Touch Display, 100% Ceramic Grinder, AquaClean Filter, Aroma Seal, Black (EP1220/04)

By: Rubens H

Rubens H — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 18:12:59 +0000

Tuve una cafetera Saeco que durÃ³ muchos y felices aÃ±os; ahora que tocaba renovarla, me enterÃ© de que la marca fue adquirida por Philips asÃ que busquÃ© la marca. No me decepcionÃ³, es el mismo sistema con muchas mejoras, un precio justo y lo mÃ¡s importante: Un mejor cafÃ©.Lo Ãºnico que no me gustÃ³ tanto es la ceremonia de apretar varios botones (en los modelos anteriores sÃ³lo oprimÃas el de Inicio y Â¡listo!). AquÃ hay mÃ¡s pasos pero bueno… te aprendes rÃ¡pido la secuencia.PedÃ la mÃ¡s sencilla porque no me gusta la leche y no tomo capuchinos, asÃ que esta sÃ³lo viene con un espumador sencillo; sin embargo, tuve visitas y espumÃ© un par. El resultado fue excelente. Estoy contento con mi compra.

By: Memo

Memo — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 18:12:59 +0000

Llevo un par de meses con esta cafetera y hasta ahora todo bien. Consistente, fÃ¡cil de usar, y el cafÃ© sale bien. Tal vez se mejore si se ajusta el molino al gusto de cada quien, pero no me molestÃ© en hacerlo, pues salieron bien los cafÃ©s desde que se sacÃ³ de la caja.HabÃa leÃdo unos comentarios que decÃan que viene usada, pero en mi unidad no notÃ© signos de ello; de hecho trae un aviso de que todas las mÃ¡quinas han sido probadas con cafÃ©â¦ tal vez sea eso.La recomiendo, especialmente si la encuentras de oferta.

By: MrPepe

MrPepe — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 18:12:59 +0000

Cafetera Saiko Philips Vs expreso 1200Pros SaecoXmail1) tamaÃ±o compacto2) sensilles de preparaciÃ³n esxpresso y capuchino3) fijar cantidad de colado en memoria4 )el espumador es cuerpo largo e inoxidable mucho mejor!5 duracion 5 aÃ±os y contando funcionandoContra1)TamaÃ±o pequeÃ±o depÃ³sito agua2) hay que purgar el espumador lo cual asÃ se maneja en todas mÃ¡quinas expresos para limpiar3) si se acaba el agua se pierde el ciclo de coladoLa Philips 1200 expresoPros1) tamaÃ±o mÃ¡s grande del depÃ³sito de agua2) si se agota el agua no se pierde preparaciÃ³n de cafe se puede rellenar depÃ³sito y continuar con la bebida3)DepÃ³sito para cafÃ© molido cuando se agota el cafÃ© en grano,es muy Ãºtil cuando se acostumbra un cafÃ© suave por la tarde noche y en las maÃ±anas el expreso para activarse el dÃa4) viene con 3 niveles de cafÃ© y 3 niveles de agua lo cual ahun no le entiendo pues se me dificulta la medida de mi taza que acostumbro 225ml me queda muy corto o muy pasado por lo que tengo que usar el mÃ¡ximo de cafÃ© y el mÃ¡ximo de agua cuando alcanzo el colado le detengo es me resulta problemÃ¡tico pues en la otra cafetera solamente mantengo pulsado y se graba en memoriaContras1) no se puede programar el nivel de agua y cafÃ© desde el panel de forma personalizada2)el espumador es de plÃ¡stico deja mucho que desear del original con tubin de inoxidable, hay mÃ¡s control de temperatura y consistencia cremosa asÃ como el espumado dura muy poco3)la charola de residuos es toda de plÃ¡stico y es mejor el cromado de inoxidable4)en mi caso uso agua purificada todo el tiempo mÃ¡s sin embargo tiene un kit de dureza de agua y es purificadora5)el depÃ³sito de cafÃ© en grano es mÃ¡s chico por lo que hay que estar rellenado mÃ¡s seguido6)el espacio que ocupa es mÃ¡s grande7) el panel digital hay que hacerlo intuitivo tarda en selecionar monodosis de cafÃ© molido asÃ como las medidas de agua y cafÃ© no se quedan grabadas por el usuario solo las programadas de fafrica

By: nitamay

nitamay — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 18:12:58 +0000

Good Coffee Machine
We were replacing a KRUPS machine that was making great coffee until it finally died, so some of this review will reference the KRUPS.When you first get this machine the first 5-10 cups are going to be very weak but eventually the machine will calibrate and youâll figure out your favorite options, grind density.The good:- easily removable water tank (easier than krups) it slides out forward so donât have to move the machine ever- makes a variety of coffee sizes and grind types.There is a knob inside the coffee bean area with 12 grind settings.- aroma seal top for the coffee beans holder plus it works with ground coffee too if you get those on accident.- milk steamer is very strong and easy to clean – this design is better than Krups. The steamer can be stopped when you want to so milk doesnât overflow.- the coffee is really good once you get used to the settings – though not as good as Krupsâ¦The OK- startup is a bit lengthy – the first part of the video – the machine shuts down after about 10-15 minutes fully.- it cleans every time so that small amount of water after startup always gets dumped, donât put your cup there and leave cause you might forget to dump it :)Overall itâs a very good mid range full service machine, easy to clean and maintain and the water tank doesnât have small areas that will grow mold – this was a problem on the Krups.Hope this helps! Overall I probably would have gotten a Krups because I was used to it but since itâs not sold in the US anymore this one is a very good replacement.

By: Izabela

Izabela — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 18:12:58 +0000

The only espresso machine you will ever need
I love this espresso machine.It’s easy to use. Just put water in water container and put hole beans on the top.Choose the size and strength of your desired coffee or espresso and you will be in heaven.All buttons are located on front panel.Entire machine is made out of plastic so it’s easy to clean.Quality of machine is very good.Housing is very durable.You can ser 3 different water temperature if you want super hot coffee.You can set water hardness to decale it at appropriate intervals.Just love it and can’t live without it.

By: Boris

Boris — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 18:12:58 +0000

Great machine for the price
This is a great machine for easy lattes and coffee. I bought this machine with the hopes to make lattes, and it has exceeded my expectation. The grinder is really solid and makes a very good tasting espresso. It was easy to set up using the videos from Philips. I was pleased it fits under my upper cabinets with room to place a milk pitcher or cup on top of the machine. Itâs very convenient that the water carafe is accessed through the front of the machine (not the top). The machine is not too loud either. I was concerned about waking up family in the morning but it hasnât seemed to disturb anyone. The settings are very easy to adjust and it notifies you when itâs out of water. I have had issues with the milk frother. Itâs a bit of a defect on the manufacturing. If the silver part of the frother is pushed on too tightly it will block the small air hole. It has to be loosely attached for it to get good airflow for the milk. I thought I had a defective machine, but then after messing around with it I figured out the problem. Be sure to rinse the milk frother after every use to prevent milk blockage (I also run hot water through after using the steam wand to make sure it is clear). Itâs very easy to clean out the water tray and old grounds. I will add you must have the machine on when you dump the grounds or the machine will not recognize youâve emptied it. It is recommended to rinse the inside of the machine weekly. The first time I did it I had some issue getting it back together, but I think with time it will get easier. I would 100% recommend this machine to anyone wanting an easy latte or coffee at home. Iâve found that it tastes better than going to a cafe as I can make it according to my liking. There are many videos on YouTube to help with milk frothing and making specialty drinks.

By: Eric Oehler

Eric Oehler — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 18:12:58 +0000

It makes a tasty coffee
“We should get an espresso machine” said my wife. “I like espresso.””Me too!” I replied. “Let’s buy one!”This seemed like an easy proposition. But down the rabbit hole I went, and I soon realized that I was on the verge of becoming a “coffee guy” – one of those people who has Very Strong Opinions about pressurized portafilters and very expensive and clever conical burr grinders. The kind of guy who speaks in hushed tones about steam pressure and cream and uses the word “extraction” a lot.Since no one in my family want to spend every morning waiting an hour for me to tweak grind settings or calibrate the pre-infusion temperatures, and everyone agreed that I do not need another obsessive hobby, we started looking at automatic machines. We quickly decided that pod-based machines were right out for a variety of reasons, and similarly decided that one of those touch-screen possibly-self-aware machines were just going to be way way way out of our price range, we settled on the 1200. I checked reviews and videos and so forth, and we decided it was a good place to land.We couldn’t be happier.Okay, okay, it probably doesn’t make the absolute *best* espresso in the world. I’m sure somewhere, some geriatric italian barista is crossing himself and spitting every time I press a button on this thing. And it’s loud. When it grinds, boy howdy you hear it grinding, and when it steams, you hear steaming and clunking and all manner of mechanical noises. I expected that, but it’s still loud. The buttons lack a bit in terms of haptic feedback – until something actually happens I’m never entirely sure I’ve pressed one, so I always have that half second of “oh no, did I break it?” until i hear a pump spring to life. And it’s big – this isn’t a “stick it on the shelf and hide it away” kind of machine. It dwarfs my pressure cooker. And while the grinder does a fine job, you don’t get access to it independently – you have only limited options for dosing (the 3-setting “aroma” control) or grind size (there’s a knob inside the grinder itself) and the only time you see the grounds is in the “spent grounds” bin. I understand there’s a way to fiddle with the temperature that involves opening panels and flipping switches; I have not tried it and I probably will not.But those minor quibbles aside, it pulls a very respectable shot of espresso; I’ve already had a better flat white after a day of randomly poking at buttons than I have at my local mermaid-themed coffee shop, and even a straight shot of espresso was pleasant, well-flavored, and full-bodied. The milk steamer is acceptable – nothing to write home about, but it gets the job done and I’ve even managed to make some incredibly rudimentary latte art. It’s easy to clean, and the AquaClean filter makes that part even nicer. Once you get the hang of it, it’s pretty easy to use too – shove a cup underneath and press play and you’re basically 80% of the way there. It’s easy enough that everyone in my family can stumble into the kitchen and spit out a cuppa without thinking about it. It even makes plain coffee, which is great for the family members who just wants a cup of something hot and black and none of this continental nonsense. (I suspect the “coffee” is more akin to an americano, but I haven’t been able to verify that.)Time will tell if this thing holds up, but I have high hopes and good experience so far. It works better than the bargain espresso machines I see everywhere, seems to have a pretty good grind dialed in at the factory, and while it’s a bit on the pricy side it’s still a lot cheaper than the others in its category (and only marginally more expensive than a plain machine) and you don’t need to buy a fancy grinder to go with it. And shipping was ludicrously fast.

By: Francisco Gerling

Francisco Gerling — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 18:12:58 +0000

Con esta cafetera automÃ¡tica se obtienen bebidas con muy buen sabor, pues se aprovecha la frescura de un cafÃ© reciÃ©n molido sin las complicaciones de hacerlo de forma manual. Una vez que entiendes el mecanismo y funcionamiento de la mÃ¡quina, puedes ver la practicidad y facilidad de limpieza de la mÃ¡quina. Aunque el espumador sea mecÃ¡nico, es muy fÃ¡cil preparar cualquier bebida que otros modelos mucho mÃ¡s caros hacen automÃ¡ticamente, pero por la diferencia de precio, definitivamente esta es una muy buena opciÃ³n. Mi pedido incluÃa un filtro Aquaclean de regalo, ya que el modelo adquirido no lo incluÃa en la descripciÃ³n, asÃ que eso quizÃ¡s sea cuestiÃ³n de suerte. AÃºn asÃ, no he necesitado usarlo, pues solo uso agua filtrada y el nivel de dureza es prÃ¡cticamente nulo. La mÃ¡quina viene con una tirita para medir el nivel de dureza del agua antes de operar el aparato, pero si recomiendo usar solamente agua filtrada para evitar gastar en filtros.AdquirÃ esta cafetera automÃ¡tica aprovechando un gran descuento del sitio asÃ que si lo estÃ¡n dudando, ya con una oferta asÃ, pueden estar seguros de que obtendrÃ¡n un gran valor por su dinero.

By: Javier

Javier — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 18:12:58 +0000

Agarre esta mÃ¡quina en promociÃ³n y creo que fue una buena opciÃ³n. Al principio vi videos que recomiendan poner el nivel de molido en el mÃ¡s fino y ajustar la temperatura. Recomiendo checar videos de cÃ³mo hacerlo en Internet porque sÃ ayuda mucho al sabor. De ahÃ en adelante, siento que es fÃ¡cil de usar y de limpiar. Lo Ãºnico molesto que veo es que luego tengo que ajustar el tanque de agua porque detecta que no lo tiene. TambiÃ©n es molesto que, aunque el tanque tenga la mitad de agua, a veces te pide que lo llenes mÃ¡s y entonces realmente siempre debes mantenerlo arriba de la mitad. De ahi en fuera siento que es una mÃ¡quina buena y mÃ¡s si la compras en promociÃ³n.