Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF8
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Web ID: 5146365A triumph of design
Among other things, we are writers and do web design and other creative projects. We bought this for the office and find it a triumph of design, engineering, and intuitive user experience. For anyone who loves the ritual of espresso but not the relentless upkeep that comes with most machines, we have found this one to be a revelation. There are 12 drink choices to choose from and each can be fully personalized and saved under one’s own profile. First, we appreciate the self-cleaning feature, which is a great innovation. It doesn’t just help—it overrides human laziness. This machine anticipates the very human tendency to skip cleaning “just this once” (which turns into a week), and automates it away. The result: a clean machine, all without relying on our memory, mood, or motivation. It’s like having a butler built into your espresso station, rather than being a slave to complex cleaning routines. The generous water tank is another masterstroke. Easy to access, it holds more than enough for multiple rounds of espresso, cappuccino, and lattes without constant refilling, as well as the water required for cleaning. We use a 1.5 pint glass Voss bottle filled with water next to our machine for ease of filling In our office, we love the aesthetics. The machine walks the fine line between retro and modern, and does it beautifully. The curves nod to vintage appliances, while the controls and digital precision is firmly 21st century. But beyond the looks, this is a machine loaded with well-thought-out features: dual boilers for simultaneous brewing and steaming, precise temperature control, intuitive interface, and sturdy portafilters that feel like professional gear. You get café-level performance, but with a surprising amount of ease. What truly stands out, though, is the intelligence of the design. Everything has a purpose. Nothing feels extraneous. This is engineering that understands not only how espresso works—but how people work. That’s important in our office - the machine automatically makes sure it stays clean, makes it simple, and displays the easy preparation steps on the screen. We love the many different drinks this machine crafts and the ability to modify our drink preferences down to the last detail. The machine even has rear wheels for ease when moving it. We wanted a machine that would work with us—not against us (i.e., complicated cleaning). For our office (and I am planning one for my home) this machine is worth the investment.
Customer review from Kitchen Aid
Makes a great coffee
Makes a great coffee, but uses a lot of water before and after its coffee making process. For every coffee or two made, the machine purges itself around 1 cup of water. So it's pretty heavy on water consumption and obviously fills the waste trays quite quickly with waste water. Apart from that, 2 months on it seems like a good machine that makes good coffee.
Customer review from kitchenaid.com.au
Great coffee, and so easy to use
Had a look at several coffee machines before settling on the Kitchen Aid, even though there were none on display in our town. Very pleased with it. It is simple to operate, quiet, with many features to explore. Pity the milk function does not double when making two cups together.
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Customer review from kitchenaid.com.au
European Excellence
Bought two weeks and it has changed all my espresso and coffee habits. So many one touch features. Extra milk options. Self cleaning too! European Excellence! Way better than our Breville!
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Customer review from Kitchen Aid
A must have!!
Love love love everything about this machine!!! So happy with my purchase!!!
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Customer review from Kitchen Aid
Great coffee
Makes fantastic coffee and we love it! I just wish the draining tray was bigger as you need to empty the tray after about 2-3 cups of coffee. Ideally you would keep the machine at your home near a sink to help with the ease of emptying the tray.
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Customer review from Kitchen Aid
What a great choice we made
We had an Italian automatics coffee machine for 19 years but realised we needed to update to a new model. We looked at lots of different machines before deciding on the KitchenAid KR8. It’s just marvellous - lots of of coffee options and 6 profiles which is perfect for our family. Perfect crema, easy to use - honestly we couldn’t be happier !
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Customer review from kitchenaid.com.au
Effortless Coffee at the Touch of a Button
We purchased our coffee machine just over a month ago and couldn’t be happier. With a wide range of options and the convenience of one-touch functionality, making a delicious coffee has never been easier. As with any coffee appliance, there’s a bit of maintenance involved — such as replacing the filter, deep cleaning, and regular rinsing or dispensing — but fortunately, most of these tasks can also be done with the press of a button. Overall, we’re very satisfied with our purchase and would definitely recommend it to others.
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Customer review from kitchenaid.com.au