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Separate Funnel For Pre-Ground Coffee |
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Do you have someone in the crowd who wants decaffeinated coffee, but you only have caffeinated beans in the hopper? No problem. A separate funnel on top of the machine accepts pre-ground coffee of any type. Simply press a button on the control panel and the machine will by-pass the coffee grinder and use the pre-ground coffee instead. You may use any coffee you desire including flavored blends. |
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Make Espresso or Cafe Crème - Technology Makes it Better! |
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This machine is not only capable of brewing espresso, as mentioned above, it can also produce a popular drink called cafe crème coffee (also known as crema coffee). This coffee is brewed in the same manner as espresso. However, where espresso is brewed relatively slowly (about 15-20 seconds for 1.5 ounces), cafe crème is brewed at a faster rate. Espresso brews slower because the coffee grounds are required to be very fine which restricts the water flow through the grounds. This helps give espresso its intense flavor and strength. |
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Simply make a small adjustment to the coffee grinder to make the coffee grounds more coarse. This in turn will allow the water to flow more freely through the coffee grounds as required for cafe crème. The result is a wonderfully aromatic and flavor-rich coffee that is smooth and not as intense as espresso, and it will be topped with a layer of crema. Many of our customers are enjoying the use of their machine for this purpose in addition to espresso. Cafe crème is a good replacement for most coffee makers (like a drip coffee maker), because in about 35 seconds, the machine will brew about 5 ounces of fresh pressure-brewed coffee without the mess. Another benefit is that this brewing method requires far less ground coffee per serving thus saving you money! Cafe crème is popular among European consumers. |
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Digital Multi-function Display |
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The LED digital display dialog system gives you short, plain language readouts on the status of the machine and what mode it is in: "Coffee Ready", "Fill Water", "Clean Unit" for example. Choose from seven languages that can be displayed on the digital LED screen. English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Dutch. From here you can program all of the machine's operating parameters - from coffee strength, cleaning options, auto-on, auto-off, water hardness settings, and more. |
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Brew System With Special Pre-infusion Cycle |
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The E8 uses an advanced automatic brew system. As the heart of the automatic espresso machine it accepts freshly ground coffee from the built-in coffee grinder. It tamps the coffee perfectly, pre-soaks the grounds with a special "pre-infusion" step, brews the coffee, and then dumps the used coffee grounds into the internal dump box. Once the brewing cycle has been completed, it resets itself for the next cup of coffee. |
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Clearyl Water Care System |
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The Clearyl™ Water Care System removes chlorine, lead, aluminum and copper for better tasting coffee. A special organic additive removes almost all carbon and eliminates decalcifying altogether. The system was specifically designed for use in super automatic coffee centers. Made from purely organic materials with no chemical additives, there is no danger of substances harming you or your machine. The primary reason to use the filter is improve taste and to eliminate the need to perform periodic descaling required by other espresso machines. Use of the filter is optional, but we recommend it. |
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Dual Frother PLUS Steam Wand - Perfect Foam for Cappuccino and Lattes |
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The frothing tip has two settings for frothing (making foam for cappuccino) and steaming (heating milk for a latte or mocha). A sleeve on the steam pipe moves up to expose more steam ports on the steam pipe. This produces maximum heat output. When the sleeve is moved down, it optimizes the frothing capabilities by concentrating the steam force at the tip. Just push the steam button and immerse the Dual Frother into your milk pitcher for immediate and continuous action. |
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Professional Quality Conical Coffee Grinder With 6 Settings |
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A professional quality conical type burr grinder is built-in. When the brew button is pushed, the grinder automatically begins grinding the exact amount of coffee beans based on the amount of coffee the machine is going to brew. "Conical" burr grinding mechanisms are heavy duty and are usually found on more expensive coffee grinders. It consists of a "cone" shaped grinding wheel that turns slowly to precisely grind the beans consistently without burning them (common on low cost burr grinders). The grinding wheel is made of heavy duty tempered steel to provide a long service life and resist damage from small pebbles that may be hiding in the coffee beans. Maintenance is easy. Little or no service will be needed. |
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Removable Water Reservoir |
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The built-in water tank holds enough water to produce approximately 40 espressos or 12 large cups of crema coffee. Refilling the water tank is easy by adding water while it's still on the machine or by removing it and filling it at the water tap. The tank has an easy grip handle making removal easy. Made of clear tinted ABS plastic. |
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Hot Water Dispenser |
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As long as the machine is turned on, hot water can be instantly dispensed. This is a nice feature for teas, hot chocolate, or other hot beverages that need hot water. Many users make a shot of espresso then add hot water to make a "Cafe Americano" which is a popular drink. Simply add hot water to your shot of espresso to thin it out a little. |
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Adjustable Coffee Dispensing Nozzle |
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Small 2 oz. espresso cups up to large coffee cups 4.5" in height can easily fit under the adjustable coffee dispensing nozzle with capacities up to 12 oz. depending on the height and shape of your mug. |
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Removable Drip Tray & Cup Tray |
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Located under and in front of the unit is a removable drip tray that serves two functions. First it serves as a place to put coffee cups during the brewing process, while catching any spills. Second it catches any excess water and brew system waste resulting from the brewing process. Made of heavy-duty shatter proof ABS plastic, it's easy to clean and will last for many years of service. The tray can hold up to 10 oz. of waste water. |
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Internal Dump Box For Used Coffee Grounds |
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The internal dump box catches all of the spent coffee grounds left over from the brewing process. Its large capacity will hold up to 16 spent coffee portions. It removes for easy cleaning and the E8 will automatically let you know when it needs to be emptied. |
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Accessories |
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Water filter, cleaning tablets, water hardness tester, and handbook. |
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Colors |
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Black housing with silver accents |
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Warranty |
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Two years or 6,000 cups |
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Power |
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1450 watts - 120 volts |
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Size |
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13.6"H x 11"W x 17.1"D |
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Weight |
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22 pounds |
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Body Material |
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ABS plastic |
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Origin |
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Switzerland |
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