Product Description

Farberware 4 Bar Steam Espressor Maker 4 Cup Capacity Silver/Black

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #225176 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Farberware
• Model: FES4B
• Dimensions: 11.00" h x 11.00" w x 12.00" l, 12.25 pounds

Features

• 4-bar steam espresso machine brews rich, smooth espresso
• Removable filter holder and stainless-steel filter; steam nozzle
• Simple control dial offers Espresso, Steam, and Off selections
• 4-cup, calibrated, glass carafe; removable drip tray; measuring scoop
• Measures approximately 12 by 11 by 11 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Housed in durable plastic with brushed metal accents, this compact 4-bar steam espresso machine makes it easy to enjoy consistently rich, smooth espresso, topped with a thick crema. The unit's removable filter holder and stainless-steel filter allow for convenient filling and cleaning, while its simple control dial offers Espresso, Steam, and Off selections. To make excellent cappuccinos, the machine's steam nozzle mixes steam and milk into a rich, creamy froth. In addition, its 4-cup, calibrated, lidded, glass carafe comes equipped with a generous stay-cool handle and a drip-free spout for graceful serving. Other highlights include a 4-cup water tank, a power indicator light, a handy measuring scoop, and a removable drip tray for quick cleanup. The espresso machine measures approximately 12 by 11 by 11 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Fabulous machine for the price!
I bought this machine a year ago and this was my first espresso machine. It has been wonderful; I have had no problems with it. Just make sure you clean the milk off of the wand after you use it and you should have no problems with the steamer. A great machine at a great price!

Compact Great Coffee Broke after 4 months
We really enjoyed this compact sleek machine. Made wonderful coffees. I even bought one as a gift because I liked it so much. However, after 4 months we heard a "pop" and something must have broken inside the machine. Too Bad. We plan to contact the company this week and will follow up and let you know how the issue was dealt.
On another note, check out your local "Walgreen" becuase they sell a white $25 coffee maker. the advantage is that you can return it there (without paying for shippment) especially if it breaks after 4 months.

Follow up- There is a one year warranty. Therefore, we just need to send a sticker from the bottom of the machine + receipt + a shipping and handling fee of $7.50 and a new machine will be sent to us. It is a bit disheartening that because of a problem with the 4 month old machine we have to pay 1/3 of its price, but it's better than nothing.. Therefore I can change the rating of the machine to 4 stars..

decent espresso, poorly designed
This machine makes decent espresso, but has many design flaws. The carafe is difficult to clean, due to a narrow opening and wide bottom. The top where you put the water in is difficult to unscrew, especially if your hands are even a little bit wet, because it is smooth, with smooth ridges that do nothing to help grip it. About the third time I used it, my son told me it was leaking as he sat nearby eating his cereal, I thought it was just the steam escaping, but when I watched next time, a fair amount of water was squirting out from where the filter basket attaches to the machine, before it even reached the coffee...good thing there is a removable drip tray to catch all the water. Enough gets through to make the espresso, but I worry that it will get worse. Also, every third run or so, the machine makes a very sudden, loud noise...I thought it was my smoke alarm going off the first time! It doesn't last very long, but it would wake up the house if anyone else were sleeping still. My old Krupps was much better, I had it for 11 years before the seal gave out.