Krups XP 5240

alaTest has collected and analyzed 86 user reviews of Krups XP 5240 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and performance are overall positive. The price and maintenance also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the noise and durability.

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the bottom line, this machine does an excellent espresso but it needs descaling more frequently than other machines.the main problem is the frothing/steaming nozzle, it is simply not fit for purpose, the plastic connector expands with heat and loses...

Just found the delivery paperwork - its only 13 months old. It has been regularly descaled too! Just about to start a warranty claim. First of all it made a strange straining noise, then the coffee holder jammed tight. After I unjammed it and it...

This is my second Krups machine. The first one lasted 5 years this one - a later model - around two. Made quite a good cup of coffee - I had problems with the steamer nozzle flying off but they gave me a new one free. Dissapointed it has only lasted 2...

When one considers one marvels how the usually impressive Germanic design efficiency (and in particular, famed Krupp engineering) could have been completely forgotten in designing XP5240 steam nozzle with many of its features might almost have been...

Originally I had problems with the steam wand like others, after 3 replacements a new design solved the problems, but then the on-off switch played-up.Instead of a simple mechanical switch its a membrane type, and attempts to replace this at an...

I have had this machine since June last year 2012. It has given me nothing but trouble, When it works its marvelous, it makes brilliant cappucino but it doesn't work that often. The first one I got was returned 4 times in 6 month for various problems...

Re my post on 2013-05-28 13:52:15.893 below:Krups has replaced my machine after my complaint, however the new one is even worse. Steam nozzle explodes (despite following instructions and cleaning meticulously), leaving kitchen and myself covered in...

I am very disappointed! As a coffee lover I thought this is a good mix between ease of use and quality coffee, but alas, it has now been in for repairs 3 times since I bought it 4 months ago. Every time Krups takes more than 2 weeks, and simply claim...