Product Description

Makes up to eight cups of delicious coffee, but can manage as few as two. The coffee machine incorporates a cool touch aroma saving thermos flask. The long lasting stainless steel heating element is highly resistant to limescale. You can easily refill with water and coffee as the waters tank is detachable and the coffee store has a hinged lid. There is a water level indicator on the the front of the machine. A separate off switch. There is a descaling program. Also, the machine automatically switches itself off once filtering is done. Manufacturers instructions included. Wash removable parts in warm soapy water. Descale regularly. 40.5x33x28 cm

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #72120 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Siemens

Manufacturer's Description
Every Siemens product is carefully created to the exact standard that our customers require. There is no compromise, no cutting corners, owning a Siemens product brings confidence and style to your home life. In the kitchen, we have over a century of experience bringing you reliable, cleverly designed and efficient products. All our products are developed only after exhaustive research and testing. Siemens products are designed for life. The design of our products is inspired by how they function, resulting in a perfect balance between dazzling design and technology that benefits you.

The vacuum flask will keep the coffee hot away from the machine at the table or in the garden. The removable water tank makes for easy use and the drip stop system keeps the base free from coffee spills. The strength selector allows you to make coffee from weak to strong and the descaling programme helps keep the coffee maker scale free.

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Customer Reviews

Great coffee, bit over the top on design
Although the owner of the previous model of this machine (which I found very satisfactory) when it came to a replacement, I specifically DIDN'T buy the new model featured here on the basis on the review I read on Amazon - and spent ages looking around for an alternative. Eventually (partly in desperation since I broke the thermos) I did purchase this machine from a department store (and had the big hassle of carrying it home - it's very heavy).

It was with some trepidation that I made my first couple of cups, but much to my great relief, the coffee is excellent, and unlike your previous reviewer, I have found that it keeps hot and fresh-tasting for plenty long enough of a leisurely read of the weekend papers.

I do feel that Siemens have gone somewhat over the top in terms of design 'gimmicks' - I really don't need the jug to automatically swing out for me to dispense once the coffee is brewed - but the quality of the coffee is excellent and can be adjusted to taste - and I am somewhat exacting in my demands for the brew - good and strong, with excellent high roast coffee, but mustn't be harsh, bitter or stewed.

It's true that it is possible to buy a much cheaper model with a glass jug and a hotplate, but this generally results in a burnt or stewed result if left around too long....and I like the flexibility inherent in a thermal flask - I can take the pot with me.

I would recommend this model (and I actually think it's superior to the previous one) - just take the extra gimmicks as a joke - but do beware that it has a very large footprint and will take up a lot of space on your kitchen counter.

Quality coffee from an expensive product
There is no escaping the fact that this filter coffee machine is on the expensive side. You could purchase 3 adequate machines for the price you pay for this one.
However, I am a self confessed coffee addict and have purchased several filter machines down the years. Always hoping the new one would be better than the last etc. I decided to push the boat out and get the best money could buy. So I opted to get this Siemens model.
I wasn't disappointed. With this machine I can actually taste the different blends of coffee that I make. Something I could never do with my previous conventional machines. The criticism leveled by a previous reviewer that the coffee doesn't stay hot for long enough is a bit hit and miss. If you brew half the thermal jug's capacity the liquid will stay hot for perhaps an hour without losing its flavour. This is long enough for most people who want a decent brew before going to work. And likewise, if you use the jug's full capacity the liquid will stay hot for longer.
The entire unit is easy to keep clean, and the limescale filter and descaling program are nice touches.
I would recommend this machine for the coffee connoisseurs out there.

Present
I was given the coffee machine by a kitchen company following the installation of a new kitchen and all of my new appliances are Siemens. I would agree that it is a little over the top in design but several friends have made positive comments about it. Hoping to get the toaster now. Coffee does taste good, I too like mine strong and having the option to make three different strengths is good. Only 1 snag - warming the coffee pot first is a good idea and I find using freshly boiled water from the kettle is best - water is then thrown away which I find a little wasteful! Agree about the jug springing out when the coffee is ready and you have to be careful that it is sitting on the platform properly otherwise it nearly falls off!!