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Product Overview
Ratings
Configuration/Type
Espresso-Machine
Color
Stainless Steel Finish
Energy Star Qualified
At a Glance
Automatic Milk Frothing
Automatic Smart Dosing Technology
Bean Swapping Made Simple
Built to Last
Clean Function with Indicator Light
Explore a World of Espresso Drinks at your Fingertips
Model KES8556 Includes
Details
Battery Operated
- No
1 Portion Hot Water - Green Tea
- No
Number of Grind Settings
- 7
Milk Temperature Adjustment
- No
Milk Volume Adjustment
- Yes
Number of Cups
- 2
Pump Pressure
- 15 - 18 bars
Self-Cleaning
- Yes
Water Temp Adjustment (water only)
- Yes
BPA Free
- No
Cup Warmer
- Yes- not active
Coffee Strength Adjustment
- Yes - 3
Demo Mode
- Yes
Clean / Hardwater Cycle Selections
- Yes
Base Material
- Stainless Steel
Construction
- Metal Housing
Portion of Milk Foam
- No
Integrated Coffee Grinder
- Yes
Display size
- 2.4""
Number of Programmable Profiles
- 4
Water Filter
- Yes
Drip Tray
- Yes
Coffee Volume Adjustment
- Yes
Power Cord Color
- Black
Water Hardness Test Strip
- Yes - Included
Drink Option Selections
- Americano
- Caffe Latte (1 & 2 shot)
- Cappuccino (1 & 2 shot)
- Coffee (1 & 2 shot)
- Espresso (1 & 2 shot)
- Latte Macchiato (1 & 2 shot)
- Macchiato (1 & 2 shot)
Brew Unit Cleaning Tablets
- Included - 2
Used Coffee Cake Capacity
- 12-15
Plug Type
- 3 Prong
- Type B
Measuring Scoop
- Yes - Included
Number of Drink Options
- 15
Removable Water Tank
- Yes
Portion of Warm Milk
- Yes
Heat-Up/Ready Time
- <40 seconds
Display type
- LCD
Alternative Milk Cycle/Feature
- No
Coffee Temperature Adjustment
- Yes - 3 (low, med, high)
Time/Delay Setting
- No
CSA Certified
- Yes
ETL Listed
- Yes
Espresso Ready Indicator
- Yes
Heating Technology
- Thermocoil - Single
Hot Water Dispenser
- Yes - 1
Milk container included / Capacity
- No
Alert
- Yes - fill water tank, fill bean hopper, empy drip tray, change water filter, clean brew unit, milk rinse, milk deep clean
Water Reservoir
- 74fl oz / 2.2L
Adjustable Hardwater Setting
- Yes, 4 levels for the hardness: Soft, Medium, Hard, Very Hard
Milk vs. Espresso Order Adjustment
- No
Bean Hopper Capacity
- 270g
