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Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF8
Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF8
Model: KES8558SX
$1,999.99
Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF7
Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF7
Model: KES8557SX
$1,699.99
Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF6
Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF6
Model: KES8556BK
$1,199.99

Product Overview

Ratings
Configuration/Type
Espresso-Machine
Espresso-Machine
Espresso-Machine
Color
Stainless Steel Finish
Stainless Steel Finish
Cast Iron Black
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

Explore a World of Milk Drinks

Model KES8556 Includes

Model KES8557 Includes

Model KES8558 Includes

Details

Battery Operated
  • No
  • No
  • No
1 Portion Hot Water - Green Tea
  • Yes
  • No
  • No
Number of Grind Settings
  • 7
  • 7
  • 7
Milk Temperature Adjustment
  • No
  • No
  • No
Milk Volume Adjustment
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Number of Cups
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2
Size
  • Standard
  • Standard
  • Standard
Pump Pressure
  • 15 - 18 bars
  • 15 - 18 bars
  • 15 - 18 bars
Self-Cleaning
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Water Temp Adjustment (water only)
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
BPA Free
  • No
  • No
  • No
Cup Warmer
  • Yes- not active
  • Yes- not active
  • Yes- not active
Coffee Strength Adjustment
  • Yes - 5
  • Yes - 3
  • Yes - 3
Demo Mode
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Clean / Hardwater Cycle Selections
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Base Material
  • Stainless Steel
  • Stainless Steel
  • Stainless Steel
Construction
  • Metal Housing
  • Metal Housing
  • Metal Housing
Portion of Milk Foam
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • No
Removable Brew Unit
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Automatic Milk Frother
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Integrated Coffee Grinder
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display size
  • 5.0""
  • 3.5""
  • 2.4""
Number of Programmable Profiles
  • 6
  • 4
  • 4
Water Filter
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Drip Tray
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Automatic Shut-Off
  • Yes - (8 min, 30 min, 1h, 4h, 8h)
  • Yes - (8 min, 30 min, 1h, 4h, 8h)
  • Yes - (8 min, 30 min, 1h, 4h, 8h)
Coffee Volume Adjustment
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Power Cord Color
  • Black
  • Black
  • Black
Water Capacity
  • 2.2 Liters
  • 2.2 Liters
Water Hardness Test Strip
  • Yes - Included
  • Yes - Included
  • Yes - Included
Drink Option Selections
  • 1 Portion Hot Water (temp is customizable)
  • 1 Portion Hot Water - Green Tea
  • Americano
  • Cafe Au Lait (single & double)
  • Caffe Latte (single & double)
  • Cappuccino (single & double)
  • Coffee (single & double)
  • Cortado (single & double)
  • Espresso (single & double)
  • Espresso Lungo (single & double)
  • Flat White (single & double)
  • Frothed Milk
  • Latte Macchiato (single & double)
  • Macchiato (single & double)
  • Ristretto (single & double)
  • Warm Milk
  • 1 Portion Hot Water (temp is customizable)
  • Americano
  • Caffe Latte (single & double)
  • Cappuccino (single & double)
  • Coffee (single & double)
  • Cortado (single & double)
  • Espresso (single & double)
  • Espresso Lungo (single & double)
  • Flat White (single & double)
  • Frothed Milk
  • Latte Macchiato (single & double)
  • Macchiato (single & double)
  • Warm Milk
  • 1 Portion Hot Water (temp is customizable)
  • Americano
  • Caffe Latte (single & double)
  • Cappuccino (single & double)
  • Coffee (single & double)
  • Espresso (single & double)
  • Latte Macchiato (single & double)
  • Macchiato (single & double)
  • Warm Milk
Brew Unit Cleaning Tablets
  • Included - 2
  • Included - 2
  • Included - 2
Quiet Operation
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Used Coffee Cake Capacity
  • 15-Dec
  • 12-15
  • 12-15
Plug Type
  • 3 Prong
  • Type B
  • 3 Prong
  • Type B
  • 3 Prong
  • Type B
Coffee Type
  • Ground Coffee
  • Whole Bean
  • Ground Coffee
  • Whole Bean
  • Ground Coffee
  • Whole Bean
Measuring Scoop
  • Yes - Included
  • Yes - Included
  • Yes - Included
Number of Drink Options
  • 40
  • 20
  • 15
Removable Water Tank
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Portion of Warm Milk
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Heat-Up/Ready Time
  • <40 seconds
  • <40 seconds
  • <40 seconds
Display type
  • LCD
  • LCD
  • LCD
Machine Type
  • Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
  • Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
  • Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
Alternative Milk Cycle/Feature
  • Yes
  • No
  • No
Coffee Temperature Adjustment
  • Yes - 3 (low, med, high)
  • Yes - 3 (low, med, high)
  • Yes - 3 (low, med, high)
Time/Delay Setting
  • No
  • No
  • No
CSA Certified
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Material
  • Metal clad
  • Metal clad
  • Metal clad
ETL Listed
  • No
  • Yes
  • Yes
Espresso Ready Indicator
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Heating Technology
  • Thermocoil - Single
  • Thermocoil - Single
  • Thermocoil - Single
Hot Water Dispenser
  • Yes - 1
  • Yes - 1
  • Yes - 1
Milk container included / Capacity
  • Yes - 790ml
  • Yes - 790ml
  • No
Alert
  • Yes - fill water tank, fill bean hopper, no bean hopper, close coffee shaft, no brew unit, empy drip tray, replace water filter, clean brew unit, rinse milk system, clean milk system
  • Yes - fill water tank, fill bean hopper, no bean hopper, close coffee shaft, no brew unit, empy drip tray, replace water filter, clean brew unit, rinse milk system, clean milk system
  • Yes - fill water tank, fill bean hopper, empy drip tray, change water filter, clean brew unit, milk rinse, milk deep clean
Drinks
  • Americano
  • Cafe Au Lait
  • Cappuccino
  • Coffee
  • Cortado
  • Espresso
  • Flat White
  • Green Tea
  • Latte
  • Latte Macchiato
  • Lungo
  • Macchiato
  • Ristretto
  • Americano
  • Cappuccino
  • Coffee
  • Cortado
  • Espresso
  • Flat White
  • Latte
  • Latte Macchiato
  • Lungo
  • Macchiato
  • Americano
  • Cappuccino
  • Coffee
  • Espresso
  • Latte
  • Latte Macchiato
  • Macchiato
Water Reservoir
  • 74fl oz / 2.2L
  • 74fl oz / 2.2L
  • 74fl oz / 2.2L
Adjustable Hardwater Setting
  • Yes, 4 levels for the hardness: Soft, Medium, Hard, Very Hard
  • Yes, 4 levels for the hardness: Soft, Medium, Hard, Very Hard
  • Yes, 4 levels for the hardness: Soft, Medium, Hard, Very Hard
Milk vs. Espresso Order Adjustment
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • No
Bean Hopper Capacity
  • 270g
  • 270g
  • 270g
Removable Bean Hopper
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes

Certifications

NSF Certified
  • No
  • No
  • No
Prop 65
  • CA
  • CA
  • CA
UL
  • Yes
  • Yes
CSA Certified
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
AB-1200
  • California (CA)

Dimensions

Gross Weight
37 pounds
37 pounds
37 pounds
Height
14.3 inches
14.3 inches
14.3 inches
Net Weight
0 pounds
0 pounds
0 pounds
Width
10.2 inches
10.2 inches
Depth
18.5 inches
18.5 inches
18.5 inches
Common Size
18.5 inches

Features

Coffee Makers Features
  • Alternative Milk
  • Automatic Milk Frother
  • Quiet Operation
  • Removable Bean Hopper
  • Removable Brew Unit
  • Touch Screen
  • Automatic Milk Frother
  • Quiet Operation
  • Removable Bean Hopper
  • Removable Brew Unit
  • Touch Screen
  • Automatic Milk Frother
  • Quiet Operation
  • Removable Bean Hopper
  • Removable Brew Unit
  • Touch Screen

Electrical

Power Cord Length
3.75 Feet
3.75 Feet
3.75 Feet
Power Cord Included
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Amps
  • 12
  • 12
  • 12
Hz
  • 60
  • 60
  • 60
Power Cord Length (ft)
3.75 Feet
3.75 Feet
3.75 Feet
Volts
  • 120
  • 120
  • 120
Watts
  • 1450
  • 1
  • 1