Avis consommateurs ARIETE Elisir Cafe 1331

Taking it apart is too hard

Très facile d'utilisation, bon café, bonne durée de vie mais je rencontre une difficulté pour changer le joint de groupe !

Pas pertinent pour l'instant, sans notice j'essaie de faire mon premier café... A priori pas simple.

I just bought it. It was 50% off so 69.99 from 35.00. The steamer / frother nozzle is too low. So i have put it along the side of the counter so the nozzle that is over the sink, giving me the room you'd need to use it. Although it looks like metal, the gray parts are plastic which may be how it is relatively cheap and light. I am divided on the mechanism of the locking arm-it does not go to the far lock position very easily. Once in there, i notice the coffee drips that more from the right 'nares' than from the left. It probably is an issue with leveling the counter., so i'll see how it works elsewhere. As i am making double espresso / caps / lat for myself, it really does not matter. , o) it really is easy to use. The steamer knob is simple, just twist. There is a bit of a drip of water afterwards into the handle so the puck still wet may be when you pull it out. The ease of clean up is good. Remove the grey waffle cup tray, then the bottom black reservoir lifts up for a quick rinse. This is nicely done. The water comes out at one temperature so you can not fiddle with it, if you are the type experimenting. For 70 bucks though, it makes good espressos. For 35 dollars it is a bit of a steal! If i get 50 espressos out of it, it will have been worth the price. Just get the right coffee and grind it properly.