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Krups FND111 Allegro Espresso Maker | 
 enlarge | Brand: Rowenta
Temporarily Out of Stock...
But Amazon Should Have It
Rating:  4 reviews
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
MPN: FND111
UPC: 411378019240
EAN: 0411378019240
ASIN: B00020M0N8
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| Features:
| • | Large capacity carafe with lid and handle is ideal for preparation of popular espresso drinks and keeps espresso warm while frothing milk to make cappuccino and latte | | • | Steam nozzle quickly froths milk and is easily controlled by oversized dial | | • | Removable drip tray for easy clean up | | • | Compact size takes up little counter space | | • | Illuminated on/off switch |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Krups Allegro Espresso Maker FND111 is designed for people seeking an affordable espresso machine that's quick and simple. Easy to operate 4-bar steam espresso maker makes espresso, cappuccino and latte. The steam nozzle froths milk and is controlled by the oversized dial. The removable tray is dishwasher safe for easy clean up, and the compact size takes up little counter space.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Same as awful $29 version! May 27, 2008
Ellnmth (Dallas, TX)
After seeing this, I went to a store to look at it. I can't find anything that makes it better than a cheap $29 model Krups also made. I used to own that one. It is a below-average machine. There are also some dangerous flaws in it. The machine never could make decent espresso. It runs the temperatures too high and scalds the coffee. The frother clogs very easily and is difficult to clean. Worse, the cap is cheap plastic. After about six months, it warps and is difficult to screw on. The threads on the cap are NOT metal so it could lose pressure. It is inconsistent: some days it made OK espresso, other days, it just produced a sandy dark brown "espresso" that just tasted burnt.
Finally, there is one dangerous flaw: for best results, you have to warm up the machine by running water through it once. Even after venting it (and the instruction book doesn't mention this!), you have to drip a little bit of water into it and a deadly puff of steam blasts out of the top. You have to do this before you put the water in once the machine is warmed up. BUT, the manual doesn't mention this. Can't believe they haven't been sued yet, but everyone carries this machine: Target, Wal-mart, Sears, etc.
In the end, it is not worth it. You have to pay more for a decent machine and the old saying you get what you pay for applies here. Don't drop below $99.
Very poorly engineered product May 7, 2008
David S. Brumley (San Diego, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Many times, I have read the snooty hype about how a pump espresso machine is better than the steam type. So, I invested $300 in a good pump machine, and now it sits unused in my garage. The steam espresso comes out stronger and richer tasting and takes much less time and effort to make. Give me one of these cheapo machines over one of the fancy ones any day!
The problem with this particular model is that it's badly engineered. It can not hold the pressure to do a good job of steaming the milk. Worse, it often sprays coffee and grounds for several feet across my kitchen counter. Sometimes, it literally explodes under pressure and I have to run for cover and then spend ten minutes cleaning up the kitchen. I'm afraid it will kill me someday, so I just ordered a similar unit made by a different manufacturer. I recommend you stay away from this particular unit, even though I highly recommend this type of espresso maker in general.
Not really Expresso March 15, 2008
R. Garcia (USA)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought this Krups to replace an old one, but returned it the next day. It does not make expresso coffee....I think the problem is it does not have enough back pressure; the water flows too quickly and the coffeee is just a little darker than normal brewed coffeee.
Good while it lasted October 19, 2006
Kevin L. Drossel (Fountain Hills, AZ USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Suited my needs for reasonable coffee and milk steamer for about 8 months. Cheapie knob for switching from coffee to steamer is a bugger. Steam is now leaking inside somewhere in steamer mode causing serious heating of the top of the unit, nasty noises, and fear of explosion. I descale it every month so I don't think I mistreated it. Did get daily use and was only $[...] but I think it should still last more than 8 months.
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