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KitchenAid - Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF6, KES8556 - Stainless Steel Finish
Average customer rating
4.6
(118 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 118 reviews
5 Stars
87
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Star
3
79%of customers recommend this product.
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15 out of
19)
Customer Reviews for KitchenAid - Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF6, KES8556 - Stainless Steel Finish
Customer Rating
5
Wow!
on April 23, 2024
Posted by: viridianar31
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first time with an espresso machine, and this Cuisinart Fully Automated Espresso machine has wowed me. Easy to customize what I want with the digital screen, brewing time is fast, and it comes out hot! I can put any type of coffee in the dispenser, and it will come out tasting just right. Cleaning is not as bad as I thought. I am a very thorough person though, so I take longer to clean out the parts, but it is easy to take apart and put together.
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
Coffee at your fingertips
on April 22, 2024
Posted by: gregoryg17
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just had to share my review of the Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF6 with you. It's seriously amazing! The automatic milk frothing feature is a dream come true, giving you that perfect creamy foam every time. Just fill up your cup with whatever type of milk you desire, attach the frothing hose, and let the machine do the rest. And you know what's really cool? The bean swapping is made super simple, making it a breeze to switch up your coffee selection. But here's the best part: the auto purge feature ensures that your coffee's taste isn't compromised by any leftover grounds. It automatically clears out the remaining beans in the grinder between batches. Talk about attention to detail! Oh, and let's not forget about the "Clean Me" indicator light. It's like having a cleaning reminder right at your fingertips! Plus, you can even program it based on the water hardness level. How convenient is that? The built-in grinder is a dream come true. It produces the ideal volume and consistency for every drink selection, making your coffee-making process a breeze. And with the easy-to-use touch screen, you can create 15 different recipe options. It's like having a barista right in your kitchen! Not to mention with its sleek and stylish design, it's visually appealing and looks great on any countertop. Now, I have to be honest, it can be a little loud at startup and during certain processes. But trust me, the ease of use and lightning-fast drink-making capabilities more than make up for it. So if you're looking for a super easy-to-use espresso machine that makes drinks in a flash, this is the one for you! Cheers to delicious coffee!
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
Such a beautiful machine!
on April 22, 2024
Posted by: tiffypoo84
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a coffee lover, I was so excited to get this! It's beautifully made of all steel, the 2.4" display is gorgeous and it's very sturdy made! Super user friendly and the instructions are easy to follow, but I also found a great YouTube video online by Kitchenaid that highlights the kf6, kf7 and kf8! You will not be sorry buying this, my entire house smells like a coffee house every day & it's beautiful!
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
Luxurious
on April 22, 2024
Posted by: cassieb184
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Right off the bat I feel so fancy just having the sleek, high-tech, beautiful machine in my kitchen. It’s really a very gorgeous looking and well made machine. After turning it on and getting to know all of its functions and capabilities, I also fell in love with the fact it’s fully 100% automated, as well as cleans itself, which is always a major plus in my home. Another thing I love is the convenience of simply pouring your coffee beans in and it will automatically grind the coffee for whatever kind of drink you want to make! You’re also able to save all of your personal preferences. All around an amazing machine and definitely makes my kitchen and morning routine a lot more luxurious!
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
fancy mornings!
on April 20, 2024
Posted by: lexi215
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This machine has seriously upgraded my morning routine! instead of drinking multiple coffees, i’m down to one espresso. the directions were easy to follow. my only complaint is the machine is long so you definitely need a space for it.
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
So glad I was picked for this!
on April 20, 2024
Posted by: miattra
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Literally so pretty, so sleek… I love the appearance of it. It is huge too. Fully digital espresso machine that is customizable to your liking and you can save your preferences as well. Love love love !
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
4
Where does the brewed coffee grounds end up?
on April 14, 2024
Posted by: joannemlukas
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine Model KF6 brews a fantastic cup of various coffee drinks. There is a screen listing the types of coffee drinks where you choose the coffee drink type, the strength, heat, and water or milk level. Once you check ✅ and press the start button ➡️ your drink will brew to your specifications. You may save your drink in one of four programmed entries. THE KF6 model saves it labeled one through four. (Other models iKF7 and KF8 can be saved by named profiles). There is a slide button to adjust the grind. It is simple to use. The water tank is easy to put in the filter and add water for coffee drinks and rising parts.
The build quality of the KF6 is quite impressive, large, and heavy. It is stainless steel and boy do the finger prints show. Perhaps too large for small apartments unless you have loads of counter space. One issue that I had was that the sliding mechanism fell off. This button allows you to adjust the height for cup size. (See attached picture of slide and where it belongs). Considering the cost of this machine, I didn't expect anything to break after four uses.
The machine comes with a quick start guide, an in-depth guide, and recipe booklet. The guides/booklet are in English, French, and Spanish and are straight forward. However, I think they omitted an important detail. No where does it show or mention how to get the coffee grounds out of the machine. There isn't a label or numbered section for how you get your coffee grounds out. The closest label is the drip tray. It does not tell you that you need to pull out a tray at the bottom of the machine right above the drip tray. I kept reading the directions; however, I couldn't find how or where the coffee grounds end up. (Please note the picture of the tray pulled out). Even my guy who got the KF6 espresso machine out of the box (it is big and freaking heavy) he couldn't figure out where the coffee grounds end up.
Special note for drinks you need heated milk, with the KF6 a milk tank is not included. I used a measuring cup and placed the hose inside. I made several yummy Macchiato and Cappuccino drinks (see attached pics). I just wish that the milk tank was included.
Basic cleaning works well as you can follow the directions on the display. The machine does rinse itself out as you start and end each coffee making. After several brews, the machine tells you to set the process up to clean. You can follow the prompts on the display. As to the point of where the grounds go, the water goes to the same place - the bottom sliding tray (see attached pics).
The KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine does make fantastic coffee drinks. I have enjoyed making the drinks and using the recipe booklet. I'm glad that Infuenster sent me this to review. I thank them kindly.
The build quality of the KF6 is quite impressive, large, and heavy. It is stainless steel and boy do the finger prints show. Perhaps too large for small apartments unless you have loads of counter space. One issue that I had was that the sliding mechanism fell off. This button allows you to adjust the height for cup size. (See attached picture of slide and where it belongs). Considering the cost of this machine, I didn't expect anything to break after four uses.
The machine comes with a quick start guide, an in-depth guide, and recipe booklet. The guides/booklet are in English, French, and Spanish and are straight forward. However, I think they omitted an important detail. No where does it show or mention how to get the coffee grounds out of the machine. There isn't a label or numbered section for how you get your coffee grounds out. The closest label is the drip tray. It does not tell you that you need to pull out a tray at the bottom of the machine right above the drip tray. I kept reading the directions; however, I couldn't find how or where the coffee grounds end up. (Please note the picture of the tray pulled out). Even my guy who got the KF6 espresso machine out of the box (it is big and freaking heavy) he couldn't figure out where the coffee grounds end up.
Special note for drinks you need heated milk, with the KF6 a milk tank is not included. I used a measuring cup and placed the hose inside. I made several yummy Macchiato and Cappuccino drinks (see attached pics). I just wish that the milk tank was included.
Basic cleaning works well as you can follow the directions on the display. The machine does rinse itself out as you start and end each coffee making. After several brews, the machine tells you to set the process up to clean. You can follow the prompts on the display. As to the point of where the grounds go, the water goes to the same place - the bottom sliding tray (see attached pics).
The KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine does make fantastic coffee drinks. I have enjoyed making the drinks and using the recipe booklet. I'm glad that Infuenster sent me this to review. I thank them kindly.
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
4
Best Espresso /Coffee Machine of my Life!!
on April 12, 2024
Posted by: caroliner193
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is amazing! The fact that it can do espresso, coffee, and make cappuccinos all on its own, is just out of this world! It has so much versatility, the temperature of your coffee, volume of milk, and so much more. I love that it’s not super loud, while brewing or while cleaning. The self cleaning is great, it even lets you know which parts need to be cleaned and when! The profile saver is great for mornings just click your profile and the coffee you would like that day and your off! It does have a downside, at the moment, you have to have a milk cup, this model doesn’t come with a milk reservoir to keep in the fridge, but when they release it, I will be getting it! The reservoir holds the milk for the coffee and just plugs in to the machine for ease!
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid