Excellent machine. Works splendidly as long as you use the proper flour and the proper amount of liquids. Hint: Don't rely on auto feature to create the perfect pasta. Premix the flour / liquid in the machine for 3 or 4 minutes then begin the auto mode. Works every time
Upon using the Viva pasta maker for the first time, I was disappointed that so much leftover dough remained in the chamber, squeeze tube and on the disc and squeeze bar, even after the extra extrusion. I hope someone will contact me to help resolve the issue.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Philips Home AppliancesBy Philips Consumer Care, January 30, 2025
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Simple, quick, and reliable. Directions were clear and I had no trouble using it. The pasta came out great! Great variety of shapes. I appreciate the cleaning tools it came with as well.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have never really thought of making pasta this way but I loved doing it! Better yet, my kids were entertained!
Surprised you do not promote this more... don't even sell it yourself!?!? This is easy to use, works great, makes great pasta.. use at once a week... or more... I no longer buy pasta from the grocery store.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this pasta maker on a weekly basis. The machine is easy to use once you get the amount of flour to egg (or water) ratio right. One cup = 1 + 1/2 cups of flour. The directions say one cup, but it’s not enough flour. I tried 2 cups and the weight is wrong and the machine calls for more flour and won’t start spinning.
Getting the machine to spin too a bit of patience. If the flour weight isn’t right, you have to recalibrate the machine by taking the flour out. So I dump 3 cups of flour in first (for two servings). Force spinning it does not alway work for me, so it’s a delicate process.
Overall, I like the machine. I wish there was an option to turn the auto weigh function off.