SMEG ECF02

Tom's Guidereview

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• Brew Performance & Consistency0 pts

  Pro: Good espresso extraction (with dual-walled portafilter baskets)

• Temperature Performance-1 pts

  Con: Steam wand overheats after every use

• Speed & Throughput-1 pts

  The most frustrating aspect of the machine is its inability to make drinks in quick succession.

• Milk & Steam-1 pts

  I didn’t enjoy how the steam want over-aerated milk

• Interface, App & Automation0 pts

  Overall: Con: Counterintuitive buttons

• Cleaning & Maintenance+1 pts

  Thankfully, the ECF02 machine is really easy to clean.

• Build Quality & Durability-1 pts

  For the price, the Smeg ECF02 Espresso Machine isn’t as robust

• Design & Aesthetics+1 pts

  The Smeg ECF02 Espresso Machine is a good-looking machine.

Pressurised Double Basket Clogged Barely Any Shot

• Cleaning & Maintenance-1 pts

  So if coffee residue gets below the inner grate, it will clog the single hole at the bottom

Pressurised Double Basket Clogged Barely Any Shot

• Cleaning & Maintenance-1 pts

  Hi everyone, my Smeg ECF02 has a clogged double shot (pressurised) basket.