◉ 6.7M♡ 147.0k
- Build Quality
Has an iconic retro design that matches other Smeg appliances
- Taste and Texture
Delivers rich and full flavored espresso
The Smeg ECF02 is a manual 15-bar espresso coffee machine designed and made in Italy, featuring a milk frother, cup warmer, auto shut-off, and removable tank for café-style drinks at home.
Users mostly praise the Smeg ECF02 for its rich espresso and simple controls, but they are split on build quality and maintenance. The retro design matches other Smeg appliances, and the machine is easy to operate at home. However, the sealed double-wall basket is prone to clogging and hard to clean, the steam wand is too short, and lattes aren't hot enough.
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pressurised double basket clogged, barely any shot getting through [Smeg ECF02]
The double shot pressurized basket is prone to clogging
The steam wand is too short for comfortable steaming
Lattes are not hot enough
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Compatible Dedica portafilters and filters do not fit the Smeg ECF02
in Pressurised Double Basket Clogged Barely Any Shot
The double-wall baskets are sealed and cannot be disassembled for cleaning
Cleaning the clogged basket is difficult
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Clogged pressurized basket can be unclogged by soaking
