Overall Rating
7.2, Based on 17 Reviews
Avg Price
$800.00
Manufacturer
KitchenAid
Machine Type
Dual Boiler, traditional machine, semi auto
Colors
Dark Gray
Class
Semi / Automatic Dual Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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KitchenAid offers up this "ProLine" espresso machine with dual heating systems for instant steaming ability and brewing at the same time.
Russell B (quality: 10.0)
03.29.2009
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: The only Gaggia Dual boiler, 3way valve, adjustable OPV, exact same performance as a Gaggia Classic with more convenient steaming ability.
Mike Martin (quality: 8.0)
11.13.2007
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: After a month I am very pleased with the Kitchenaid. Fun and easy to use, looks great, and makes super espresso.
Glenn Little (quality: 7.8)
07.22.2007
Rating: 4.0
Bottom Line: Competent at pulling shots - needs a lot of patience steaming milk - the steam wand is a lousy hot water tap.
Greg Hancock (quality: 7.4)
08.13.2005
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: It might take some practice if you're a neophyte, but this attractive behemoth will make extraordinary nectar. But did I mention PRACTICE?
Mike Garner (quality: 7.3)
09.04.2005
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: It's a good machine with a few limitations, but overpriced unless a deal can be found.
Byron Ala (quality: 6.8)
09.27.2007
Rating: 5.2
Bottom Line: I will never buy another KitchenAid/Whirlpool/or Maytage product again!
Dave Stephens (quality: 6.0)
12.14.2004
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Very nice machine for the price I paid, impressive manual, good espresso, impeccable service and warranty from KitchenAid.
William Beasley (quality: 6.0)
07.20.2007
Rating: 5.4
Bottom Line: Service is non-existent.
Steve White (quality: 5.4)
05.30.2004
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: I'm proud to make a great latte with this machine.
Jesse Robinson (quality: 5.4)
10.19.2004
Rating: 5.8
Bottom Line: Sorry, guys, I know you invested a lot of effort in this, but it really is very expensive and stylish junk.
M T (quality: 5.3)
07.07.2004
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Good looking no frills great working machine. 5 years later still pulling great shots. NO REGRETS
Walter Timpone (quality: 4.8)
01.30.2005
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Foreign machines beware. These guys deconstructed well and are able competitiors.
Robert Robbins (quality: 4.7)
05.16.2004
Rating: 4.2
Bottom Line: Not enough pressure to make a good cup of espresso.
Steve Forcucci (quality: 4.5)
06.15.2008
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: At the factory refurb price, this thing is great, at full retail, I'd be very hesitant, but it's such eye candy too.
Leonard Wells (quality: 4.0)
08.19.2008
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: A beautiful, well built solid machine that lives up to KitchenAid's quality trademark.
Barringer Young
08.15.2010
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Great machine. Too bad they do not support it any longer.
Roman Beyga
08.18.2011
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Excellent consumer machine with good temperature and pressure for a great shot of espresso!!
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