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Saeco 00126 Gran Crema Traditional Pump Driven Espresso Machine | 
 enlarge | Brand: Saeco
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $300.00
Buy New: $249.99
You Save: $50.01 (17%)
New (2) from $249.99
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 122334
Color: Silver
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15.6
Dimensions (in): 11 x 9.8 x 12
MPN: 126
Model: 00126
UPC: 708461300126
EAN: 0708461300126
ASIN: B000AQ8NAS
Release Date: March 30, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | Portafilter pressurizes the brewing chamber, ensuring the ideal extraction of espresso | | • | Steam and hot water wand with pannarello attachment | | • | Control lights remove guesswork by showing when machine is either "ready to brew" or "ready to steam" | | • | ESE pod adapter capability | | • | Ships within US only; does not ship to Canada |
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Product Description
The Gran Crema is an espresso lover s dream. Retro styling in art deco, make it a fashion accessory in any kitchen. We recommend the Gran Crema for those who are looking for a low to medium price espresso/cappuccino machine that is step up from the Saeco entry level model (Saeco Via Veneto). The Gram Crema is larger and more convenient to use. The Gran Crema features a high performance pump system to insure excellent crema, easy to use control switches and indicator lights, pressurized portafilter, removable water tank, powerful pump, durable stainless steel boiler and drip tray. Color: Silver. Power: 950 watts - 120 volts. Size: 12 H x 9. 65 W x 9. 8 D. Weight: 9 pounds.
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| Customer Reviews:
 How to fix it when no espresso comes out May 19, 2007
J. Lichtenberg
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The espresso is delicious. For some reason, starbucks espresso roast beans taste better to me when I make it at home with this machine than when I have it at Startbucks. That's got to be just personal preference since it's the same beans and Starbucks' machines are way higher quality, but still, that's saying alot.
The only negative for me is that it's been finicky on occassion - and no espresso comes out even though the pump is working like crazy. I thought the pump needed time to prime but it turns out that's not it. If the milk steam wand gets clogged, that does it. So to fix it, put the steam wand in a glass of water and clear it (turn on the steam), and it's fixed.
With this knowledge, I recommend the unit.
 Christmas Disappointment January 16, 2007
K. Locatis
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
I bought this espresso maker for my girlfriend for Christmas. Anticipation was the only good part. For the money the overall quality was below average but most of all, it didn't work. The pump would not prime. I couldn't get a return authorization until they sent me this crappy little priming pump (nothing more than a plastic snot sucker) and I then found the inlet was 100% blocked. It's January 16th and the unit is still in shipment back to the supplier. I won't receive credit until received. Christmas disappointment.
 Lattes Every Morning! January 7, 2007
S. Sherwood (Tigard, OR USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this machine as a step up from a little single steam espresso machine that made one cup at a time. Since getting the machine up and running, I have used it every day making my latte. Although it took a few hours to read the directions and try out the machine, it is very easy to operate. It makes a consistent espresso and the milk is steamed with a fair amount of foam. The only drawback is that the frothing tube needs to be near the edge of the counter to get the milk pitcher up and under the spout. I would recommend this machine to anyone who is looking for a "next step" up in espresso machines.
 Loved it, until... January 1, 2007
Jennifer Brodeur (Fresno, CA United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have had my Gran Crema since May 2005. I loved it until suddenly the flow reduced dramatically and the pump got loud. The instruction booklet said if this happened, the machine might need to be descaled. I bought some descaler and it helped for about a week, but the flow has never been good since and usually just barely drips through. And the pump noise continues. I am afraid the pump may be going out already (too soon, in my book) and I will have to replace the machine. However, after researching the various brands and models, I may reinvest in this machine again and see if the next one lasts longer. When it was working correctly, it made a great, fast espresso, and the steamer (which on my model is stainless steel) still works great. The instruction booklet also mentioned cleaning the top filter if coffee flow decreased, but did not explain how to do it. Maintenance was not covered well in the manual, IMO.
Nice machine, good cuppa! July 10, 2006
C. Day (Central Coastal CA USA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
First, let me say - I am NOT a coffee snob. I just like what tastes good to ME, and this Saeco makes it!
OK, that out of the way - my first foray into espresso makes was the inexpensive Mr. Coffee pressure-driven espresso maker for about $60. It worked OK, but only lasted about 6 months or so - at the end, it took the poor thing AGES to make my shot!
So, I started checking reviews of all the machines in my price range, which was $300 or less.
I finally decided to go with the Saeco Gran Crema. Couldn't be happier! It's pretty automatic - you fill the reservoir with water, turn it on, put your grind into the appropriate filter, or use one of those single-serve pods if you want, attach it to the machine and about 25 seconds later, I have enough to make what I like - Cafe Americano with some heavy cream. I get plenty of nice thick crema and good-flavored, but not bitter, brew. It's easy to clean up (knock out the old grounds and you're ready to go again!) and has a decent-sized drip reservoir.
I don't use the wand - what I do is heat up some water, fill my mug half full, add 2 teaspoons heavy cream, and then my espresso. So I can't speak to how it does frothing milk or dispensing hot water, which I gather from the instructions it will do.
This machine sells for between $250 and $300 - I managed to score a refurbished model for about a hundred bucks - IMHO it's WELL worth that and I would have been happy to have paid the $250 for it!
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