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Francis Francis X1

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User ratings:
46
4.2 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
52 %
4 stars
26 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
3.3 / 5

Pros

  • espresso containers nice and warm while a drip tray ensures
  • is easy to operate
  • convenient and requires minimal maintenance

Cons

  • heavier than most other home-use espresso machines
  • it has not once missed a beat
  • the temperature indicator in not moving
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Key specs

  • Semi-Automatic
  • 1 cup(s)
  • Countertop
  • no
  • 8.0 kg
  • 1 l
  • 18 bar
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Francis Francis X1 - Pros & Cons

Francis Francis X1

Pros

  • espresso containers nice and warm while a drip tray ensures
  • is easy to operate
  • convenient and requires minimal maintenance
  • brass boiler indicates durability and it maintains heat better
  • The construction of the machine is good and solid
  • dependable and well engineered example of functional beauty
  • Great sturdy machine
  • lovely design
  • it dutifully produces perfect espresso with fantastic crema
  • It looks great and makes great coffee
  • Easy to use once you understand the instructions

Cons

  • heavier than most other home-use espresso machines
  • it has not once missed a beat
  • the temperature indicator in not moving
  • loud pop noise then started to overheat way past the temp
  • sadly rather difficult to use compared to our last coffee machine
  • not have an over-pressure valve so gets a bit messy

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Francis Francis X1 - Full Specifications

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General
Product typeEspresso machine
AutomationSemi-Automatic
Capacity
1.0 cup
Appliance placementCountertop
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Design
Integrated cofee grinderno
Colour of product
  • Beige
  • Black
  • Orange
  • Red
  • Yellow
Housing materialMetal
Steam wandyes
Volume of container0.33 gal
Displayno
Illuminated on/off switchyes
Removable drip trayyes
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Features
Automatic shut-offyes
Milk containersno
Milk steameryes
Indication lightyes
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Power
Power1100.0 W
AC input frequency50.0 Hz
AC input voltage220.0 V
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Dimensions
Height12.99 in
Width10.24 in
Depth9.84 in
Weight17.64 lb
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Performance
Coffee input typeCoffee capsule
Espresso makingyes
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Technical details
Water tank capacity0.22 gal
Max pressure18.0 bar
Coffee capsules/podsno

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