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Surprised!
After researching coffe machines, I decided on a Smeg. I have never previously had a coffee machine, and needed one that was uncomplicated/easy clean. Being a novice it took a little while to familiarise myself with the process of making coffee. I am not disappointed with the coffee. It is wonderful! The temp, quality etc. I love it! The only thing I found a bit difficult was the instruction manual (being a novice) it took me a while to figure it out. I also need to purchase descaler and so far have been unsuccessful. ? LOVE this machine!
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David BAU
- ECF01BLAU (Black)
- Verified purchase
Time poor? Love coffee?
For nearly a year our SMEG espresso machine has provided consistently excellent morning (and afternoon) coffee
-Fast boil
-Easy use
-Easy clean
-Small and elegant
-Robust
-can handle cups to mugs
We'd highly recommend for time poor parents with full time jobs. The SMEG will help you start your day with a smile.
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Rodney M.Smeg
Thank you for your positive review. We're glad you're happy with your coffee machine.
Regards
Smeg
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HelenCFar North Queensland, QLD
- 15 reviews
- ECF01BLAU (Black)
- Verified purchase
Enjoyable to use everyday and more economical.
Bought my beautiful Smeg Retro style coffee machine about one month ago and simply love using it every day - 3 times a day.
I enjoy good coffee at a fraction of the cost of my previous well known brand coffee machine.
So easy, quick to use and clean I wouldn't go back to the other machine I have.
The black is beautiful and suits my kitchen but love the look of the red as well.
Not a lot of info on how to use but all I can say is don't over think it.
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Lesley R.Smeg
Hi HelenC - we love hearing about how much people love using our appliances ! Please keep in touch and if we can help in anyway please do not hesitate to reach out ! - Our Queensland head office telep... Read more
hone number is : (07) 3266 0444 - in the meantime, enjoy ! Ciao SMEG AUSTRALIA.
Thank you for your message most reassuring to have a "helpline" if I need it.
Still loving my Smeg coffee machine but after descaling 3 times the light will not go out :(.
Any suggestions on what I could be doing wrong?
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Banksie44
- 9 reviews
- 5 likes
This machine suits me perfectly, it is neat & compact, gorgeous retro styling but most of all makes
Very satisfied with the quality of coffee which is consistent, also temperature is exactly how it should be & milk frothing easy with great silky texture. Also love the retro design, very neat, doesn't take up too much bench space & very easy to clean. Overall a great little machine that is compact & reliable to produce delicious coffee.
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AvrilO
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Cannot live without
This is by far the best coffee machine. It is easy to set - up, easy to use, easy to clean and in general perfect. Its an excellent addition to any family . Love the range of colours it comes in. Would love if it had a larger water tank. Heast coffee to a good temp and also the milk.
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assilem1Vic, 3214
- 7 reviews
- 2 likes
- ECF01RDAU (Red)
- Verified purchase
Love it!!
Love this. Purchased the smeg after my sunbeam got a bit long in the tooth. I love the fact it can be programmed. It’s a bit difficult at first to program but once you get the hang of it it’s great.
My only gripe with this machine is the milk frothed is a bit short. Other than that it’s great. Oh and the freebie pack by redemption was a nice surprise
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SusanSydney Surrounds, NSW
- 5 reviews
Like a pro
Well this item in our kitchen is a focal point. Many colours to choose from. From the work go you have many choices of different coffee selections programs to choose from. Again not a cheap product, but you will not be disappointed. The milk steam and froffer is so powerful and the machine is so easy to clean. Looks smike in your kitchen.
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Steve C.Smeg
Hi Susan, first your fridge, then your Oven and now your Coffee machine!! - In my favourite colour as well :-) Glad that you like your coffee machine, it is a great way to start your day. Thanks again for your positive reviews. Smeg Australia.
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SteveBrisbane
- ECF01RDAU (Red)
- Verified purchase
Beautiful coffee
Love this machine. It is stylish, very well made and easy to clean. Makes beautiful rich, full-bodied, italian style coffee - even from pre-ground coffee and ESE pods (illy). Will probably tamp coffee on weekends and just use the ESE pods on weekdays, it’s great to have that option. No more burnt bitter tasting coffee from popular pods just because it’s convenient. This machine ticks all the boxes. Many thanks!
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Steve C.Smeg
Hi Steve. Thanks for your review. I Love using the ILLY ESE pods as well. Enjoy!! SMEG AUSTRALIA.
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SamSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 7 reviews
- 6 likes
Daily essential!
Absolutely love this machine. We’ve had it for a fortnight and have used it daily. It’s exactly the same every day, very easy to use and clean and I’ve never had a machine extract so thoroughly the grounds are practically dry afterwards. I haven’t tried using the pods that can be used with it but I’m sure they’re fabulous too
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Steve C.Smeg
Hi Sam G - thanks for your review. Personally, I love my coffee in the morning from my ECF01 - I use the pods, they are great as well. The pods are just the same as using the ground coffee, you just p... Read more
lace the pod in the filter holder, centre it as much as possible and pronto ! Your coffee is ready - what a great start to the day, Once again, thanks for your feedback and enjoy!! SMEG AUSTRALIADo you have any brands you can recommend for the pods? I’ve never used pods and am worried about getting something incompatible. Would be good to have something for particularly rushed mornings rather than grinding beans (I like to grind fresh)
Steve C.Smeg
The brand ILLY ESE ( easy serve espresso ) pods are great :-) SMEG AUSTRALIA
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Hannah
- 4 reviews
Use it everyday
Love love love love this coffee machine!
Wasn’t sure at first how it would work as it was much cheaper than any coffee machine I’d had before but it keeps up!
We use it everyday and it gives us perfect coffee every single time
We defiantly couldn’t live without it!
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Steve C.Smeg
Hi Hannah. Thanks for your review. It is great to read when our Customers are enjoying their products. SMEG AUSTRALIA
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Love, love
What a great little machine...I love the style and it makes a great coffee. I like the fact that you can use ground coffee as well as pods which make cleaning easier (coffee grounds are like toast crumbs - spread!) Not a great variety of pods available - tho have found some that I like which aren’t too expensive. It does what designed to do - great value, would buy another
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Steve C.Smeg
Hi Ali D glad to hear you are in love with your coffee machine ! They make great coffee and how beautiful do they look in your kitchen! Enjoy :-) SMEG AUSTRALIA.
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LePetitPhantomeAU
- 5 reviews
- 2 likes
Does the same job as a machine twice as large
Brilliant machine. Compact, stylish, never burns the coffee. Had a few issues tweaking it at first, so i emailed support and they couldn’t have been more helpful. Once I worked out where I was going wrong (operator error), it hasn’t skipped a beat. Have had it for 6 months, it does anywhere from 2-6 coffees per day and it is going strong. The small water reservoir is the only drawback, but now I use hot tap water to warm my cup, then tip it into the back before I make the coffee and that extends the time between fills.
I have the sunbeam grind fresh, and we prefer the #10 grind for use in this machine. I have had better success and nicer coffee if I don’t tamp it too hard.
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HellsbellsAustralia
- 6 reviews
- 8 likes
Love it!
This little machine makes a fantastic cup of coffee for me every morning. I love the look of it, and its super easy to use once you work out everything from the user manual. I love that it doesn't use capsules - ground coffee tastes better and much less waste. I use the milk frother a couple of times a week and this always works well and is super quick.
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Max BeeeemCanberra 2600, ACT
- 11 reviews
4 month review
At this stage I'm happy with this Smeg in its ease of use, cleaning and the quality of the coffee. I don't use the milk heating function so can't comment on how that works. A good point about it is it has a small footprint in comparison to competitors of a similar quality and as such takes up a minimal area. It appears to be of a solid construction and doesn't move around much when loading given its size. No complaints at this time
Update July 2022 - Over the past 3 months the on/off switch has become stuck and is getting harder and harder to ...Read more
turn on or off, with it getting stuck about half way. Unable to remove the bottom panel to check what the problem is because of the proprietary screw heads used. Have posted a please help to Smeg on this site, awaiting a responsePurchased in December 2021 at David Jones Retail Stores.
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Anthony S
- 4 reviews
Great coffee machine
Purchased the Smeg machine after repeated issues with boilers failing on Sunbeam product, super happy after one year, no problems makes a great coffee with excellent crema for the short black drinkers, did take a little getting used to milk frother as arm is quite short, so we went to a smaller jug, looks great, works great and no break downs 1 year of solid use
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v_williamsNSW, 2122
- 9 reviews
Help please!!
Hello! I purchased this machine (RED) about 6 weeks ago now and it is a lovely looking little beastie and makes a very nice coffee! Unfortunately I am also having a problem with the ON/OFF switch being stuck in the "ON" position and initially thought it was something I would have to live with - after checking here on Product Review I see it appears to be a problem with some machines - aside from that it makes a nice coffee with an excellent crema - I purchased from Peters of Kensington (online) and unfortunately have no way of getting it back ...Read more
there as I don't drive a car and health problems - any help appreciated. I really do love the machine and SMEG products, have also bought and used your microwaves only over the past 10 years never having a problem with them and wouldn't consider another brand (hope I don't jinx myself!). I look forward to hearing from someone ... thank you ... APOLOGIES ... JUST REALISED I POSTED IN THE WRONG SECTION (should be Q&A) but it is a great little machine and would have given it 5 stars if the On/OFF button worked2 comments
Steve C.Smeg
Dear v_williams, I would like to assist with this problem, could you please email me with your address, telephone contact details and also if you can scan me a photograph of the rating plate from the ... Read more
base of the appliance. Once I have this information I will be in a position to ascertain what to do to fix these problemsAnother user on here has since replied with what may be a "fix" for the problem which is the only fault I can find with the machine which is great! I will try that over the weekend and see how that g... Read more
oes ... if not I will come back to you. Would rather not tip the machine upside down if I don't have to - many thanks for your quick responseSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
alex rossBulimba
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Just a solid espresso maker with style
Great Crema and solid function
The quality of the coffee is determined by the type, quality, freshness of the beans- this machine performs perfectly and is a great tool to make a great tasting coffee commensurate with the quality of your beans. This machine used pressurised portafilter using E.S.E espresso pads or ground coffee and provides a far greater functionality to that of a capsule machine - the fact that it takes up so little space on my bench top and looks retro great ....is just a bonus
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FuzzyWuzzyCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC
- 6 reviews
Great Coffee
It is easy to use and clean. The grouphead will take 13grams of ground coffee so still working on perfecting the grind as our last one took more.
There is a few options with this machine which we both like, we can set the level of coffee to suit to our taste (more or less water) and set the resulting water temperature.
My husband loves the frothing nozzle for his cappuccino.
I would recommend this machine for the options, warranty and the price.
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Ben MVictoria
- 6 reviews
- 2 likes
Good looking machine
Surprised that it was mostly made of plastic, it makes a great coffee though. Coming from using pod machines this is a little harder to get used to. Cleaning up is a pain, as is the very short milk frothing piece off to the side. For the price it’s a decent machine
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Stellar
- 5 reviews
Excellent coffee but has a few quirks
Makes rich, delicious coffee and it looks beautiful on my worktop. However the descaling light flashes permanently, no matter how much I flush it through. Also the front base that holds cups is a little strange, as it is loose and often comes away unexpectedly - I just leave this part off as it’s not really necessary.
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Questions & Answers
Rach Lasked
I just bought this machine but am confused about the steps to take before my first use. Do you attach a filter to the filter holder when rinsing the internal circuits for the first time? Does it matter which one? Also, am I supposed to remove the steam nozzle for cleaning? Mine doesn't seem to want to come off. The manual is not clear
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Marciaasked
What is the right grind been told 9and also 10 ?which one is correct
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Rodney M.Smeg
Hi Marcia,
Thanks for your enquiry. What type of grinder are you using? We recommend to purchase a packed of Vittoria Oro blend from the supermarket as a reference. This coffee is ground correctly to work with our coffee machine.
Regards
Smeg
Mark M.asked
Hi guys, I'm looking to buy a aftermarket tamper for my smeg however I'm unsure of the size I should order. Does anyone know if it's a 51m or a 58mil?
Also how many grams of coffee should I be using in a single shot? And for a large cup of latte should I use a double shot?
Thankyou in advance
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I brought a 51 but was told if it is wrong I could bring it back if the box wasn’t damaged .It fitted well
Brilliant thankyou. As you have a smeg yourself do u have any advice on my others questions please? Thankyou
Rodney M.Smeg
Hi Mark M.,
The single basket holds approx. 7 grams of coffee and the double basket approx. 14 grams. This does depend on the fineness of the grind and how the coffee is tamped.
Regards
Smeg
Prices
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Rodney M.Smeg
Hi Dee,
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you're enjoying your Smeg coffee machine. You should be able to get the descaler from the supermarket or Bunnings. We recommend one by Hillmark.
Regards
Smeg