Had this machine for 7 years and it’s still going strong. We use it everyday. I descale mine every couple of months and do switch it off at the wall. It is small and compact, don’t take up a lot of space. You need to watch the dvd to know what you’re doing. Love my little machine!

I have had my EM5600 Sunbeam coffee Maker for 10 years, used everyday at least once and sometimes 2-3 x. I loved it! Has always made a great tasting coffee. A bit slow if you are making more than 1 cup at a time. Sadly the hard plastic Head piece has cracked, so no longer works. But over the last 10 yrs I have only had to replace the plastic seal 3 x. I always turn it off at the wall after use, and clean after every use, I put this down to the machine lasting as well as it has. Maybe buy another the same, but my only fault was the slow milk frother. Would prefer something a bit faster.

I loved this coffee machine when I first got it and it made great coffee. I used it on daily basis and never had any problem. But sadly one day it just died. The heating element had died. it only lasted about two years. I understand these things won't last forever but I was hoping it'd last longer than that.

This uses about 150kWh of power in standby mode, so it will cost you an additional $40 per year in power costs when compared to other models. I have to use a separate power switch to avoid this issue.
Other than that, it makes coffee which tastes good. It is still functioning quite well even after much continued usage.

Just about to replace my second group head seal but that is the only issue that we have had with the machine. It is cleaned regularly and continues to deliver good coffee. Frother works well but can clog if you don't clean it after each use but that is as simple as running boiling water through it and wiping it clean. Only real complaint is the cost of the group head seal on line at around $30.00. It makes 16-20 cups each weekend and fewer mid week.
Need to remember that it is a manual domestic machine and is relatively inexpensive.

I bought the Sunbeam based on the rating in Choice Magazine. The machine generally works well, though it takes a long time for the steam wand to heat up. The rubber seal in the group head tends to wear out and there is only one place in Canberra to buy the replacements, which is hardly ever open. Customer Service is not one of Sunbeam's strong points. They do not answer the telephone or respond if you leave a message.
Easy to use, very nice coffee
It takes a long time for the steam wand to warm up. It would be better if it warmed up at the same time as the coffee machine

Just an update on my previous review. After 2 years this machine is still going well. All I have had to do is replace the rubber seal on the group head a few times and that's pretty much it. I have made 2-4 coffees every day since I bought the machine 2 years ago (this works out to between 1400 and 3000 cups of coffee!!)

This machine is still being sold in the shops, and in my opinion is worth buying if you are after a cheap machine that is reliable and does a really good job.

I have had a machine for over a year and have been extremely impressed with the ease of use and the good taste & quality of coffee it produces. It requires a little bit of skill which is easily learnt and you have to start with good coffee. I rarely buy coffee when I'm out as I prefer the coffee I can make at home.
You can make the coffee as strong or weak or frothy or not...just as you like it.
Cup warmer stays on but I just turn the power switch off and it stops using electricity.

Coffee tasted great at first, but after less than one year filters clagged up and had to be replaced. After 18 months coffee started tasting terrible. This happened even though I usually made only one espresso per day, never tried the milk option, and followed cleaning instructions as best as I could.
Inexpensive
Hard to clean properly. Needs frequent replacement parts.

I purchased this recently as a gift for my partner and we are definitely not happy with the product. I don't know if it is broken or if that is how the machine works but there is no automated self stop on the coffee/water pour. As an amateur coffee maker we do not know when to stop the pour to get the right tasting coffee and it will just keeping pouring water through until we turn the switch off. Not an easy user friendly machine!

No automated pour stop, results in terrible tasting coffee

Had my machine for 5 years now and have enjoyed the results throughout this time. In the past year I have been able to refine the brewing technique through introducing a conical grinder and pro tamper and these have taken it to the next level. This machine punches way above its weight!

This machine has never worked properly, I thought it was my technique that I couldnt get the milk to froth but now the steam wand doesnt work at all. It is only 5 months old but as it was a gift from someone who has returned overseas and not kept the receipt have been told we will have to pay for repairs. Dont think it is worth it.

Never worked properly.

Complete dud. Nothing but trouble with it. Trouble with temperature & took it to repairer who said works ok but didn't fix & charged $50 for it. Took it home, problem reoccurred, so husband (electrician) took it apart and connected wiring which was loose & fixed it. Now steamer blocked & totally stuffed. Summary machine bad & service terrible. Don't buy.

So unreliable

I love this machine. Initially I was looking for a posh, fancy looking one, but I kept seeing Choice and ieatwords.com.au reviews that were really positive. It just makes great tasting coffee. I've read a few machines have rusted and this has never happened to me in the 18 months I've owned mine (and we live by the beach). My parents recently replaced their Krups machine with the Sunbeam and are just as happy.
Great coffee. Great price point
You do need to run a bit of water through the machine to get the best results

machine worked great at first.. then started to taste horrible even after soaking and cleaning for a week with solution and vinegar. 5 months on the machine stopped pumping and i have had to return it for store credit as the machines are discontinued. at $280 new plus the cost of coffee and only 5 months of use = expensive coffee!
good at first
hard to clean. failed completely after 5 months and needed replacement.