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Ascaso Arc Fun kid blue review
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The Ascaso Arc Fun kid blue coffee machine has three simple operating buttons which control the flow, so sounds easy to operate - although fans of pre-packaged ESE pods will need to purchase a pod adaptor. But did this coffee machine make a classy cup of coffee when we put it to the test?
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| Specification criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specification | |
| Test Date | 5 November 2010 |
Pressure system
|
Pump |
| Size
|
32x28x22 |
| Machine pressure (bars)
|
16 |
| Colour and espressos
|
2 |
| Capacity (litres)
|
2.1 |
| Weight (kg)
|
7 |
| Guarantee (years)
|
1 |
| Colour | |
| Colour and espresso | Blue |
| Coffee formats supported | |
| Type | Ground coffee |
| Ground coffee
|
Yes |
| Beans
|
No |
| Capsules
|
No |
| Pods
|
Yes |
| Features | |
| Steam pipe
|
Yes |
| Drip tray
|
Removable |
| Removable tank
|
Yes |
| Filter
|
No |
| Adjustable temperature
|
No |
| Cup warmer
|
Yes |
| Capsules used
|
N/A |
| Bean hopper capacity
|
N/A |
| Grinder
|
N/A |
Ascaso Arc Fun kid blue
- Launch date: Dec 2009
- Type: Ground coffee
- Which? score:
| £290.00 |
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Pressure system
How pressure (bars) is achieved. By electrical pump or pressure from steam build up. See features explained for more information.
Size
HxDxW (cm)
Machine pressure (bars)
How many pressure (bars) is achieved. Manufacturer's stated operating pressure.
Colour and espressos
Number of espressos that can be made at once. Normally this is either one or two.
Capacity (litres)
The maximum volume of water the tank or reservoir can hold, as stated by the manufacturer. If not stated, then our measurement.
Weight (kg)
How much the coffee machine weighs without any coffee inside, or water in the tank.
Guarantee (years)
How long the manufacturer guarantee is which is included with the product when you buy it. Some coffee machines may let you register a product to extend the guarantee.
Ground coffee
This machine is compatible with ground coffee.
Beans
This machine is compatible with coffee beans.
Capsules
This machines uses capsules.
Pods
This machine can use ESE pods.
Steam pipe
Coffee machines with a steam pipe mean you can heat and froth milk to make milky coffee drinks, such as cappuccino.
Drip tray
Some drip trays are removable so they can be emptied and cleaned; some are removable and adjustable, so that you can use different sized cups.
Removable tank
A removable water tank will make it easier to fill up, to empty and clean.
Filter
This model comes with a water filter included, or it's possible to purchase one separately to use if it's not included.
Adjustable temperature
Some coffee machines let you adjust the default temperature settings, which is useful if you prefer your coffee hotter than the default setting.
Cup warmer
Uses heat from the boiler to warm the plate on top of the coffee machine, and this is where cups can be placed to gently warm them before use.
Capsules used
Capsule machines can only take the unique capsule designed for that machine.
Bean hopper capacity
Bean to cup machines will have a bean hopper, this is where coffee beans are loaded, before they are ground.
Grinder
Bean to cup machines will have an internal grinder, to grind coffee beans, this indicates which type it is.
