Coffee machines: Compare features & prices Francis Francis X1 red review http://www.which.co.uk/home-and-garden/kitchen/reviews/coffee-machines/francis-francis-x1-red/review/
The Francis Francis X1 red coffee machine is only compatible with ground coffee; it promises to deliver a really quick espresso, as well as creamy cappuccinos. We put this coffee machine to the taste test, too, checking how well it performs for quality as well as speed.
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| Specification criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specification | |
| Test Date | 16 March 2009 |
Pressure system
|
Pump |
| Size
|
32x28x29 |
| Machine pressure (bars)
|
18 |
| Colour and espressos
|
2 |
| Capacity (litres)
|
1.4 |
| Weight (kg)
|
8 |
| Guarantee (years)
|
not stated |
| Colour | |
| Colour and espresso | Red |
| Coffee formats supported | |
| Type | Ground coffee |
| Ground coffee
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Yes |
| Beans
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No |
| Capsules
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No |
| Pods
|
No |
| Features | |
| Steam pipe
|
Yes |
| Drip tray
|
Removable and adjustable |
| Removable tank
|
Yes |
| Filter
|
No |
| Adjustable temperature
|
No |
| Cup warmer
|
Yes |
| Capsules used
|
N/A |
| Bean hopper capacity
|
N/A |
| Grinder
|
N/A |
Francis Francis X1 red
- Launch date: Jul 2007
- Type: Ground coffee
- Which? score:
| Amazon.co.uk | £420.22 | |
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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.
