Smeg ECF01 review
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- Milk frother
- Ground coffee
The retro-looking Smeg ECF01 espresso coffee machine is certainly an eye-catching option if you're after a homemade coffee fix. However, this ground coffee machine is rather pricey. We tested the Smeg ECF01 to see if the quality of its espressos and cappuccinos matches the machine’s good looks. Read our review to reveal all.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What’s it great at?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Last checked by Which?
November 2021
First reviewed by Which?
September 2020
Released
April 2017
Technical specifications
Features
General
- ColourCream
- Height33cm
- Width15cm
- Depth33cm
- Weight3.8kg
- Length of power cord (cm)100cm
- Manufacturer guarantee2 years
- Manufacturer guarantee termsMost Smeg coffee machines have a two year guarantee as standard.
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