KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF6, KES8556PL, Porcelain White
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Description
• Create personalized drinks with a touch of a button and choose from 15 recipe options like Espresso, Americano, Latte, Cappuccino and more • Removable bean hopper allows you to simply twist and lift to easily remove the bean hopper to empty, exchange or refill with fresh beans to suit your taste • Durable and built-to-last metal-clad construction offers beauty, precision and years of quality and reliability, backed by a 2 year warranty - see product warranty for details • Simply place the milk hose into a separate milk container of your choice and create personalized milk drinks with the single drink delivery system - automatic milk frothing and heating feature gives you the exact amount of milk needed with the push of a button • Automatic smart dosing technology allows you to get the right grind without the guesswork - built-in grinder eases preparation by producing the ideal volume and consistency for every drink selection • Model KES8556 Includes (1) Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, (1) 2.2 L Water Tank, (1) Water Filter, (1) Bean Hopper (Removable), (1) Milk Tube, (2) Cleaning Tablets (Brew Unit), (1) Spoon (Filter Mounting Aid), (1) Water Hardness Test Strip
Details
General
- Brand Name
- KitchenAid
- Model Name
- KES8556PL
- Model Number
- KES8556PL
- Manufacturer
- KitchenAid
- Part Number
- KES8556PL
- Item Type Name
- Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
- Color
- Porcelain
- Style
- Modern
Features
- Other Special Features of the Product
- Adjustable Brew Strength, Auto Clean Function, Auto Shut-Off, Integrated Coffee Grinder, Milk Frother, Programmable
- Coffee Maker Type
- Espresso Machine
- Specific Uses For Product
- Cappuccino, Espresso, Latte
- Operation Mode
- Fully Automatic
- Human Interface Input
- Touchscreen
- Coffee Input Type
- Whole Bean
- Filter Type
- Reusable
Power
- Wattage
- 1450 watts
- Voltage
- 120 Volts
Dimensions & Capacity
- Capacity
- 2.2 Liters
- Item Dimensions D x W x H
- 18.5"D x 10.2"W x 14.3"H
- Number of Items
- 1
Materials
- Material
- Metal
Included Components
- Included Components
- (1) 2.2 L water tank, (1) bean hopper (removable), (1) milk tube, (2) cleaning tablets (brew unit), Filter
Frequently asked questions
- How many drink recipes does the KitchenAid KF6 offer?
- The machine offers 15 recipe options including Espresso, Americano, Latte, Cappuccino and more.
- What is the warranty period?
- The machine is backed by a 2 year warranty (see product warranty for details).
- What is the water tank capacity?
- The water tank capacity is 2.2 Liters.
Customer reviews
Replacement for a 10 year old Miele to make Coffee
Makes great coffee (I'm not really an espresso drinker, and no milk, just cream added later) and is a 1-touch type like my old Miele. Quieter by far when grinding. No fiddling with handles and moving containers from one part of the maker to another, just one touch. No frou-frou drinks, just good aromatic coffee. Stunningly better than a drip carafe. As usual with this type of machine you'll need to rinse and clean it. My old Miele after many years just became too dirty inside to fully clean and developed a smell like old dry soil. But 10 years is a good run, so I'm hoping the same for this one. Looks like good quality, but my Miele was twice the price so I can only hope it lasts 5. Nice bonus is it comes with its own water filter which my Miele did not, leading to a "descaling program" that took forever to run every once and a while. Overall very nice. Temperature and strength, many different new options again that my old Miele did not have, while retaining the same basic layout and function. Only minor complaint I have is that my old Miele would let me make a coffee for my wife and I with a double tap to "2 coffees" while this one you need to change the settings each time -- if you forget and leave your 1 portion at 2, watch out! Not a big deal, but double clicking on it and walking away would be easier. Also the way it makes Americano the water comes from the middle so there isn't a way to make 2 cups at once.
Makes great coffee (I'm not really an espresso drinker, and no milk, just cream added later) and is a 1-touch type like my old Miele. Quieter by far when grinding. No fiddling with handles and moving containers from one part of the maker to another, just one touch. No frou-frou drinks, just good aromatic coffee. Stunningly better than a drip carafe. As usual with this type of machine you'll need to rinse and clean it. My old Miele after many years just became too dirty inside to fully clean and developed a smell like old dry soil. But 10 years is a good run, so I'm hoping the same for this one. Looks like good quality, but my Miele was twice the price so I can only hope it lasts 5. Nice bonus is it comes with its own water filter which my Miele did not, leading to a "descaling program" that took forever to run every once and a while. Overall very nice. Temperature and strength, many different new options again that my old Miele did not have, while retaining the same basic layout and function. Only minor complaint I have is that my old Miele would let me make a coffee for my wife and I with a double tap to "2 coffees" while this one you need to change the settings each time -- if you forget and leave your 1 portion at 2, watch out! Not a big deal, but double clicking on it and walking away would be easier. Also the way it makes Americano the water comes from the middle so there isn't a way to make 2 cups at once.
Surprisingly Good Automatic Espresso Machine at Price Point
For background, I have multiple automatic Jura machines in the office. I used one for almost a year during Covid. So I have experience with machines in the $1,500 - 5,000 price range. We had a Breveille at home. Loved the coffee quality, but finally decided we wanted to step up the easy factor. Didn't want to spend the money on a Jura. So, we went and tried a Bosch 300 Series. They've been making coffee/espresso machines forever, so thought the quality/reliability would be good. Unfortunately the coffee was not. It was strong, but not hot enough, and no crema. Our friends bought a KitchenAid and we tried it at their house, with our beans, and found it was almost as good as our Breveille or the Juras in my offices. For the price, we went for it and bought one. About 1 month in, we're happy with it. The adjustable temp is great (hot is actually hot). The removable bean hopper is a nice feature. It actually makes crema (not quite as much as the Breveille or Jura, but enough). It's quieter than the Bosch and Juras. It's easy to clean. The water tank on the side is easier to fill for us than a tank in the back (we have it under kitchen cabinets, on the kitchen counter). Being able to save settings for multiple users makes it just a little quicker to get your drink started. Really no complaints at this point. Just need to see how it holds up in a few years.
For background, I have multiple automatic Jura machines in the office. I used one for almost a year during Covid. So I have experience with machines in the $1,500 - 5,000 price range. We had a Breveille at home. Loved the coffee quality, but finally decided we wanted to step up the easy factor. Didn't want to spend the money on a Jura. So, we went and tried a Bosch 300 Series. They've been making coffee/espresso machines forever, so thought the quality/reliability would be good. Unfortunately the coffee was not. It was strong, but not hot enough, and no crema. Our friends bought a KitchenAid and we tried it at their house, with our beans, and found it was almost as good as our Breveille or the Juras in my offices. For the price, we went for it and bought one. About 1 month in, we're happy with it. The adjustable temp is great (hot is actually hot). The removable bean hopper is a nice feature. It actually makes crema (not quite as much as the Breveille or Jura, but enough). It's quieter than the Bosch and Juras. It's easy to clean. The water tank on the side is easier to fill for us than a tank in the back (we have it under kitchen cabinets, on the kitchen counter). Being able to save settings for multiple users makes it just a little quicker to get your drink started. Really no complaints at this point. Just need to see how it holds up in a few years.
Good compromise of cost, quality, and ease of use.
Specialty coffee makers run the gambit of expense from hundred to a few thousands of dollars. I have owned the product for about 6 months and use it everyday. I makes good coffee and is very easy to use and clean. I like that I can keep my whole coffee beans in the hopper, but can add to the preground scoop for my wife's decalf (without having to remove my beans). It is super easy to clean and add water. My only negative is that the coffee is not as hot as some people may want (but I can microwave as needed). Still for the cost, taste , ease of use, and comparatively low price point, I think this is a winner. It also looks good on the counter.
Specialty coffee makers run the gambit of expense from hundred to a few thousands of dollars. I have owned the product for about 6 months and use it everyday. I makes good coffee and is very easy to use and clean. I like that I can keep my whole coffee beans in the hopper, but can add to the preground scoop for my wife's decalf (without having to remove my beans). It is super easy to clean and add water. My only negative is that the coffee is not as hot as some people may want (but I can microwave as needed). Still for the cost, taste , ease of use, and comparatively low price point, I think this is a winner. It also looks good on the counter.
Excellent product.
So far, we love it. Very smooth and super tasty all different products it makes. I have not had any issue with it at all so far 2 months using without any glitch. It cleans milk system after a few times using which is perfectly find. it is very quiet, like super quiet, it is pretty nice looking and not at all bulky. Overall, we have fallen in love with this. Price very reasonable compared to more pricey products, I have hard time believing it is any less quality wise at all I have seen/tried many different expensive products in 2000-3000 price range and this is as good in my opinion actually better).
So far, we love it. Very smooth and super tasty all different products it makes. I have not had any issue with it at all so far 2 months using without any glitch. It cleans milk system after a few times using which is perfectly find. it is very quiet, like super quiet, it is pretty nice looking and not at all bulky. Overall, we have fallen in love with this. Price very reasonable compared to more pricey products, I have hard time believing it is any less quality wise at all I have seen/tried many different expensive products in 2000-3000 price range and this is as good in my opinion actually better).
