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| Krups FND111 Allegro Espresso Maker | 
 enlarge | Brand: Rowenta
Category: Kitchen
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  (6 reviews)
Sales Rank: 170213
Media: Kitchen
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
MPN: FND111
UPC: 411378019240
EAN: 0411378019240
ASIN: B00020M0N8
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| Features:
| • | Large capacity carafe with lid and handle is ideal for preparation of popular espresso drinks and keeps espresso warm while frothing milk to make cappuccino and latte | | • | Steam nozzle quickly froths milk and is easily controlled by oversized dial | | • | Removable drip tray for easy clean up | | • | Compact size takes up little counter space | | • | Illuminated on/off switch |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Krups Allegro Espresso Maker FND111 is designed for people seeking an affordable espresso machine that's quick and simple. Easy to operate 4-bar steam espresso maker makes espresso, cappuccino and latte. The steam nozzle froths milk and is controlled by the oversized dial. The removable tray is dishwasher safe for easy clean up, and the compact size takes up little counter space.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 Same as awful $29 version! May 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After seeing this, I went to a store to look at it. I can't find anything that makes it better than a cheap $29 model Krups also made. I used to own that one. It is a below-average machine. There are also some dangerous flaws in it. The machine never could make decent espresso. It runs the temperatures too high and scalds the coffee. The frother clogs very easily and is difficult to clean. Worse, the cap is cheap plastic. After about six months, it warps and is difficult to screw on. The threads on the cap are NOT metal so it could lose pressure. It is inconsistent: some days it made OK espresso, other days, it just produced a sandy dark brown "espresso" that just tasted burnt.
Finally, there is one dangerous flaw: for best results, you have to warm up the machine by running water through it once. Even after venting it (and the instruction book doesn't mention this!), you have to drip a little bit of water into it and a deadly puff of steam blasts out of the top. You have to do this before you put the water in once the machine is warmed up. BUT, the manual doesn't mention this. Can't believe they haven't been sued yet, but everyone carries this machine: Target, Wal-mart, Sears, etc.
In the end, it is not worth it. You have to pay more for a decent machine and the old saying you get what you pay for applies here. Don't drop below $99.
 Very poorly engineered product May 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Many times, I have read the snooty hype about how a pump espresso machine is better than the steam type. So, I invested $300 in a good pump machine, and now it sits unused in my garage. The steam espresso comes out stronger and richer tasting and takes much less time and effort to make. Give me one of these cheapo machines over one of the fancy ones any day!
The problem with this particular model is that it's badly engineered. It can not hold the pressure to do a good job of steaming the milk. Worse, it often sprays coffee and grounds for several feet across my kitchen counter. Sometimes, it literally explodes under pressure and I have to run for cover and then spend ten minutes cleaning up the kitchen. I'm afraid it will kill me someday, so I just ordered a similar unit made by a different manufacturer. I recommend you stay away from this particular unit, even though I highly recommend this type of espresso maker in general.
 Great expresso machine for the money, coffee fast December 26, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a great expresso maker. My wife recieved this at christmas and we have used it several times since opening it, and it works really well. Set up is easy, easy to clean, potent coffee. The price was good (on sale around 40 dollars, down from 65), and the quality of construction is good if not better when compared to comperable competators. Only fault is that this does not steam the milk with the expresso, but that is ok. Usually that means spending much more on a unit (into the 100's of dollars). This is fine for myself and my wife, because we both preferr cooler coffee. I hope you enjoy this as well. There is an attachment to steam separately though, so for those who like the steamed milk, you have it all in this small machine. Good machine
Good while it lasted October 19, 2006
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Suited my needs for reasonable coffee and milk steamer for about 8 months. Cheapie knob for switching from coffee to steamer is a bugger. Steam is now leaking inside somewhere in steamer mode causing serious heating of the top of the unit, nasty noises, and fear of explosion. I descale it every month so I don't think I mistreated it. Did get daily use and was only $[...] but I think it should still last more than 8 months.
Great espresso maker with small footprint June 15, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was looking for an entry-level espresso maker that would not take up all of my time, money or kitchen counter. This machine rates highly on all accounts! The carafe is a great way to make 4 cups of espresso at once, the milk steamer is very easy to use and clean.
This machine makes good coffee (don't expect coffee as good as you get with the several-hundred dollar machines, though!) with very little overhead!
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