1. what specific type of descaler is recommended for this machine?
2. is the default water filter fine or would upgrading to the saeco 'intenza' be recommended?
3. does the grinder ever need to be cleaned or have any product used on it for cleaning/maintenance?
thanks for your help!!
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which is a better option, the saeco vienna plus @$395 or Gaggia New Baby Semi-Auto Gaggia MDF for $460ish total. regarding quality / ease of use / time useage. ive never had a semi or fully auto machine before. thanks!!
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A A Brian,
If you are looking for a full auto, then the Vienna Plus is a great entry level machine. It is rock solid and produces quality espresso time after time with no skill needed. It will certainly be the fastest of the two when it comes to making your drinks.
The New Baby will require a grinder, or use of the pressurized portafilter baskets. It is more time consuming, but with the right skills it can produce a better shot than the Vienna can.
I hope this helps!
My saeco Vienna was working fine, did6 shots, then when I went back for more it was dead, no lights, off, would not boot up. Yes the outlet works, and yet no go on Vienna! Is there a fuse in the machine? Other issues that might solve this issue? Please advise! Thanks!
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A A George,
I am sorry to hear about your Vienna! How long have you had this machine for? If it is within the first year, you can contact Saeco at 1-800-933-7876 for technical support and warranty information.
Hope this helps. Feel free to contact us if you need any more assistance!
I am looking for something similar(steam wand pivots, larger water reservoir, clear molded curved look, stainless steel boiler) but without the grinder. Recommendation?
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mjackson ♦ Steve,
Look at the Gaggia Baby Twin or the Saeco Via Venezia in Stainless steel. They are good values and will serve you well.
I noticed another super automatic machine warned NOT to use dark beans, as this would cause the grinder to "jam and fail." I use a french roast. Is this an issue on this machine, or on the Odea Go II? thanks.
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Michael Rosso ♦ Sterbajd...Thank you for your post to our Super Wall. You do not want to use an Oily bean with any Super Automatic Espresso machines, because the oil that coats the outside of the beans will stick to and gunk up the burrs over time. Thanks.
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Michael Rosso ♦ David...Thank you for your interest in the Saeco Vienna Plus in Graphite. It uses a 15 bar pump to brew espresso and brews espresso at 8 to 9 bars of pressure. Thanks.
Would the Saeco Vienna Plus take coffee grinds or only coffee beans?
Does it have any pre-programming features?
Does it has auto power off for safety and energy savings?
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Michael Rosso ♦ Angel...Thank you for your interest in the Saeco Vienna Plus in Graphite. You can use only Whole Beans in this machine, it does allow for some volume programming and power saving mode. I hope this helps, however if you have more questions please contact us directly at 1-888-411-5282 option 1. Thanks.
Michael Rosso ♦ Johnathan...Thank you for your interest in the Saeco Vienna Plus in Graphite. The machines on our main pages are new (New Vienna's are on sale right now for $399.00). We do also offer refurbished espresso machines. Thanks.
First, can you make just breakfast coffee, second, can you vary the amount of water, third, can you change the beans in the bin conveniently and go from caf to decaf easily?
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mjackson ♦ Louis,
You can brew a great cup of coffee easily. It does let you vary the amount of water in any drink you want. It is not easy to change beans. If you want to do that you should look at a machine with a bypass doser like the Gaggia Brera. I hope this helps and we do not have a catalog to send out as all the information is available on line.
Our new Saeco Vienna Plus just arrived yesterday. My wife was so excited because we bought one as a Christmas present for parents and loved the brew. She waited until I got home so we could test it together. We set it up, ran a load of water through as per the instructions, primed the pump and loaded with water and beans, pushed the brew button and nothing but the red light saying we needed water or beans. Both were full. Still doesn't work. Any ideas? How does it detect beans?
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mjackson ♦ John,
Sorry for your problems. I am not sure exactly what is going on. I would give our technical support a call. I am not sure the nature of your problems. They should be able to help you troubleshoot and get your machine up and running. Give them a call and they will be able to help.
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techkathy 1) Durgol is your best bet for descaling.
2) The Intenza filters will not fit in the Saeco Vienna model
3) The grinder would only need to be cleaned if you used a very oily coffee or moisture somehow got into the grinder.
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