Top Saeco Vienna Espresso Machine User Reviews, Praise And Complaints

The Saeco Vienna Deluxe 4045 is one of the most popular models on the market just now. This review aims to give you the facts on this model of Saeco coffee machine that will enable you to decide if you want to get one or keep looking.

First the basic overview and facts:

– Full product/model name -  Saeco 4045 Vienna Plus 15-Bar-Pump SuperAutomatica Espresso Machine

– Manufacturer: Saeco International Group (saeco.com)

– Prices: Retail is $700 but your target price should be no more than $520.

Description
This model has 15 bars of pump pressure and 1250 watts of power which is a good high level of power for a home superautomatica espresso machine.

The vast majority of owners say that the control panel is simple to operate. There is a button knob for defining the level of coffee that goes into a cup, a simple make coffee button, a button for the steam function and lights for temperature-ready, coffee-function, steam temperature, alarm and power on.

It can hold up to 12 ounces (300 grams) of whole coffee beans and there is a built in conical burr grinder that allows you to adjust the fineness level of the grinding. If you have not used fresh ground coffee before you’re in for a nice flavorful surprise.

A function called the OptiDose controls the amount of ground coffee used for each cup (from 6 to 9 grams). The removable Pannarello wand froths milk for cappuccino’s and lattes and works well to dispense hot water for Americanos, teas and hot chocolates.

A popular feature is the machine’s removable brew group that allows you to tamp, brew, and dispense all in one cycle. For quick rinsing and chemical-free cleaning you simply remove the brew group by pressing a button.

Additional features of note include an easy to fill 57-ounce (1.4 litre)  removable water tank. A stainless-steel boiler, 15 puck capacity dreg drawer and height-adjustable dispensing spout for several cup sizes. Read More