| Saeco
"Magic Comfort Plus" Super Automatic Espresso/Cappuccino
Machine - the Best Value Among High-End Super Automatic Espresso
Centers! Featuring the new Rapid Steam System.
The long awaited Magic Comfort
Plus has all of the features of the Magic
de Luxe models, but with the addition of a multi-function
digital display, temperature control and the Rapid Steam System!
This is the most advanced and featured packed machine on the market for
the price.
Simply press the coffee button and
the machine automatically grinds your coffee beans, places them into the
internal brewing unit, then dispenses freshly brewed, rich and favorable
coffee into your cup. The Magic Comfort Plus allows you to choose the
volume, strength and temperature of your coffee at the press of a
button!
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Digital Display and
Control
From the control panel, you can: adjust the brewing temperature of the
machine; set the machine for pre-infusion (pre-soaking of the coffee
grounds); set the machines' standby time; set the machine for
'pre-grind' so that when you activate the brew button, the coffee has
already been ground and it brews right away; set the language; set the
machine's water hardness level monitor; view the number of cups brewed;
set the energy saving mode; and more. All the controls are located in
one convenient place on the front of the machine. They are laid out to
be easy to understand and easy to use.
The machine is equipped with
sensors that tell when the water reservoir is empty or the coffee bean
hopper has run out of coffee beans. If an important component is out of
place, such as the drip tray, service door, brew group, or grounds dump
box, the display will prompt you to refill the water tank or beans, or
to check the component in question. Set the machine to brew a short
espresso, long espresso, and cafe Suisse with the help of three
different brewing buttons. Programming is a snap: simply press and hold
the button you want to program. As the machine starts brewing, you will
see the display change to "Programming". When you release the
button, the machine will use whatever volume of brew produced during the
programming as the preset volume for subsequent times that button is
pressed.
Want a single? Press any of the
three brewing buttons once. Want a double? Just "double click"
the button and the machine automatically sets up to brew two shots. No
wonder these machines are called super.
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| Crema
Coffee Center
Simply make a small adjustment to the coffee grinder to make the
coffee grounds more course. This in turn will allow the water to
flow more freely through the coffee grounds as required for cafe crème.
The result is a wonderfully aromatic and flavor-rich coffee that is
smooth and not as intense as espresso, and it will be topped with a
layer of crema. Many of our customers are enjoying the use of
their machine for this purpose in addition to espresso. Cafe crème
is a good replacement for most coffee makers (like a drip coffee maker),
because in about 35 seconds, the machine will brew about 8 ounces of
fresh pressure-brewed coffee without the mess. Another benefit is that
this brewing method requires far less ground coffee per serving thus
saving you money! Many refer to cafe crème as Swiss brewed coffee
as it is very popular among Swiss consumers.
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Rapid Steam Technology and
Hot Water Dispenser
The Magic Comfort Plus features Saeco's patented Rapid-Steam® system,
so there is almost no wait time to get ample steaming ability for
building a first rate cappuccino or latte beverage. Where non-Rapid
Steam super autos leave you waiting 45 seconds or longer for the steam
pressure to build up, the Magic Comfort Plus has you ready to go in 10
seconds or less. The boiler and Rapid-Steam® system delivers ample,
long running steam for building multiple drinks. The optional milk
froth-aider tip supplied with the machine is specially designed to
insure virtually perfect foam for cappuccino or lattes, even if you are
a novice. The steam wand is located on the left front of the machine on
a swivel joint, which allows you to place either a 12, 20, or 32 oz.
frothing pitcher underneath.
As long as the machine is turned
on hot water can be instantly dispensed from the steam wand. This is a
nice feature for teas, hot chocolate, or other hot beverages that need
hot water. Many users make a shot of espresso then add hot water from
the steam wand to make a popular "Americano" espresso drink.
To release water from the steam wand, just push the instant hot water
button on the control panel.
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Advanced Brew Group
The Magic Comfort Plus uses an advanced automatic brewing system. Acting
as the "heart" of the super automatic espresso machine, it
accepts freshly ground coffee from the built-in coffee grinder. It tamps
the coffee perfectly, pre-soaks the grounds with a special
"pre-infusion" step (described below), brews the coffee, and
then dumps the used coffee grounds into the internal dump box. Once the
brewing cycle has been completed, it resets itself for the next cup of
coffee. The brew group is removable so cleaning and maintenance can be
done.
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Opti-Dose System
This system allows you to adjust the amount of ground coffee the grinder
dispenses into the brew system for each cup of coffee. You may set the
coffee dosage between 6 and 9 grams. The average dose of ground coffee
to make a shot of espresso is 7 grams. When you push the coffee brew
button the grinder will automatically begin grinding the amount of grams
you have specified (from 6 - 9 grams), and then places the ground coffee
into the brew group before brewing begins. Being able to adjust the
dosage allows you to make a stronger or weaker espresso (or cup of
coffee) without altering the amount of water.
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Pre-Infusion Cycle
The two-step pre-infusion cycle moistens and conditions the ground
coffee, which maximizes flavor extraction to increase the thick crema on
your espresso. The Magic Comfort Plus accomplishes this by infusing (or
presoaking) the fresh coffee grounds with a dash of hot water for 2
seconds. Thereafter, it completes the brewing process by infusing the
remainder of the predetermined water through the coffee grounds. The
result is a superior cup of espresso or coffee.
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Conical Burr Grinder -
Built In
A high quality conical burr grinder is built into the Magic Comfort Plus
that has eight different "fineness" level settings allowing
you to grind coarser for cafe crème drinks, or finer for the perfect
espresso shots. The high quality tempered steel burrs built into the
machine will last a long time and will need little or no maintenance.
The built-in coffee bean hopper holds over a pound of coffee beans.
The hopper has a lid to help keep the coffee beans fresh.
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Special Funnel for Pre-Ground
Coffee
Got a houseguest who can't drink caffeinated drinks, or you just want a
coffee or espresso in the evening, but you want to still get to bed?
This machine features a bypass chute that allows easy coffee changes
between normal (caffeinated) coffee, and decaf or flavored ground coffee
via a separate funnel on the top of the machine. As a result, you
don’t have to swap the coffee beans each time to another variety,
which is difficult and time consuming. Simply pour in pre-ground coffee
of your choice and the machine uses that instead of the coffee beans
already in the machine. This feature is perfect for those in your home
or office that want a variety of specialized coffees, and the
convenience of a super automatic coffee center.
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82 ounce Built-in Water
Reservoir
This machine makes it easy to refill the water reservoir by allowing you
to add water while it's still on the machine, or by removing it and
filling it at the water tap. The reservoir has an easy grip handle
making removal easy. Clear tinted ABS plastic gives you an indication of
the amount of water remaining. The Magic Comfort Plus cannot be plumbed
to a water line.
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Heated Cup Stacking
Surface
A convenient cup-stacking surface is located on top of the machine, and
it is an active heating system that can be turned on or off. Warm cups
are desired in making perfect espresso because you're dealing with very
small volumes of liquid, which can be cooled off rapidly if poured into
a cold cup.
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Adjustable Coffee
Dispensing Nozzle
Small 2 oz. espresso cups up to large coffee cups 4" in height can
easily fit under the adjustable coffee-dispensing nozzle. It moves up or
down to accept many cup sizes and can be moved during the brewing
process.
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Internal Dump Box for Used
Coffee Grounds
The internal dump box catches all of the spent coffee grounds left over
from the brewing process. Its large capacity will hold up to 40 spent
coffee portions. It can be removed for disposal and easy cleaning.
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Slide Out Cup Tray and
Drip Pan
A single drawer slides out from the front of the machine. It contains
the cup tray and drip pan. It’s made of durable plastic and cleans
easily in the kitchen sink with water and mild detergent.
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Powerful Pump System
Like all Saeco super automatics, the Magic Comfort Plus features a
powerful vibratory pump rated at 15BAR of pressure. The machine only
requires a steady 9BAR to produce first-rate espresso; the extra
pressure is held in reserve, as it were, to ensure the machine's
pressure can plow through the finest grinds and keep the pressure
extremely even throughout the drink building process. One of the crucial
things to good espresso is an even extraction rate, and the Saeco's pump
delivers.
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| Swivel Base
The bottom of the machine is
equipped with a swivel base that allows you to turn the entire unit for
easy access to the sides and back. This makes cleaning and service
easier.
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| Body Construction
The grinder housing is made of
durable plastic, and features slip-resistant, rubber feet.
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Accessories
This machine includes a cleaning
brush for the coffee grinder, a brew group maintenance tool, and detailed
instructions on how to get the most out of your machine, and an
instructional video. |
Product Specifications:
- Colors:
Black and silver
- Power:
1250 watts - 120 volts
- Size:
15.35”W
x 15.55”H x 18”D
- Weight:
30 pounds
- Body Material:
Molded plastic and steel
- Warranty: 12
month parts/labor
- Origin:
Italy
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