Saeco Syntia SS Superautomatic Espresso Machine

The Saeco Syntia has a beautiful stainless steels casing all around combined with its compact design and cutting edge features make this one of the best superautomatic espresso machines we have tested. Short or long coffee with one touch, your favorite drink preferences are easily stored and made simple with the wide display and its self-explanatory icons.

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Pros Simple Intuitive Controls - The Syntia has simple button control and an easy to use three color graphical interface Stainless Steel Casing - Nothing looks better in the kitchen than stainless steel casing wrapped around your espresso machine Compact Design - The Saeco Syntia is smaller than most of the other superautomatic designs on the market and is sure to fit almost anywhere

Cons Doesn't Like Oily Beans - As with all the superautos we have tested the Syntia does not like super oily beans which can clog the grinder over time No SBS - This little machine doesn't feature the Saeco Brewing System like some of it's larger counterparts

Features on the Saeco Xelsis

Fill the bean hopper with you favorite beans, rinse and fill the water tank and the Saeco Syntia is ready to brew coffee (lungo) or espresso. Activate the steamer to steam milk for cappuccinos or lattes. The simple and intuitive interface will guide you through each step.

• 3-Color Display: With simple and intuitive icons for brewing and maintenance the Syntia is very easy to operate.
  
  
• Ceramic Grinder: The Syntia has Saeco's ceramic grinder design for more consistent grinding of coffee beans.
  
  
• Removable Water Tank: 40 oz. removable water tank includes one Intenza water filter.
  
  
• Rapid Steam System: The Syntia Stainless Steel has Saeco's Rapid Steam boiler system that ensures there is always water at the right temperature for brewing, steaming, or dispensing hot water.
  
  
• Pre-ground Coffee Option: When you want to brew a quick batch of preground coffee, you can use the Syntia' bipass doser located on the top of the machine.
  
  
• Aroma System: The Saeco Aroma System pre-wets your coffee grinds to ensure the best possible coffee extraction. This feature, also known as pre-infusion, can be turned off or on, or lengthened to suit your taste.
  
  
• Energy Saving Function: Your Saeco super automatic can be set to shut down after a certain amount of time, so you never need to worry about wasting power.
  
  
• Protective Coffee Bean: The large coffee bean hopper has an airtight sealed lid with anti-UV coating keeps the
  
  

Care

For detailed care instructions, please refer to your machine's user manual. We recommend that you also incorporate the following into your cleaning routine:

• Descale every 2 - 3 months. We recommend using Dezcal.
• Soap out water tank and drip trays every few days
• Clean and rinse the milk pitcher in soapy water between fillings.
• Remove the brew group and spray it down with hot water (no soap!) about once per week.
• Wipe the brushed stainless casing with a damp rag or sponge. Casing can be cleaned periodically with stainless steel cleaner/polish.

Tech Specs

• Color: Brushed Stainless Steel
• Power: 1400 Watts, 120 Volts
• Size: 12.5" H x 10.5" W x 16" D
• Weight: 19.5 lbs
• Body Material: Stainless Steel
• Warranty: 2-years parts and labor warranty
• Origin: Italy

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