FrancisFrancis! X1 Review

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FrancisFrancis! X1
2.9 stars
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biff480's Review of FrancisFrancis! X1 Compare

28th Apr 2008

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    3.5 stars
  • Special Features
    Separate holders for fresh or pods
  • Durability
    5 stars
  • Service & Support
    0 stars
  • Owned Product For:
    More than 1 year
  • Ease of Use
    4.5 stars
  • Style
    4.5 stars
Good Points

I'd get another one tomorrow.


Bad Points

Can't think of any. Could be a bit cheaper, I suppose, but it does seem very sturdy and well made.


General Comments

I've had my stylish FrancisFrancis! X1 for over two years now and it's never given a moment of trouble. Since I've had it I've given up all but espresso, because it makes it so well. It was, I believe, the first machine developed to use coffee pods and it makes a great espresso with them. However, though can also get a normal coffee holder so that you can put your own grind into it. Heats up very fast and makes great coffee every time, strong but mellow, with great crema.

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Members' Comments onbiff480's Review

  • bearbug on 20th Jan 2009

    I've got the instructions to this and nowhere does it actually say how to use it. Can anyone give a basic rundown? I'm just trying to make an espresso... all switches down in front.. mine could be broken.

  • Suuzziq on 19th Feb 2009

    This is for the person who needed instructions to make an espresso on the Francis X1. You begin by filling it with water, putting all switches in the up position and plugging it in. Next, put the left switch down and wait for the green light to go on. In the mean time, put coffee in the portafilta and put it on the machine. You can also get your cup ready and if your going to froth milk, get that ready. When the green light goes on, have your cup ready and put the second switch from the left down. Once you have the amount of coffee you want in the cup, put the same switch back up. To froth, leave the first switch down, the second up and put the third down. When the green light goes on again open the steam on the right and froth until your heart's content. When you're done, turn the steam off and put the switch back up. To turn off the machine all switches should be up. That's about it.