This Swiss machine is not new on the market. All the more interesting to evaluate it a few years after the first test. Functionality remains at the top level: the machine makes all kinds of coffee and milk beverages perfectly. But when it comes to controls, you can see how non-caffeinated technology has stepped up in the meantime. I already wish the screen was touch screen, to have more opportunities to program individual drinks for several users. Note that this coffee machine has features that are still common today with premium equipment: automatic switch-on at a pre-set time.
As for service, everything is well thought out in detail: access to the brewing unit, automatic programs – all at the highest level. The only thing – I would like to see in the manual clearer recommendations for the frequency of certain operations, as the word “regularly” does not indicate the exact time.
Fully automatic coffee center Nivona NICR845 CafeRomatica
CHARACTERISTICS
CONTROL: b/w LCD display 6,5×3,5 cm, d 7 cm power button on the side of the case, on/off button./off. on the body, rotary knob with push button, “>”, “Exit” buttons, timer if the system time is set .
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES: automatic switch-on at set time 4 steps automatic switch-off from 30 min . up to 12 hours, default setting – 30 min. automatic rinsing – when switching on, ECO mode automatic on/off, automatic function . after 3 min. LED display after last use with manual switch off statistics, choice of 16 languages.
CONSTRUCTION: height-adjustable coffee spout – from 7.5 to 13 cm, removable water tank for 1.8 l, bean container for 250 g coffee beans, ground coffee basket, drip grid, drip tray with compartment for spun coffee as many pills , milk frother flexible hose connected to the body of the spout , swivel casters on the body, wire compartment, filter for water treatment.
ACCESSORIES: water filter, water hardness indicator strip, spoon, cleaning tablets
POWER: 1465 Watt.
PRESSURE: 15 bar.
DIMENSIONS: 24x33x48 cm. WEIGHT: 9.3 kg.
WARRANTY: 2 years. Lifetime: 5 years.
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURER: Switzerland.
PRICE: 79 500 Dollars.
Water container
PROPERTIES
Espresso. Standard parameters: strength Medium, volume 40 ml.
Creme Coffee. Standard parameters: Medium strength, 120 ml volume.
Capacity – from 30 to 240 ml, in 10 ml steps.
Caffè Lungo. Standard parameters: Medium strength, 180 ml.
Changing the standard parameters: volume temperature strength.
Varying brewing parameters: strength, volume, number of cups.
Capacity: 20 to 240 ml, in 10 ml steps.
Cappuccino. Standard parameters: medium strength, 200 ml volume, 20% coffee portion.
Changing the default settings: total amount, temperature, strength, coffee portion in %, foam volume.
Editing the settings while brewing: strength, volume, coffee portion in %. When the total amount is changed the % ratio of coffee and quantity of crema is automatically changed. But you can also change the percentages to your liking without changing the volume.
Latte macchiato. Standard settings: Medium strength, 300 ml capacity, coffee portion 20%.
Change the default settings: total volume temperature strength, coffee portion in %, foam volume, milk quantity.
Changing the settings when brewing
Standard parameters: strength, volume, coffee rate in %.
Capacity: 60 ml to 360 ml.
Hot milk. Standard settings: 150 ml capacity, foam ratio 50%
Changing default settings
: total volume, foam volume 0/50% .
Changing the settings when brewing
Total volume – up to 240 ml.
Hot Water. Standard settings: 150 ml capacity.
Varying settings
Changing the standard settings 6 steps :
Settings→Coffee recipes→Espresso
Parameter→Level→Output.
Changing the settings during the brewing process
:
Button > repeatedly →Parameter knob →Exit.
The settings can be changed by pressing the knob repeatedly or by turning the knob complete circle – 1 step .
Volume. 20 ml to 240 ml for beverages with coffee , 20 ml to 360 ml for beverages with milk .
Strength. 5 settings: Very Weak, Weak, Normal, Strong, Very Strong.
Temperature. 3 settings: Normal, High, Maximum. Default temperature is High.
You can set the total temperature level for all coffees.
It is possible to set the temperature level for each type of coffee.
(4 steps: Settings→Temperature→Value→Exit .
Two-cup preparation: 830 for beverages without milk only, 845/855 for beverages with milk.
ASSESS THE BEVERAGES
No complaints about the quality of the drinks. The espresso has a very nice creamy crema. The quality of cappuccino foam depends on the milk used. We appreciated the taste of coffee from this coffee machine when this machine first came to our test. It does not make worse coffee, everything is delicious and without problems.
Cappuccino preparation with the tube is standard for coffee machines. The tube can be dropped into the milk carton, no additional containers need to be used.
Easy connection of the cappuccinator
PROGRAMMING
The machine is equipped with the My coffee function. One user can program one drink per individual recipe.
This way you don’t have to modify the product every time. You simply select My coffee on the control panel and enjoy an optimally matched taste.
In the Recipes menu it is also possible to program any coffee recipe according to individual preferences without having to change the parameters each time.
Coffee bean container
COFFEE MACHINE
You can select the degree of coffee grinding. Settings can only be changed during the grinding process.
The compartment for ground coffee
Adjusting the grind
CONTROL
It seems that the machine has been on the market for several years. Controls are a little complicated by the standards of 2013. The hand is longing to press the drink on the screen. But the screen is not touch screen. All controls are made with a rotary knob and an Ok button.
To make e.g. espresso, you have to put a cup in the cup, use the knob to select the name of the drink on the screen and click on Ok.
During grinding you can change the strength of the drink by pressing the left switch – the display will show the number of grains, that is the strength. While brewing coffee, you can change the volume of the beverage by scrolling the left switch to the right – the display shows the volume of the beverage. Apparently, to memorize these combinations, the first time should be attached a “reminder” with a description of the necessary actions.
Main menu
Milk foam dispenser
Access to the brewing unit
Good functionality, stylish design, automatic switching on.
A little complicated programming, no possibility to memorize several drinks for different users.
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Is the Nivona NICR845 CafeRomatica coffee center easy to use and clean?
Can you please provide more details about the Nivona NICR845 CafeRomatica coffee center? I’m curious about its features, performance, and overall user satisfaction. Is it suitable for commercial use or more for personal use? Any information or opinions from users would be greatly appreciated.