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Test of Zelmer 13Z013 coffee maker

FUNCTIONAL TESTS

WATER TANK CAPACITY MIN./MAX. : 2,1 l.

HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WHEN COFFEE IS SERVED: 10 cm.

WATER TEMPERATURE: 1 cup – 62 ° C, 3 cup – 64 ° C.

Cooking two cups of coffee at the same time: about the same, the difference is almost imperceptible.

ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF THE EXPRESSO: the beverage is full-bodied, aromatic, slightly bitter and always with a nice and homogeneous crema thanks to Crema . Flavor is not delicate, but will delight fans of tart invigorating coffee.

FACILITY TO MAKE MILky Foam: the cappuccinator is on the right side, its tube moves in one plane only: back and forth, which is not very convenient for hand foaming, because it makes it difficult to move your hand with the pitcher. By the way, this essential accessory is included.

THE Dairy Foam TEST TEST WITH SUGAR : not at the first attempt, but still we had a good strong foam that stood the test with honor.

WEIGHT OF PRODUCT: 7,8 kg.

DIMENSIONS: 320x235x275 mm.

POWER STRAIGHT WAY: 115 cm.

PRICE: 6440 Dollars.

USABILITY

FILLING OF THE WATER TANK: first of all it has a very interesting shape, rectangular the whole area on the back of the appliance and very flat. It is possible to pour water either from the top through the lid of the tank or by removing the lid completely. Uncomfortable that it can be taken out upwards: you can not put the coffee maker in a niche, because the top must have a space “upwards” of the appliance. The lid of the reservoir is hinged with two rather flimsy fasteners, which clearly require careful handling.

MIN./MAX. WATER LEVEL IN TANK: Yes.

FRONT PANEL MARKING: there are 5 buttons on the front panel: on off, manual adjustment, 1 and 2 cup coffee dosage, programming. On the right side panel there is a special valve that regulates hot water or steam from the cappuccinator faucet.

VOLUME OF COFFEE USED: 1 or 2 cups by pushing appropriate button, it is possible to program the quantity of water per cup individually.

OPERATION MODE INDICATION: keys are back-lit. Flashing mode indicates that the function is activated and the appliance is preparing to perform the function, while a steady light signals full readiness.

MODEL FEATURES

Brushed stainless steel body for almost no fingerprints. The top deck can be used to heat cups and dry them because it has a rim and is well heated by the thermoblock. The holder and filters, of which there are two, for 1 and 2 cups, are made of stainless steel.

Removable drip tray has water level indicator. The machine lets you program the duration of the pouring process, so that the beverage can be prepared in the desired strength and flavor. The machine is programmed to make 1 cup of espresso 35 ml and 2 cups of espresso 70 ml as standard.

You can program your own settings for 1 or 2 cups espresso mode. You can program the amount of water served when making 1 or 2 cups of coffee. Pressing the PROGRAM button activates the programming mode.

Press the button for the mode you want to program, for example espresso coffee. Pour the coffee to the desired volume, press the brewing button again 1 or 2 cups .

You will hear a double beep, indicating that a new program has been set for the selected mode. The PROGRAM button pulsates while you save the changes. The appliance then goes back to being ready to brew.

SUMMARY

THE MOST STABLE FOAM

RATES: Electronic control, quality holding unit, espresso with steady crema, nice-looking.

DISCONDITIONS: Quite noisy operation, not a good design of the water tank.

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Comments: 1
  1. William Baker

    How does the Zelmer 13Z013 coffee maker compare to other models in terms of performance, durability, and ease of use? Do customers find it reliable for everyday use, and does it provide a consistent brew? Any particular features that set it apart from competing coffee makers? Would appreciate any insights or personal experiences with this appliance.

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