Bellissimo Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine & Frother
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Web ID: 13169260Ratings & Reviews
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Not bad at all!
Is this is best espresso machine on the planet? No. But it is a great option for folks who want great espresso on a budget. It can be a little glitchy at times, but 98% of the time it brews perfect espresso. It's simple enough to clean. The water tank has great capacity! We do not use WiFi enabled features on appliances so I can't speak to the interface. I just can't imaging needing to make coffee with my phone. It is plastic mostly, but it looks really nice on the counter with all the other coffee appliances!
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Very unsatisfied for cost!
Nothing but trouble from the start. And suggested fixes did not help. Cleaned numerous times and still spits grinds everywhere. Wish I would have read reviews before I purchased. If I did I would have purchased a different brand completely.
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Response from cafeappliances.com
We have sent you an email directly as we would like to review your situation further. Please respond at your earliest convenience. In the meantime, check to be sure the grinder is clean. Also, reduce the amount of grinds being used and be careful not to tamp the grinds too tight.
Be A Barista Every Day
Incredibly fabulous espresso machine! Easy to use and makes delicious lattes, flat whites and espresso shots!
Recommends this product
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Terrible Product
GE needs to stop selling this. Like a lot of other reviews, we have a machine that constantly leaks. We already got it replaced once and the new one constantly leaks too. The grinder doesn’t work. Horrible machine - GE needs to remove this product from their lineup. By
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Response from cafeappliances.com
We're sorry to hear you're having issues with your unit, and we'd like to help. Page 19 of the Use and Care Manual (https://products-salsify.geappliances.com/image/upload/s--mXZPAxZU--/9ff3e32d058fa5f0c6627598e00446e4728b081b.pdf) provides some troubleshooting tips in the "There is water underneath the drip tray" and "Leaking water from the portafilter during brewing" sections. Page 16 of the same Use and Care Manual provides cleaning instructions to improve the operation of the grinder. If these tips don't resolve the issue, please reach out to our Bodewell team for further assistance by calling 833-426-3393 (Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET; Saturday – Sunday: Closed).
It is a great addition to my home
I love my Cafe Bellissimo machine. It is such great quality and so easy to use. Very happy with the quality of the machine and it is great addition to my home. It took me a bit of time to learn how to use it as I am not a coffee professional but have enjoyed using it once I figure it out. The instructions provided were so easy. Love the easy clean up of the machine as well.
Recommends this product
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Grinder
The grinder went out after almost a year of using it. I kept up today on all the routine maintenance and cleaning up the grinder weekly and use high-quality espresso beans, but it was burnt out and basically melted when I called GE it was right past my year warranty so they offered no help. This is an expensive purchase for it to last no longer than a year. It does pre-ground espresso beans well still.
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Response from cafeappliances.com
We want to help you with your espresso machine. We are going to reach out via email to gather further information. Please reply at your earliest convenience.
Broken in 7 months
Made an awful mess every time the grinder was used in the first 4 months and then the grinder broke completely after 7 months of use despite following care instructions to a T
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Response from cafeappliances.com
We encourage you to take advantage of your manufacturer's limited warranty to get this grinder issue properly addressed. You can view your warranty details on page 22 of the Owner's Manual here: https://products-salsify.geappliances.com/image/upload/s--mXZPAxZU--/9ff3e32d058fa5f0c6627598e00446e4728b081b.pdf
Very Disappointing
We use this GE Café Bellissimo Espresso Machine only 4–6 weeks a year in our second home. Even with such light use, the first unit stopped working after nine months and was replaced under warranty. The replacement unit has now failed just a year later. Unfortunately, GE will not replace it again. Very disappointing for a premium machine that’s barely been used — I expected better reliability from the Café line.
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Response from cafeappliances.com
We'd like to assist with the operation of your espresso machine. Look for an email from us soon, as we'll need more information. Please reply at your earliest convenience.