Designed in Switzerland, the EM1040 Espresso Machine and Coffee Maker Combination meets the highest standards of performance and quality. On the one side, it delivers intense espressos with crema thanks to the 19-bar high pressure pump and the thermoblock heating system and on the other side a full-bodied coffee. The espresso machine is compatible with ground coffee and all types of pods. For more convenience the espresso side enables you to pre-program 2 volumes of espresso very simply and features a large 1.5-liter frontal removable water tank, a removable drip tray and a heating cup grid to warm cups quickly and efficiently, maintaining the ideal temperature longer. The coffee side of this unit delivers up to 10 cups of coffee and stays warm for hours thanks to its warming plate. To ease the cleaning of the unit, the cone filter basket is removable. One beautiful machine to make may of your favorite drinks. - Works with either ground coffee or easy serving espresso pods E.S.E. - Powerful 19 bar ULKA pump from Italy operating at 1250 Watts - Pre-brewing function allows for a more flavorful coffee, espressos and cappuccinos - Electronic temperature control with one selector knob, 4 buttons and 2 Blue LED lamps - Thermoblock heater (die-cast aluminum with integrated stainless steel tube). - Die-cast aluminum filter holder with “moustache style” outlet to brew into two cups. - Spherical headed plastic steam tube with stainless steel steam nozzle. - Height adjustable removable drip tray with water gauge. - Dual brewing setting allows for manual and automatic brewing. - Two cup sizes preset with automatic shut off and two detachable stainless steel filters for 1 cup (7 g) and 2 cups (14 g). - 1.5 liter transparent water tank with electronic level detection to shut off brewing if empty