General Information
The UL and CSA certified machine makes for the ultimate addition to any modern kitchen. Its reliability and durability also make it perfect for cafe bars and restaurants, ensuring that it will be able to handle a high intake of customers who all want different coffee specialties. Additionally, the clean and modern design of this appliance will surely win you over as soon as you lay eyes on it, being one of the most stylish models on the market.
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Design
This high-end espresso maker easily becomes the centerpiece of any kitchen due to the impeccable design that it boasts, ensuring that all eyes will be on it. What makes it such a spectacular kitchen appliance is its silver finish and the fact that it has the perfect size for an appliance of its kind.
It measures 8.7 inches in width, 17 inches in depth, and 13.4 inches in height. Therefore, you won’t have to worry that it might occupy an absurd amount of space on the counter or that it might not be a perfect fit in a small kitchen. Also, due to the fact that it weighs only 16.1 pounds, you will have an easy time moving it in case you want to change its location or store it for a while. This convenient, perfect design is only a small part of what makes it so sought after, but it’s worth knowing about these details anyway as we all have our own preferences and we’re all looking for certain types of appliances.
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Build Quality
When it comes to the quality of its construction, there’s no need for you to worry about its durability as it is made with truly high-quality materials, more precisely ABS plastic and stainless steel. A highlight that you must be aware of is the fact that the stainless steel front paneling is scratch resistant. Therefore, it will maintain the fresh out of the box appearance even after years of daily use.
The drip tray that it comes with is made of plastic, and the cover of this tray is made of metal to ensure durability. The clear plastic used in the manufacturing of the water reservoir allows you to easily see what amount of water is left in the tank, so you won’t have to pull it out every time you use it to check the water level. In addition, both the steam wand and the brew unit are made of plastic, boasting a strong, durable construction.
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Energy Efficiency
As expected, the Anima Prestige manufactured by Gaggia doesn’t fail customers not even when talking about the energy efficiency aspect. The 1400-watt power rating shows that it’s a powerful kitchen appliance. It’s designed to have a low energy consumption as it takes less than a minute and a half for it to be done with the preparation of any brew that you desire to consume.
Of course, it comes with many features that help make it more energy efficient, more precisely the automatic shut-off that ensures the appliance won’t stay on for hours on end in case you forget to turn it off yourself, and the standby mode that reduces energy consumption to 1 watt.
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Functionality
It is one of the best models on its market due to the performance that it boasts. It’s one of the most versatile machines, allowing you to prepare a wide variety of beverages fast and exactly how you like them. The capacity of the appliance’s water reservoir is 60 ounces, so the reservoir won’t need to be refilled too often. It comes with a flat ceramic burr grinder that boasts a silent and highly effective operation.
The removable drip tray can hold up a maximum of 24 ounces of spilled coffee before it needs to be emptied. The cup height can be adjusted between 4.33 inches and 5.9 inches. The vibration pump that it comes with has a 15 bar maximum pressure. The bean hopper has an 8.8 capacity. In addition, it comes with a Mavea Intenza filter that passes the water used in the brewing process of your espresso or coffee through 4 different filtration stages in order to ensure that the beverage will be free of impurities and contaminants.
Settings Adjustability
Of course, as all high-end espresso makers, it allows you to fully customize the beverage that you will prepare with it. First of all, there are 5 different grinder settings that you can choose between to ensure that the coffee beans will be ground exactly as you like. Secondly, there are three temperature settings of the brewing process to choose from, more precisely a minimum level of 177.5 degrees Fahrenheit, a medium level of 182.9 degrees Fahrenheit, and a maximum level of 184.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
Other adjustability settings that it offers are the fact that you can select the precise volume of brew that you want to prepare. Moreover, you can choose what the strength of the coffee or the espresso should be so that you and your loved ones may prepare your favorite drinks as light or as strong as you like them to be.
Specifications
| Anima Prestige RI8762 Specs |
| Water Tank Capacity |
1.8 liters |
| Milk Carafe Capacity |
0.5 liters |
| Coffee Bean Capacity |
250 grams |
| Waste Container Capacity |
15 coffee pucks |
| Power Rating |
1500 watts |
| Pump Pressure |
15 bars |
| Beverage Selection |
6 |
| Aroma Settings |
5 |
| Grinder Settings |
5 |
| Temperature Settings |
3 |
| Body Material |
Plastic, stainless steel |
| Dimensions |
8.7” x 17” x 13.4” |
| Weight |
16.1 pounds |
| Warranty |
2 years |
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Features
What all customers love about it and what impressed us the most when reviewing it is the fact that it comes with a wide variety of features that make it one of the best-performing super automatic espresso makers on the market. One of the best features that it comes with is the automatic shut-off that ensures it will turn off even if you tend to forget to do so yourself. Thus, you won’t be faced with expensive energy bills due to the fact that you’re forgetful.
Another important feature that comes with it is the fact that it comes with a vibrant LED display that not only makes it look spectacular but that allows an intuitive operation, especially considering the fact that the espresso maker features push-button controls. The fully automatic rinsing and the fully automatic descaling features that accompany it ensure that there won’t be much maintenance work to do with this appliance as it will be kept in a good shape without requiring your help.
The automatic milk system cleaning process is another feature that is a real lifesaver as it spares you of time-consuming maintenance work. The waste container that it comes with has a generous capacity of 15 servings, so you won’t have to empty it too often. In addition, it features the very useful brew-pause function that allows you to stop the preparation process at any point you want in order to pour yourself a hot cup of coffee.
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Brewing Options
Due to the fact that the Anima Prestige is fully programmable and it allows an advanced beverage customization, you have many options to choose between when it comes to the types of beverages that you can prepare with it. By the simple push of a button, you have 4 types of specialties to choose between, more precisely cappuccino, macchiato, long coffee, and espresso.
Besides these 4 selections, you can also customize the beverages as you like by changing the brewing temperature, the beverage volume, and the strength. In addition, the milk frothing system allows you to prepare basically any milk specialty that you can think of, while the hot water function allows you to prepare delicious tea or hot chocolate in an instant. Therefore, you aren’t limited at all when it comes to what you can prepare with this top quality espresso maker.
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Warranty&Customer Services
Besides boasting a multitude of features that add to the espresso maker’s performance and to the quality of the beverages that you can prepare with it, the Gaggia is backed up by a generous 2-year warranty. While the product is in warranty, Gaggia, the manufacturer of the appliance, will handle repairing or replacing it without charging you a cent as long as you make sure that the malfunction or defect that appears isn’t caused by improper use.
To find out how to correctly operate it, you must read the instructions manual that it comes with. If you happen to lose or misplace the manual, don’t fret as you can still find answers to any questions about the product’s operation by calling the customer support department. The telephone number for this department can be found on the manufacturer’s website.
Conclusion
Stylish and a veritable centerpiece in any venue or even your kitchen, the Gaggia Anima Prestige RI8762 is one of the more accessibly-priced super automatic espresso makers. Adjustability is one of its main features as you probably already concluded from our review, the fact that it even lets you pick the temperature of the water for the brewing process helping you extract flavor to its fullest with each cup. Moreover, as it can evidently be used to prepare specialty drinks, it caters to the needs and wants of multiple users, which makes it perfect for large families of coffee and espresso lovers.
