The machine can prepare ristretto-corto (small portion), normale (medium portion) and lungo (large portion) coffees, as well as espresso, coffee, long, 2 x espresso, espresso macchiato, Americano, cappuccino, cappuccino mix, caffelatte, latte macchiato, hot milk, flat white and hot water.

Yes. The machine has a coffee granules compartment for beans and a separate ground coffee compartment. You can use coffee beans or ground coffee, and the coarseness of grind can be adjusted, with 13 levels available on the conical stainless steel grinder.

There are 5 levels of adjustable coffee intensity, which control the quantity of beans ground in each infusion cycle. Coffee length is also variable, with five levels available: espresso, normal, long, extra long and Americano, allowing you to choose your preferred cup size.

The appliance performs automatic rinsing with hot water when switched on and includes an automatic descaling function to remove limestone deposits from the tank. The need to descale is signalled by the machine. The stainless steel thermal carafe also has an auto-clean system.

Features include child lock, lack of water signal, programmed automatic switch-on, demo mode, frontal approach access for one-hand component extraction, a height-adjustable coffee spout (85–142 mm), removable water container and used coffee waste container (14 single, 7 double), plus LED lighting and a warmed cup holder.

Yes. A compatible accessory is the KITCABLE90UK, a cable with IEC connector and UK plug.