Kitfort KT-716 drip coffee machine overview

The model was delivered in a cardboard box in light coffee color. The front side shows the design of the coffee machine and the company logo. On the side are the main technical specifications. Inside is:

1. Coffee machine
2. Reusable nylon filter;
3. Clamp for filter;
4. Lid from the container for grains;
5. Funnel;
6. Water tank;
7. Coffee pot
8. Scoop;
9. Simple instruction
10. Warranty card and magnet.

I believe in the review of the drip coffee machine KT-716 it will not be superfluous to say that the model is well equipped. They brought in assembled form. Each structural element is hermetically sealed in polyethylene.

The manual contains only 16 pages, but the developers managed to put in them the maximum of useful information about the configuration, device, and characteristics of the model. In addition, information on preparing the model for operation, cleaning and troubleshooting is available. I recommend that you carefully read page 11 - "Precautions."

The first impression of the design of the KT-716 coffee machine was positive except for the fact that the surface is very easily soiled. One touch is enough to leave fingerprints. The case is made mainly of glossy plastic with a significant share of metal inserts.

The water tank is designed for 800 grams. I am glad that there is a measuring scale on which 2, 4 and 6 cups of water are displayed by segments. It is worth noting that, by default, the device is configured to prepare the maximum number of servings, that is, it will consume all the water that is poured. The lid looks reliable, easy to open and fits snugly to the tank.

The door with the filter holder opens to the left. At the top is the anti-drip valve. A funnel is installed on top, it has a nylon filter and a filter retainer. It closes, respectively, to the right until it clicks. Before steaming a new portion of coffee, be sure to clean the filter from the previous brewing. Otherwise, the taste of coffee will deteriorate.Moreover, a brewed drink spills over the edge of the filter and greatly impairs the cleanliness of the apparatus.

To grind grain, you need to remove the lid and fill the product.

The regulator allows you to select the degree of grinding. If you want a smaller one - turn clockwise, larger ones - in the opposite direction.

If you are preparing ground coffee, be sure to turn off the “grind” on the dashboard. The button is located below, to the left of the selection of 6 cups.

Next, you need to pour coffee immediately into the filter. To “wake up the coffee machine”, just click on any button located on the dashboard.

The glass coffee pot is equipped with a convenient plastic handle. To open, you need to click on the button near the mount. I want to add to the review of the Kitfort KT-716 drip coffee machine that the coffee pot also has a measured scale. Installed on a heated platform. About 40 minutes after the preparation of the drink, it will maintain the optimum temperature, after which it will automatically turn off.

The dashboard is equipped with 6 buttons that support the display: the three buttons on the right provide for the selection of the amount of drink in the bowl. Before brewing, you need to pour exactly as much water as you plan to make cups of coffee.

The On / OFF button is responsible for turning on / off the drip coffee machine. To the left is 3 more buttons:

1. Weak tea leaves - half the tea leaves of the total quantity is used;
2. Normal Fortress - The standard mode for making coffee;
3. Grind off - used when using ground coffee.

Before using the coffee machine for the first time, the manufacturer recommends pouring 800 grams of liquid into the water tank, turning off the grinding and conducting a full cooking cycle. Next, you need to drain the water and the coffee pot. Everything, the device is ready to work!

Before cleaning the device, be sure to unplug the cable from the outlet! The filter and funnel must be washed after each use of the device. In the review of the drip coffee machine KT-716, it is worth saying that the outer and inner platforms are easily cleaned with a dry cloth. The coffee pot can be washed with warm water. Please note that the coffee machine must not be immersed in water - all elements are disassembled and washed separately. At the bottom of the intake opening is a filter in the form of a small mesh. This component of the structure is responsible for trapping fine impurities. From time to time it can be washed with ordinary tap water.

During the operation of the coffee machine, at first I tested the quality of the preparation of ground coffee. I didn’t like that the device cannot measure water, so you need to fill in exactly as much as you are going to make cups. For review, KT-716 poured water and poured coffee into 4 cups, then turned on the brewing. As a result, I got a fairly mild drink without a sour taste, which may indicate a low cooking temperature. Cooks neither fast nor slow - ok on time!

The next test was with whole grains. It is important to note that the dosage is carried out on a timer, and mill performance depends on the degree of grinding. Note that with coarse grinding, a larger volume of drink will pass in one revolution than with fine grinding. Do not forget that in a coffee grinder, the dosage of coffee is measured in volumes, not grams. This is due to the fact that coarse grinding raw materials occupy a larger volume than fine ones with the same weight. In general, the device showed good results, as for a drip coffee machine. Do not be ashamed to put at home or in the office.

Thus, the coffee machine from Kitfort has an aesthetic, stylish design. Allows you to maintain optimal temperature for about 30-40 minutes. The coffee grinder works well; in fact, no defects were found in other parts of the design either. It has a sufficient heating temperature for making coffee; no significant deviations from the standards of drip coffee machines have been detected. The downside is that the device does not determine the amount of water. If you fill in more than you plan to prepare cups, then you will use up all the water, no matter how much you put on the panel. To get good coffee you need to properly dose and grind the grains. However, after 3-4 sessions you will understand.

Bottom line: the normal option for home and office, but not for coffee lovers and barista.