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  • Warranty on em6910?

    Im leaning towards buying an em6910/em0480 combo as my entry machine and grinder. I know opinions are divided on this machine due to its numerous breakdowns. :-/

    Ive noticed that there is a 5 year warranty offered by Sunbeam. Is this a new thing or does the warranty just not cover the problems that usually occur? [smiley=rolleyes.gif]

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    Re: Warranty on em6910?

    The sunbeam warranty of 5 years only covers the pumps, the usual problems are only covered for 1 year....you can get an extra 4 years warranty for an extra $100......this warranty covers all what the Mfctr covers for that first year.

    by the way, a great first machine for the money......just make sure you get a great deal

    cheers

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    • #3
      Re: Warranty on em6910?

      Originally posted by 222F262A302B22430 link=1270811603/0#0 date=1270811603
      Is this a new thing or does the warranty just not cover the problems that usually occur?
      Bingo!

      I believe it covers the pump only.

      Originally posted by 222F262A302B22430 link=1270811603/0#0 date=1270811603
      due to its numerous breakdowns
      Also correct.

      Originally posted by 222F262A302B22430 link=1270811603/0#0 date=1270811603
      entry machine
      If you call your toaster or clothing iron a machine, then this is a fair term to use. When Im in a kind mood, I call it an appliance with built-in self destruct technology.



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      • #4
        Re: Warranty on em6910?

        While the Sunbeam warranty is pretty good, you will be without coffee for anything up to months on each claim--your call.

        If you think you are likely (or inevitably) going to upgrade, then upgrade on your first purchase and save money.

        Greg

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        • #5
          Re: Warranty on em6910?

          Ive had 18 months of almost troublefree use of the em6910/em0480 using a lot of care (and maybe a bit of luck). I know its not the best you can buy (Im thinking of upgrading now) but you can make excellent coffee with it using fresh beans and some practice.
          From all reports, its not a long term proposition but it certainly got me started on the road to coffee nirvana.

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          • #6
            Re: Warranty on em6910?

            I have three basic requirements from my machine
            1. Good coffee(of course!)
            2 Quick start (must have caffeine hit before work)
            3. Mutiple cups in reasonable time for entertaining

            After much trawling of this site and others it seems that the em6910 ticks all boxes. The silvia sounds great and definitely ticks number one, but lets me down on 2 and 3.

            Are there any other machines that can do this for me? I also drink milky coffees which I know makes a difference.

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            • #7
              Re: Warranty on em6910?

              Originally posted by 2528212D372C25440 link=1270811603/5#5 date=1270860296
              I have three basic requirements from my machine
              1.  Good coffee(of course!)
              2  Quick start (must have caffeine hit before work)
              3. Mutiple cups in reasonable time for entertaining

              After much trawling of this site and others it seems that the em6910 ticks all boxes.  The silvia sounds great and definitely ticks number one, but lets me down on 2 and 3.

              Are there any other machines that can do this for me? I also drink milky coffees which I know makes a difference.
              Check out my FS.. Does all 3 and then some plus MORE.. Her looks even entertain

              You implied as $$$ range but did not quantify... Thus many machines can meet / exceed you needs.

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              • #8
                Re: Warranty on em6910?

                Your requirements would seem to leave you with two obvious choices--a cheaper thermoblock machine, or a more expensive HX machine on a timer.

                In the lower price range the Sunbeam is a contender. There are Breville machines in the same area but they havent, as far as I know, been on the market long enough to generate much experience in longevity, coffee quality, etc.

                Greg

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                • #9
                  Re: Warranty on em6910?

                  Budget is up to $1000 for machine and grinder

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                  • #10
                    Re: Warranty on em6910?

                    I personally think the best option is either a 6910/0480 or second hand silvia/rocky, second option will last longer by a long shot, but will have difficulties with multiple milk drinks.......

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                      Re: Warranty on em6910?

                      Originally posted by 000D0408120900610 link=1270811603/0#0 date=1270811603
                      Im leaning towards buying an em6910/em0480 combo as my entry machine and grinder.I know opinions are divided on this machine due to its numerous breakdowns.

                      Ive noticed that there is a 5 year warranty offered by Sunbeam.Is this a new thing or does the warranty just not cover the problems that usually occur?
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                      If you do decide to go for the sunbeam em6910/0480 you might want to get the extended 5 year warranty. This is different from the 5 year pump warranty that sunbeam offer. Its usually offered by some other company not sunbeam. Its a worthwhile investment i reckon and also transferable.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Warranty on em6910?

                        Cheating silvia
                        http://www.coffeekid.com/archived/rancilio/cheatsilvia
                        Has anyone tried this? How well does it really work?

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                        • #13
                          Re: Warranty on em6910?

                          Originally posted by 2528212D372C25440 link=1270811603/11#11 date=1270956834
                          Cheating silvia
                          http://www.coffeekid.com/archived/rancilio/cheatsilvia
                          Has anyone tried this?  How well does it really work?
                          Yeah it works AA, to a certain extent, it wont get the whole system hot, but it will get warmish.....but IMO turning on miss silvia 25 mins earlier is better than spending time trying to cheat it, personally

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                          • #14
                            Re: Warranty on em6910?


                            Originally posted by 6E636A667C676E0F0 link=1270811603/11#11 date=1270956834
                            Cheating silvia
                            http://www.coffeekid.com/archived/rancilio/cheatsilvia
                            Has anyone tried this?How well does it really work?
                            Yes it worked but not as hard as I had to :-[

                            In eight minutes you need to cover 27 steps from switch on to clean up - that wasnt my idea of enjoying coffee.

                            I gave up and installed a PID. When the PID eventually gave up I UPGRADED to the Sunbeam EM6910 and have never regretted it

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                            • #15
                              Re: Warranty on em6910?

                              Alternately, 4 steps:
                              • Switch on
                              • Wait 30 min
                              • Make coffee
                              • Drink


                              No need to make a complex operation out of a simple one I reckon :

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