- Sales Rank: #148297 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Brand: Breville
- Dimensions: 22.00 pounds
Features
- Head Elevation - With a 4.5 inch clearance, this machine is designed to accommodate full-size mugs, making it ideal not just for espresso, but coffee drinks such as Americano, cappuccino and caf latte
- Control Panel - The back-lit soft touch control pad gives you control over the extraction process. The steam button to the right allows you to control the heating process for frothed milk
- Easy Eject Filters - The exclusive Easy Eject filter system allows you to effortlessly interchange the three included filters (single, double, and pod). Each filter uses Breville dual-wall technology to consistently produce rich crema
- Steam - The commercial style steam wand features a swivel ball for easy maneuverability and a soft grip dial to control steam pressure for barista-style frothed milk (the included enhancer allows you to effortlessly create perfect froth)
- Temperature - The high performance stainless steel boiler system delivers water at a consistent 198 F (92 C) with 15 bars of pressure for perfect crema on every shot. The boiler also heats the mug warming tray on top of the machine
- Head Elevation - With a 4.5 inch clearance, this machine is designed to accommodate full-size mugs, making it ideal not just for espresso, but coffee drinks such as Americano, cappuccino and caf latte
- Control Panel - The back-lit soft touch control pad gives you control over the extraction process. The steam button to the right allows you to control the heating process for frothed milk
- Easy Eject Filters - The exclusive Easy Eject filter system allows you to effortlessly interchange the three included filters (single, double, and pod). Each filter uses Breville dual-wall technology to consistently produce rich crema
- Steam - The commercial style steam wand features a swivel ball for easy maneuverability and a soft grip dial to control steam pressure for barista-style frothed milk (the included enhancer allows you to effortlessly create perfect froth)
- Temperature - The high performance stainless steel boiler system delivers water at a consistent 198 F (92 C) with 15 bars of pressure for perfect crema on every shot. The boiler also heats the mug warming tray on top of the machine
The Breville IKON Espresso Machine has a high performance stainless steel boiler system: precision coffee extraction temperature with commercial power steam pressure. It has a soft touch electronic control pad for ease of use and that also streamlines the look of the machine. It has a solid die-cast base with double wall brushed stainless steel chassis and body construction. Breville's patent applied Easy Eject system makes for easy removal to clean and exchange filters with advanced dual wall technology for cafe quality crema at home.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful.
By M and K
Updated: New rating 2 stars due to longevity issues.We've owned 3 or 4 different espresso makers over the years, paying big bucks for some. This was the first that delivered for us day in and day out... at least at first. It lasted a lot longer than most until it failed about 14 months after buying it. We have replaced it with the Le Cube Nespresso 180 espresso maker (see our other review there)Pro:+ Consistent brew with a great flavor+ Creates a good (but not best) coffee crema, unlike many other brands+ A good solid feel to it, does not feel cheap or flimsy to us+ Overflow tray is huge (and much appreciated I might add)+ Comes with a stainless frothing cup and scoop for coffee (the other end of the scoop doubles as a coffee tamper too)+ Seems to handle/tolerate a variety of grinds, fine and course, something other brands seemed to hate+ Very easy to see remaining water/water level at a glance, thank you!+ For those who put their appliances away instead of leaving them on the counter: the power plug has a thumb-sized hole in it to more easily (and more safely) pull the plug. I've never seen this feature before.+ Overflow tray that sits under your cup has a novel "full" indicator/float that pops up when the tray is full and needs to be emptied+ Comes with espresso cupsCon:- The clear water container a little awkward with the frothing wand and/or when the coffee holder is inserted in the machine. We find that these items are in the way and need to be moved to slide the water container out of the unit. Probably a picky comment that should not detract from your impression of this gem.- Water container also has some awkward angles, complicating cleaning.- Overflow tray "full" indicator noted in the "pro" section above only warns you when the tray is absolutely full with no margin for error, making for an interesting and exciting trip to the sink- Lasted longer than other models, but ultimately failed shortly after the warranty endedNeutral:x Priming/heat-up process, while fast, was very different from our other models. Not an issue, but you need to get used to it.Bottom line: no longer recommended due to low quality of internal mechanism(s).
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
By S. Cobb
So apart from a cheap espresso machine for christmas several years ago...this is the first espresso machine I have ever owned or operated. I could never figure out how to us the old machine and resorted to using the attached coffee maker. This machine is extremely easy to use! However, you should read the manual thoroughly to understand what you need to do. Don't expect to pull this thing out of the box and start making the best latte's in the world if you don't read the manual. Once you understand the simple procedures it really is quick and easy to make espresso and latte's. I'll be quick and to the point:POSITIVE FEATURES1. Design: It's amazing how much thought went into this machine. The frothing wand swivels out, the machine is tall enough for normal size coffee mugs, high quality materials, cup warming try, Assist plug to make unplugging easier, visible water tank the removes extremely easily, easy to dump waste tank, all the tools needed to clean the machine come packaged with it, hidden tray behind the waste tank to store cleaning tools and filter pods, small sign that displays to let you know when the waste tank is full, hot water dispenses out the steam wand for hot tea if you wish, simple three button operation, powerful pump, etc...do you see my point? Anyone who puts this much thought into making a neatly organized and easily operated machine will spend just as much time making sure it's designed to last.2. Ease of Operation: It's simple. You want espresso? Fill the filter pod with espresso grounds, tamp them in, attach the filter, push the coffee button once. Got enough espresso in your cup? Tap the button again and it stops. Same type of deal for creating steam to steam milk for latte's. Want hot water for tea? Turn the dial on the steam wand to max and hold the coffee button.3. Excellent results: I use Starbucks espresso grinds and Starbucks syrup. I will never pay for another cup of coffee unless I'm out with friends! The steam wand produces thick, rich foam. Use cold milk and cool your frothing pitcher before use. Also, use a thermometer and you will get good results. As for the reviewer commenting on his espresso cooling to room temperature by the time he cleaned the wand....froth your milk first. Then make the espresso. While your espresso is being made wipe the wand off. By the time you wipe the wand off your espresso is done and ready to be added to the milk (which if you heated it to 160 degress or more like you should it will still be hot!!).I can't say enough about this machine!!Bad things:1. Poor troubleshooting in the manual: The troubleshooting basically offers answers like...do you have water in the container? or Is the machine plugged in? Useless information when I couldn't prime the machine. I held down the coffee button to bring water out of the steam wand and no water would come out. It turns out that I didn't have the water container pushed all the way in.2. That's it....I can't think of anymore.BUY THIS MACHINE!!
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful.
By A. White
I want t love this machine a lot. But not yet. I replaced a 10-year old Starbucks/Saeco Estro Vapore (and Starbucks still sells the same solid design!) when the boiler finally cracked & leaked. I purchased at Williams & Sonoma with guaranteed satisfaction. Great design and solid equipment. Good frother (Some suggest removing the metal tube for better frothing, I like it better left on). The viewable water tank is good but you have to move the frother wand all the way to the right to get the tank out. The buttons work great, except the frothing button shuts off at peculiar times during long frothing stints and you have to watch to press it on (so it blinks) again. The portafilter is uniquely designed: a kind of double walled basket fits into it & it has a basket eject button between the bottom 2 spouts. And the espresso coffee is ... so-so. Here are the 2 main drawbacks I have, after using this machine for 5 months: (a) CREMA: very thin to no crema (because of the double-walled baskets?) and (b) DUAL SPOUT: impossible to get espresso to drip out of both portafilter spouts evenly - I have NEVER gotten it even and I have no way to know how to get it so. The machine itself is wonderfully designed. Just be careful if you want true rich crema espresso, and want it in 2 cups at the same time! I rate it 3 out of 5.
Breville BES400XL IKON Stainless Steel Espresso Machine
In Stock! Buy Now !Very Good Espresso, but Unit Doesn't LastBy M and K
Updated: New rating 2 stars due to longevity issues.We've owned 3 or 4 different espresso makers over the years, paying big bucks for some. This was the first that delivered for us day in and day out... at least at first. It lasted a lot longer than most until it failed about 14 months after buying it. We have replaced it with the Le Cube Nespresso 180 espresso maker (see our other review there)Pro:+ Consistent brew with a great flavor+ Creates a good (but not best) coffee crema, unlike many other brands+ A good solid feel to it, does not feel cheap or flimsy to us+ Overflow tray is huge (and much appreciated I might add)+ Comes with a stainless frothing cup and scoop for coffee (the other end of the scoop doubles as a coffee tamper too)+ Seems to handle/tolerate a variety of grinds, fine and course, something other brands seemed to hate+ Very easy to see remaining water/water level at a glance, thank you!+ For those who put their appliances away instead of leaving them on the counter: the power plug has a thumb-sized hole in it to more easily (and more safely) pull the plug. I've never seen this feature before.+ Overflow tray that sits under your cup has a novel "full" indicator/float that pops up when the tray is full and needs to be emptied+ Comes with espresso cupsCon:- The clear water container a little awkward with the frothing wand and/or when the coffee holder is inserted in the machine. We find that these items are in the way and need to be moved to slide the water container out of the unit. Probably a picky comment that should not detract from your impression of this gem.- Water container also has some awkward angles, complicating cleaning.- Overflow tray "full" indicator noted in the "pro" section above only warns you when the tray is absolutely full with no margin for error, making for an interesting and exciting trip to the sink- Lasted longer than other models, but ultimately failed shortly after the warranty endedNeutral:x Priming/heat-up process, while fast, was very different from our other models. Not an issue, but you need to get used to it.Bottom line: no longer recommended due to low quality of internal mechanism(s).
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
By S. Cobb
So apart from a cheap espresso machine for christmas several years ago...this is the first espresso machine I have ever owned or operated. I could never figure out how to us the old machine and resorted to using the attached coffee maker. This machine is extremely easy to use! However, you should read the manual thoroughly to understand what you need to do. Don't expect to pull this thing out of the box and start making the best latte's in the world if you don't read the manual. Once you understand the simple procedures it really is quick and easy to make espresso and latte's. I'll be quick and to the point:POSITIVE FEATURES1. Design: It's amazing how much thought went into this machine. The frothing wand swivels out, the machine is tall enough for normal size coffee mugs, high quality materials, cup warming try, Assist plug to make unplugging easier, visible water tank the removes extremely easily, easy to dump waste tank, all the tools needed to clean the machine come packaged with it, hidden tray behind the waste tank to store cleaning tools and filter pods, small sign that displays to let you know when the waste tank is full, hot water dispenses out the steam wand for hot tea if you wish, simple three button operation, powerful pump, etc...do you see my point? Anyone who puts this much thought into making a neatly organized and easily operated machine will spend just as much time making sure it's designed to last.2. Ease of Operation: It's simple. You want espresso? Fill the filter pod with espresso grounds, tamp them in, attach the filter, push the coffee button once. Got enough espresso in your cup? Tap the button again and it stops. Same type of deal for creating steam to steam milk for latte's. Want hot water for tea? Turn the dial on the steam wand to max and hold the coffee button.3. Excellent results: I use Starbucks espresso grinds and Starbucks syrup. I will never pay for another cup of coffee unless I'm out with friends! The steam wand produces thick, rich foam. Use cold milk and cool your frothing pitcher before use. Also, use a thermometer and you will get good results. As for the reviewer commenting on his espresso cooling to room temperature by the time he cleaned the wand....froth your milk first. Then make the espresso. While your espresso is being made wipe the wand off. By the time you wipe the wand off your espresso is done and ready to be added to the milk (which if you heated it to 160 degress or more like you should it will still be hot!!).I can't say enough about this machine!!Bad things:1. Poor troubleshooting in the manual: The troubleshooting basically offers answers like...do you have water in the container? or Is the machine plugged in? Useless information when I couldn't prime the machine. I held down the coffee button to bring water out of the steam wand and no water would come out. It turns out that I didn't have the water container pushed all the way in.2. That's it....I can't think of anymore.BUY THIS MACHINE!!
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful.
By A. White
I want t love this machine a lot. But not yet. I replaced a 10-year old Starbucks/Saeco Estro Vapore (and Starbucks still sells the same solid design!) when the boiler finally cracked & leaked. I purchased at Williams & Sonoma with guaranteed satisfaction. Great design and solid equipment. Good frother (Some suggest removing the metal tube for better frothing, I like it better left on). The viewable water tank is good but you have to move the frother wand all the way to the right to get the tank out. The buttons work great, except the frothing button shuts off at peculiar times during long frothing stints and you have to watch to press it on (so it blinks) again. The portafilter is uniquely designed: a kind of double walled basket fits into it & it has a basket eject button between the bottom 2 spouts. And the espresso coffee is ... so-so. Here are the 2 main drawbacks I have, after using this machine for 5 months: (a) CREMA: very thin to no crema (because of the double-walled baskets?) and (b) DUAL SPOUT: impossible to get espresso to drip out of both portafilter spouts evenly - I have NEVER gotten it even and I have no way to know how to get it so. The machine itself is wonderfully designed. Just be careful if you want true rich crema espresso, and want it in 2 cups at the same time! I rate it 3 out of 5.
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- Head Elevation - With a 4.5 inch clearance, this machine is designed to accommodate full-size mugs, making it ideal not just for espresso, but coffee drinks such as Americano, cappuccino and caf latte
- Control Panel - The back-lit soft touch control pad gives you control over the extraction process. The steam button to the right allows you to control the heating process for frothed milk
- Easy Eject Filters - The exclusive Easy Eject filter system allows you to effortlessly interchange the three included filters (single, double, and pod). Each filter uses Breville dual-wall technology to consistently produce rich crema
- Steam - The commercial style steam wand features a swivel ball for easy maneuverability and a soft grip dial to control steam pressure for barista-style frothed milk (the included enhancer allows you to effortlessly create perfect froth)
- Temperature - The high performance stainless steel boiler system delivers water at a consistent 198 F (92 C) with 15 bars of pressure for perfect crema on every shot. The boiler also heats the mug warming tray on top of the machine
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