KitchenAid KF8 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, Cast Iron Black #KES8558BK
Product details
| Management number | 253447042 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$749.70 | Model Number | 253447042 | ||
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Enjoy all of your favourite espresso beverages at home with the push of a button. Personalize and store your own recipes based on strength, length and temperature for premium handcrafted, quality espresso made to fit your taste.
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Explore a world of espresso drinks at your fingertips. Create personalized drinks with a touch of a button and choose from 40+ recipes options like Espresso, Americano, Latte, Cappuccino and more.
Bean Swapping Made Simple. Want to mix it up with a new roast? Simply twist and lift to easily remove the bean hopper to empty, exchange or refill with fresh beans to suit your taste. Auto purge ensures taste isn't compromised by the grounds left behind, that's why it automatically clears out the remaining beans in the grinder between batches.
Built to Last. Durable and built-to-last metal-clad construction offers beauty, precision and years of quality and reliability, backed by a 2 year warranty - Visit for warranty details.
Explore a world of milk drinks. From whole milk to plant-based, simply fill up the included milk container with your favourite milk and automatically create personalized milk drinks with the dual-drink delivery system. Plus, the automatic milk frothing and heating feature gives you the exact amount of milk needed with the push of a button.
Automatic Smart Dosing Technology. Get the right grind without the guesswork. The built-in grinder eases preparation by producing the ideal volume and consistency for every drink selection.
Clean function with indicator light. The "Clean Me" indicator light alerts you when the espresso machine requires a cleaning cycle. Plus, the cleaning cycle is programmable for varying water-hardness levels.
Specifications
| Included in the Box |
(1) Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, (1) 2.2 L Water Tank, (1) Water Filter, (1) Bean Hopper (Removable), (1) Milk Container, (1) Milk Tube, (2) Cleaning Tablets (Brew Unit), (1) Spoon (Filter Mounting Aid), (1) Water Hardness Test Strip |
| Model Number |
#KES8558BK |
| Milk Option |
Automatic Milk Frother with Milk Container
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| Grinder | Built in grinder |
| Heating System |
Thermocoil - single
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| Water Filter Compatibility | Yes |
| Water Tank Capacity | 2.2 L |
| Pump Pressure | 15 - 18 bars |
| User Interface | Button operation, 5" LCD Screen |
| Beverage Varieties |
Americano, Cafe Au Lait (1 & 2 shot), Caffe Latte (1 & 2 shot), Cappuccino (1 & 2 shot), Coffee (1 & 2 shot), Cortado (1 & 2 shot), Espresso (1 & 2 shot), Espresso Lungo (1 & 2 shot), Flat White (1 & 2 shot), Latte Macchiato (1 & 2 shot), Macchiato (1 & 2 shot) |
| Other Settings | Adjustable coffee volume, adjustable coffee strength (5 options), cup warmer, hot water dispenser, portion of warm milk, 6 programmable profiles, Clean / Hard water cycle selections |
| Temperature Settings | Adjustable - Low, medium and high option |
| Heat Up Time | <40 seconds |
| Grinder Settings | 7 grind settings |
| Coffee Grinds Hopper Capacity | 270g |
| Coffee Grounds Container Capacity | 12 - 15 used pucks |
| Coffee Powder Option | Yes |
| E.S.E. Pod Compatibility | No |
| Double Cup | Yes |
| Milk Double Cup | Yes |
| Removable Brew Group | Yes |
| Removable Drip Tray | Yes |
| Cleaning Routine | Descale warning, self cleaning |
| Alerts | fill water tank, fill bean hopper, no bean hopper, close coffee shaft, no brew unit, empy drip tray, replace water filter, clean brew unit, rinse milk system, clean milk system |
| Auto Off | Yes |
| Dimensions |
18-1/2" D x 14-3/10" H x 10-1/5" W |
| Power / Voltage | 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 1450 W |
| Materials | Metal Housing, Plastic |
| Country of Origin | Switzerland |
Use & Care
For detailed care instructions, please refer to your machine's user manual. To download your machine's user manual click here. We recommend that you also incorporate the following into your cleaning routine:
- Descale when the machine prompts you, approximately every 3-6 months. We recommend using Dezcal.
- Perform a backflushing/cleaning cycle when the machine prompts you. We recommend using Cafiza tablets.
- Soap out water tank (if applicable) and drip tray every few days.
- Keep the stainless steel casing shiny with a microfiber cloth.
- Remove coffee oil build up in your portafilter and baskets by soaking them in hot water and one backflushing tablet once a week. We recommend using Cafiza tablets for this.
- Replace your Water Filter every 2-3 months.
Warranty
2 year warranty from Kitchenaid.
For faster service when you need to make a warranty claim, please register your machine on the KitchenAid Website.
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