Really good video. I bought this exact machine a year ago. Thank you for explaining everything step by step. The machine came with no directions whatsoever on how to maintain. I love my machine. Thank you so much!
Please inform me how you like it. Please create about 3-4 coffees before making one you drink. That way you condition the machine. Please play around with the individual settings for your own recipes.
Thanks for for the video, I actually ordered after your first video and got my delivered on Friday and have enjoyed it during weekend. The webshop said they will get in stock January 23 when I ordered, but apparently they got it early 😊
Your unit is not available in the USA. I have the ES3200 LatteGo and have used it for just over a year. Thank you for posting the unboxing video. It was helpful to me as a guide because I needed to re-box my machine to send back to Philips for warranty service. I wish you the best of luck and hope you get years of reliable service out of your new machine. Mine has been nothing but a headache and is always requiring interaction to clear a red light and sometimes all three red lights. This happens nearly every day we use it. The only good thing I can say is that Philips customer support has been exceptional so I am grateful for that at least. Also, be careful with the milk container. We always washed ours by hand, but after a while it started leaking milk from the bottom as taking in apart multiple times to clean weakened the latch on the bottom. Philips did replace it for free but told me that part is not a warranty item. Once my unit is refurbished and returned I'll be looking to replace it if it starts acting up again.
I am aware that the milk unit is an item that I will have to replace once in a while because the rubber will wear off over the time. I bought this machine keeping in mind that all parts that will need service or that might be wearing off over time are replaceable by myself at a very reasonable price. My old coffee machine needed a service for cleaning and maintenance which cost me 320 Swiss Francs every year. You weren’t able to take the brew group out by yourself and I wasn’t able to buy replacement parts. All had to be done by a specialist. If something like what has happened to you occurs whit mine I will create a video about it. Hopefully you will find a solution with yours.
your videos are wonderful. I've researched this machine for three weeks and your down to earth videos from just a regular user put me over the edge to buy it.
Hi, you should definitely not clean brewing group with a soap and a brush. Water is enough, brush can leave some hair inside the mechanism. Grease should be put on a fully dried unit not on a wet one as you did..
Hi can u make a video about grinder settings too pls🙏 i change it to the left to make it more finer is that true ? Cuz it looks like i get closer to 12 not 1 ... so now i m so confused. And did u change ur grinder settings or u leave it normal as u bought
There is a status information in % which is shown on the lower left side of the touchscreen. When it hits 10% it keeps on reminding you every time you turn on the machine that the Aquafilter has to be exchanged soon. So you still have time to buy one if you haven’t already done so.
Great video! I’m waiting for this to be offered for sale in the US. Do you have any regrets about buying the 5400? Based on my research it seems like it’s going to be the right unit for me.
No regrets at all. The only thing that is a bit negative is that it is quite loud when it is doing its thing. But I don’t care 🤷♀️ because the coffee is so good.
@@choschiba Is this because the unit itself is loud, or because it's vibrating a lot? (also transfering the vibrations) ? Say when you brew, and you lift up the machine, is the loudness (much) less?
It’s the hot steam being pushed through the milk container. The machine grinding the coffee and brewing the coffee isn’t louder than my old coffee machine.
@@choschiba Just got mine today and I've added some Sorbothane half sphere underneath the device. I'm doing a lot with acoustics, so I had a feeling that these would help and it really does. The noise is much less as the machine doesn't have any contact now with anything. The pads absorb every vibration. Amazon: Sorbothane Halbkugel but other sites are cheaper, but that's what I used. It works under every noisy device.
Hello. In the container with the used coffee pads do you find some drops of water? I noticed that after making a cup of coffee, if remove the container to clean it, inside the machine some drops are falling. Does your machine have the same behavior?
Yes, that can happen. Nothing to worry about. In the beginning the pads on my machine were wetter. What is the grinding dial set up to on your machine?
@@choschiba It doesn't show with any indicator. But I will set it to low slowly by turning it towards to 1. The issue is that after making a coffee and turning off the machine some drops of water are stll falling in the container for 1-2 min. So your machine does the same right ?
I will check it. My grinding dial is about in the middle of the scale. I will check if there is still water dripping. As you don’t have eye sight to the container sitting inside the machine I am wondering how you have recognized it? 🤷🏼♀️
@@choschiba After I made a coffee and turned off the machine, I removed the drawer with the container to clean it and then I found drops of water falling inside the empty space where the container should be placed. I let a towel there for 1-2 min until the drops stopped falling and then I placed back the drawer.
HI Cat, awesome Video, i have my machine for 2 weeks and loving it! how long do you clean the brewing unit ? and question 2 is is there a alternative on a Aqua filter as it is pricey here in South Africa ?
@@choschiba by the way your vidéos are very good. Keep going like this! You rallye conviced me to purchase a Coffee machine Philips like yours! Thanks again!
@@choschiba I am not sure that I understood it correctly (being my first espresso machine ever), but, after some research, I have found that there should cycles of 8 filters use and 1 descale. I am curious to see what happens when I will get there ☺. I am still learning about how to better take care of my espresso machine and, by the way, I have learned a lot from your video. Thank you!
No, I haven’t. Do you know where they have them? If it’s regarding the milk container maybe they didn’t snap it together properly. I have always washed by hand and have never put it in the dishwasher. Looking forward to your reply
Oh, wow. That means that the tray might have overflowed or there might have been a production problem regarding the tray. Maybe the particular batch? If you have such a problem, having a hole in the injected plastic part you immediately ask for exchange. The other cause might be that they simply haven’t emptied the tray often enough. The mechanical red riser shows you when the tray is full. I always pay attention and therefore never had any problem.
@@choschiba Drip tray was empty. The water is boiling when it comes out. You can see then press the button to make an espresso, the coffee grinds and then the water pump starts and thats when the water leaks out from the bottom left of the machine
Oh wow! That means that the flexible tube must have got disconnected. I had that once in a while with my old coffee machine. He/She should return it and get a new one. Should still be covered by warranty. Or get it repaired.
I just got the 5400 and am trying to figure out how to get my latte to add more milk? I'm really not sure exactly what the 3 drink settings do. The manual doesn't really explain which one is amount of milk. I think the last one is for froth? Can you help me and explain?
@@mariyoreo I do like it, So far I've had around 75 Latte's lol It's fast and easy and I have gotten it down to a science now. It doesn't taste exactly like Starbucks but its very good and I have about 2/day.
If you use ReverseOsmosis/Distilled/UltraFiltered water with the aquaclean filter inside water container...you will never need to descale ever.....Only the cleaning tablet is needed to get rid of excess oils from brew unit holes. Tip Only use Medium or Light Roast beans as they are less oily, then use max hotwater tempreture on Light Roast, Medium hotwater temp on Medium Roast. Enjoy.
Thank you very much for your tips. But I really want to drink mineralized water instead of distilled water!! It´s much healthier for the body. I don`t mind buying a new filter. It lasts really long anyway. The choice of beans, more or less roasted, really depends on the personal taste.
@@mariyoreo Yes any model that you can afford. Bean to cup machimes save you thousands of dollars, you choose whatever beans you like...freedom of choice. Nespresso is tiny, overpriced , pods are messy, expensive and too small...yuck. Bean to Cup is the best in taste,budget...you can buy whatever you can afford.
The first time i used this machine it was with ground coffee. Machine just dumped it in container and all i got is clean water. What's wrong with it? Thank you in advance.
I will have to give it a try myself. Never tried that function. I would press the button for grounded coffee first and then wait what the machine tells you to do next.
@@choschiba i didn't know there is a button for it. That probably will do it. Thanks! Do you keep your machine on all day or its better to turn it off ?
The machine will tell you when to exchange the filter or when you have to use the cleaning tablet. I would suggest to clean the brew group every 1-2 weeks. Otherwise you will have fungus inside the machine.
Hi Cat3D, I got my machine today and used it for the first time of course. I noticed the coffee waste is not dry, it looks really watery, not in coffee pad forms. Do you think that it is normal? Thank you, nice videos BTW. Ana.
Mine was also rather wet in the beginning. What degree of grinding have you set it to? Mine is on 8 or nine when you start counting from the biggest dot downwards. The light in the citchen isn't very good, so it's not easy to determine. Please only turn the dial while you are grinding! In the meantime, after adjusting my waste is quite dry.
@@choschiba Hi, thanks for your reply. I haven't changed it from factory settings but I'll check. As I got it yesterday I am searching more info on how to change the grinder degree. I'll let some time to adjust too. Thanks again! And I really appreciate that your videos and replies are in English. ❤❤
You‘re very much welcome 🤗 In the beginning the coffee might not taste that well. After about 4-5 it should taste perfect. Then adjust the coffee settings to your taste.
@@mariyoreo hi, yes I would recommend it. I love it, I use it everyday. I had one before that used capsules and it has nothing to do with this one flavour wise. Rgrds!
Great to hear. I‘m still happy with my machine. Looking forward to drinking coffee every day. I didn’t have to exchange anything yet. Just the water filters.
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Really good video. I bought this exact machine a year ago. Thank you for explaining everything step by step. The machine came with no directions whatsoever on how to maintain. I love my machine. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your kind comment.
What brand do you use for descaler ?
@leannabrannon5470 I‘m using a local brand. You can use any descaler that is sold saying it‘s for fully automatic coffee machines.
Philips should sponsors you, best review of this machine and you made me buy one to :)
That would be really great. But I haven’t found any program that supports reviewers. 🥲
Thank you so much. I’ve ordered this model and can’t wait to try it.
Please inform me how you like it. Please create about 3-4 coffees before making one you drink. That way you condition the machine. Please play around with the individual settings for your own recipes.
Thanks for for the video, I actually ordered after your first video and got my delivered on Friday and have enjoyed it during weekend. The webshop said they will get in stock January 23 when I ordered, but apparently they got it early 😊
Thank you. Enjoyed it, and also all the detail.
Thank you very much dear Trudie 😀
Muchas gracias por el vídeo, me ha resultado muy útil. Aunque no entienda su idioma los subtítulos me han ayudado. Un saludo desde España
Muchas gracias por el bonito comentario. 😃
Your unit is not available in the USA. I have the ES3200 LatteGo and have used it for just over a year. Thank you for posting the unboxing video. It was helpful to me as a guide because I needed to re-box my machine to send back to Philips for warranty service. I wish you the best of luck and hope you get years of reliable service out of your new machine. Mine has been nothing but a headache and is always requiring interaction to clear a red light and sometimes all three red lights. This happens nearly every day we use it. The only good thing I can say is that Philips customer support has been exceptional so I am grateful for that at least. Also, be careful with the milk container. We always washed ours by hand, but after a while it started leaking milk from the bottom as taking in apart multiple times to clean weakened the latch on the bottom. Philips did replace it for free but told me that part is not a warranty item. Once my unit is refurbished and returned I'll be looking to replace it if it starts acting up again.
I am aware that the milk unit is an item that I will have to replace once in a while because the rubber will wear off over the time. I bought this machine keeping in mind that all parts that will need service or that might be wearing off over time are replaceable by myself at a very reasonable price. My old coffee machine needed a service for cleaning and maintenance which cost me 320 Swiss Francs every year. You weren’t able to take the brew group out by yourself and I wasn’t able to buy replacement parts. All had to be done by a specialist. If something like what has happened to you occurs whit mine I will create a video about it. Hopefully you will find a solution with yours.
Good video. Thank you for the cleaning demo. Very helpful.
Dear Cat, Thank you very much for your well explained video. This definetley makes the things more easier. Have a nice evening. Thank you!
Thank you very much. 😊
your videos are wonderful. I've researched this machine for three weeks and your down to earth videos from just a regular user put me over the edge to buy it.
Thank you so much for your kind words 😊
very helpful....thanks.......!
Your welcome
Much appreciated!
Thank you very much
Thanks for for the video :)
You're welcome 😃
Hi Cat, I ordered after your first video and now delivered ;) Thanks!!
Sven how do you like it?? I'm looking to purchase this machine. Do you still like it and would recommend? Thanks in advance
It’s been a while since I’ve bought mine. I’m still very happy with mine 😊
@@mariyoreo Still like it because not to many machine making my favourite ''Ristretto'' coffe!!! only 1 issue milk foam its not to warm!!
Have you tried to adjust the temperature settings?
@@choschiba Yes i did but still not enough warm like in Costa or Starbucks! Yours is very warm?
That's a space-age looking coffee maker!
You think so? You should taste the cappuccino it creates. So delicious 😋
also one of the best out there, have one and its the best thing in my kitchen...
It really is. Every morning I really enjoy the great tasting coffee it creates.
Hello Cat. Great to see another video.
Thank you so much 😊 I really wish my other content would also attract more audience.
Hi, you should definitely not clean brewing group with a soap and a brush. Water is enough, brush can leave some hair inside the mechanism. Grease should be put on a fully dried unit not on a wet one as you did..
You are right. I just wanted to demonstrate it. I should have mentioned that you have to wait.
Hello Cat .2 nd time I watched your excellent description in detailed video.Greetings: HR.
Thank you very much 😊
excellent many thanks
Thank you so informative! 👏
Thank you so much 😊
27:37 u can't put soap in there, it can damage the module
Of course I can. As long as you lubricate it afterwards it isn’t any problem at all.
in the manual it says clearly do not use any cloth or brush. You can lose insurance by cleaning the brew group this way
Thank you very much for your comment!!
Thanks. How often do you clean the brewing unit?
About a month
Thank you for your wonderfull review, Question: What's the difference between Philips EP5441/50 and EP5444/90? Thanks
Thank you so much 😊. I have no clue what the difference is. Maybe 🤔 it’s just a kind of country code?
@@choschiba They are color codes, it has multiple color configurations.
Okay, thank you for clarifying it. It’s my first machine of that kind. So I had no clue
Hi can u make a video about grinder settings too pls🙏 i change it to the left to make it more finer is that true ? Cuz it looks like i get closer to 12 not 1 ... so now i m so confused. And did u change ur grinder settings or u leave it normal as u bought
The dial has 12 dots. I left it just as it was. In the middle at dot number 6. For me it’s fine as it is.
Hi Cat the video is fantastic, how do you know when to replace the aquafilter? Will the machine tell you before?
There is a status information in % which is shown on the lower left side of the touchscreen. When it hits 10% it keeps on reminding you every time you turn on the machine that the Aquafilter has to be exchanged soon. So you still have time to buy one if you haven’t already done so.
Great video! I’m waiting for this to be offered for sale in the US. Do you have any regrets about buying the 5400? Based on my research it seems like it’s going to be the right unit for me.
No regrets at all. The only thing that is a bit negative is that it is quite loud when it is doing its thing. But I don’t care 🤷♀️ because the coffee is so good.
@@choschiba thank you so much!
@@choschiba Is this because the unit itself is loud, or because it's vibrating a lot? (also transfering the vibrations) ?
Say when you brew, and you lift up the machine, is the loudness (much) less?
It’s the hot steam being pushed through the milk container. The machine grinding the coffee and brewing the coffee isn’t louder than my old coffee machine.
@@choschiba Just got mine today and I've added some Sorbothane half sphere underneath the device. I'm doing a lot with acoustics, so I had a feeling that these would help and it really does. The noise is much less as the machine doesn't have any contact now with anything. The pads absorb every vibration.
Amazon: Sorbothane Halbkugel but other sites are cheaper, but that's what I used. It works under every noisy device.
Hello. In the container with the used coffee pads do you find some drops of water? I noticed that after making a cup of coffee, if remove the container to clean it, inside the machine some drops are falling. Does your machine have the same behavior?
Yes, that can happen. Nothing to worry about. In the beginning the pads on my machine were wetter. What is the grinding dial set up to on your machine?
@@choschiba It doesn't show with any indicator. But I will set it to low slowly by turning it towards to 1. The issue is that after making a coffee and turning off the machine some drops of water are stll falling in the container for 1-2 min. So your machine does the same right ?
I will check it. My grinding dial is about in the middle of the scale. I will check if there is still water dripping. As you don’t have eye sight to the container sitting inside the machine I am wondering how you have recognized it? 🤷🏼♀️
@@choschiba After I made a coffee and turned off the machine, I removed the drawer with the container to clean it and then I found drops of water falling inside the empty space where the container should be placed. I let a towel there for 1-2 min until the drops stopped falling and then I placed back the drawer.
Ah, now I understand what you mean. I will check and reply. Going to grab another cup of coffee now 😁
HI Cat, awesome Video, i have my machine for 2 weeks and loving it! how long do you clean the brewing unit ? and question 2 is is there a alternative on a Aqua filter as it is pricey here in South Africa ?
I would clean it every 2-3 weeks. The filter lasts quite long. It’s good invested money as it prevents the machine from getting damaged.
how long is the cable on this? i want to buy this model but cant decide where to put it so it can reach my power outlet
It is 1m long. But it’s an exchangeable cord. So you could use a longer one or an extension cord.
@@choschiba thanks alot, now my decision is clear
You can use whatever type of Milk?
So far I have used milk with 3.5% fat and Barista Oat Milk. Both work really nicely. The more fat the „milk“ contains the more froth it will produce.
@@choschiba thanks !
@@choschiba by the way your vidéos are very good. Keep going like this! You rallye conviced me to purchase a Coffee machine Philips like yours! Thanks again!
Thank you so much 😊
2/8 after changing the filter? Does that mean that I will be able to use it for up to 8 filter changes? Does anybody know anything about this one? 🤔
I still have to find out what it exactly means
@@choschiba I am not sure that I understood it correctly (being my first espresso machine ever), but, after some research, I have found that there should cycles of 8 filters use and 1 descale. I am curious to see what happens when I will get there ☺. I am still learning about how to better take care of my espresso machine and, by the way, I have learned a lot from your video. Thank you!
Exactly. I guess you’re right 👍🏼
I have heard that there are many people having leaks from the 5400 machine after a few months, have you had issues?
No, I haven’t. Do you know where they have them? If it’s regarding the milk container maybe they didn’t snap it together properly. I have always washed by hand and have never put it in the dishwasher. Looking forward to your reply
@@choschiba the video i saw shows the water leaking from the bottom of the machine
Oh, wow. That means that the tray might have overflowed or there might have been a production problem regarding the tray. Maybe the particular batch? If you have such a problem, having a hole in the injected plastic part you immediately ask for exchange. The other cause might be that they simply haven’t emptied the tray often enough. The mechanical red riser shows you when the tray is full. I always pay attention and therefore never had any problem.
@@choschiba Drip tray was empty.
The water is boiling when it comes out. You can see then press the button to make an espresso, the coffee grinds and then the water pump starts and thats when the water leaks out from the bottom left of the machine
Oh wow! That means that the flexible tube must have got disconnected. I had that once in a while with my old coffee machine. He/She should return it and get a new one. Should still be covered by warranty. Or get it repaired.
I just got the 5400 and am trying to figure out how to get my latte to add more milk? I'm really not sure exactly what the 3 drink settings do. The manual doesn't really explain which one is amount of milk. I think the last one is for froth? Can you help me and explain?
Please watch my second video where I show everything in detail and see if that helps you: th-cam.com/video/VWd_y4WvMZQ/w-d-xo.html
@kalek Arcane im looking to purchase this machine. Do you still like it and would recommend? Thanks in advance
@@mariyoreo I do like it, So far I've had around 75 Latte's lol It's fast and easy and I have gotten it down to a science now. It doesn't taste exactly like Starbucks but its very good and I have about 2/day.
@@Atljeepboy thank you for your response
If you use ReverseOsmosis/Distilled/UltraFiltered water with the aquaclean filter inside water container...you will never need to descale ever.....Only the cleaning tablet is needed to get rid of excess oils from brew unit holes. Tip Only use Medium or Light Roast beans as they are less oily, then use max hotwater tempreture on Light Roast, Medium hotwater temp on Medium Roast. Enjoy.
Thank you very much for your tips. But I really want to drink mineralized water instead of distilled water!! It´s much healthier for the body. I don`t mind buying a new filter. It lasts really long anyway. The choice of beans, more or less roasted, really depends on the personal taste.
I'm looking to purchase this machine. Do you still like it and would recommend? Thanks on advance
Absolutely 👍🏼
@@mariyoreo Yes any model that you can afford. Bean to cup machimes save you thousands of dollars, you choose whatever beans you like...freedom of choice. Nespresso is tiny, overpriced , pods are messy, expensive and too small...yuck. Bean to Cup is the best in taste,budget...you can buy whatever you can afford.
The first time i used this machine it was with ground coffee. Machine just dumped it in container and all i got is clean water. What's wrong with it? Thank you in advance.
I will have to give it a try myself. Never tried that function. I would press the button for grounded coffee first and then wait what the machine tells you to do next.
@@choschiba i didn't know there is a button for it. That probably will do it. Thanks!
Do you keep your machine on all day or its better to turn it off ?
@@-vrtex-1966 I‘ve programmed it so it will turn off after one hour. That saves electricity.
@vortex im looking to purchase this machine. Do you still like it and would recommend? Thanks in advance
@@mariyoreo omg yes. It's the best!
What kind of espresso beans do you use?
At the moment I am using Dallmayr Créma d‘Oro
How many times a year you need to do all these maintenance steps?
The machine will tell you when to exchange the filter or when you have to use the cleaning tablet. I would suggest to clean the brew group every 1-2 weeks. Otherwise you will have fungus inside the machine.
@@choschiba cool, thanks.
Hi Cat3D, I got my machine today and used it for the first time of course. I noticed the coffee waste is not dry, it looks really watery, not in coffee pad forms. Do you think that it is normal? Thank you, nice videos BTW. Ana.
Mine was also rather wet in the beginning. What degree of grinding have you set it to? Mine is on 8 or nine when you start counting from the biggest dot downwards. The light in the citchen isn't very good, so it's not easy to determine. Please only turn the dial while you are grinding! In the meantime, after adjusting my waste is quite dry.
@@choschiba Hi, thanks for your reply. I haven't changed it from factory settings but I'll check. As I got it yesterday I am searching more info on how to change the grinder degree. I'll let some time to adjust too. Thanks again! And I really appreciate that your videos and replies are in English. ❤❤
You‘re very much welcome 🤗 In the beginning the coffee might not taste that well. After about 4-5 it should taste perfect. Then adjust the coffee settings to your taste.
@glorybox25 Do you still like this machine and would recommend it? Im thinking about getting one. Thanks in advance
@@mariyoreo hi, yes I would recommend it. I love it, I use it everyday. I had one before that used capsules and it has nothing to do with this one flavour wise. Rgrds!
Can you control the temperature on each drink?
Yes, you can change it in each user profile
@@choschiba thank you for responding!
This machine is not available for purchase in the USA . There is no dealer.
What a pity. I guess they sell different product lines in different countries.
Order it from Canada as it stocks in april. The 5400 & 4300
William Sonoma has it. We just ordered two weeks ago and received it two days ago. It is great so far.
Great to hear. I‘m still happy with my machine. Looking forward to drinking coffee every day. I didn’t have to exchange anything yet. Just the water filters.
Don't look straight into the camera. It scares my dog.
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