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KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine KES6503
KitchenAid

Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine KES6503

A stylish starter semi-auto.

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KitchenAid's semi-auto has a 15-bar pump, a 1.4 L tank and a slim 162 mm body, with KitchenAid's design. It's a style-first entry machine; you need a grinder.

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Key specs
Type
Semi auto espresso
Grinder
No
Water tank
1.4 L
Highlights

Specs that matter

Body
Weight
11.57 lb (5.25 kg)
Dimensions
162 × 334 × 286 mm
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Weight11.57 lb (5.25 kg)162 × 334 × 286 mm
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

KitchenAid's semi-auto has a 15-bar pump, a 1.4 L tank and a slim 162 mm body, with KitchenAid's design. It's a style-first entry machine; you need a grinder.

Best for

Style-conscious beginners with a grinder

Not for

Enthusiasts wanting PID or a 58 mm group

Main strengthSlim 162 mm body
Main weaknessNo grinder
Reasons to buy
Slim 162 mm body
Iconic KitchenAid design
1.4 L tank
Reasons to avoid
No grinder
Limited brew control
Manual steam wand only
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Product data

Full specifications

11 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Pump pressure
15 bar
Type
Semi auto espresso
Display
No
Voltage
220 - 240 V
Weight Kg
5.25 kg
Height
11.26 in (28.6 cm)
Depth
13.15 in (33.4 cm)
Width
6.38 in (16.2 cm)
Control Type
Buttons
Water Tank L
1.4 L
Built In Grinder
No
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