Krups Espresso Novo 964 Espresso Cappuccino Machine NOT WORKING

Description: Krups Espresso Novo Model 964 Electric Espresso Cappuccino maker Steam Machine PARTS ONLY - PRESENTLY NOT WORKINGCurrent status does not work properly HEATS upDoes not leak BUT does not pass the water through.. suspect the front switch .. which appears to have broken just inside the machine as the switch falls out. So it appears to not change the setting from off to Caffe or VaporeCalled KRUPS .. parts no longer avialable for this modelIncludes:Original portafilter with single and double baskets, metal drip holder and plastic drawer, original manual with everything pictured from manual page (photo # 3)SIZE: 10.5 inches high 10 inches deep8 inches wideWEIGHS 10 pounds!Shipping weighs 14 pounds box 13 X 13 X13I got this cappuccino maker from the estate of my Sister in Law's sister.. who knew a good thing and bought it.. I have to say that despite the weight of the machine.. almost 10 pounds.. and the effort in making individual cappuccinos .. this MAKES THE BEST COFFEE HANDS DOWN outside OF ITALY.Last time I used it, it worked perfectly.. might need descaling - suggest you run vinegar through it and then clean steam before making coffee.***SHIPPING:I ship anywhere but please NOTE: All orders are shipped to the address given at checkout.FREE pick up in Miami. Convo me for details. BUYERS OUTSIDE OF THE USA:ANY CUSTOM CHARGES, VAT or TAXES due in the country of delivery are the responsibility of the buyer in that country of purchase, when they are NOT calculated at check out. The sale and shipping charges of MY Mothers Basement are for the item and the shipping ONLY, unless otherwise noted.Buyers in the USA will have their state taxes applied to the final charge at checkout by ETSY.VINTAGE/ANTIQUE/ART items might be free from customs charges, however that depends on their age and your country's policies regarding importing antiques and art objects. Please inform yourself on the import rules in your country before purchasing.THANK YOUREVIEW OF THIS VERY MODEL:COFFEE NERD review from 2017 by The Cappuccino Kid who alas is no longer posting Bottom Line:This model made me rethink my whole approach to the Krups brand. They may be more appealing to those in the know, but these older models are way better...Positive Product Points- atypical, ergonomic and gorgeous German design- non-pressurized portafilter- fast thermoblock boiler- quality construction - drip tray cover is reversible, so that if one side wears out, you have a 2nd drip tray cover (clever!)- frothing aid on the steam wand is easily removable for cleaning- contains a thermal safety fuse, so that the machine shuts down before the boiler overheats- the electrical connections are situated in a neat little plastic compartment of their own at the bottom of the machine, accessible by a screwed down cover, and isolated from the rest of the machine. That's the way to do it! Contrast that to the Breville's, Elektra's, etc., where the electrical connections are totally out in the open, and right in the path of water connections, that may leak water on to them!Negative Product Points- small drip tray- small 1l water tank- lightweight aluminum portafilter (though that has its advantages too...)- this is nitpicking, but the holes on the PF spout are slightly wider apart than on other machines I've had. You can still pour into a single espresso cup, but you have to be a little more careful that it doesn't spill over the side, and it will likely hit the side wall of the cup.- parts are scarce, hard to find and can be pricy on account of the fact that the machine is over 25 years old... but brew gaskets are still available, if you look (they're black, quarter-round, 60mm exterior diam., 50mm interior diam.; and are used by numerous old Krups models)Detailed CommentaryOk. So I needed yet another espresso machine, like I needed a hole in the head. But when I saw the design of this machine, I had to have it. If only because of the touch of class it would give to the kitchen. I am a big fan of "Dieter Rams" (of "Braun" fame), the 20th century German industrial designer. This Novo Type 964 machine looks very much like something he would have done in the latter half of the 20th century. Very "Braun-ish"; or rather, very German in its design aesthetic. But while Krups is a German company, this machine was made in Switzerland. If only for their rareness and quality, I covet Swiss-made espresso machines even more than those from Italy!I read on Reddit that this model was produced from 89-94 (but read on Amazon that it was produced between 93 - 97), and originally retailed for the modique sum of 80-90 euros (while Amazon says $60 - $80US). Whatever, this review may have limited use! The "Novo Type 964" does not look like the boxy models more typical of Krups / Novo series, as shown in the picture of this review page. That boxy design is more bland, in comparison (though still nice compared to DeLonghi, etc). But I would not have jumped on it if it looked like the current crop of Krups. Rather than being square on top, the Novo Type 964 is rounded (while the drip tray is rectangular), and looks a bit squat in height. It has a light silver and black body (some models were entirely black), with two large colored pilot lamps (orange and red) in the top portion, and a matte silver stainless steel drip tray cover with round holes. On the front panel, it says "CAFFE" and "VAPORE" for the brew and steam functions. Peculiarly, Italian rather than German or English! BUILD QUALITY: I have always avoided "Krups" machines, despite that many of their models have industrial designs I really dig. Precisely because of the lightweight build quality and overall cheapness of components. I saw them pretty much as very nice looking plastic toys. Not this one. The seller said this one was heavy, so I had a look at it. While it doesn't look that way from a distance, when I picked it up, I could see what he was talking about. Like the equally very nice "Saeco Magic" machine, the Krups Type 964, while not "Saeco Aroma heavy", is heavier than it looks like it'll be. The silver back and sides that look like plastic, is actually part of a solid (if thin-ish) metal chassis. The top, centre piece and drip tray assembly is black plastic. The group head appears to be cast aluminum, and quality machined. I don't know if this material gets quite as hot as chromed brass, as it does not share its mass, but it gets plenty hot. I can't leave my finger on it more than a second or two. The square water tank lifts out from the corner, and looks exactly like a smaller version of those found in the Breville Cafe Roma, with no hoses in the water. You can see the water level from an opening in the frame on the corner of the machine. Unless there's a disadvantage I don't know about, I prefer the hose-less designs.To give an idea of the mindset behind the design of this model, some of the most important screws; ie. for shower screen and steam wand, are very high quality machined chromed steel screws. The kind you might expect on a 1960's Thorens Swiss-made turntable, but that you don't usually find on machines these days. The shower screen itself is a quality piece of stainless steel, not aluminum. The gasket behind the shower screen is also well made. I mean, the machine is 25 years old, and the gasket is in like new condition! Contrast that to the brewhead gasket in my Breville Cafe Roma (which stole a lot of the design ideas in this machine, including the gasket shape and function)... the Breville's gasket is shot after 5 years! PORTAFILTER: The PF is polished aluminum, about 53mm size, with sloped baskets, and an atypical design of ridges inside the filter basket head, that keep the basket in place. Unlike most, if not all more recent Krups machines, this one is not pressurized! So you can make a proper espresso on this unit, and not worry about the basket clogging up. The pressurized basket for my Solis SL-70 fits the Krups PF perfectly (it is a Saeco type). So if I wanted, I can make pressurized brews as well! Even more interesting, is the fact that the portafilter (and its basket) from my Avanti "Compact" machine also fits perfectly the Krups. That means you can also use a Saeco-compatible portafilter and basket. So not only can you still get a portafilter for this machine, you can have that portafilter made of chromed brass with a VST basket if you want.The machine has no solenoid valve for a drier puck (which I see as a plus). But it does have an overpressure system, where water drains down into the drip tray after a pressurized shot. Like other such machines, sometimes the puck is dry (particularly if you wait before dumping it). Other times, not. BOILER: When the seller started steaming milk, I knew from the thump-thump sound, this machine had a thermoblock. That too is a bit unusual. The aluminum thermoblock is not the dirt cheap ones you may find on cheap machines, as cost savers. It's a large silver oval device, of good quality. (https://www.kaffeewiki.de/images/8/86/Krups-typ-968-007.jpg) A more substantial quality thermoblock than found in the more cheaply made Breville Cafe Romas. Though it does not reach the quality of the (round) thermoblock found in my Quickmill 0835 espresso machine, it would not look out of place in a Quickmill model either. It's the heart of the machine, and its main advantage, is that it takes less time to heat up than a traditional boiler, and requires less attention to cleaning it. It has no problem heating the beverage to a high degree, if you pull it at the right time (or turn the "VAPPORE" on to bump the heat up). On one occasion, I measured 187F water -in the cup-. That is way hotter than I have ever measured on -any- of my machines! Which is good, as it means the machine can get plenty hot (its easier to cool down an espresso machine than to heat it up).STEAM FUNCTION: The steam wand frothing aid is an unusual design I've not seen before. I think it may be exclusive to Krups machines. It's such an unusual design, at first, I wasn't sure how it worked. It has a broad thick black 'tip' made out of natural rubber, with what looks like a radio antenna sticking out of it (or a "second wand" if you prefer). According to the instructional sticker adhered to the side of the machine, this "second wand" does have a hole that you clean (at the end of its small rubber tip). But despite this second hole, the steam comes out of the main hole in the large rubber tip, and in any case, this second wand does not ever go in the milk. It seems to act more like a "chimney" for the main steam wand. I don't know any more than that. But I do know this whole second wand/rubber tip assembly is the equivalent of another machine's "frothing aid" (read: "panarello"). Like others, its designed to create larger bubbles, and/or faster frothing. At first, I thought it was useless, because the bubbles were too airy. Couldn't even see what was happening in the milk, with a spider web of bubbles all over the place. Then I realized I was doing it wrong... You don't keep the tip at the milk's surface with this frothing aid. You dunk the frothing aid well below the surface of the milk, until the rubber contraption is fully submerged. You end up with much more manageable, creamy, latte-ready (but not necessarily latte-art ready) froth. This rubber frothing aid assembly is easily removable and washable, by pulling on it.Some people will put it away and just use the metal steam wand underneath, but I find it works better than other 'panarello's' I've used. Some other (earlier?) versions of the Krups Novo Type 964 did not have this frothing aid. They had a stubbier stainless panarello with a rubber piece near the joint for holding it. Again, very similar to Breville designs (with Breville obviously shameless in their apparent theft of Krups designs). But this steam wand design is the one to have, as it works better than the steel panarello tube design. Plus, if you remove it, you are left with an all-stainless steel wand, with a nice tapered single-holed tip. That works a treat by itself. Plus, this steam wand juts out far enough from the machine to easily fit pitchers into it. I don't know why this is so hard to do for so many espresso makers! Finally, it swivels left/right on an all-brass joint (like the Breville Cafe Roma design). So all in all, it is an -excellent- design for a steam wand. Preferable to the one on my Quickmill machine, and overall, one of my favorites.When activated, the steaming works well. Takes about 10 seconds to become dry steam, and I assume that because its a thermoblock, its like my Quickmill. In that steam does not run out until you run out of water. Not that this is a machine to make a lot of drinks at a time on, as it is *not*. Also, because its a thermoblock machine, there is no variable steam knob. Nor do you really need it, with practice. This makes the machine -super- simple to use. Simpler than a super-automatic. Just one power button, and 1 switch with 2 options!Another reason why this makes a super-good machine for the first-timer, but could probably carry on through to more experienced enthusiasts.DISASSEMBLY:With scant info on this model, I had to figure out myself how it comes apart. There is nary a screw in sight, thanks to the very aesthetically-minded German designers, who didn't want to uglify a minimalist icon with gaudy screws. But there was a single small hole at the very back of the machine with a black dot in the centre... I figured it isn't there for looks. (Hint: Push in on this black dot piece, and you can pry up the back half of the top. There are two more 'hidden' parts you need to access, to remove the top. Two black rivets, located at the top of the water tank area, that need to be pulled out, rather than pushed in. The rest should be easy to figure out, if you've disassembled espresso machines before. It's actually very similar in its assembly to the Breville Cafe Roma. I'm quite sure that's not a coincidence!).THE WRAP: From what I have seen, The Novo Type 964 is both the best looking and overall best quality espresso machine Krups ever made - and it gets my vote as one of the best looking designs I've yet seen in espresso machines. It crushes anything recent by Krups, in the quality dept. They sure don't make 'em like they used to. (Though I'm told the early Braun espresso machines were pretty good too). Performance-wise, the Krups Type 964 can potentially make a nice cup of espresso. This is of course dependent on all the factors involved in doing that (ie. grinders, beans, etc). Numerous reviewers I've read say that it prefers a grind that's not too fine, a tamp that's not too hard.Most espresso dilletantes would likely prefer the Breville Cafe Roma, because you can make a tasty espresso with rich crema on it, effortlessly. With the Krups, I'd say you really need a good grinder with this machine. Because the cheap burr grinders I tried (from Braun and Oster) just gave me a thin, anemic crema. But this Krups 964 will let you taste the difference in those factors. Also, you might try to acquire a pressurized basket if you want easy crema 24/7 (Breville and Solis baskets appear to fit). Just don't be like the lunkhead I read about, who dumped his beloved Type 964 in the trash, because he lost the basket and couldn't find a replacement at the time on eBay! Have a little more sense than that. (Guess what, dude? The basket for my Saeco Aroma fits the Krups perfectly. Whoops!).In conclusion, I'd say this round-top black & silver Krups Novo Type 964 should particularly appeal to those who like the European/German design aesthetic. There is nothing anywhere that anyone makes that looks quite like it. Otherwise, if you're just fine with a more conservative industrial style, you could make do with a Breville Cafe Roma. Although it still looks like it could have been released last week, this model has not been available since Nirvana was rockin' the casbah. Yet you can read numerous reviews of people saying it's lasted them 20-25 years, and when replacing it for a newer, different make... they preferred this Krups machine. Some have actually sought and bought another Novo 964 after that long, in lieu of newer models.So if you want mine, you're flat out of luck, buddy. It's another machine you'll just have to pry out of my cold dead hands. :(Buying ExperienceBought privately from a cool seller, who has dozens of really cool vintage espresso machines.AND IF STILL IN DOUBT:BALZAC ON COFFEE:‪David Opasik Honoré de Balzac is said to have consumed the equivalent of fifty cups of coffee a day at his peak. He did not drink coffee, though—he pulverized coffee beans into a fine dust and ingested the dry powder on an empty stomach. He described the approach as “horrible, rather brutal,” to be tried only by men of “excessive vigor.” He documented the effects of the process in his 1839 essay “Traité des Excitants Modernes” (“Treatise on Modern Stimulants”): “Sparks shoot all the way up to the brain” while “ideas quick-march into motion like battalions of a grand army to its legendary fighting ground, and the battle rages.” Please see and examine all pictures for details, they are considered part of the description. 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