Espresso machine Philips EP1220/00 — fully automatic, 1.8 L water tank, 275 g bean hopper, 15 bar, ceramic grinder, 12 grind settings, black

The Philips 1200 series EP1220/00 is a fully automatic espresso machine with a 1.8 L water tank, integrated 100% ceramic grinder and classic milk frother. The intuitive touch display simplifies selection of drinks and My Coffee Choice lets you adjust aroma strength and quantity. Durable ceramic grinders and the Aroma Extract system deliver consistent temperature, aroma and crema cup after cup, while AquaClean filter and a removable brew group make maintenance straightforward.

Advantages

The machine grinds fresh beans with 100% ceramic grinders adjustable in 12 steps for grind size control and long life (up to 20,000 cups). The Aroma Extract system maintains water temperature between 90–98°C and optimises flow for balanced extraction. The classic milk frother creates silky milk foam and is simple to disassemble for cleaning. AquaClean filter extends time between descaling (up to 5,000 cups when used as instructed), and the removable brew group plus automatic descaling alarm simplify routine maintenance. Intuitive touch display and My Coffee Choice provide easy customization of strength and cup volume.

Suitable for

• Home users who want freshly ground espresso and milk-based drinks
• Small offices seeking easy-to-use automatic coffee preparation
• Anyone who prefers adjustable aroma strength and grind settings

Key specifications

• Product: Espresso machine Philips 1.8 L EP1220/00
• Water tank capacity: 1.8 L
• Coffee beans capacity: 275 g
• Grinders: 100% ceramic, 12-step adjustment
• Power: 1500 W
• Machine weight: 7.5 kg
• Colour: Black

How to use

Fill the 1.8 L water tank and add coffee beans to the 275 g bean container. Use the touch display to select a beverage and adjust strength and cup size via My Coffee Choice. For milk drinks, use the classic milk frother to steam and froth milk. Clean the removable brew group regularly by rinsing under running water and replace the AquaClean filter when prompted to minimise descaling. Follow on-screen maintenance prompts for automatic descaling cycles.

Usage recommendations

Use filtered water and install the AquaClean filter to extend the interval between descaling procedures (up to 5,000 cups as indicated). Clean the removable brew group weekly and descale only when the machine prompts if AquaClean is installed. For best aroma, adjust grinder setting gradually to achieve the preferred grind size and use fresh beans.