BAD INSTRUCTIONS IT IS A LITTLE AWKWARD TO HOLD WITH THE CORD ATTACHED. THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT COMPLETE. I HAD TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO PUT ON THE ATTACHMENTS THROUGH TRIAL AND ERROR. NO INFO ON THE DIFFERENT GRIND SETTINGS. MY DOG IS NOT TOO FOND OF THE NOISE EITHER.
The grinder? The doser? The grinder makes a huge difference in espresso, when you take advantage of its precision. On my last lot of beans, a grinder setting of 12 produced something like brewed coffee, while 10 justified the price of this machine. For me, anyway, it takes time to find the right balance of coffee amount, grind, tamping, and extraction time. New beans need a new balance.
As to the doser: If you usually grind for one espresso at a time then you seriously do not want the doser getting in your way.
Great prduct - no hazing or streaking! I bought this after being disappointed with my Wet Jet for my pre-finished hardwood floors- they were very hazy and dull. Bona Kemi has a wonderful cleaner and mop. I am so much happier. The mop and cleaning pad are very easy to use, and I like that you aren't throwing a pad away every time you mop! Just rinse and reuse, so simple. The cleaner doesn't leave any residue. I highly recommend this product.