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product_id: 163709477
title: "1200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, Classic Milk Frother, 2 Coffee Varieties, Intuitive Touch Display, 100% Ceramic Grinder, AquaClean Filter, Aroma Seal, Black (EP1220/04)"
brand: "philips"
price: "$1032.26"
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# 15-Bar Pressure for rich espresso extraction AquaClean Filter for 5000 cups without descaling 100% Ceramic Grinder for precision 1200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, Classic Milk Frother, 2 Coffee Varieties, Intuitive Touch Display, 100% Ceramic Grinder, AquaClean Filter, Aroma Seal, Black (EP1220/04)

**Brand:** philips
**Price:** $1032.26
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☕ Elevate your daily grind—because your coffee deserves a standing ovation.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 1200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, Classic Milk Frother, 2 Coffee Varieties, Intuitive Touch Display, 100% Ceramic Grinder, AquaClean Filter, Aroma Seal, Black (EP1220/04) by philips
- **How much does it cost?** $1032.26 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- philips enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted philips brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Maintenance:** AquaClean filter lets you skip descaling for up to 5000 cups—because your time is valuable.
- • **Smart Aroma Extraction:** Optimal brewing temperature (90-98°C) locks in rich flavors and intoxicating aromas for a café-quality experience.
- • **Barista-Level Precision:** 100% ceramic grinder ensures consistent, burr-perfect grind every time for that flawless cup.
- • **Silky Smooth Milk Froth:** Classic steam frother crafts creamy cappuccinos and lattes with ease, including plant-based milk options.
- • **One-Touch Coffee Customization:** Intuitive touch display with My Coffee Choice lets you tailor strength and volume to your exact mood.

## Overview

The Philips 1200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine combines a 100% ceramic grinder, 15-bar pressure system, and AquaClean water filter to deliver barista-quality espresso and coffee at home. Featuring an intuitive touch display and classic milk frother, it offers customizable coffee strength and silky milk froth with minimal maintenance—up to 5000 cups without descaling. Perfect for professionals craving convenience, quality, and a touch of luxury in every cup.

## Description

Elevate your coffee experience with Philips 1200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine. Discover the perfect balance of convenience and quality while enjoying the delicious taste and aroma of coffee from fresh beans at home with the perfect temperature, thanks to our intelligent brewing system. Featuring a built-in grinder and 15-Bar Pressure, the Philips 2200 Series ensures precise and consistent grinding for optimal flavor extraction. With the intuitive display, choose from espresso, coffee, or hot water for tea. With the classic milk frother, easily steam or froth milk and plant based alternatives. Add to your coffee for the perfect latte or cappuccino. Cleaning and maintenance is effortless with Philips 1200 Series thanks to the removable brew group allows you to clean it thoroughly just by rinsing it under the tap and the AquaClean water filter ensures up to 5,000 cups*** without descaling

Review: Life changer - I LOVE this machine!! If I thought I was addicted to coffee before I had this thing, now it's out of control. Espresso at the touch of a button. It did take some tweaking in the beginning to get the grind size correct for the beans I use. I find that a dark Italian espresso with a little bit of Colombian blended in gives the perfect flavor. The water in Central Texas is way too hard so I've been using bottled spring water to fill it up. I still have to decalcify it from time to time when it gives the alert. I don't use the Philips tablets for decalcification though, I just used two tablespoons of citric acid mixed with distilled water up to the decalcification fill line and follow the instructions on their YouTube channel. I've also used a degreasing tablet once and will continue to use those every few months, again following the YouTube channel instructions. Cleaning it is pretty simple, I don't use soap and just run underwater and use paper towels to remove whatever gunk is on there and let it air dry. Just rely on the occasional degreasing procedure and the daily wage rpurge to keep the lines clean. This this is crazy simple to use, and requires just a little "getting to know it" to get perfect coffee and keep the machine maintained. The convenience of getting freshly ground coffee in 60 seconds from turning it on (and maybe 20-30 seconds if it's already on and purged it's line) is a huge luxury. I like making a double espresso shot into two ice cubes, then add 36grams store bought carmal macchiato creamer. Blend for a perfect morning carmal macchiato. I have 2-3 of those every day 😅
Review: Awesome - I’ve had many different espresso machines. This one is by far the best I’ve had. Makes great espressos and coffees. I like that you can use grounds and beans. Easy to clean. Easy to use. Makes the espressos/coffees pretty quickly. I have had no problems thus far

## Features

- With Philips 1200 Series enjoy the delicious taste and aroma of coffee from fresh beans at the perfect temperature.Filter type:Reusable
- Classic Milk Frother System: Dispenses steam, allowing you to easily prepare silky smooth milk froth for your cappuccino
- Intuitive Touch Display: Select the perfect coffee for your mood with just one touch
- My Coffee Choice Menu: Adjust the strength and quantity of your beverage and choose from three different settings to suit your preferences. The Aroma Extract system intelligently strikes the optimum balance between brewing temperature and aroma extraction by keeping the water temperature between 90 and 98°C
- Powerful Filter and Easy Maintenance: Thanks to the AquaClean, enjoy clear and purified water - by changing the filter after being prompted by the machine, you will not need to descale your machine for up to 5000 cups

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07Z2X25SY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #210,611 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #17 in Super-Automatic Espresso Machines |
| Brand | Philips |
| Coffee Input Type | beans |
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (1,179) |
| Date First Available | January 16, 2020 |
| Exterior Finish | Matte |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included Components | Coffee machine |
| Item Weight | 15.4 pounds |
| Item model number | EP1220/04 |
| Manufacturer | Philips Kitchen Appliances |
| Model Name | EP1220/04 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Product Dimensions | 10"D x 15"W x 17"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Making Espresso |
| Special Feature | Milk Frother |
| Specific Uses For Product | Espresso |
| Style | 1200 Series Classic Milk Frother |
| UPC | 810002433283 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 120.0 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Philips
- **Capacity:** 3.8 Pounds
- **Color:** Black
- **Product Dimensions:** 10"D x 15"W x 17"H
- **Special Feature:** Milk Frother

## Images

![1200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, Classic Milk Frother, 2 Coffee Varieties, Intuitive Touch Display, 100% Ceramic Grinder, AquaClean Filter, Aroma Seal, Black (EP1220/04) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SGBDHLriL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the wattage?**
A: i thnk that Phillips states it is 1400W but i measured with 2 different “wattmeters” and never got anything but short (less than 5 seconds) spikes to 1300 and warm up and brew between 1100 and 1200. YMMV

**Q: what are the dimensions of this machine**
A: Width	9.5 inches
Depth	17 inches
Height	14.5 inches

**Q: Can i use the machine without the water filter? I live in South america and I worry that from time to time i won't be able to get the filters.**
A: Deactivating the AquaClean filter
If you do not want to use Philips AquaClean water filter anymore you can always deactivate the AquaClean reminder. Follow the steps below:

1. Press the ON/OFF button to switch off the machine.
2. Press and hold the AquaClean icon until the light in this icon switches on.     The start/stop light starts to blink
3. Tap the AquaClean icon again to deactivate the reminders. The light in the AquaClean icon will go off.
4. Press the start/stop button to confirm your choice.
5. Press the on/off icon to switch on the machine again. The AquaClean reminders will be off now.

Note: The activation of a new AquaClean filter will automatically re-activate the AquaClean reminders.

**Q: Can it make espresso shots ?**
A: Yes it can! It can do espresso, coffee, and cappuccinos.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Life changer
*by S***N on November 18, 2025*

I LOVE this machine!! If I thought I was addicted to coffee before I had this thing, now it's out of control. Espresso at the touch of a button. It did take some tweaking in the beginning to get the grind size correct for the beans I use. I find that a dark Italian espresso with a little bit of Colombian blended in gives the perfect flavor. The water in Central Texas is way too hard so I've been using bottled spring water to fill it up. I still have to decalcify it from time to time when it gives the alert. I don't use the Philips tablets for decalcification though, I just used two tablespoons of citric acid mixed with distilled water up to the decalcification fill line and follow the instructions on their YouTube channel. I've also used a degreasing tablet once and will continue to use those every few months, again following the YouTube channel instructions. Cleaning it is pretty simple, I don't use soap and just run underwater and use paper towels to remove whatever gunk is on there and let it air dry. Just rely on the occasional degreasing procedure and the daily wage rpurge to keep the lines clean. This this is crazy simple to use, and requires just a little "getting to know it" to get perfect coffee and keep the machine maintained. The convenience of getting freshly ground coffee in 60 seconds from turning it on (and maybe 20-30 seconds if it's already on and purged it's line) is a huge luxury. I like making a double espresso shot into two ice cubes, then add 36grams store bought carmal macchiato creamer. Blend for a perfect morning carmal macchiato. I have 2-3 of those every day 😅

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome
*by S***S on January 1, 2026*

I’ve had many different espresso machines. This one is by far the best I’ve had. Makes great espressos and coffees. I like that you can use grounds and beans. Easy to clean. Easy to use. Makes the espressos/coffees pretty quickly. I have had no problems thus far

### ⭐ Serious Problems
*by P***M on January 20, 2024*

In writing this review I was conflicted in whether to give a one or five star rating. In the end, unfortunately, I must give it a one star. First, some of the nice things about the machine. If you have a Keurig, and drink coffee from that, you are going to LOVE the Philips machine. On its worst day, the Philips makes way better coffee than you will ever get out of your Keurig. Also, since this machine usus whole beans your cost per cup will be way less. With this, the machine will pay for itself over a Keurig in no times, since those little coffee pods are so expensive. For me, this is my fifth super-automatic coffee maker. Day in and day out, I use a traditional Rocket Espresso machine to make my morning cappuccino. A machine like the rocket produces the ultimate drinks, and so I like to start my day out with one of those. However, it takes a little effort to use the machine, so I got the Philips to get quick easy coffees throughout the day. When the machine arrived, I was pretty impressed. It was fairly compact, easy to add beans, water, dump the pucks and clean the drip tray. The first serious issue with this machine was I simply could not dial in a proper espresso. When the machine makes a coffee, it is very weak and watery. In watching it press the coffee out, almost immediately the stream turns clear, and almost no rich golden color. It appears to use a very small volume of coffee to make a cup, leading to a very weak coffee. Compounding the problem, it never forms a proper puck. When i look in the drip tray, I do not see anything resembling a puck, but just see a pile of coffee ground sludge. The instructions and online forums says this is an issue to start with, but be patient as it will dial itself in. So, I decided to go ahead and make lots of coffee and just pour it out to let the machine calibrate. I made 30 cups, and yet the machine could not produce a proper puck, and still made weak coffee. Made 15 more cups, and still same thing. Also I should note at some point in the process I adjusted the bean grind to finer and finer levels, trying to get a good puck and a good strong coffee. I did not find success. What I observed is, that even setting my grinder on the finest setting, it produced grounds about like grocery store drip coffee. It did not produce fine powder like you expect from an espresso grind. For a machine like this, if you are not producing a powder like coffee, you simply will not get a strong cup of coffee. To try and get at least a drinkable coffee what I found is I needed to set grinder on finest grind setting possible. Set the coffee bean amount on the largest setting possible, set the water amount on the smallest possible, and then follow the instructions to set the temperature to the maximum brew temperature. At this point I could sort of get a drinkable coffee. At about the time that I got a drinkable coffee setting dialed in, the machine malfunctioned. In pressing the go button, the machine would malfunction and the three error lights would come on. In looking at the troubleshooting manual, I tried the suggestions, but did not work. It said if the suggestions did not work to contact Philips. The malfunction appeared to be that a bean had become jammed in the grinder, and the motor did not have enough power to begin grinding due to the stuck bean. I could tell because when the machine malfunctioned you could hear the motor hum, and the machine immediately shut down. I live in East Africa, so simply no possible way to ship the machine back to Philips for repairs, so I decided to try and repair myself. In looking in the coffee hopper, I found that Philips had used though odd star shaped screws, meaning it was going to be next to impossible to remove the cover to get to the jammed grinder. I finally had to modify a philips head screw driver with a grinder, and I was able to get into the machine. By clearing the beans out of the grinder, putting it back together, it worked again. Unfortunately, I anticipate this will happen again, since the motor appears to be underpowered to have enough start up torque to hand the situation of a stuck bean. To be honest, it was so hard to take the machine apart, I will not undertake that effort again. Next time the machine jams, I will simply have to toss the machine out. So, the issue with this machine, fundamentally is, the grinder motor is not powerful enough to dislodge a stuck bean. Secondly, the grinder is not able to provide the fine coffee grind needed for a proper espresso. Thirdly, even on hottest setting, the brew termperature provides coffee that is not piping hot. Really wanted to love the machine, but unfortunately it appears to have some fundamental design errors.

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