Sunbeam Mini Barista EM4300
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Good product at an affordable price
Mini Barista EM4300Overall it feels well made, easy to refill water and easy to clean and it is nice looking. Warm up time is around 1 minute. With coffee ground correctly I can produce a coffee as good as any coffee shop in my area. What I like is the group handle is the same size as a commercial machine, 58mm. And its metal so it holds the heat. Also the group head is high enough to fit a mug underneath. Steam wand takes about 30 seconds to get going, it does the job nicely. So far I'm very happy with this purchase, bought while on special at Target for $200.00. The only complaint is that to put the group handle in and take out requires you to hold on to the whole machine, as it is so light. However because it makes such a nice coffee and was a good price, that is acceptable to me.
Purchased in at Target Australia for $200.
- Product is used: Daily
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You get what you pay for
Mini Barista EM4300I initially loved this machine. I used it daily making one to two coffees and I was impressed with the ease of use and the fabulous results. However, like other reviewers here mine has started making the grinding noise as soon as you turn it on at the socket. It also leaks water into the drip tray. I tried to descale it (I have descaled the machine previously) but it’s of no use as water not only goes through the steam wand but also leaks into the drip tray meaning I have been unable to finish the descaling cycle. Unfortunately for me I can’t find the receipt but the machine would only be about 18 months old. I think I paid about $215 from Myer. Another piece of junk heading for landfill.
- Product is used: Daily
Excellent for the money!
Mini Barista EM4300S (Silver)We purchased this coffee machine when we had to put our larger Breville dual boiler in for service. I looked at both Breville option and Sunbeam. The equivalent Breville has a few extra gadgets and the group head feels heavier (but surprisingly doesn’t seem to fit as much coffee in it). For about $200 less than the Breville this does exactly what we want, no fuss, with a small counter footprint & fewer extra bits & pieces to store.
To get our perfect shot we’ve learned to not pack down the coffee grind too much or it won’t come through. Steam is consistent & dry, after heating to temp. Other reviews I read says it was loud but I’ve found this the case only fleetingly if you let it get to temp and gradually lower steam wand into milk.
This is a great back up machine for us & a perfect housewarming gift for someone starting out! Definitely would recommend!
Purchased in at Kitchen Warehouse WA, Osborne Park for $279.
- Product is used: Daily
- Grinder: Breville BCG820 (Grinder)
Hello Vanessa,
Thank you for the great feedback.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your tips to perfecting the optimal espresso shot.
Thank you for your continued support,
Sunbeam Customer Care
Second Sunbeam EM4300S that has started leaking from the base after 1-2 years
Mini Barista EM4300S (Silver)Bought my first sunbeam mini barista in 2020 and it lasted 2 years until it started leaking from the base. Purchased another as I like the machine and the price, just thinking the leaking was a once off. Purchased a second mini barista in July 2022 and now in November 2023 this machine is leaking the same way as the previous machine.
Purchased in at Harvey Norman Retail Stores - Electronics for $347.
- Product is used: Daily
Hi LizK,
We understand your disappointment and apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused you.
... Read more Please send us a private message with your contact details, so we can contact you directly and help you with this matter further. Thank you, Sunbeam Customer Care Call us at 1300 881 861, from 10:00am to 6:00pm - Monday - Friday AEDT.
Awful machine!
Mini Barista EM4300S (Silver)Can’t get the coffee head to fit. Works like a charm if there’s no coffee in it- but as soon as you add tue coffee - won’t fit. Steamer stopped working after month regardless of it being cleaned. Complete waste of money.
Purchased in at Harvey Norman for $300.
- Product is used: Rarely
Good little machine
Mini Barista EM4300K (Black)Have had my new machine for a week now after my 4300s model stopped working after 5 years of producing awesome coffees every time. I love the look of the new one and the extraction is great but I cannot get the milk to the same perfection. The steam seems to be much fiercer and the milk does not froth the same, so I end up with a watery coffee which is too hot
Purchased in at Harvey Norman Retail Stores - Appliances for $348.
- Product is used: Daily
Poor build and longevity of machine - fantastic coffee though!
Mini Barista EM4300S (Silver)I have had various models of this machine since I was given one for our engagement 15 years ago. It makes fantastic coffee, is compact and a great price. The first machine lasted 5-6 years and since replacing it, each model has lasted less and less. My last 3 machines lasted 2 years, then 18 months and finally 11 months (at least the last one was covered under warranty) They all end up having the same issue with water starting to leak from the group head or milk wand and gradual loss of pressure in both. I look after my machine and clean and de
... Read morescale it regularly. We have many friends who have had the same machine over the years but have all had similar issues recently and are now happy to spend more money to buy a different brand coffee machine that will go the distance. Improve the build Sunbeam as it used to be a fabulous machine!Purchased in for $250.
- Product is used: Daily
Hi Ainslie,
We truly apologize and we are very sorry to hear that our product did not meet your expectations.
... Read more We appreciate your feedback as it helps us to improve our products and processes, please feel free to contact us anytime for questions concerning our products and we will be always happy to help. Thank you, Sunbeam Customer Care Call us at 1300 881 861, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm - Monday - Friday AEDT.
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Top quality coffee for a great price.
Mini Barista EM4300S (Silver)After 13 years of faithful (usually 2 cups of coffee per day minimum) service, we needed to replace our Sunbeam Café Espresso EM3800.
Looking at reviews on the Choice website, I decide on the Sunbeam Mini Barista EM4300 based on its overall rating of 82% (highest was only rated at 85%), the fact that I was quite happy with my previous Sunbeam coffee machine and price (got mine for $269).
The Mini Barista is pretty similar in size to my older machine (as seen in photos) and is certainly a nicer looking machine compared to the squareness of the o
Purchased in at JB Hi-Fi Retail Stores for $269.
- Product is used: Daily
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Still going strong after 5 years
Mini Barista EM4300S (Silver)Excellent product for the price. I got mine for $199 at Harvey Norman five years ago. It has proven to be durable as I've used it daily for the last five years with no issues. The group head is good and full-sized, steam wand works well and the whole unit is easy to clean and maintain. If the coffee grinds are a bit too fine then the pump won't be able to push the water through the coffee, but you can judge the ideal grind level and tamping after a few uses. It comes with dual wall filter baskets - a single and a double. I bought a single wall (non-pressurised) filter basket separately which I predominantly use as my preference. This machine is a good, affordable basic unit that produces consistently great shots of coffee.
Purchased in at Harvey Norman for $199.
- Product is used: Daily
Great coffee machine for 1-2 years and then always ends the same way
Mini Barista EM4300S (Silver)I did love my sunbeam barista - I enjoyed the ease of use, quality of coffee and it has a good frother, but my journey with this brand is now ending. This is my second mini barista which I use daily and once again it has started that terrible noise, drawing water constantly and wont turn off using the on/off switch. The only way to turn it off is at the wall plug. Once and you think perhaps you have got the dud one, but twice and this is a product wide fault. I have read others with the same experience and poor customer service or acknowled
... Read moregement from Sunbeam. That's it Sunbeam - I am off to a competitor brand. For those thinking of buying - what you need to weigh up is the price you pay and the likely age of the product breaking down. This is a cheaper product and so perhaps a 1-2 year life is acceptable to you. For me I just feel that Sunbeam knows of the fault but is doing nothing to sort it out and that feels like a company that doesn't value customers.Purchased for $215.
- Product is used: Daily
Hi Emma,
Thank you for sharing your experience while using the Sunbeam Mini Barista EM4300.
... Read more We are disappointed to learn about the issues you are experiencing. We are happy to help you troubleshoot solutions. Please give us a call at 1300 881 861, from 10:00am to 6:00pm - Monday - Friday AEST. Thank you, Sunbeam Customer Care
Faulty machine
Mini Barista EM4300S (Silver)After 2 years of normal use my Sunbeam mini barista machine started having this issue. It is connected to power, it is on (cannot be turned off), and there is a ongoing noise of it pulling in the water. I found online that many other people have had the exact same issue with their machine.
I contacted Sunbeam to inform them of this issue and I provided them with all the documentation they required. Sunbeam was extremely slow to respond to my emails about this issue (1/2 weeks to respond) and I ended up calling them 4 times to follow up after e
Purchased in .
- Product is used: Daily
Hi Annie,
We are disappointed to learn that you have been dissatisfied with the resolution of your matter.
... Read moreOur customer service team works to provide the best resolutions available in line with our Terms and Conditions. Your feedback has been shared with our team, Thank you, Sunbeam Customer CareHi sunbeam. There was no resolution at all to my matter. The team does not work that well as it took weeks to get responses from the team and I was unable to get any help from them.
Hi Annie,
We understand your disappointment, our consumer service team strives to provide the best solutions available under warranty and in this case your product is no longer under warranty. We appreciate your feedback.
... Read more Thank you, Sunbeam Customer Care
Made awesome coffee for 6 months, then broke down
Mini Barista EM4300S (Silver)I initially bought the coffee machine online from Myer. I could best describe the machine initially as a fantastic little machine - easy to use and made a perfect cup of coffee every time - extremely consistent, with good coffee temperature. Six months into use however, it started to do what a lot of other owners describe in these reviews - it made a very loud grinding kind of noise, which couldn't be turned off by the power on/off switch located on the coffee machine. The only way to turn it off was by turning off the electrical switch on th
... Read moree wall - potentially dangerous, as if this fault starts when you're not home, and haven't turned it off at the wall, not sure what the ramifications would be. The noise is most likely the pump, because (like other reviews describe), water spills into the drip tray very quickly, and you've got to shut it down quickly, otherwise it would leak everywhere. I then packed the machine up and took it back to Myer. They initially said that they would get it fixed, but when they entered the details into their system, they stated that they could either do a refund, or I could repurchase the machine for whatever price it was on the day of me returning the machine (I bought my machine on sale, so it would most likely be more expensive to repurchase). I chose the refund, and will use it to buy a different coffee machine. I very much appreciate that Sunbeam have honoured their one year guarantee, but due to the high volume of reviews from people who have had the same problem, I think that Sunbeam should take a close look into this problem and rectify it - due to the fantastic potential of this little machine! If it weren't for this problem, I'd still be drinking lovely coffee every morning, and singing the praises of this fantastic little machine!Purchased in at Myer for $265.
- Product is used: Daily
Hi Mrs B.,
Thank you for sharing your experience while using your Sunbeam Mini Barista EM4300.
... Read more We are very sorry that our product did not meet your expectations. We very much appreciate your feedback as we value our consumers' opinions most. Your feedback has been shared with our team. Thank you, Sunbeam Customer CareFind out how Sunbeam Mini Barista EM4300 compares to other Semi-Automatic and Manual Coffee Machines
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Good value
Mini Barista EM4300K (Black)I begin with my genuine sympathy to those who have had a bad experience with this machine. I would be annoyed if I had bought one and had water flooding the bench after a few months. It would be good to know what proportion of machines sold have this flooding issue, and more importantly, what is the cause. I can only write about my experience.
Maybe I will have jinxed ours by writing this review but here are my thoughts. Ours has now just clocked up two years. For most of this period, we have made 4 mugs of double shot a day - let’s say 600 d
Purchased in for $223.
- Product is used: Daily
- Grinder: ALDI Lumina Signature Automatic
Nice coffee but known design flaw with water pumping nonstop
Mini Barista EM4300S (Silver)Mini Barista user since October 2021, used twice a day max. Great price and decent quality of coffee, consistent product and was working fine. As of today 18/04/2023, the machine's pump runs nonstop with water feeding into and overflowing the drip tray. At first we didn't know what was going on, until we saw the water overflowing in the kitchen. This is a potential fire hazard as the machine has to be unplugged from the powerpoint as the on/off button will not stop. Imagine if you are on holiday and this happens, the pump surely will burnout as
... Read more the auto shut down function is not working. Reading all the other reviews describing the same issue, I am surprised how this product has not been recalled. Sunbeam is exposing itself to a massive lawsuit and will be easy to lose after investigators read all the reviews posted here over the years. Users with the same issue please report it to https://www.productsafety.gov.au/Purchased in for $250.
- Product is used: Daily
Hi Diego Rodriguez,
Thank you for sharing your experience while using your Sunbeam Mini Barista EM4300S.
... Read moreWe are disappointed to learn about the issue you are experiencing. We are happy to help you troubleshoot solutions. Please give us a call at 1300 881 861, from 10:00am to 6:00pm - Monday - Friday AEST. Thank you, Sunbeam Customer Care
EM4300 not as good as earlier entry level model EM4800
Mini Barista EM4300S (Silver)I am surprised that Willow from Sydney is the only other person reporting the poor extraction on this forum.
That is my biggest disappointment with my EM4300. Like Willow, My EM4300 was a replacement for an older machine, so I have a benchmark with which to compare. (The difference from Willow, is my old machine was a 12 year old EM4800, which had given good service until developing a serious leak in the steam/extraction selector valve.) I am using the same coffee beans, (the same batch kept in an airtight jar with polyethylene seal). I am usi
... Read moreng the same 16 gram measure, grinding freshly using the same Sunbeam EM0430 Burr Grinder on the same setting (1- the finest). The extraction by the EM4300 was pathetic compared with the EM4800. It made coffee very weak in flavour. I increased the extraction time from the 14 second factory setting to 25 seconds, with some improvement, but still inferior. I also tried preheating the group head, handle and filter basket, with a hot wash on the 2-cup setting. This gives further improvement in extraction. I’ve also tried increasing the charge of beans to 18 gram, but this results in encrusting the head with spent grounds, so the marginal improvement in flavour is not worth the added inconvenience. My best guess is that either the water extraction temperature is too low, or it’s a design weakness. This machine boasts a commercial sized filter basket, at 58 mm diameter. The EM4800 filter basket was 51 mm diameter. Thus the EM4300 has 1.34 times the cross sectional area. For the same charge of coffee grounds, that results in a 34 % reduction in flow path for extraction. From my experience in extraction of essential oils, this is bound to give an inferior extraction efficiency. If I was in a position to advise Sunbeam product development people, I would have advised them against changing their entry level espresso machine filters from 51 to 58 mm diameter. Willow also described the crema as sloppy. I would describe it as frothy, but I suspect we are seeing the same somewhat unappealing appearance. That said, when frothed milk is added, that is of no consequence – to me at least. The poor extraction sure is a huge disappointment to me.Purchased in at Amazon for $425.
- Product is used: Daily
- Grinder: Sunbeam Burr Grinder EM0430
Hi Wombat,
Thank you for sharing your experience while using your Sunbeam Mini Barista EM4300S.
We are disappointed to learn about the issue you are experiencing.
I have called, but this is already being processed by customer service, who I should add, have been treating the issue seriously.
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to reply.
... Read moreWe are happy that the case was handled. Thank you, Sunbeam Customer CareFind out how Sunbeam Mini Barista EM4300 compares to other Semi-Automatic and Manual Coffee Machines
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A great little machine
Mini Barista EM4300S (Silver)This is my first espresso machine and I bought it when the pandemic started and the coffee shops closed.
It is still going strong and causing me no grief.
I make sure it is unplugged from the power after each use and I clean and descale every 6 months.
If it dies I'll be buying another for sure
Purchased in at The Good Guys for $239.
- Product is used: Daily
- Grinder: Sunbeam MultiGrinder II EM0405
Don't waste your money
Mini Barista EM4300S (Silver)The original machine was purchased for my husband for a Christmas present. 3 months into using it it decides to pump water into the waste tray and all over the bench even though the machine its self was turned off, it drew power, and started pumping hot water out. I wrote a review and sunbeam contacted me and we organised a replacement which was a reasonably painful process, the replacement arrived and again we have had the exact same issues a few days out from Christmas just over a year later, I tried emailing sunbeam directly to the email I u
... Read moresed last time and it has been a horrible experience trying to get their support and there is no record of anything on their end. I ended up purchasing a brand new coffee machine and will never buy a sunbeam coffee machine again, even though soo many people suggested it, and I was told 'I've never seen this issue' from a salesman in regards to this machine.. for 2 out of 2 machines doing the exact same thing it means there is a massive issue with them, I see heaps of others have the same issue with it aswell.. its a machine that should be pulled from the market because someone will get seriously injured by it, so prevent it before it happens sunbeam.- Product is used: Daily
- Grinder: Sunbeam MultiGrinder II EM0405
Hi Shanny,
Thank you for sharing your experience while using your Mini Barista EM4300S.
We are disappointed to learn about the issue you are experiencing.
Hi sunbeam, unfortunately the machine draws power when it is turned off.. there is a massive electrical fault in it and they should be pulled form the market before major damage or death is caused. Ca
... Read moren't troubleshoot a broken dangerous machine that's never been mishandled. Thanks for offering though. But PLEASE stop selling these machines!!
Great coffee from an excellent machine
Mini Barista EM4300S (Silver)This must be the best value coffee machine around. It makes consistently great coffee and is simple to use and maintain. It even looks great in the kitchen and takes up minimal bench space. I find Lavazza Ora ground coffee works very well in this machine.
Purchased for $269.
- Product is used: Daily
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunbeam Mini Barista EM4300
My coffee machine is leaking. What can I do?
Establish where the leak is coming from:
- From the front of the machine under the Drip Tray – make sure the Drip Tray is emptied regularly and positioned tightly against the coffee machine before each use.
- From the back of the machine under the Water Tank – check for any cracks or leaks coming from the water tank. Make sure there are no foreign particles or object blocking the valve. Ensure Water Tank is sitting correctly against the coffee machine.
- From the group head – ensure filter basket and group handle is locked in position before use. Clean shower head regularly and replace group head seal, if required.
If you require further assistance please contact the Sunbeam customer care team - 1300 881 861 (8:30am to 5:00pm - Monday - Friday AEST).
My machine keeps pumping water even after I descale and reset the programs, what should I do?
Contact the Sunbeam Customer Service Center on 1300 881 861 (AU) or 0800 786 232 (NZ).
How do I clean and care for my machine?
The espresso making process involves extracting oils out of coffee grinds. Deposits of grinds and oils build up over time affecting the taste of the coffee and operation of the espresso machine. Purging water through the Group Head and Steam Wand, before and after making each coffee, is the easiest way to keep your machine clean. Sunbeam Espresso Machine Cleaning Tablets (EM0020) are available for purchase from Sunbeam.
Why is my machine constantly leaking water? What can I do to fix it?
- Make sure the drip tray is pushed tightly against the machine. Empty it regularly to avoid waste water overflow.
- Make sure the red plug on the water reservoir is removed and reservoir is sitting flush against the machine. Check for any cracks or foreign particles stuck on the valve / connectors on the water tank and machine base.
- If it's leaking from the group head make sure the group head handle is on tight and check for the seal.
The steam wand on my machine has stopped working, what can I do to fix it?
When the steam setting is selected, an initial amount of water / steam comes out and then stops. After the thermoblock heats to a higher temp, the steam will start. If no steam from the wand comes out at all, the steam nozzle might be blocked by milk residue or scale build up. Soak the wand in soapy warm water to soften the milk residue, then follow the user manual to clean and descale the machine.
I suspect water is leaking internally, what should I do?
Contact the Sunbeam Customer Service Center on 1300 881 861 (AU) or 0800 786 232 (NZ).
Latest Consumer Questions
My machine is about 2 years old and water is now coming out of the steam wand every time I make a coffee. Has anyone else had this issue?
I need to replace the electrical plug. The three wires are blue, brown and yellow/green. Can anyone confirm which is earth, live and neutral?
My machine is only 2 to 3 months old. Today it won't stop flashing light to say its heated, I turn it on to try to get steam out the wand and hot water comes after a very small amount of steaming. I turn it back to the centre to reheat, and the light for steam stays on. After a wiggle of the dial it goes back to the centre light but still flashes consistently and won't get to the point of staying on fully. Therefore I can't get it to purge coffee.
Mine does exactly the same thing. It is just a very poor machine. :(
Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your experience while using your Sunbeam Mini Barista EM4300.
To better assist you, please contact us at sau-customerservice@newellco.com, or call us on 1300 881 861, from 10:00am to 6:00pm - Monday - Friday AEDT.
Thank you,
Sunbeam Customer Care
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Details
| Category | Semi-Automatic and Manual Coffee Machines | Semi-Automatic and Manual Coffee Machines |
|---|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $329 | $329 |
| Pump Pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Input Power | 1,350 W | 1,350 W |
| Dishwasher Safe Parts | No | No |
| Water Tank Capacity | 2 L | 2 L |
| Dimensions | 330 x 295 x 250 mm | 330 x 295 x 250 mm |
| Weight | 7.1 kg | 7.1 kg |
| Milk Frother | Steam Wand | Steam Wand |
| Bean Grinder | None | None |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year(s) | 1 year(s) |
| Colour / Finish | Silver | Black |
- GTIN13: 9311445024959 and 9311445034576
- MPN: EM4300, EM4300EM0480, EM4300K and EM4300S
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Hello shasta,
Thank you for your GREAT Review. Happy to hear you're loving your Mini Barista.