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- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
Overall 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...
Read more $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.
- 13 reviews
- 8 likes
I 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.
- 25 reviews
- 48 likes
An early Father's Day present to replace my beloved Breville 800 series that died recently . Breville have dropped the ball now by only producing overly complicated and ridiculously expensive machines .
I wanted a simple to operate , responsive machine that made a decent cup of coffee without having to take out a personal loan to buy it .
The Sunbeam seems to meet all of these requirements and more .
A special buy from appliances Online at $219. made the Mini Barista a quarter of the price of most other competitors . It was simple to assemble...
Purchased in at Appliances Online for $219.
Hello Charles,
Thank you for your very detailed review, your feedback is greatly appreciated. We are so happy to hear that your are loving your Sunbeam Mini Barista EM4300.
Thank you for your useful storage tip of the cleaning pin.
- 2 reviews
Second machine - same fault. When plugged in the pump runs constantly, spewing water everywhere, the motor running nonstop and potentially starting a house fire. I urge all others (i see there are many) with this same fault to report it to the ACCC here: productsafety.gov.au/contact-us/for-consumers/report-an-unsafe-product
Purchased in at Harvey Norman Online for $300.
- 2 reviews
“… Well, I tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen
Pour myself a cup of ambition
Yawn and stretch and try to come to life”
EXCEPT for the morning the coffee machine broke! Let me assure you, even coffee doesn't wake you up as much as the prospect of not having a coffee does.
Luckily, the local service station has a machine that makes me one that's good enough to tide me over until i reach the Coffee Machine Shop (not its actual name).
I procure a Sunbeam Mini Barista machine. I pick it on the basis that i once had a coffee made from one...
Read more and it was delicious. Other deciding factors involve the fact that it doesn't use pods and the fact that there's stock available so i can take it home now. I'm not that fussy and I'm already craving a second cup. Get the box home and get the machine out of the box; oh, this looks nice. There's a big version, but i just got the mini as i really don't need anything bigger, and this will save on space. I guess if you've got a massive kitchen, and a family of caffeine addicts, then the big one would be ace. The mini looks good on the counter, it's just the two of us and I'm happy.Purchased in at The Good Guys for $199.
Purchased first machine in 2019 from Myers, it lasted 3 months and received a replacement. Same problem milk wand has no pressure and water leaks from wand. Up to my 4th machine and has just gone on the blink.
Will be looking at other brands this time.
Purchased in for $240.
- 3 reviews
- Mini Barista EM4300K (Black)
- Verified
Compact, professional features like a thousand dollar machine, and makes perfect espresso
Very impressed. Best machine I’ve ever owned and easily the best espresso machine in its price range.
Easy to use. Well-designed and built.
Consistently makes a perfect espresso, at optimal temperature - just like a high end machine.
Really like the feature that flushes hot water and keeps the milk wand clean and un-clogged.
The manual is easy to follow, full of information and includes techniques explaining how to make coffee and froth milk like a professional barista.
A pleasure to use too - I love making coffee with the Mini Barista even when I’m half-asleep - because it tastes so good.
Gives me something to look forward to when I have to get up early in Winter and it’s cold and dark outside.
Purchased in for $230.
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- 3 reviews
- 5 likes
Makes a decent coffee and now the cafe wants $6 a pop I bit the bullet and got my own machine. I use killer coffee which is terrific. The machine makes a great cuppa but man oh man is it noisy! It rattles around the bench and my
Cup nearly rattles right off the holder part. Love the frother! It’s a good machine for the price. I would’ve liked something fancier but couldn’t justify. This is good for what I paid as I am judging based on the coffee It makes and how well caffeinated I am haha!
Purchased in at Appliances Online.
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I bought the mini barista about 2 years ago, after reading good reviews and because I had always had goodruns with Sunbeam Coffee machines. The machine made good reliable coffee, was easy to clean and maintain.
But recently the machine has been pumping water when not turned on (but plugged in to the wall socket). The water from the tank has emptied all over the counter top, and even short circuited the house when we were away for the week.
I was going to buy a similar machine, but jumped on to this website and learnt that other users have had a...
Purchased in .
- 2 reviews
- 3 likes
We had one given to us 7 years ago . For a home machine it is reliable . It took 2 to 3 minutes to turn on and froth the milk well .
Compare to industrial machine it is not extracting the coffee as well but for that price it is good enough . The industrial one cost 5 times more for a mall one.
We bought a new one 3 weeks ago when it was on sell. Stick with sunbeam brand again
Purchased in at Rachel Guy for $800.
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Only had a few weeks and mini barista is leaking water, tray empty. Water accumulating underneath machine, not very impressed. Is second one we have had so not good otherwise is a good machine
- 3 reviews
The only issue is the know for water and steam hard to turn for me as I have arthritis and is very slippery but overall is the best addition to my kitchen
Purchased in for $699.
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We replaced our em7000 that lasted about 5 years with this little em4300k and couldn't be happier. I don't think it takes any longer to make a delicious coffee with this single boiler unit than it did with our old dual em7000. We are using the filter basket that came with the em7000 & the results are much improved (creamer) than when using the basket supplied with the em4300k. The steam wand pressure is great & it's a very quiet little machine, imho this is all you need to make quality coffee at home.
Purchased in at Kmart Online Store for $229.
- 3 reviews
Bought from Appliances Online September 2020, $200. Just failed with the known issue of pump running when plugged in, whether main switch is on or off. Also been dripping around the group head.
It's a pity because the coffee was very good and milk steamer worked well.
Juast unacceptable that it has such a short life.
Purchased in .
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Faulty control circuit - Coffee Machine and water pump turns on by itself
I purchased this coffee machine less than 2 years ago. A few days ago, the machine and water pump turned on by itself and water poured all over the countertop. The only way to turn it off was to unplug it from the power outlet. I contacted Sunbeam customer support who initially stated they could not replace the product as it was outside of the warranty period. I emphasized that this is a design flaw and a safety issue as this machine and water pump could have been left running for days or weeks if I was out of town, which may be a potential fir...
Read moree hazard. Sunbeam eventually agreed to replace the machine. The representative stated this was an isolated case as there have been no other similar reports despite me directing her to this thread and mentioning it was actively monitored by Sunbeam customer support. Given this, I do not have confidence that Sunbeam will investigate this issue appropriately and will recall affected machines. I encourage everyone affected by a similar problem to file a report with Product Safety Australia (https://www.productsafety.gov.au/).Purchased in .
Hello Mal,
Thank you for letting us know about your experience.
We are sorry that you were dissatisfied with the initial resolution of this matter. Our customer support team works hard to provide the...
The problem that I have described appears to be a widespread issue. As mentioned, this is a design/manufacturing defect as an appliance should never unintentionally turn on.
Given the value that Sunb...
Read moreeam places on safety, I would appreciate feedback into the root cause of the issue after it is investigated by your technical team, and would expect Sunbeam to issue a recall of affected machines. Please advise if I can assist further with your investigation.Find out how Sunbeam Mini Barista EM4300 compares to other Semi-Automatic and Manual Coffee Machines
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Same issue as everyone else, yet Sunbeam deny it is a known fault
My mini barista is about 2 years old, and has the same fault as everyone else - keeps pumping when plugged in, but not turned on at the machine.
Have called Sunbeam 4 times. They deny this is a known issue. They keep trying to send me to a repair centre, but the repair centres say they cannot source the part and cannot help.
This is a KNOWN problem, yet Sunbeam fail to fix it. They are knowingly selling a faulty product. Disgraceful.
Purchased for $250.
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Like a few other reviews I’m confused .
Love this little compact machine , but water leaking underneath can’t see where from just a pool of water each morning.
Do I get it repaired?
Buy a new one it’s 3 years old, gets used 3 times a day usually , it seems this is a fault in the design if so ??
Sunbeam we want to keep purchasing your appliances but will the next one do the same
Purchased at Harvey Norman for $260.
Great machine that makes loverly coffee, better than competing machines from other manufactures.
It's no longer working though. First it started leaking, then the on/off button stopped working. No easy fix and very little information on how to service. Sunbeam could do with improving their after sales support.
Purchased in .
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
Hey I'm having the same issue with my machine where the pump keeps pumping and doesn't shut off from the moment the PowerPoint is turned on.
Hi
I am also having the same problem as above. Pump run non stop with water leaking from the lower area of the machine.
I have had a Sunbeam Mini Barista for 2 years and have been extremely happy with it. But now, as soon as you turn it on, the "Steam" light starts flashing (small round light to the right of the main ready light). There is no noise or sign of anything else happening at all. I have always favoured Sunbeam products because they have been very reliable but no one wants to repair this machine as they say it would cost less to buy a new one and they can't even guarantee getting any parts necessary. This is very disappointing. If anyone could offer a clue about the fault I may be able to persuade a repairer otherwise I will reluctantly have to risk replacing it with a different brand.
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Details
Category | Semi-Automatic and Manual Coffee Machines | Semi-Automatic and Manual Coffee Machines |
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Price (RRP) | $329.00 | $329.00 |
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 | Black | Silver |
- 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.