The older machines of this type do not have an off switch and consume 1.5 W standby (about 12 kWh per year). It is worth buying a switchable socket .

The machine is well made and almost all spare parts are available from Bosch, even after more than 10 years. The housing parts are covered with quite thick stainless steel sheet. After the water passes through the machine goes into standby and the insulated jug with glass container keeps the coffee warm