MachineMoccamaster KBG Select →
£290Verified delivered price
Currys · checked 22/07/2026Check retailer ↗
Filter machines · Database record
Moccamaster
KBG Select
A repairable 1.25-litre UK-plug filter machine with unusually extensive owner-replaceable parts support.
Why this status? An active manufacturer product or support page was recorded when this entry was checked. Moccamaster · checked 22/07/2026 ↗
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Independent summary
The premium buys a deliberately simple half-or-full-jug brewer, five-year domestic warranty and documented access to replacement jugs, baskets, lids and water outlets. Paired with the £159 Wilfa Zense, the recorded machine-and-grinder route starts around £449 before beans and papers.
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Best for
Four to ten cups of straightforward batch-brewed coffee, especially for buyers prioritising longevity
Watch out for
It needs a separate grinder and No. 4 papers, while the glass jug sits on a hotplate that switches off after 40 minutes. The 92–96°C brewing range and roughly six-minute full-jug time are manufacturer claims, not independent Home Coffee Index tests. Long life still depends on hand-cleaning and descaling every 100 brews or at least every three months.
True starting cost
What it costs to start
The minimum connected equipment for this route. Required equipment is separated from beans, milk and optional extras.
Verified delivered total£449All required lines include known delivery
Baseline compatible grinderWilfa Zense Coffee Grinder →
£159Verified delivered price
Wilfa UK · checked 22/07/2026Check retailer ↗
Why a grinder is included
This machine has no built-in grinder. The connected baseline grinder is included because freshly ground coffee cannot be made without one. It is a compatible starting point, not the only suitable choice. Beans, capsules, filters, milk, scales, cleaning products and optional accessories are excluded. Retailer prices and stock can change before checkout.
Estimate the longer-term cost to keep →Setup completeness
What else you need
Required purchases, useful extras and later care supplies are kept separate. A connected product is an evidenced option—not a paid placement or the only valid choice.
To start brewing
requiredgrinder · structured compatibility
Wilfa Zense Coffee Grinder
This machine has no built-in grinder. This is the baseline evidenced match; other connected grinders may suit a different workflow.
£159Verified delivered · Wilfa UKCheck retailer ↗
requiredcoffee · structured compatibility
Coffee suitable for this brew method
Coffee is required to brew, but this record does not yet recommend a specific pack or roast.
requiredfilter paper · published product specification
No. 4 paper
The published machine specification calls for paper filters; they are not included in the machine price shown here.
optionalaccessory · structured compatibility
Hario V60 Drip Scale
A model-connected useful extra, not required to operate the machine.
£65Verified delivered · Copper Coffee RoastersCheck retailer ↗
During ownership · not included in starting total
recommendedcare · model linked
Durgol Durgol Universal Descaler
Moccamaster says every 100 brews or one pack of filter papers, more often with hard water.
recommendedcare · model linked
Moccamaster Cleandrip Machine Cleaner
Follow the pack and model-specific maintenance instructions; this is separate from descaling.
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Lowest verified delivered · Currys£290
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Currys£290verified variant · Free standard delivery stated · confirm local stock with retailer · checked 22/07/2026
CoffeeScore
Independent testing not complete
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We will not publish a number until this machine completes the CoffeeScore test protocol. Manufacturer claims are not used as independent scores.
Read methodology version 0.2 →CoffeePending
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Structured specifications
What we know—and what we don’t
Verified by Home Coffee IndexPublished by a sourceNot yet established
Width
32 cmSource: Moccamaster
claimedDepth
17 cmSource: Moccamaster
claimedHeight
36 cmSource: Moccamaster
claimedWeight
2.8 kgSource: Moccamaster
claimedWater tank
1.25 LSource: Moccamaster
claimedBean hopper
Not applicable
verifiedWarm-up
Not yet verified
unknownPower
1520 W maximumSource: Moccamaster
claimedPump pressure
Not applicable
verifiedMeasured noise
Not yet verified
unknownAnnual energy
Not yet verified
unknownOwnership
Cleaning, repair and support
Cleaning difficultyNot yet verified
Repair scoreNot yet verified
Warranty5 years domestic use
Removable brew unitNo
Published maintenance routine
These are documented tasks and features—not an independent cleaning score.
Cleaning cycle
Rinse the jug after use, hand-clean removable parts and internally clean with Cleandrip 4–6 times a yearSource: Moccamaster · Moccamaster
claimedDescaling
Use Durgol every 100 brews or one pack of papers, at least every 3 months and more often in hard water; then run clean water through 2–3 timesSource: Moccamaster · Moccamaster
claimedDishwasher-safe parts
Moccamaster advises hand-washing removable parts because dishwasher cleaning can shorten their lifespanSource: Moccamaster
claimedMilk-system care
Not applicable
verifiedWater filter
Not applicable
verifiedOfficial UK support pathwayMoccamaster source ↗
In warrantyThe KBG Select manual directs owners to their local dealer or Moccamaster for service and repairs and says to retain the original receipt.
After warrantyThe same official route handles service enquiries, while original loose parts can be ordered separately; no normalized UK repair price is published.
Structured replacement partsOpen parts database →
Glass Jug KBG 1.25 LPart 89830 · product evidenceFilter Basket with Drip Stop KBG/KBGTPart 13253 · product evidenceLid Water ContainerPart 13026 · product evidenceLid Filter BasketPart 13114 · product evidenceWater Outlet 9-HolePart 53054 · product evidenceModel-linked consumables
Filters and cleaners with compatibility evidence
descalerDurgol Durgol Universal DescalerMoccamaster says every 100 brews or one pack of filter papers, more often with hard water.See compatibility and UK offers →machine cleanerMoccamaster Cleandrip Machine CleanerFollow the pack and model-specific maintenance instructions; this is separate from descaling.See compatibility and UK offers →
Provenance
Sources behind this record
Every published specification should lead back to evidence. A source confirms what was published—not that we have independently tested the claim.
manufacturerKBG Select Off-White · Type G UK plugMoccamaster · accessed 22/07/2026manualKBG Select instruction manualMoccamaster · accessed 22/07/2026manufacturerMaintenance, warranty and repair FAQMoccamaster · accessed 22/07/2026manufacturerOriginal replacement parts catalogueMoccamaster · accessed 22/07/2026
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