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'Built-In Milk Frother' denotes whether the coffee maker has a special device for heating and frothing milk, usually by way of a hot steam pipe.

Milk foam is a key ingredient for several Italian espresso-based drinks, such as cappuccinos and macchiatos.

'Timer' indicates whether the coffee maker allows you to pre-fill the machine and set a timer, so that it automatically starts making coffee at a certain point.

This is extremely helpful for first thing in the morning - you can fill the machine before bed, set a timer and wake up to freshly-brewed coffee!

'Dishwasher-Proof Parts' denotes whether parts of the coffee maker are designed to be easily removed and cleaned in the dishwasher.

Dishwasher-proof parts make it far easier to clean your coffee maker and keep it in peak working order.

'Milk Tank' indicates whether the coffee maker has an attached milk tank or not.

Milk tanks are helpful for automatically heating and foaming milk to add to Italian espresso drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos. Otherwise you'll have to heat the milk and add it yourself.

'Water Tank Capacity' is a measurement of how much water the coffee maker can hold at once.

A bigger water capacity means that the coffee maker will need refilling less frequently.