Pros & Cons
Pros
Coffee machine takes unground beans but there is also in a separate delivery * for ground coffee. This is important because coffee grounds go mouldy quickly and sealed units made by other brands are unhygienic.
The froth produced by this machine is superb – great micro bubbles that produce a superb cappuccino. The machine has a standard steam spout which warms milk and/or produces a froth. If you put it in the upper position it heats the milk for a latte but... Read More
It also means that the fairly small water container needs refilling very frequently. Empty the ground container as instructed, it warns well before its full.
Everything is at the slightest touch of a button with a digital menu to let you know what is going on and when maintenence is required. The monochrome display is clear and easy to read. The switch on sequence is important. It has all the excellent fea... Read More
The machine has a stainless steel drip tray and chrome plated control unit. It takes a delongi water softener filter good in a hard water area to remove lime scale. The machine goes through a heat cycle which dispenses a small amount of water on switc... Read More
Cons
It seems to leak as well. The hopper has an utterly ridiculous grid thing. There was no manual found in the box.
Highlights
Quality
There is no getting over the quality of coffee from this delonghi and the aroma sets your senses alight.
All depends on the quality of the beans but worth paying a bit extra.
I think the only thing i would have liked is to compare with the automatic frother version of this machine.
This should be done with the manufacturers solution.
Packaging/appearance
You need a jug and it works best with cold milk from the fridge.
You can also use the frother for drinks like hot chocolate.
With this one you can put the milk in your jug from the off and the steam is steam from the get-go.
Whats in the box=============the coffee machine and power cables, a frother/steamer, water hardness tester, coffee scoop, and d... Read More
Competitiveness
Doesn’t take many overprices starbuck’s coffees to pay for it!
I ordered some more but might make up my own descaler at some point as that is expensive.
So, first off, we have a well-made and stylish machine.
Speaking of the steam sparge, it’s actually a frother and warmer.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It took me sometime to finally decide to purchase this machine partly because of the sheer number of machines out there and also because i couldnt find many reviews for this specific machine
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Afterwards i poured the descalingwater solution that had passed through the machine into my kettle and it cleaned that a treat as well
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My first one lasted about 7 years and only died when i washed the actual press section in a dishwasher and for some reason the machine would no longer work
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
What i like about this is that when you select it the machine does an internal purge so that the first blast is actual steam not warm water
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Of course none of this comes to anything if the coffee is rubbish
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The instruction manual is fairly clear but the english translation is slightly confusing in places fortunately the line drawings are very clear
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Even when a preprogrammed drink is selected the user can adjust the amount of coffee beans used “aroma” by touching the button with a coffee bean picture until the desired setting is obtained
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The touch system for the buttons under the display is sensitive and works well