Espresso Cappuccino Machine Inline Manual
This machine works very well. I have had it for about 2 months now without any problems. The only thing that I’m not overly thrilled with is the prep & clean up needed after each time you use the machine. Other than that it works very well. Oh, I also wish it had a larger water tank.
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 DeLonghi EC5 Steam-Driven 4-Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Maker, Black
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Starbucks didn’t invent espresso but they revolutionized the way we look at it. From cappuccinos to lattes or just a straight shot of espresso, coffee and coffee drinks have become the drink of the morning. You can find a coffee shop on just about every corner in every town. However, with the cost of coffee on the rise and the world economy on the decline, espresso coffee machines have boomed in sales.
Buying an espresso machine for your home should be researched before you run to the nearest big box store and grab the first one off the shelf. You should decide ahead of time how much you are willing to invest in your espresso maker. They can range in price from under $50 to well over $1000. It all depends on what you are looking for.
There are a few questions you can ask yourself to help you determine how much you are willing to spend. As a general rule of thumb they are:
* How often do you plan on using the machine? If you know you are going to use it on a daily basis you will want to purchase a machine that is sturdy enough to hold up to repeated use. You should also look into one with a warranty in the event that it is damaged.
* Do you want a fully automatic machine that does everything for you? If you want your espresso machine to do everything but drink your espresso for espresso cappuccino machine you, be prepared to pay a premium price. If however you don’t mind adding the coffee to the machine and other small steps, you can save a lot of money.
* How much room do you have for the espresso machine? Espresso makers range in size from countertop models to ones that take up the space of a small refrigerator. Keep this in mind as you shop.
Types to Choose From
With those basic questions answered you are now ready to decide what kind of espresso machine you want. There are five basic types of machines to choose from, ranging from the simplest to the most complex and automated.
* Stovetop espresso makers, sometimes called stovetop percolators are great for the occasional espresso drinker or for campers who want their shot of caffeine even in the woods. The drawback to the stovetop espresso pot is that it only makes one cup at a time. It must cool between cups and it doesn’t form that wonderful crema that espresso drinkers love.
On the plus side, they are very inexpensive. You can pick on up around $20. They are very portable and take up no space. They can also be used without electricity, for example over a campfire.
* Piston driven espresso makers are based on the original espresso makers from long ago. They are the reason for the wonderful crema we have all come to know and love. The piston driven espresso machine requires more manual labor. This is where the term ‘pulling a shot’ originated.
* Pump driven espresso makers are the most popular variety of espresso makers for commercial use. An offspring of the piston driven maker, they are typically plumbed to a water source and use a timing device to insure that every shot of espresso pulled is of the same quality.
* Automatic and super automatic espresso machines are the newest makers to hit the market. These machines are capable of doing everything, even grinding the coffee beans. They are also the most expensive, most complicated to repair and usually take up the most space.
Automatic espresso machines do produce a more consistent shot of espresso than other machines and don’t require your assistance to do anything. They are also more capable of adjustments than other machines, allowing you to have espresso they way you want it every time.
Purchasing an espresso maker for your home can be a money saving investment. Your initial purchase may seem expensive, but making sure you are getting a quality product that will bring you years of espresso enjoyment will pay for itself in no time. And you will impress your friends and guests with the great coffee drinks you prepare for them.
Instant cappuccino/espresso coffee machine that makes coffee from pre packaged coffees and toppings?
Saw this in the US, Employees picks coffee powder/topping packages from the rack and put them on the automatic machine. Who makes this? Guide me to their home page.
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SPECIAL DISCOUNT LINK (AT AMAZON): www.amazon.co.uk Technical Details Stainless Steel Bean-to-cup espresso/cappucino/latte maker with patented single touch milk carafe and frothing system For use with coffee beans or ground coffee Memory function stores your favourite coffee settings while adjustable coffee dispenser allows for varying cup sizes Adjustable burr grinder, removable stainless steel drip tray, electronic temperature control and cup warmer |
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I bought this machine after finding it had pretty good reviews overall on the internet and seemed good value for money. I don’t need a $500 machine to make an expresso or capuccino and this seemed a good compromise.
Unfortunately the EC702 did not match expectations. I kept it 30 days before returning it. Could never get it to make a good ‘Crema’, froth on the expresso. Yes I did play with the grind size AND with tamping down harder or softer. Then it developed a leak whereby hot water was dripping from somewhere and not because I had not tightened the coffee holder well or because I had not cleaned the rim so that a good seal was made.
The claim is that this machine is stainless, but there is much plastic and it has a flimsy feel.
The instructions recommend turning on 15 minutes before use. A long time and maybe a timer should be added to heat up the machine in the morning before it is to be used.
I did not request an exchange but now am back to doing some research for a good intermediate price Espresso maker.
After deciding not to buy the over $1,000 machine I decided after reading the reviews to purchase this model. I have been a Bartender for over 42 years and worked with some of the finest espresso machines money can buy. We recently remodeled our kitchen this year and spent over $20,000 on new appliances. This was the best purchase we made.
I am enjoying really Great coffee…
One suggestion please.. When you finish for the day using your machine, run one more cup with-out any coffee to clean it. Also take a wet paper towel after removing the handle and clean that area above for excess coffee grinds.
I love this machine, the only draw back is the placement of the steam wand. I would have liked it to be able to reach over the drip tray so I could let out the little bit of water before I steam my milk. Instead I have to use a rag or cup to let the water escape into. Minor issue compared to the great shots it make, beautiful crema and powerful steaming! My previous DeLonghi (about the same price) lasted me 4 1/2 years and about 9800 shots! Maybe I can break the 10k mark this time around. Can’t beat this product for the price either!!!
I purchased this item 2 months ago and have been using it daily ever since. Previous posters were correct on the steamer wand (it IS a bit restrictive, I suggest purchasing one of the smaller frothing pitchers rather than a big one). Also, it *DOES* put out a lot of water through the steaming/frothing wand when you first turn it on, but you can get around that (more on that later).
It DOES produce a FABULOUS Espresso shot, Cappucino, Latte’s, it tastes MUCH better than Starbucks to me and it only took me two attempts to get my technique down to where it’s NOT a problem.
1. Loading coffee. I use half and half Lavazza in the can with the mark on it that has the Espresso picture and half any local bean ground to a #3 setting in the store – my preference is for Blue Jamaican. Put the local ground half in FIRST, then put the Lavazza in on top of that.
2. Tamping. This is NOT a “press as hard as you can” thing. I use the double size grind basket, and a full scoop looks just SLIGHTLY rounded ABOVE the top edge BEFORE I tamp it, using a light “tapping” force like I’d knock on a door lightly. Tamp it LEVEL with the top of the basket, then use your finger to wipe around the EDGE of the basket top to get rid of the grinds that are on the edges where it will seal. Keeping the seal clear of grinds will prevent leaking.
3. Turning on the machine for warmup: I put it on STEAM first. This is important. Don’t open the steam knob yet, just let it warm up and give you the green light in the STEAM setting. Put a towel under the steamer wand. Once the light is green, open the steam valve and watch the water come out of the wand for 5-10 seconds until it’s all STEAM. This will purge the tube of water AND give you a nice warm steam rag to clean the wand AFTER you’re done. When it’s STEAM coming out, turn the valve back off and switch the machine to Espresso and wait for the light to go green again.
4. Brew Espresso as directed. It will LOOK like it’s foamy coming out. Once it SETTLES in the cups for a few seconds, you will see it is mostly espresso with a nice layer of Crema on top (assuming you have the glass tumblers that are available on Amazon pretty cheaply – worth it!) Don’t worry that you have to manually turn it on and off, this takes about 30 seconds, just sit there and watch it, not a big deal.
5. Switch back to steam mode, wait for green light again. Put milk pitcher under frothing wand, froth your milk, then make your Lattte / Cappucino as desired. Hint: If you like a hot Latte like I do with a creamier taste, I microwave the milk first for a minute. This gets the milk up to temperature to where, by the time it’s frothed LIGHTLY, with a minimum of water/steam added into the milk, it’s hot.
All of the above takes me about 5-7 minutes.
All in all, I’m HIGHLY satisfied with this machine and would DEFINITELY recommend it. Heck, I bought one for my dad for Father’s Day.
It’s a basic coffee maker/espresso machine. My main problem with it is that there doesn’t seem to be a way to keep the coffee heater on without it trying to brew. Other than that, it works perfectly fine.
WE PURCHASED OURS ABOUT 1 MONTH AGO. SINCE THEN HAVE PREPARD ABOUT 45 EXPRESSO’S AND IT WORKS GREAT. WE HAVE HAD 0 PROBLEMS TO REPORT AND THE COFFEE POT WORKS GREAT ALSO
I was excited when my coffee maker arrived and started to set it. up. The directions said to run water through it to clean it out first. So I did the coffee maker side then started in on the espresso side. The water came out looking like I had just brewed coffee. It was so dark. I probably ran it through 20 – 30 times before I was satisifed that there was no more sludge or residue coming through. It took me 2 days of running it anytime I was in the kitchen.
The espresso is okay. I have to heat milk in the microwave before frothing it to get it hot enough because it is just not that hot coming out.
If I had it to do again I would not get a combo. I would do one or the other and get a machine that does one thing well as opposed to 2 things with mediocrity.
The coffee maker arrived quickly and in good condition.
The plastic casing feels a little flimsy and cheap.
I was able to make good espresso but the milk frother is not very good.
The regular drip coffee maker side works fine but the carafe spills when you pour.
Overall, this is decent value for money but I’d recommend spending a few more dollars if you ca to get a higher quality coffee maker.
Don’t purchase any De Longhi product…
Machine will not turn on after making 12 cups of coffee. Customer service is curt and not helpful.
Only solution they had was to send machine from Florida ro California for repair. Between the transport time and ordering parts from italy ? ( no parts kept in the us, then don’t sell it here ! )and then sending it back to Florida, my new machine will be gone between 6 to 12 weeks.
It doesn’t matter how good the coffee is that it makes if it doesn’t work !
I figure each of the 12 cups cost me about $ 66.00 so far !!
STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT
I drink a lot of coffee. Roast my own beans, etc. The idea of just pushing a button is very appealing. But… For the cost of a upper-mid range major appliance (washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, etc.) I think I should be able to expect a device with at least some degree of quality. Not so this machine. It is, well, just cheaply made. Cheap plastic. Cheap controls. Cheap, cheap, cheap. Ok, I guess $800 in plastic junk is what the market will bear. $800 will buy a pretty decent stainless steel range, with a life expectancy of 10s of years. Lucky if you get a few years out of one of these coffee makers, and other reviews seem to highlight that fact. Many talk of how great their previous machine of a “few years” was and now they’re onto buying another one…
Go look at one first. Don’t reward manufacturers that have neither shame, nor pride, in their work.
I’m at the six month mark for using this machine. First, for context: I do not sip coffee out of a mug in the morning looking out over San Francisco Bay as I contemplate life’s wonders. Instead, I want my mocha latte in the morning (and just about every morning) before I go to work. In addition, I am not a frustrated barrista faling back on my Starbuck’s training; I don’t even use the frothing wand because it is too much of a pain in the rear to deal with. Instead, I bought something that does it automatically, which kind of fits the theme of this machine.
I used a Gaggia Classic until it died. I was happy with it, but in a sense, I think this machine has it beat for one very important reason: consistency. You get the same cup of coffee every morning with good crema. And that is, to me, the only upside that matters. Is it noisy? It is quieter than my burr grinder. Do you have to clean it? Sure, about once a week, but it takes about 30 seconds. Do you have to decalcify it? I only use distilled water, and I haven’t had to yet. Does it break down? Not mine, but I don’t leave it on all the time. I turn it on, it takes about a minute to get ready, I make my coffee, then I turn it off. No problems. Is it super hot? I use a double-walled Bodum cup, and it stays hot for 20-25 minutes with the foam on top. The trick is to either make the coffee right away, or pre-warm the dispenser (it can be done).
All in all, it does what it is supposed to do. What more can you ask?
I waited until I had my machine 1 year to write this review. I chose it because, based on reviews, it appeared to be the best low price fully-automatic espresso machine. I am really happy with it.
I use a frothing thermometer to tell how long to steam the milk for. This results in perfect cappucino every time!
Pros:
- Makes great coffee
- Fool-proof milk frother
- Easy to clean – don’t need any special cleaning tablets
Cons:
- Manual controls for bean and water quantity
- My machine jams once every couple of months. However, the jams always clear themselves – no service has ever been needed
I was looking at all types of expensive expresso makers ($250 – $800) with the foamer for lattes. I was so confused, that I decided to order this Mr. Coffee product and it works great. – $39! It is simple, quiet and you can even do the milk alone for hot chocolates.
I am extremely happy with this little espresso machine! I read tons of the reviews before purchasing this, and have some responses that I would’ve appreciated before I bought this machine.
Knob- I haven’t found this to be hard to turn at all, unless you have wet hands or something like that.
Frother- the “frothing attachment” just makes milk ridiculously bubbly. After taking it off, all the difficulty I had trying to froth milk was gone. For a beginner like me, it is good to know how easy it is!
Leaking- the machine hasn’t leaked at all for me. It drips if you have excess pressure built up that you don’t release.
Cheap parts- don’t manhandle the thing and you will be fine! If you jerk on the brew basket when putting it on, it will break. The carafe is glass; don’t drop it. Yes, some parts are plastic. It wouldn’t be a good idea to step on them or anything. The carafe lid isn’t tight, but it doesn’t fall off or anything.
Coffee/grind- buy good coffee, grind it for espresso. I went to my local coffee shop, bought espresso beans and asked them to grind it for me. Perfect. No problems.
The only criticism I have for this machine is the serving size. You must make at least two servings. As best I can tell, one “serving” on this machine is about equivalent to two shots of espresso. You can’t simply make less, because if you do there won’t be enough steam built up to be able to froth the milk. In fact, I usually have to add extra water to make sure I have enough steam.
Read the instruction manual and you will have no issues.
The seller had the product sent by UPS and there was a track number. The item was lost by UPS. The seller reimbursed me even though he was not always as responsive as I would have liked, but in the end i got my money back and I went to a retail store to buy my espresso machine because I got tired of waiting for over a month to get it. This experience makes me rethink my buying online. I had a good experience with Amazon and Ebay until recently when I have not received items I paid for at least three times this month. I got my money back every time , but the items I ordered where time sensitive. My buying habits will change as of now.
VERY GOOD MACHINE, VERY GOOD DELIVERY TIME, GOOD COFEE TASTE, AS ALL Y BOUGTH IN AMAZON. THIS IS MADE FOR A WONDERFULL BRAND IN APPLIANCES, I COULD’T HOPE LESS….