My DeLonghi Coffee Maker
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I love this Coffee maker and would recommend to all my friends. The down side of this appliance is that it costs as much for a new carafe as it does for a whole machine with everything when you break it. So that's why I bought this one.
Ah! The three beeps tell me my coffee's done so I'll end this and get a cup.
4324952
I've been using the DeLonghi EC155 for about a week now and can't wait to get up in the mornings to fix a latte. In fact, I've been making TOO many of them because they're so tasty. This machine works better than the lello machine I had which was priced a bit higher. I am very happy with the quality of the espresso which I believe is because the pump supplies a good amount of pressure. (More pressure than I got from the Lello.) The price was excellent, only $79 from Amazon and a mail-in rebate for $20 which makes the grand total only $59. -I see they have gone up $10 in the meantime!

The cons are only slight. One is, like in other reviews, the steam wand is a bit too short, but not too bad. The steam wand also puts out quite a bit of water with the steam, but also not too bad, and I really like the way it froths up. Another negative point, but not a deal breaker is that it takes a while for the ready light to come on and it goes out after only a moments use. The espressos may come out not hot enough but since I only make lattes and get the froth really hot, I have a great latte.

Hopefully the DeLonghi EC155 will last longer than the Lello. I'll post an amended review if anything new happens. Happy espressoing. Bill Baty
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I just love it so much. Being able to program my coffee to be ready in the morning as I wake up is amazing. It is very easy to use and to clean. The quality of the coffee is perfect and I love the posibility to use a water filter as well. I would totally recommend this product.
4355015
I am in love with this coffee maker-no more burned coffee!
1385572
I read all the reviews before I purchased this coffee maker and for the few people who had some small problems did not read the instructions.  This is by far the best coffee maker I have owned, it looks great on my counter, it works perfectly and it brews great coffee.
2023984
The best coffee maker I have ever had. I have enjoyed it ever since the first use. I would recommend this product to everyone. And the price was great also.
1930853
I really like it, so easy to make coffee and then do the cleaning. Im very happy with this product.
4057077
i didn't want to spend a lot of money on a single serve coffee maker. and I didn't want to buy those premade cups. this machine meets all my expectations. I can use my own coffee and measure the strength I want. it is easy to use and clean up. the price was in my budget. I have already gotten my money worth out of it. it is still working great. the water gets really hot which is another thing I like. it doesn't take up a lot of room on my kitchen counter. it is wonderful to have a fresh cup of coffee when I want it!!!!! thanks Hamilton beach for a great coffee machine.
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I had purchased the machine without reading the reviews as a gift for my mother, based on my luck with other DeLonghi products. On Christmas morning I got up early and made a pot of regular drip coffee. Good flavor, and the machine functioned as it should. Then my mother tried to make Cappucino, and had the same problem that some of your reviewers had, not enough steam to froth the milk. I then read some reviews and got a little worried about my purchase. She attempted to make another batch of Cappuccino while I was there and again had little steam pressure. I noticed that the knob was not fully set at cappuccino. I adjusted the knob, and Voila! Plenty of steam. I don't know if others' problems were caused by this but our machine makes good cappuccino and espresso. The drip coffee is excellent. I like the removable drip coffee reservoir, much easier than filling it up with a pot.
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Finally a coffee machine that I can make a descent cup of coffee to meet my preference.  I can make it short, tall, the strength that I want.  I am using the Gold Caffe Borbone coffee pods.  They are smooth, full bodied.  I tried one of the NX capsules which came with the machine and I find has little taste or body.  It took me about 2 months researching coffee machines and settled on this one due to the fact that it does espresso with 3 different types.  Will be trying ground next.  This machine heats up quickly, coffee is hot.  My best coffee maker was the Senseo, then a Keurig, Cusinart, Zojirushi.  Wanted a machine where the machine wasn't tied down to just one type of the way coffee was delivered.  Machine stopped working this morning.  Trying to find the fuse on the machine to check.  Water is not heating up.  I am really pissed off about now.  No information on where or how to replace fuse. Machine was purchased in January!
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This model replaced our older 8 cup DeLonghi model, that could no longer "think" about how to make coffee. The newer DeLonghi 10 cup model is a wonderful replacement. The frontal access for filling is a much needed improvement. I no longer spill water all over the counter while filling it. We are very impressed with this model.
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I truly enjoy a good cup of coffee. This coffee maker makes such a good cup of coffee that each time I look at this machine, I want a cup of coffee. The crema is so rich and creamy while using just a medium roast coffee. I can't wait to get through this first 1lb of coffee to try this machine with a darker coffee bean.  Note that the bean hopper is not removable, so you really have to wait until you finish using what you put inside (unless you want to vacuum it out) before trying something different. . . unless you use the ground coffee bypass.

The initial setup was tedious, but follow the directions and be patient. Trust me, the taste of the perfect espresso is worth the time of setting up the machine correctly.

At first the idea of such a complex coffee machine intimidated me a bit. I was worried about cleaning it and maintaining it. But I followed the directions for the weekly cleaning and realized that it was a pretty easy and simple task.

The milk frother attachment is extremely easy to use and produces a great foam. It is easy to breakdown and clean. I will say that the milk is not that hot.  I can only assume that it cant be, otherwise it would cook inside the machine.

I enjoy a large mug of coffee. This machine allows you to adjust the default amount and temperature of coffee produced. That is such a great feature.

The hot water could be a little hotter in my opinion. Its really not hot enough for instant oatmeal or to steep black tea, though it will work for fruit or herb tea.

The ground bypass works fine.  Just make sure you do not exceed a flat-scoop of grounds.  If you use a rounded scoop, that will be too much.  It will often cause too much pressure, and the grounds will simply be dumped into the used grounds bin, and you have to start over.

Consider purchasing a small stainless steel carafe (20 oz) to keep under the coffee spigots. When you first turn on the machine, a small amount of hot water flows through the machine. When the machine turns off, water flows through it. I keep the carafe there so that I don't have to empty the drip tray so often.  You can also use an extra coffee cup for this purpose as well.

The one thing that this machine does not have is a steamer wand.  If thats something you cant live without, then youll need a different machine.

Finally. . . This machine is sold under the Saeco brand, which is owned by Philips.  Philips also owns Gaggia, and a lot of the internal workings are very similar, as I have a Gaggia machine as well.  Unfortunately my Gaggia broke twice in the first year, so Im crossing my fingers for better results with this (newer) machine.
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It came a few weeks ago and I love it. I am a die hard coffee drinker. Since I'm no longer able to drink regular coffee all day I had to find a decent cuppa, decaf. Except I don't like decaf. I was getting by with Weaver's in the reusable K cup until Amazon stopped selling it.   with the percolator I can make a decent cup of decaf out of regular old Maxwell House. This was a nice surprise. And it's HOT.  My grandma had an 30-40 year old aluminum percolator that she put on the stove and it made the best coffee. She just used whatever was on sale at the grocery. I thought about buying one several times, but was put off by the lack of timer. I want coffee fast in the morning. I also like tea and used to keurig to pre-heat our lunch thermoses. I thought I'd have to get a hot pot and a pour over system to do all that. The ones with timers are $$$$$. I read that other people were putting a timer on their Perc. This one is rated 800w so I can use a regular timer. I think the Keurig will go off to college with my nephew. I do use regular sized basket filters.  I wet it and poke it over the stem. Even though I'm the only coffee drinker in the house, I wouldn't get the smaller Perc bc the cups' measurement in this one is 5oz. My big coffee mugs hold about 15oz.  This machine is great. Don't hesitate. I think bad reviews are from people who don't read the directions and have user errors. (E.g. You have to cover the stem with your finger.) my drip coffee makers recently, only lasted about 4 yrs. so if I have to get another one of these in that time period, it still works for me. Or if I no longer care about a timer, I'll get a stove top model. None of the heating elements last 20yrs like they used to, because they are all made in China now. But this is overall a very good product. I love it.

Update: I've had it a year now and it's still great. For coffee stains, I just scrub it with baking soda. That makes all the parts and the inside look new again. Still love my percolator.
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I bought this item to replace a Starbuck's Barista that I had used daily for over ten years. I am very pleased with my purchase. This coffeemaker has several features my previous one lacked: water filter, removable coffee basket, and a warmer that turns itself off after two hours (no more bitter, burned coffee). In addition, I prefer this carafe for two reasons: its shape is bottom heavy to resist knock-overs, and a button must be pressed to pour coffee, meaning the pot cannot be left unsealed allowing the coffee to grow cold. I love the clean lines and stainless steel body of both the pot and the coffeemaker itself. Simple to use. Fits beneath upper cabinets. Takes regular Mr. Coffee filters.
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Easy to use, good coffee & a very nice looking coffee maker.
2967767
I love it so much it's my 2nd coffee maker from cuisinart the 1st one was a pink very durable changed it cause my new decor and this with the hot water side was calling my name :) believe me I do not like to reviewing anything although I can't help myself to read them before any purchase :)
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This little coffee maker is perfect for me. I'm the only coffee drinker in the house and the 4 cup pot makes just enough to fill my large morning mug. If I want more I can make it. I don't waste pots of coffee by making more than I need and it is easy to make a pot when I want it. The machine works like a regular size machine. A wonderful buy.