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Customer Reviews of DeLonghi EC155 Espresso Maker
Customer Rating:   Summary: Basket hard to get out/machine too lightweight. Comment: Just got this machine and have found a flaw I don't see on other reviews or missed it: The basket is so hard to remove (stiff, fits too tight) that I have to hold the machine down to get it out. Anyone else have this problem? To workaround the frothing nozzle issue, I set the machine on a wooden block the same size as the machine to give it height...but since the basket is so hard to remove, it doesnt sit on the wooden block solidly when trying to get the basket out. The machine itself is just too lightweight. I like the shot I got out of it and makes good steamed milk - but too clumbsy with the basket issue. A little disapointed - after reading the reviews, I thought this machine was going to be the holy grail of pump machines in this price range. I will keep this one for the quality of espresso, but saving up for a really good machine when this one goes out. Customer Rating: Summary: Not Good coffee Comment: I am not particularly happy with this product. The espresso "discharged" by this machine is not watery and has no strength what-so-ever. I have experimented enough with different amounts of coffee and water but looks like light espresso is the best this machine can do. The krupps espresso machine I had earlier was much better.. Customer Rating: Summary: Makes a Great Espresso Comment: This is my fourth espresso machine. The other three were all Mr. Coffee Pump Espresso machines, but an older version of what you currently see available. I got tired of replacing them because they have a max life of 18 months IMHO. I bought the DeLonghi EC155 because of its favorable reviews AND its price. After less than a week I can say that I like this machine A LOT. I will describe how I make a cup of Americano and deal with the "issues" that some reviewers have had with this machine. As soon as you get the machine out of the box get a bucket of white paint out and dip a toothpick into the paint. Fill the notch on the control knob with a little of the white paint. It will help you see the front knob position. I always fill my stainless steel pitcher with water and let it stand overnight to allow the floride to evaporate. Fill the water reservoir and note that the water exits out of the bottom. I think this is a better design feature than with the Mr. Coffee. Now for brewing a cup of Americano I start with three cups: a 16oz stainless steel pitcher for frothing, a 4oz espresso cup and a regular 12oz coffee cup. Turn the knob to the right to heat water for making the espresso. While that is heating fill the larger of the two filter baskets with your favorite espresso. (The small one will never get used in my home.) I tamp the espresso with the flat bottom of my coffee scoop. (I don't ever see myself using the tamp on the right side of the machine.) Experiment with your tamping pressure to control the strength of your brew. I fill the filter almost all the way and tamp fairly firmly. You do have to be able to seat the filter basket firmly which means turning the filter holder handle until it is in the six o'clock position so don't overfill the filter. By this time the green light should have come on. Put the espresso cup (I don't know of any machine in this price range that will accommodate a regular cup) under the filter and turn the pump on. I run the pump until the cup is about ¼" from full. I let the crema drain for a couple seconds and then move it to the right side of the driptray. (You can add sugar to that and drink this as espresso if you like.) I turn the knob to the left to heat water for frothing. While that is heating I vent the frother into the 12oz cup which gets rid of the water that would dilute your milk and heats the cup I drink from. I usually end up with about ½" of water in that cup which I pour out. The frothing light will come on shortly if it is not already on. I like my drink sweet so I put 2 Sweet N Lo into the stainless pitcher before adding about 6oz of milk. I tip the stainless steel pitcher until I can move it under the frother. I insert only the tip into the milk and then open the steaming knob on the top of the machine all the way. I immediately get a lot of bubbles but this usually settles quickly as the frother builds a generous firm foamhead. I dump the espresso into my empty coffee cup and then pour milk into the small espresso cup to get the last of the espresso and pour that into my coffee cup. I then spoon some of the foam head into the coffee cup and I'm ready to drink. Sometimes when I'm feeling a little lazy I will froth the milk in the cup I drink from. I tried to include a couple pictures showing the DeLonghi frothing the milk in my drinking cup while it sits on the driptray. It can be done. Enjoy! It's a great machine IMHO. Customer Rating: Summary: Hope you are not in a hurry... Comment: This machine make fine coffee, but is very slow. First: the machine needs to heat the water for 25 minutes before brewing. Yes, 25 MINUTES! at first i thought it a mis-print, but no, 25 minutes. Second: if you are doing a double shot, you have to pause inbetween shot 1 and shot 2. Third: the coffee this machine produces is never really hot - luke warm at best. Customer service told me to run a vinegar-water solution through it to clean, but this did not help at all. The visible water level window was a nice feature. The cost of this unit is ok,but for a little more investment better machines are avaialble. Customer Rating: Summary: GREAT ITEM Comment: This capucino maker is a wonderful item. It is very easy to use and not too big to have out on my counter. The capucino is hot and delicious. I am very happy with my purchase, the price was very fair, and the delivery was quick. I will happily recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good capucino. More Reviews Going beyond American Coffee shouldn't be hard. Make your mornings and evenings special. Enjoy quick, easy, delicious espresso right at your fingertips! Espresso and Cappuccino is easier with this extremely affordable and compact Delonghi EC155. Rated as an incredible value for the price, the EC155 is a very good electric espresso maker using 15 bar pump drive to produce the rich crema you expect. Its 2-in-1 filter gives you the choice of using ground coffee or ESE pods. So you're in control of flavor or convenience. Most espresso makers require a lengthy priming process before you can get your first flavorful cup. The EC155 has a built-in self-priming process. Use the frother for making cappuccinos, latte, and more. Designed and engineered in Italy, this 1000-watt espresso maker is compact for every kitchen - 7-1/2" Wide by 9-1/2" Deep by 11-1/8" High. It comes with a DeLonghi 1-Year Limited Warranty and an easy-to-follow user guide. It's a perfect gift for yourself and for anyone you love. Removable Drip Tray - Cleaning up is hassle-free. Just remove the tray, rinse and replace On/Off with indicator light Self Priming Operation - Make your favorite beverage quickly and easily with no annoying start-up preparation 2 Separate Thermostats - Water and steam pressure are controlled separately so you can make espresso or cappuccino at the perfect temperature for both Adjustable steam for making cappuccino Intuitive dial control system for making one cup after another Unit Dimensions - 7-1/2 Wide by 9-1/2 Deep by 11-1/8 High DeLonghi 1-Year Limited Warranty 
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