De'Longhi BAR32 Retro 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: DelonghiBrand: DeLonghi
Release Date: 2005-03-31
Model: BAR32
Color: Black
Product features:
- Use convenient pods or ground coffee with the patented dual function filter holder. It makes espresso preparation simple and fast
- Easily prepares latte and cappuccino with the swivel jet frother, for perfect drinks every time.
- Eliminate annoying start-up preparation with the self-priming operation
- Always brew espresso at the perfect temperature with two separate thermostats, which allow for water and steam pressure to be controlled separately
- Enjoy delicious espresso for years to come with the durable, high-quality stainless steel boiler and 15 bar pump pressure
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of De'Longhi BAR32 Retro 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker
Customer Review: Good Performance.. Yummy Espresso =)
Summary: 4 Stars
i purchased this model as a Christmas gift for my husband.. as a lover and avid drinker of good coffee and espresso, as a former user of a steam-driven Krups, and as the person who makes all the cappuccinos in our house (several each day), i will say this is a nice machine for the price and quality ranges.
the only reason i'm rating this as 4 stars, and not 5, is because the steam wand (even though it's awesome.. even makes good foam from whole milk) is a bit short for my comfort.. for that reason, with this model, i would suggest steaming right into a low-walled serving cup, then running the espresso down through the foam.. perhaps followed by some organic caramel syrup. =)
the machine is pretty well-designed otherwise.. even though it's 'short', the drip tray as well as the drip pan can both be removed, so a taller cup can be used.. and judged against all the other store-bought and home-made espresso i've had over the years, i will say it makes delicious espresso.
it takes less than 2 minutes to heat up if the unit is cold, and 30 seconds or less if the machine was just recently used.. which is Really Nice when making multiple drinks..
i would prefer a machine which automatically stops brewing, but having to manually gauge when to stop becomes less of an issue if you measure the first shot and note how many seconds it takes to fill, then use that number as a time guide.
leave the filter in the holder, use the clip on the arm, and emptying used grounds from the filter is easy and not messy, which is just super.. the filters and filter holder are all high-quality.. even the arm of the holder is of a good weight, and solid.
the plastic tamper attached to the right side of the machine was a concern at first, but it's actually quite convenient.. it's also black and basically invisible, so it doesn't detract from the retro form or overall look of the machine.
double cappuccino recipe for this machine:
[first, please completely read the very short manual.. run the cleaning cycles.. they sound tedious but they're actually quick and simple.. always use the best quality of water you can obtain.. i would suggest the 'reverse osmosis' type.]
go with the regular heating method described in the manual, as opposed to the 'quick' method it offers.. this machine is fast.
the clear water reservoir looks nice, not cheap, and is easy to access.. fill it with some good clean water and turn the front machine knob to the 'wavelength' picture to heat the machine for steaming..
thoroughly rinse the serving cup with cold water and dry it, then fill it with the amount of milk (not the amount of milk+foam) you want with your espresso.. put the cup of milk in the fridge.
finely grind some beans.. fully (but loosely) fill the included plastic measuring spoon.. use 2 spoonfuls in the large 'double' filter.. do not pack the grounds into the measuring spoon or into the filter.. if you have issues with smashing the grounds by scooping them out, i would suggest using a small spoon to move the grounds from the grinder to the measuring cup..
before tamping, the grounds will look like a little hill in the filter and this is normal. tamping is probably the 'hard part'.. but if you measure the grounds, then tamp them once with even medium pressure, the espresso will turn out great.
put the filter in the holder and then put the holder in the machine.. secure it by pulling the arm to the center with a firm motion..
the green 'OK' light will be on.. turn the front machine knob two clicks to the left 'steam cloud' picture.. get your milk cup out of the fridge.. put your thermometer in it and position the cup below the wand.. slant the thermometer and tilt the cup if necessary..
position the nozzle about 1/4" below the milk.. the green 'OK' light will be on.. then gradually turn the steam-knob to the middle.. do this and watch the tiny bubbles and the thermometer readings.. get some bubbles going and gradually turn the steam-knob farther to the right to increase the steam..
and at around 100-120 degrees, gradually submerge the nozzle to heat the rest of the milk.. immediately pull the cup down away from the nozzle at 140-160 degrees.. turn the steam off with the top steam-knob. your cup is now hot for brewing the espresso.. bleed some steam out of the wand and wipe it with a damp cloth.
turn the front knob from the 'steam cloud' picture back to the 'wavelength' picture.. the green 'OK' light will come on within seconds.. once you have the green light, turn the front knob from the 'wavelength' to the 'hot water/steaming cup' picture.. the espresso will begin to appear within a few seconds.. run the espresso through the frothed milk into the cup.
to stop the pour, turn the front knob from the 'hot water/steaming cup' to the 'O' picture.. remove the cup.. add some of that organic caramel syrup.. and enjoy your hot double cappuccino knowing that you saved not only some money but also a trip out of the house..
if you use average water, beans and milk then this machine is capable of delivering a very fine espresso.. you will enjoy it more than Starbucks.. but if you go with high-quality organic beans and milk, and pure water, you will get an amazing cappuccino that far exceeds store-bought versions and you will start to wonder how you ever made it through a day without this thing.
Description of De'Longhi BAR32 Retro 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker
Enjoy delicious espresso made your way with De'Longhi's Retro pump espresso and cappuccino maker. Stylish and functional, you can choose to brew ground espresso or E.S.E pods with the unique patented dual filter holder. The choice is yours, making your espresso truly made to order. You can enjoy espresso or cappuccino at the perfect temperature with two separate thermostats. If you prefer cappuccino you'll enjoy using the easy-to-use swivel jet frother, which makes perfect drinks every time. Other highlights include self-priming operation to eliminate pesky start-up preparation, removable water tank and drip tray and a durable, high-quality stainless steel boiler to ensure many years of delicious espresso.Espresso Machines
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