DeLonghi EC5 Steam-Driven 4-Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Maker, Black
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of DeLonghi EC5 Steam-Driven 4-Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Maker, Black
Customer Review: Returned it after five days
Summary: 1 Stars
We've previously used Krups and Capresso espresso makers that are similarly priced to this one, but this is the worst of the lot.
If we fill up the reservoir with water, it starts draining from every orifice until it is an inch or two below the rim. We checked the instructions, but could find no indication that it was supposed to be doing this.
When we added the amount of water the instructions indicated, it only made about half the amount of espresso it should have, and if we added some extra water, it sometimes overflowed the carafe. We were completely frustrated with the inconsistency of the unit.
The only thing positive thing I can say is that the reservoir cap is very sturdy.
We have returned it and will go back to Capresso. That one never drained water or overflowed the carafe.
Customer Review: Great Little Espresso Maker
Summary: 4 Stars
I am far from a connoisseur of coffee, but I really like this machine. Unlike the Krupps that is similar priced (FND111 Allegro), it is make much more sturdy. I played with both in a feature to feature comparison and the DeLonghi is MUCH better made.
Best : Quality, quick espresso. Easy to clean, easy to use. Very attractive in the kitchen. Pretty darn quick. Great price for the quality.
OK : Frother is very short, so you need a short, stout cup to froth with. It is good for Cappuccino, but not really powerful enough for steaming a Latte's worth of milk. To get some extra steam, run it through an extra cycle just for steam.
Bad : Not really any for the price.
Overall, I am very, very pleased. I got it for only $39.99 here on Amazon and I think that is one heck of a good deal.
Customer Review: Very Poor Milk Frother
Summary: 1 Stars
Good espresso but horrible for milk frothing. Recieved as an early Christmas gift today. You cannot turn off the espresso maker portion so that if you want to froth milk the espresso portion continues to run. So to keep from having watered down espresso I needed a second cup to swap out after the espresso is done. Then the other cup catches the drippings while I froth the milk. But it runs out of water before the milk is hot. Just warm when frothing milk for a single cup. Then refill the water, catch two cups of wasted water from the espresso maker portion and you can froth a second luke warm cup of milk for your significant other (or for a large to-go cup for the AM drive to work).
Mine is going back to Kohls in the morning and I'm going to try the lower end Mr. Coffee machine that appears to have good reviews.
Customer Review: the worst coffee machine ive ever owned and the worst product ever received from amazon.
Summary: 1 Stars
When I first unpacked this I noticed tiny metal fillings in the reservoir. Upon starting it up to clean it out with a run through with hot water the safety cap leaked.
So I planned on returning it at that point but just wanted to see if I wanted a replacement or refund.
Does not produce crema in fact it burns espresso badly.
You have to froth milk while its dripping coffee.
There is no way to get an exact amount of water to pull espresso shots and have enough steam left over for milk so you will always make a huge mess.
The frother is short, angled horribly, and does not work well.
This is a machine for people who do not understand coffee whatsoever.
I would not even recommend as a drip machine.
DO NOT PURCHASE FOR ANY REASON.
Customer Review: Best espresso machine for this price range!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have tried Mr.Coffee, Krupps etc for the last few years and most of them run in to issues and had to be replaced in about a year (or less) of use. Hopefully this one should last ( I will have to wait and see).
But first impressions are:
1. Espresso comes out quickly! Other ones at this price range take a long time for a cup or two of espresso.
2. Since Espresso comes out quickly I thought it may not be strong enough, but I was mistaken again pleasantly - espresso is good!
3. Looks like well made.
4. nice big coffee holder and enough clearance below the coffee holder.
Only warning is this - have to tamp (press) the coffee well - otherwise, you will get watery espresso.
Haven't tried the steamer attachment so don't know how well that works.