De'Longhi EC680.BK Dedica Coffee Machine with 15 Bar Espresso Pump - Black

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The DeLonghi Dedica is a home espresso machine that fits many different situations for a lot of different people…Key factors that make it one of the most long-lasting favorites in the home espresso maker community include the ease of use for people who have little to no experience making espresso at home after just a short learning curve, its incredibly compact design that requires very little counter top space, and its affordable price when compared to most other home espresso makers. Variation in noise: Some coffee makers are naturally noisier than others. Understand that the noise level may not necessarily indicate a malfunction in your Delonghi machine. Surface placement: Remember that placing your Delonghi coffee machine on a raised platform or shelf can amplify noise compared to placing it directly on the kitchen worktop. Because the milk frother arm has a hot water function, you can easily prepare an Americano without having to use a separate kettle.

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The Dedica also offers plenty in the way of convenience as well, as it features a simple programmable interface that enables you to choose between delivering one or two shots of espresso per use. Other option buttons allow you to specify the water hardness that matches your particular area, and you can also control how hot you want your coffee to be, as well as how long you want the machine to stay on after using it. Descaling is performed by running a cleaning (descaling) product through the inside of the EC680, which takes an estimated 10 to 15 minutes. You then need to run another couple of rounds after the cleaning with plain water, to make sure you remove all of the descaling product. Automatic Sleep Mode Although it will require a small learning curve and there will be some required clean-up after brewing, it is, all in all, a great machine for a beginning home barista to consider. Ground coffee or premade pods. This machine doesn’t grind whole coffee beans, so a separate grinder is needed if you will want to grind your own beans.The De'Longhi Dedica Manual Espresso Machine offers a traditional authentic Italian espresso and cappuccino experience in a sleek, ultra-compact, slim 6” design. Perfect for saving precious counter space. The power cord on this machine is 3 feet long. This should be sufficient for most people, although if you are needing a longer cord to reach your power source, just be aware that the one on this machine is only 3 feet and you would need to utilize an extension cord or possibly a power strip.

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No bean grinder is included. If you prefer freshly ground beans at the time of brewing, a separate grinder will need to be obtained. When you get an espresso machine, you don’t only expect to save money, you’d want to save some time too! De’Longhi EC680 will not let you down! You’ll get a tasty cup of coffee in less than a minute. Furthermore, many coffee experts agree that the java in this model is something different. Resulting in a delicious cup of coffee every single time. When descaling your Delonghi coffee maker, you must do it when that orange light goes ON. That is, with the decalcification notice active. Otherwise, even if you have done the process correctly and the machine is clean inside, the warning will still come out because the coffee machine will not know whether you have descaled it.

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For safety, the Dedica EC680 has an automatic sleep mode that programs the machine to shut off after 9 minutes of operation. Someone wanting to make many beverages in a row may find this cumbersome, as the button to bring the machine out of “sleep” will need to be pushed every 9 minutes.