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Review on De'Longhi EC685M Dedica Deluxe Espresso Machine with Automatic Features, Metallic by Mega ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I am very happy with this purchase, I will advise everyone!

I wish to make a few points that might be useful to others. If your coffee grinder has a selection for the level of grinding, it is best to choose a higher setting because if you grind it too fine, the coffee maker won't have enough power to force water through the metal coffee holder. I set the grinding to a third- or fourth-degree angle (15 in total). I recently encountered this and for a while I was baffled as to why the coffee was scarcely dripping; nevertheless, it turned out that this was the issue. Coffee crumbs may become stuck in the holder's little aperture (in the large and medium holder, it is under a rubber seal with a strainer that can be removed). Be sure to remove this seal after each coffee preparation and rinse underneath it as well because the hole can occasionally become clogged and even if you place the holder without coffee, the machine will not push water through it.

Pros
  • For those who value total control over their coffee production, this is a great coffee maker. I strongly suggest investing in an excellent coffee grinder for your coffee maker because different grinding levels alter the flavor of the coffee and you can experiment to discover your preferred grind. The amount of water for the first and second coffee settings is also a choice. According to the instructions, it is quite simple to set up and reconfigure; you'll have more than enough time to do it in a day. I particularly enjoy having total control over the procedure; you can select the beans, the level of grinding, the water amount, the ratios of coffee, water, and milk, and create the perfect coffee that suits your preferences. For those who enjoy cappuccinos and flat whites, I also suggest purchasing a small stainless steel milk frothing jug with a thermometer (I found it on Amazon). With this device, you can choose the ideal milk temperature and prepare delicious cappuccinos and flat whites; all it takes is a little practice. Undoubtedly a bonus is the distribution for two cups, however how much coffee you consume already determines this:) In theory, this shouldn't take that long because my partner and I often brew two rather substantial servings of strong coffee one after the other. We spent a lot of time deciding between coffee machines that resemble carobs, and we use it every day with no regrets.
Cons
  • I'm not sure if this is a disadvantage or not, but cleaning the coffee maker with antiscale is not the quickest and easiest process; it will take about an hour. I'm glad that this is only necessary occasionally with daily use—once every few months. The coffee maker will flash an orange signal to let you know when it's time to clean it (while the coffee maker will continue to function and the cleaning process can be postponed for a while). You must plan ahead for where she will direct the water from the cappuccinatore, or there will be splashes all over the kitchen. I placed it next to the sink so that she would have some room, and it appears to have adjusted.

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