Review on De "Longhi Magnifica ECAM 22.360 coffee machine, black by Ewa Firlej ᠌

Name: De "Longhi Magnifica ECAM 22.360 coffee machine, black
Item: De "Longhi Magnifica ECAM 22.360 coffee machine, black
Rating: 4

May 13, 2023

I am satisfied with everything, both price and quality, I advise you to buy.

Bought for 31,500, September 20, 2022, metallic color. Do not take it more expensive)) Now, I see that the price in some stores of this model is 80,000 - I don’t understand how such a difference in price is justified. Moreover, while choosing, the price for this model in some stores jumped 35-> 80 and, conversely, 80-> 35. Why exactly 80?.
Heated cups, frankly, useless - while the platform warms up, you have time to cook and drink coffee. Can't be disabled. If you really need to, it’s easier to heat the cup yourself on the stove or in the microwave.
When switched on and off, it flushes, as a result of which some water is drained from the valves onto the sump.
Liquid for decalcification is included, but only enough for 1 time. The water hardness test strip is indicated in the instructions, but I did not have it in the kit. Rummaged everything - it is not! I ordered an electronic reusable TDS3 probe on aliexpress for $ 4. Tap water in our city is not suitable for drinking, it gives out 830 PPM on TDS, I fill the coffee machine with purchased filtered water, 30 PPM. So I set the hardness value to 1 out of 4.
Before this coffee machine, there was an experience of using the BORK C804 carob at work. I can’t name any fundamental differences, except, of course, fundamental ones - C804 is open-ended, and 22.360 is fully automated. But each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, to compare, I think, is not very appropriate.
I also wanted to describe a small drawback, the limitation on the number of characters did not allow it to be entered in the "disadvantages" section:
8. Hack with translation into 2022 of messages on the display of the coffee machine. "Set time" is called "Set time" - as an indication, not an option. It is obvious that the translation was carried out on the knee and in isolation from the device itself. However, there are no discrepancies or completely incomprehensible messages on the display.

Pros

1. Full automatism and ease of control! Espresso - included, framed a mug, pressed the button - please! Cappuccino - turned on, connected the tank with milk, put a mug, pressed the button - please! Easy to learn to use. She serves a large feast herself - just have time to substitute mugs - this is very convenient when you serve guests. What can not be said about carob coffee machines - you work there like a slave. 2. Very worthy characteristics for such a price: automatic preparation, coffee grinder, thermoblock, work with ground coffee, cup warmer, display, 1450 W and more. 3. The main space is occupied in length, not in width. 4. Virtually maintenance-free. Throw away used tablets 1-2 times a week, rinse the brewing unit once or twice a month. Out of boredom, a month after the purchase, he pulled it out - there really was nothing to clean - he wiped a few drops with a rag. 5. The inscription "Made in Italy". 6. Stylish body. 7. The clock works regardless of the connection to the mains - when the electricity is turned off, the time does not go astray. A small but very nice feature.

Cons

I didn’t reveal any significant shortcomings, so I’ll go over the little things with nit-picking: 1. Very inconvenient water tank. It has only one handle, on the side, but holding a full tank for it is very inconvenient. A handle on top would be much more comfortable. 2. It takes a long time to get ready for work after switching on - it warms up and flushes for about 1 minute. 3. It is not possible to enter the menu and settings of the coffee machine when it is not heated. If, for example, you want to set auto-on, and the machine is in sleep mode, then kindly wait 1 minute until the machine warms up and flushes - extra time and electricity - after that it is ready to brew coffee for you and even . let you into your settings ! Silly, but not very annoying, because you rarely need to go there. 4. The strength of coffee is regulated only in one direction in 5 steps, with each press - everything is stronger. After the last maximum step comes the very first. And so on the cycle. As a result, if you want coffee 1 level less strong, you need to make 4 clicks - a chore. 5. Very weak instructions. There is no normal section with step by step instructions "how to start" or "how to prepare the machine for first use". Lots of useful information, but it is presented randomly. There is no clear description of the function for each button in normal mode. I read it several times, and did not understand why the "Flush" button is needed. She is described as performing a flush. But why I might need to call it manually - I still do not understand. 6. Contradictions in the instructions. For example, to increase the grinding size, it is indicated to turn the wheel clockwise from 1 to 7. But clockwise is only possible from 7 to 1! Also, the 2022 instruction suggests installing the Italian language. 7. Plastic housing. I would gladly take the same car, only in a metal version. Although, of course, the price tag would be different.