De'Longhi EC685M Dedica Deluxe Automatic Espresso Machine,35 oz, 1, Metallic

As a coffee enthusiast, I am always on the lookout for a reliable and efficient espresso machine. And I must say, the De'Longhi EC685M Dedica Deluxe Automatic Espresso Machine exceeded my expectations in every way possible! This sleek and compact machine delivers perfectly brewed espresso every time with its automatic cappuccino system and adjustable milk frother. The pressure pump ensures a rich and creamy crema, while the stainless steel body and professional-grade construction give it a durable and long-lasting feel. The machine is easy to use, with simple and intuitive controls that make it suitable for beginners and experienced baristas alike. What I particularly love about this machine is its versatility. Whether I'm in the mood for a single or double shot, a hot latte or a cappuccino, the De'Longhi EC685M can handle it all with ease. And when I'm done, the machine is a breeze to clean and maintain, ensuring a hassle-free brewing experience every time. Overall, I would highly recommend the De'Longhi EC685M Dedica Deluxe Automatic Espresso Machine to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient espresso machine that delivers exceptional results.

It is great machine. Had no problems yet for 4 years already and usually they suppose to last 3-4 years typically.

Update: 05/31/2020 This is a beautiful machine and works great! The only problem is that the pump doesn't last. I would not recommend the extended warranty. Just put the 50 bucks into a new machine, because in 6 months or so you will have to buy a new machine anyway when the second one breaks down. And the replacement is slow so you are stuck having to go to Starbucks until the new machine arrives. After researching these machines, I see that NONE of them have pumps that last unless you buy a $5,000 machine as Starbucks uses. What I do now is to buy two inexpensive Hamilton Beach machines (for half the price) and when one breaks I have a new machine instantly. The Hamilton Beach machine lasted seven months making one espresso per day. That's about par for the course. The Hamilton Beach is comparatively ugly but works just as well. It's too bad these pumps are not user-replaceable like automobile spark plugs! Original post: The pump stopped working before my warranty ran out. I must say, I had no problem with Customer Service. They had me use my phone to give them a live feed from my kitchen while they put me through troubleshooting steps. It took a good number of days to get the new machine, however. I was sent another machine, and I resolved to treat the new one like a baby - with minimal use; i.e., using the double-cup filter only once a day. And, I stopped using the machine to make hot water to fill up my 18 oz. mug, as I like "Americano"; so I heated water in my electric kettle to save wear on the Delonghi. Never-the-less, the new machine quit pumping after 5 months of use. It made normal pumping sounds, but wouldn't push through the coffee. If DeLonghi would beef up the pump, that would be great, as whoever designed this machine did a super job - easy to use and looks exquisite. When the first machine quit, I looked online and bought a Hamilton Beach espresso machine as a backup in case the DeLonghi failed again, and it was less than half the price. How long the Hamilton Beach will last, I don't know, but it did make a great cup of espresso coffee this morning. 12/12/2019 UPDATE: Word of caution: My Hamilton Beach acted as if the pump had failed, just like the Delonghi. I looked online for a more expensive replacement and came across a user who said his expensive machine acted as if the pump had failed - wouldn't push through the coffee. However, this person did an update and said his problem was that the water tank was not fully seated, and that fixed the problem. That fixed my HB machine also. Note this was NOT the case with my Delonghi. The lesson is: NEVER let the water tank run out or get too low! Be sure to properly seat the water tank, every time! I was all set to buy a $500 machine tomorrow morning. This uses' advice saved me $500.

I've been a barista for ~10 years. Finally decided to splurge on a home machine with small footprint because we don't have alot of counterspace. 1. Your coffee type/grind will be the ultimate factor in how well it pulls and how much you tamp in. Even using Cafe Bustelo I got so much crema it looked like a latte. If you dont fill it to full when tamped (leaving just enough space for the brewhead to nestle in the portafilter) it's going to be watery and lame. I dont have a properly portioned scoop yet, just eyeball it (experience). I've seen alot of complaints about this and it's 1000% user error or... maybe they did have a faulty machine. Who knows. 2. Get a 30lb spring press tamper that adjusts the depth level for you if you can't tamp level and consistent. I got one cuz I'm lazy and too tired to care when I wake up thanks to baby, also for teaching my fiance how to do it. Makes it idiot proof. 3. How do you know you filled it enough with espresso? Put your tamp in, spin it. If the grinds are leveled out and fairly compact, you have enough. If loose or has gaps in the surface, you need more before you press. When your done brewing, if your puck isnt equally wettish dry throughout, you didn't fill/tamp right or your grind is too big/wrong for this machine. We personally like Lavazza Coffee, works well every time. Make about 6-10 shots/day, going strong for about half a year now. Pros: -smaller than a Kitchenaid by ALOT. I thought they'd be similar in size. I was pleasantly surprised to find out its even smaller (again not alot of counterspace). -water tank can be removed off the back just by lifting and easy to clean. Easy refill as well. -easy auto off if you forget to push the button before walking away because you're a zombie. -can kinda make a small hot cup of tea quick by pouring hot water out the steamwand spout. We haven't really used it to steam milk cuz we like iced coffee more. -can get alot of crema depending on how good you are at making espresso Cons: -hot plate on top is just a mildly warm plate. Maybe if you use the steamwand it would get hotter. -kinda loud the first 20 uses then mellows out a bit. The pump needs to get primed and working. It does vibrate alot though. Also louder when using the steamwand. -getting the portahandle in the machine the first like 20 times is hard as well, until the seal breaks in to it. -it is shiny plastic for the most part on the outside, not metal and makes it feel flimsy when you're breaking in the seal trying to get that portahandle to lock in right. -overall height under spout makes it hard to brew into alot of mugs with. I don't like using shot glasses and wasting my crema when I can brew right into my mug/cup! -instructions say to brew espresso first them steam your milk because you have to wait a few minutes for cool down so you don't kill the machine with overheating; espresso burns after 10 seconds without a temperature drop or adding [milk] fat/dilution to it. Partially why i don't use this at all, by the time your machine cools down your milk will be fairly cooled as well to brew espresso second (what you should do). The only way around this would be adding *some* cold milk to your espresso when you brew before steaming the rest. Or an ice cube or two. -as far as I can tell you can't backflush clean your brewspout? Which gives me an ick. Run a shot of hot water through after each use to be safe.

Over the years, I've owned various home espresso machines ranging in price from $150 to almost $800, and this is one of my favorite espresso machines ever. I purchased this model in July 2019 (I'm writing this review in Nov 2019), and have used it multiple times a day since I purchased it. Several highlights that make this one of the best I've used: a) Ease of use b) Ease of clean-up! c) Great *consistent* flavor extraction The light over my counter probably makes things look a little amber, but this machine really does pull a beautiful caramel-colored crema (as seen in these photos). As you can probably tell, this machine does not make a thick crema though. That's a good thing! For those new to espresso, you don't want a lot of crema. Depending on the coffee roast and the machine, crema can be bitter. I have found a great locally roasted espresso that works really well with this machine to produce a lovely rich under note, and a slightly bitter-sweet crema. Therefore, I don't stir my espresso since I enjoy that slight contrast. If you find the crema is too bitter, be sure to stir it into the darker coffee below the surface. That will even the notes out a bit. I typically drink espresso black, no sugar. That means I don't use the steam wand a great deal, so I don't really have many tips for working with the wand on this machine. But, the times when I have used the wand, I've stretched enough foam for a macchiato and that has turned out quite well. A couple of other tips: 1. You will need to experiment with the brand of espresso beans you use, and with the grind of the bean. No two espresso machines are the same, so no two machines with pull your shots exactly the same way either. For instance, regardless of which roaster I buy my beans from, my machine works better if I grind on Fine which is slightly more course than the Espresso setting on most grinders. I just get an overall better-tasting and better-looking cup of espresso that way. 2. Experiment with flavor profiles in the espresso blend you use. Try different roasts from different roasters. It's amazing how much variation you'll get from one roaster to another. I've found a local roaster who makes a great espresso blend that I've not gotten down to the place that I pull a shot that has a nice, rich under note with a pretty smooth finish (very little bitterness in the crema). There's a good balance even without stirring the espresso. some people like brighter, more acidic roasts, that's great, too. 3. Make sure your espresso beans are as fresh as possible, and try not to let an open package of coffee sit for more than a couple of weeks. Those things are as important as operating the machine in terms of pulling a quality cup of espresso that it satisfying to both the sense of smell and taste. (I love the aroma of espresso in the house.) Overall, the Dedica Deluxe has been a great machine thus far. I use it (on average) 2-4 times a day, and I couldn't be happier. The sleek design fits neatly on my counter, and it looks good, too.

Great product! Takes a minute to get oriented with how to use it and not fill up the cup too high with grounds. If the cup is too full (or the grounds are too fine), the pressure builds up too high and will shut off before it produces any espresso. I usually want more than just one double shot, so I have to take everything apart and refill it to get another cup. It's a small inconvenience and I readily do it to get the amount I want, but I wish there was a more convenient option to produce more without resetting everything. The overall product and size and espresso produced are great. UPDATE 7-MONTHS LATER: Still going strong! I use this machine almost daily, usually running the machine 2-4 times to get the amount of espresso I want. I live in a small apartment so this takes very little time to do in between getting ready in the morning. Still very happy with mg purchase! UPDATE ON 30 AUGUST 2023 AFTER 5.5 YEARS OF USE: I was scrolling through my old reviews and saw this was only 4/5 stars, but I 10/10 recommend this espresso maker, so I updated my rating to 5 stars because this is 100% worth every penny and "inconvenience" I mentioned above which I no longer find inconvenient - it is fast and easy to make however much you want, idk what I was on about before lol. Lazy i guess. You do have to descale it after some use but I've only had to maybe 3 times in 5 years, so it's not a problem. It lets you know when it's required. I bookmarked a YouTube video for reference for when I need to descale in the future. This baby is a work horse and totally worth it!!! zero ragrets

I had this machine for 6 months and I’m super happy with it. Let me spill the tea. So, a lot of the negatives reviews are semi-true; yes, the machine gives you a warning sign that it’s overheated already after making two cups of coffee. But you fix the problems very fast just by running the machine with water for 5 seconds. Yes, the machine give you a descaling warning after couple of months but you can just switch it off or even simply ignore it (nothing really changes but the color of one of the buttons, that’s all really). I use Brita water so I don’t descale the machine. Otherwise, works perfectly fine. Coffee takes amazing. The machine has a sleek design. Temperature is good, and adjustable. Cappuccino maker works great and it’s easy to clean (you purge it before and after, wipe it with a tissue, done). Never gave me any problems so far really. The only issue I have with it is that it won’t run if the coffee is grinded to a very fine level. And sometimes I get or buy coffee that is very fine. That’s my only isssue with it. But that’s not worth getting a 1,000$ espresso machine.

I love this coffee maker and use it daily. I used to work in a coffee shop so I know how to make coffees and I don't think this can be beat on size and price/value if you want to make your own coffees from fresh ground. It makes a great cup of coffee and I have had no issues with it at all. My only gripe which is a bit niche to me I guess is that I owned the same model in Europe before I moved to the USA, and that had a removable insert inside the espresso metal pod where the coffee grounds sit. For some reason they have welded that in for the USA model, and I know from when I cleaned my other one you would get old coffee water collecting in there. Well now since it is welded in and I cannot remove that piece I have to shake the water out which is super annoying. I will look to see if I can get a replacement espresso pod which has the removable piece, but that aside HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I also bought one for my parents who love theirs. I make a black coffee in it daily and recommend running it for 3 shots to get a full mug as the flavour is much better than if you just added water to one (double) shot. I have also made successful latte's and cappucino's in it when the mood takes me. Just be aware when using the frother, you have to let a small amount of water out before putting the wand in your milk, otherwise you end up with slightly watery milk. Again a small quirk which once you realise it I don't even think about. I have previously owned a nespresso machine as well as drip coffee maker and would recommend this to anyone wanting a decent home coffee maker where they are not put off using loose coffee grounds

Justo la Cafetera que necesitaba para preparar café de una manera sencilla pero a la vez deliciosa....

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La cafetera hace lo que promete: un buen expreso, opciones de programación de temperatura y tipo de agua, y en un reducido tamaño, que fue el factor más importante de compra cuando la comparé con otras opciones. El diseño es tipo "retro" y acabados metálicos. 4 estrellas, porque la opción de bombeo de agua caliente es ruidosa y con demasiada presión.

Me la hicieron de emoción y primero me cancelaron el envío por sus ganas. Pero me aferré por el precio que tenía de descuento y gran elección, funciona perfecto, al inicio como que no pasaba el agua, pero supongo estaban vacías las mangueras. después de eso todo bien. Si la piden de una vez vayan comprando un filtro sin fondo para que no tengan que usar el que viene de fábrica.

I bought this after moving to Canada from Sydney Australia, and found I couldn't get a decent coffee ANYWHERE (filter/drip isn't real coffee). This machine filled the void in my soul and tummy. Pros: 1. The baskets are pressurized so it's impossible to screw up the shot 2. The steam wand is sort of automatic so you don't need to have steaming technique. Foolproof if you love heaps of foam 3. This delux model has a "hot milk" function if froth isn't your thing. 4. It heats up SUPER fast. I turn it on in the morning and by the time I've grabbed my cup and filled the group head with coffee it's ready to go 5. Great crema 6. It's customisable! I haven't played around with this, but you can adjust the water temperature, and the length of shots 7. It's so easy to use and you get a great coffee at home 8. It came with a sample of the descaler stuff - bonus. Cons: 1. The tamper it comes with sucks a bit, it's plastic and has a scoop at the other end. It doesn't impact the quality of coffee, but would have been nice if it was a real tamper 2. Again, not a deal breaker - but the baskets (for single and double shots) seem to fall out really easily when you try to knock the coffee out. The pros far outweigh the very minor cons. This is an excellent machine for at home.