EC685

I was in the market for a coffee maker, either double expresso or one single cup. Nothing big but when this arrived it's so compact and it takes very little space but you get absolutely top-quality coffee bar coffees. I know it's all about which coffee you purchase. I buy the Japanese number 5 strengths and that makes amazing espressos. It's just as good as what you get in a coffee bar and when you think how much coffee is nowadays, it's definitely worth the money to get it. The quality of it, everything, the tamper, the filter head, it's all like proper professional gear. I can't fault it. Well done DeLonghi.

Long lasting space saving machine! Works like a charm and I do descale it properly and I use distilled water. I love it because It occupies very little space and I have a grinder too from Delonghi so my coffee is freshly brewed everyday! I got one of the bottomless porta filter coffee handle and basket. The cream, aroma and taste are better than a coffee shop. I was on a budget when I bought this and it saved me a lot of money as I stop buying coffees outside and also I paid a reasonable amount for a coffee machine that has its own tank rather than needing pressure and other connections. I make a lot of coffees everyday and I’m very pleased with it! It is a bit loud but its fast so that is no bother to me. When I hear the sound and smell of fresh coffee, I know my day begins the right way thanks to Dedica Delonghi and I didn’t even try to create a headline 😂 They better give me royalties for this! Now seriously if you want a no fuss, good quality at a reasonable price coffee machine that lasts in time, then get this one. I had several coffee machines before this but stopped searching with this one. My family has sage and other more expensive coffees but I prefer mine and now I could afford a more expensive one but I’ll stick to this one as this is how pleased I am with it. Is the speed of it that I love!

I've replaced an older Delonghi coffee machine which I've had for 6 years with this one. It is nice and compact and makes good coffee, but the manual relies almost totally on icons and images which are difficult to understand and is incomplete. The machine is programmable, to set water temperature, cup size, water hardness and auto-switch off, but this is only described in the videos on their support page (use the QR code) which I'd strongly recommend viewing or you'll probably be disappointed. That said, the videos contain an error, two of the settings seem to be controlled by the same button. Once you figure it out though, it is a decent machine. I used ChatGPT to help with the settings.

I have had the Dedica Style for a week now and I am very impressed. I have been using it to make espressos, cortados, cappuccinos and americanos. All have been excellent. I would say that the instructions which come with the machine are pretty poor, you can probably get better instructions where the machine is listed on the Amazon website. I would also recommend looking at videos on youtube that describe the milk frothing process - it will definitely help you use this machine to greater effect. After watching some my technique definitely improved. My only problem is that I haven't been sleeping that well because I have been drinking so many cortados! - my go to when it comes to coffee. I would also recommend getting a couple of barista jugs in different sizes so that you can do single or two cups, this also saves on the milk. The machine looks well on the kitchen worktop and I have not had any issues with things breaking. Filling with water is very easy and cleaning after use is quite simple and only takes a few seconds. The first time I used it the frother did come off in my hand, but that was because I used a twisting motion when wiping it down and that is how you remove it to clean it properly! It took me a short while getting it back on because I hadn't taken note of its orientation before it came off. I would recommend you practice removing it first so that you see how it sits and how it comes off before it does so without you knowing what happened. Noise level is not obtrusive. Anyway, if you are using the frother correctly there should be a high pitched noise from it at the start of the process - again check out videos on youtube. Water capacity is good - I only need to refill after a couple of days, although, as I have said previously, I mostly make cortados so I am only making 'one shot' each time. If you want to use full size mugs/cups with it you will have to remove the drip tray, but it comes off easily. I was a bit concerned when I ordered the machine due to a few poor reviews but, going by my own experience, I would have no hesitation in recommending it.

I love this coffee machine, it is so easy to use and heats up quickly. It makes lovely coffee and the steam wand is impressive, there are two options to choose from - hot milk or cappuccino milk. I have tried several coffee machines now, this one definitely has the best steam wand and the wand is easier to keep clean as the hot milk doesn’t seem to stick to it so much. This machine also seems happy to make two or three consecutive coffees without any issues, this was a problem with our last machine. The slim design of this machine means it doesn’t take up much space, it also looks stylish. I would definitely recommend this Delonghi coffeee machine, for ease of use and coffee quality, and also value for money.

Bought 3 times, and 3 times broke within a short period of time. Exceptional trash. The machine seems to come with multiple faults. - The “manual” included in the box was totally incomprehensible diagrams – without any words - which were open to interpretation, and utterly useless. - Accessories shown in the “manual” were missing from the box!! - So you had to look up on the internet for the proper manual for this model: EC685, EC695, EC785 coffee maker manual. Page 6 of this manual, Section 3 “Setting up the appliance”, point 7 says: “Turn the steam dial (A11) to position (fig. 5) and dispense hot water: the appliance automatically stops dispensing and the lights (1 cup) and (2 cups) flash.. Turn the knob back to position O. The purpose of this procedure is to purge any water from the circuit before using steam to prepare the beverage.”…. However, the appliance does NOT automatically stop dispensing at all, emptying the tank completely. The lights (1 cup) and (2 cups) do not flash either. I called Delonghi technical support, and the first guy is very kind, but has no idea even where to find the manual on the Delonghi website. I had to help him to find it. Needless to say, he has never read it and has no idea why the water does not stop dispensing. The second technical support person had no idea either, and simply said: it’s defective and return it to amazon. Another problem with this machine was that it was extremely hard/nearly impossible to turn the coffee holder into its position – it required unnatural force. Seems to be a very common issue with this model. Therefore, I bought a replacement machine, hoping the second one would work as described. The new one does not automatically stop dispensing water either.. But I decide to turn a blind eye to this particular problem… Soon, I also found that the coffee machine does not give coffee! When lucky, it gave little drip drip, then stopped... Other times, nothing at all. Then 3 lights flashed simultaneously. Had to remove the coffee holder, then replace it. Still no coffee. I did all the troubleshooting. The machine was descaled. Made sure the coffee did not go over the line. Changed the way I used the tamper. Used a pin to prick the hole at the bottom of the coffee holder, etc. None of the above made any difference. This machine was defective and did not give any coffee, whatever I did. Other reviewers said that the pressure is insufficient for coffee to come out. Maybe. I have read horror stories of customers sending back the new coffee machine to Delonghi for “repair”...so I do not want to go that route and waste my precious time further… Delonghi does not seem to care a jot, as this model is selling so well...

Ok, so, I really have to say something about this machine as this is my 3rd DeLonghi of such type. First of all, what I do want people to know that this machine makes a really good coffee, with putting some research and knowledge of how to use it. If you don't have time/desire/opportunity whatsoever I STRONGLY recommend just to buy any bean-to-cup with no fuss - just press the button. First of all, I am fascinated with its demensions - you will barely notice its presence even on small counter top. It's heating really fast for such small device. I do recommend to use freshly medium-to-fine (but not too fine as the machine will be "choking" in the process) ground coffee, to buy a decent tamper and a stainless steel milk frother cup. Then, DO NOT add more coffee than its meant to baskets (14 g for double portion and 7 g for one portion) as it had been written by other reviews - you will need to put too much strength to close the holder or even worse - you wouldn't be able to do it at all, but with the right measurment (which later you will be able to see intuitively) it will close with NO effort. Milk steamer works fine, too, with skimmed/semi-skimmed (haven't tried whole, though) or soya milk, you will need no more than 40-45 "ticks" to heat milk properly and to make lovely cappucino. Yes this may seem like a lot of fuss for quick coffee-lovers however when everything is done automatically it's actually not. And the price especially on promotions is very good for such lovely device. I do have to mention that I have a separate coffee-filter machine for my big morning cup and this one is for occasional espresso/cappucino and I am satisfied by its taste and quality (good beans make difference as well).

This is a very compact machine. Very easy to use as switch it on, sort out your portafilter etc and when ready lights go solid. It is very quick to heat up for coffee and steam. It has 4 buttons single shot, double shot cold brew and steam. Push the button for what you want. You can change the temperature by pressing the buttons in a set sequence bit of a faff so you wouldn't want to change everytime. The steam wand is noisy, quick and easy to get hot steamed milk took a bit more practice for foam. I like an espresso but am not super technical about it so this is good for me as easy to use and makes a decent drink. My partner assures me the cold brew is not as good as an overnight but great for a 5 minute version and expect it will get a bit more use in summer. Overall very pleased with it.

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Great little coffee machine. Can make a beautiful cup of coffee very easily and quickly. Have owned a more expensive breville machine but this is a clear winner. Many Pros, programmable, ie.,water temp, water hardness, the amount of coffee dispensed, standby time, auto descaling, small footprint, great foolproof milk frother, quick warm-up time (about 40 seconds). Really no Cons at this stage. Very happy with my purchase,at a great price.

Cansado de las cápsulas, me decidí a comprar esta cafetera por calidad y precio, trabaje en una cafetería y se de que va el tema, la cafetera pesa y eso es buena señal, apenas lleva plástico y el brazo va de una pieza. Para que el café salga bueno hay que tener dos en cosas en cuenta, el café debe de ser de calidad y si puede ser molerlo en casa lo que vayas a utilizar para dos o tres días así te aseguras de un aroma y textura bastante buena y se nota la diferencia de comprarlo molido, la otra cosa a tener en cuenta es como prensar el café en el cazo, hay que prensar con fuerza, ejerciendo un peso de unos 15 o 20 kilos si no es así te saldrá aguoso, lo de espumar la leche y el vaporizador funcionan de maravilla, siempre después de echar el café por que luego tarda en bajar la temperatura y no te deja echar cafe, aunque tiene truco porque si abres para que salga agua caliente baja la temperatura rápido y ya deja echar cafe (no soy partidario de hacerlo a diario) en fin buen café pero necesitas más tiempo para la elaboración puesto que después tienes que limpiar el cazo (no usar productos, solo agua) y el café molido siempre se cae por la encimera

I bought the machine from LBY thinking that it would come with the Singapore/UK plug. Upon arrival, I realized it comes with the EU plug and the warranty is not valid in Singapore. Contacted the seller and they refunded $10 to get a adapter plug and offered to cover repairs up to the cost of the machine within 1 year. I’m impressed by the service and I’m happy with the purchase as it cost about $80 lower than local stores and the machine works well.

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