De'Longhi Dedica EC680

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1. M*** G*** L*** 5/5 27 January 2015 Amazon Colour: Metal

   It’s a cracking little machine - compact with a small footprint (which is handy if space is limited) yet sturdy and stable. … I have found the machine very easy to use and it produces excellent cappuccinos and lattes. Some critics have suggested the steam wand is too short for frothing milk. I would suggest that the problem is their choice of frothing jug. … The cup warming area on the top of the machine is not very effective, but this isn’t important as cups can easily be warmed with a 2 cup measure of hot water instead.

2. M*** H*** 5/5 7 June 2016 Amazon

   Positives = fast heating element, easy to use, easy to keep clean and fairly quiet pump, ESE coffee pods available if you want convenience. … Negatives = nothing major; messier and less convenient than pods, the cup warmer doesn't really work (not a deal breaker though), and the weird measure. One scoop of coffee basically fills the double filter; far too much for a single shot.

3. N*** 5/5 23 November 2016 Amazon

   The unit feels a solid, well made piece of kit. The filter holder is easy to engage and remove and has a spring retaining clip to hold the filter in place when knocking out used coffee grains. … The cup heating plate is of a passive design so does not warm cups quickly. … Really does produce a "coffee shop standard" espresso. Highly recommended.

4. r*** 5/5 11 February 2015 Amazon Colour: Metal

   You can get a tasty cappuccino from this machine as well, the steam wand could be a tad longer but will reach into most cups. I bought the 600ml stainless jug and if I'm making one cappuccino the steam wand won't reach the milk. After using the steam wand the machine will automatically stop you making another expresso for about 4-5mins until the boiler has cooled to prevent scalding to your precious pre ground coffee…

5. J*** T*** 5/5 12 September 2016 Amazon

   What I like the most about this machine is the automatic water dispensing for either one or two cups making your coffee very consistent. Also impressive is the steam wand which can froth up milk for two cups in under 60 seconds! … 2) There isn't quite enough room for two full sized cups side-by-side under the brewing head.

6. P*** W*** 1/5 5 June 2017 Amazon Colour: Black

   Machine looked good, but failed miserably form the word 'go'. Having used the larger De'Longhi for many years, I recognised a distinct lack of power immediately: it was quiet in operation, coffee could hardly get our into the cup and, no crema was ever produced. … Power behind the steam wand was varying considerably, and preparing my much-loved coffee became torturous, ending with the whole thing ceasing to function completely.

7. S*** 5/5 16 June 2017 John Lewis Red EC680.R

   This espresso machine is compact and really easy to use and clean. I haven't used the milk foamer yet as I prefer black coffee, but the espressos match what I can get in a good coffee shop at a fraction of the price. This is an excellent investment.

8. M*** 3/5 24 September 2016 John Lewis Red EC680.R

   I rinse the coffee filter after each use of the machine. I am now at the point where the coffee drips through into the cup as opposed to flowing through. I cannot see any blockage so I assume there is a blockage at the bottom of the coffee filter. Either that or the water pressure is not sufficient to force the coffee through.

9. p*** 2/5 7 August 2016 John Lewis Red EC680.R

   I purchased this in May and have just returned it to JL (end of July) for testing as the water leaks from the pump outlet when making coffee. … Also, we were constantly mopping water from beneath the machine and this wasn't just due to condensation - it was a lot of water. … Another thing is it does need descaling regularly - we had to descale it twice in the time we had it and the process is a bit tiresome.

10. G*** 4/5 5 July 2016 John Lewis Red EC680.R

    we returned this coffee machine as we found it doesn't make strong coffees, best used for espresso only, or as a cappuccino/latte base. Needed to make double espresso and top up with kettle water for strong americano, too much faff in the morning, exchanged it for a filter coffee machine, more suited to our needs. Beautiful machine however, looked fab on our counter.

11. H*** 1/5 20 May 2016 John Lewis Red EC680.R

    … I am not very pleased with it as you can't make more than one cup of coffee at a time as the lights are flashing so I have to turn it on and off its so frustrating especially if you have guests and a husband waiting for his morning coffee. I have even watched YouTube to see how to use it but still no joy. The machine looks lovely but that's about it. Wouldn't recommend.

12. B*** 5/5 10 May 2016 John Lewis Red EC680.R

    Excellent value for money and an aesthetically beautiful piece of equipment.Makes a good crema or Americano but prefer to use coffee beans rather than pods as this produces more flavour. The steamer is ultra fast for making cappuccinos. …

13. A*** 5/5 15 March 2016 John Lewis Red EC680.R

    I love this machine. It takes up a small space on the worktop. It can use my favourite home-ground coffee, avoiding the environmental damage caused by coffee pods. … My only gripe is that with the machine in the corner of my kitchen it's not easy to see how much water is left in the reservoir and there's no warning when it's going to run out apart from a terrible grunging sound followed by a halt part-way through making a shot!

14. D*** 2/5 25 January 2016 John Lewis Red EC680.R

    I purchased this machine as a gift for my husband. The first one was returned to John Lewis with a faulty switch. Now that has been replaced but we still have the same problem. It can take 4 or 5 attempts before it will switch on. Obviously this is an inherent fault, which should be looked into further. Does make lovely coffee though.

15. T*** 4/5 22 February 2015 John Lewis Red EC680.R

    I can't make another coffee straight away after using the frother/steamer. Our machine flashes up the 1 and 2 shot buttons continually … 2. The steamer really just seems to froth, so getting a thick milk for a latte is an art which is beyond me, but then that could be just user error rather than the machine itself - but something to consider.

16. S*** 4/5 29 November 2014 John Lewis Red EC680.R

    Very good coffee. But harder to use than it need be if you want a long drink with expresso flavour, or if you want to make several cups at once. The filter doesn't actually let you put in much coffee, despite its size. Two shots, yes; three shots is a struggle. … And then given the wasted space, you can't quite fit in a 'standard' size mug (9cm) under the filter. Would be a brilliant machine, with a redesigned filter.

17. D*** 4/5 27 October 2014 John Lewis Red EC680.R

    The filter holder and basket is a real cheap affair and the coffee filter basket in my opinion is not big enough if you like your coffee strong and plentiful, it will only hold about 14gms of coffee and if you tamp it too tight to pack more in, with a fine grind such as Illy Espresso the water cannot get through and just drips slowly into the cup giving a sour burnt taste.The steam wand works well …

18. k*** 2/5 18 October 2014 John Lewis Red EC680.R

    it produces very nice coffee, thick crema and the milk foam is so thick I was looking forward to trying to produce barista style swirls on my latte.my main issue with the machine is switching it on.. should be an easy process of of pressing the button, but it takes either of us several attempts and usually switches on on the 4-5th time, sometimes more.

19. h*** 2/5 21 September 2014 John Lewis Red EC680.R

    … the filter holder is a miserable affair compared with the Krups.However the most infuriating feature is that it is much too easy to knock the pump switches when you are steadying the machine to insert the filter holder, and this has happened to several people who tried using it.I've no issues with the coffee it produces …

20. M*** 5/5 24 September 2014 John Lewis Red EC680.R

    The steam nozzle is perfect. Very easy to clean, and makes the milk nice and hot and very frothy. … The whole machine is very easy to clean and is ready in 35 seconds after you switch it on.I really love it, it's just brilliant! :o)

21. L*** 5/5 27 December 2014 John Lewis Red EC680.R

    Easy to set up and after less than a minute warm up its ready to produce really nice espressos with a good crema. A few seconds later the milk frother is ready and a lovely coffee follows.Very slim and stylish. Milk frother can drip onto work top but this is a minor point. Frother nozzle could also be slightly longer but again a very minor point.

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