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The coffe portion stopped functioning 2 months after purchase. I loved this machine until it stopped working at 2 months with no warning. The expresso portion worked will except for the difficulty of fitting the frothing cup under the steamer.
The replacement works great. After returning the item twice (2) because of problems with the unit not brewing at all and the clock not work we received a replacement.
About 2 months ago, I noticed grinds were spilling into the coffee pot when the coffee was brewing and the water reservoir started leaking. First, it was almost impossible to get the espresso filter cup (where the grinds go) to attach securely to the unit. I never tried using the espresso portion again. I had to push so hard to latch it that I thought I was going to break the handle off.
I got this coffee maker in late 2007. I have probably half a cup of water on my counter from the coffee maker every day. For the first 6 months or so, the coffee maker worked pretty well. It's beautiful from the outside and a number of reviews of similar DeLonghi machines got my hopes up.
The steamer was difficult to use and I ended up burning my hand. It's frustrating that my old $10 Mr.Coffee was more reliable than this thing. I had serious problems with the espresso machine. This resulted in grinds and water all over my counter top.
We use the drip coffee 3 or 4 times a week and haven't had any problems. I will agree that the espresso doesn't get extra hot, but the temperature is fine for me. I came on here looking for a replacement espresso carafe for this unit and am surprised to see so many negative reviews. I've been very happy with it. I just broke the espresso carafe today and can't seem to find a replacement one easily, but will keep looking. I purchased it in November 2007 and it's received a lot of use (6 months of use). I make espresso (and steam milk) every day.
I dropped the plastic water tank from about 2 feet off the ground and it cracked, making it useless, I was suprised how soft plastic could break so easily, and as of yet I am unable to find a replacement, and Delonghi wont respond to my emails. The removable water tank leaks and you will find a puddle under the unit. this unit is cheaply made, and not worth the 100 bucks I spent on itlook elsewhere for a better combination machine I purchased this 3 months ago, this never really makes a hot cup of coffee, the espresso portion sort of works but is a difficult to use and it is difficult to get your cup under the steamer. Also the espresso maker is not as hot as it should be.
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