Machine is good, on 2nd (replacement) software & instructions poor
4/5
This is a replacement - the first machine was delivered with a ‘filter’ which was blocked. It’s replacement also blocked quickly after 2 uses requiring a pin to unclog it not supplied with the unit (too much clearing can result in hot dark water.
AO we’re brilliant at sending a replacement for the first blocked machine. However the instructions with the machine are dire particularly about the need to cool the boiler after heating milk, and without that you’ll be sitting looking at flashing lights and no coffee.
Ignoring the blocked filter, the build quality in substantial albeit more plastic than you might expect from the pictures or some of the better components.
There are reviews that debate the coffee quality - they are wrong. The machine produces excellent crema from any source, ground coffee included. I’ve tried it with a range of beans, grinds and ground coffees (I know) and am rarely concerned by the flavour, strength or heat. Follow the somewhat counterintuitive software / instructions and both coffee and milk provide a nice barista style analogue; as with all manual machines there is a learning curve but overall you will not be disappointed.
Recommended. De Longhi - improve your instructions ??
Stephen Daniels
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Colour: Black
Stephen Daniels
Colour: Black
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