Delonghi 15 Bar Espresso Coffee Maker

Making cafe-quality coffee drinks is quick and easy with this Italian-style espresso machine, which features 1100 watts of power and a 15-bar pump. The unit works with ground espresso or pre-measured pods and offers simple push-button operation. Its 2-cup removable water reservoir is easy to fill, and the adjustable steam/frothing dial allows for quickly steaming milk for cappuccinos and lattes. For added convenience, the appliance provides a cup-warming plate, an "on/off" switch, a power indicator light, a thermostat indicator light, a pressure safety valve, and a removable drip tray for easy cleanup. Accessories include a measuring scoop/tamper, two stainless-steel filters, an instructional video, and laminated recipe cards. The espresso machine measures 9 by 7-1/2 by 11-3/4 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

Amazon Sales Rank: #30699 in Kitchen & Housewares Size: Medium Color: Black Brand: Hamilton Beach Model: 40729 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 13.80" h x 10.20" w x 11.10" l, 10.40 pounds Café quality made easy Powerful 15 bar pump No-fuss frother Easy-fill reservoir Works with pre-measured pods or ground espresso

Customer feedback more useful 80 of 83 people found this review helpful. Good machine + good price = a lot! K. Butler have used this machine for two years and would buy it again in an instant. I will add their comments to earlier written: * Cream varies with coffee beans, fresh beans cream shiney give more and have more (but subtle) flavors. The best cream I have no Starbucks beans. Peet's good, but it is Nicolas. Even the great generosity ($ 5/lb when sales at the local store) works OK. Remember, these espresso machines extract more flavor from coffee beans (which gain or drip machines), is the kind of pressure (versus temperature) process. * For a great double shot (actually, four grams), to fill the new filter is based on the level (not filled) with whole grains, milled for 8 seconds on a cheapo spice grinder, and they do not pack too tight, not (for soft ). The ground rolled almost to the line reached number two in the filter. I run the pump for 30 seconds after liquid starts to come out of nozzle machine is turned on and heat for only about 5-10 minutes before. * I've used Starbucks pods. It does not take two (at 15 seconds of a pump) for a double shot of it. It tastes good (but not as strong as when I use fresh ground.) Pods are faster but more expensive than the use of bases. You must be careful to press the pod in the filter, so all the water goes through around, not the bath. Be aware that this machine comes with two stainless steel filters, one for basic, and less pre-packaged pods. * These machines use *** *** PRESS temperature for the flavors to get. This results in smoother taste, but not boiling temperatures. If you want your espresso hot process, nuke it afterwards. * The supplied plastic tamper is too thin for the tamping pressure, I have found works best, get a stronger one (I got an aluminum one from a local kitchen store.) ) If you're not tough enough to tamp, float grounds and coating nozzel to high pressure water jets coming out of the grind and tamp just right, they used their reasoning hockey puck shape are preserved when you shake out the filter. * Coffee cups do not fit under the spout. It is not enough espresso machine like this in a lot that come close to completing a standard 10 oz mug. I just want to brew a strong cup of a male ;-) I had a shorter, more petite, I resort to the fine porcelain coffee cups set to drinking. (Do not tell my friends.) * If you have read the analytic type, in "The Complexity of Coffee" in Scientific American in June 2002, Vol 286, Issue 6 P86. It contains good information that you use to brew your perfect can. * Use a light buzz from caffeine to clean the machine after each use and it will last a long time. There was a recall (40,714 in the old version), since some people cleaning the milk from the nozzle, resulting in burns when the plug of the curdled milk powder of age, suddenly erupted Use your common sense, this puppy clean dog to keep and make cup after cup of great drink. * The foam does not stick is easier to use because of the funny angle, short duration and low height above the counter. I had a stainless steel jug just the right size, 10 oz to find the edge. Disclaimer: I do not use much the mouthpiece, so it does not affect my appreciation of this machine. * After years of usage, hard water deposits to build up in the beak just above where the coffee down. I noticed that water was spraying rather than dripping from here (during cleaning). No need to go through the special cleaner, I successfully remove the nozzle deposits rubbing with a towel after each use. It became part of the ritual of making espresso. * I've been burned by other factors when choosing the cheapest, but not on it also has some disadvantages, but for the price they can easily escape. He kept my picky self satisfied! 38 of 38 people found this review helpful. Perfect.