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DeLonghi BAR32 Espresso Machine

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Delonghi Espresso Machines

Features

With its classic styling and striking black and silver housing, the DeLonghi Retro BAR32 makes quite a first impression. And as you discover this machine’s other elements you will continue to be awestruck. This heavy duty, yet uncomplicated semi-automatic simplifies the brewing process so you can expect this machine to produce a superb cup of coffee time after time.

The stainless steel boiler in the DeLonghi Retro BAR 32 heats up in a flash, and its pressurized style portafilter provides you with the option of using ground coffee or ESE certified coffee pods. Also, you can depend on this machine’s patented Sempre Crema Filter to produce perfect, caramel-colored crema, and its swivel jet frother is ideal for making lattes and cappuccinos.

Additional features of the Retro BAR32 include two thermostats that control both water and steam temperature and a removable 1 liter/35 oz plastic water tank and plastic drip tray that make the maintenance of this machine hassle-free.

The DeLonghi Retro BAR32 includes a measuring spoon and a detailed instruction manual.

Features & Benefits: Coffee

Pressurized Portafilter

The DeLonghi Retro BAR32 has a pressurized style portafilter that is easier to use than commercial types. This machine will use ground coffee and accept ESE certified coffee pods. A specially designed filter holder secures the pods in place.

Boiler

The stainless steel boiler contained in the DeLonghi Retro BAR32 heats up in no time and maintains a stable temperature throughout the brewing process, resulting in a great-tasting cup of coffee.

Sempre Crema Holder

This patented Sempre Crema filter enables the Retro BAR32 to produce delicious caramel-colored crema to top off your espresso time after time.

Features & Benefits: Frothing & Hot Water

Swivel Jet Frother

Frothing milk for cappuccinos and lattes is a simple process thanks to the BAR32’s swivel jet frother, which utilizes dry steam and results in a product with a thick, rich consistency.

Temperature Control

A special feature of the DeLonghi Retro BAR32 is its ability to control the temperature of both the water and steam since it has two separate thermostats.

Features & Benefits: Care, Maintenance & Other

Removable Water Tank

The1 Liter/35-Ounce plastic water tank can be refilled from the top anytime during the operation for an endless supply of coffee or steam. This tank is also easy to remove which allows you to fill the tank right at the sink, avoiding spillage on the counter.

Removable Drip Tray

This plastic tray keeps your cleanup time to a minimum because it is removable.

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How To Choose An Espresso Machine

Posted By: Mark Jackson
Posted At: Feb 8, 2011 at 3:29 PM
Related Categories: Coffee Talk
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If you would like to know a little about the many types of espresso machines we sell, this would be a good video to get you started. This video covers the machines we sell and based on your lifestyle, what you like to drink, and ease of use. It will give you an overview of different espresso machines and help you determine which one best suits to your needs.

I would watch the video and focus on a particular kind of machine—prosumer, semi-automatic, and super-automatic to decide which kind is ideal for you. Then, you can go and look at individual models to get a better idea of exactly what you want. Of course, if you narrow it down to a few espresso machines and are still undecided, give us a call and we would be glad to help!
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Chance Great video. Covers the basics and really helps you find the category that fits your life. Super auto for me!

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Misc Data
Manufacturer DeLonghi
Model Bar32
Specifications
Dimension - Width (Inches) 8.7
Dimension - Height (Inches) 12.6
Dimension - Depth (Inches) 10.6
Weight (lbs) 7
Watts 1100
Volts 110
Housing
Housing Materials ABS Plastic
Drip Tray Material Plastic
Drip Tray Cover Material Plastic
Drip Tray Capacity (Oz) 9
Power Cord Length (Inches) 36
Cup Height
Adjustable Height No
High (Inches) 3.5
One Touch cappuccino
One Touch Cappuccino No
Frothing Wand
Material Plastic
Steam Wand Style Pannarello
Wand Movement Articulating
Usable Length (Inches) 4.25
Height Off Counter (Inches) 3.25
Number Of Holes 1
Water Source
Reservoir Or Plumbed Reservoir
Reservoir Capacity (Oz) 35
Reservoir Material Plastic
Reservoir Removable Yes
Controls
Type Of Controls Push Button
Portafilter Data
Material Stainless Steel
Type Pressurized
Weight (Lbs) .62
Diameter (Millimeter) 54
Pressurized Filter Baskets Included Single/Pod & Double shot
Ground, E.S.E. Pod And Capsule Compatible Ground & ESE Pod
Bottomless Portafilter Available No
Tamper Size (Millimeter) 54
Boiler Data
Number Of Boilers 1
Brew Boiler Data
Brew Boiler Type Thermoblock
Brew Boiler Watts 1100
Brew boiler Volume (Oz) 4
Brew Boiler Material Stainless Steel
Brew Boiler Heater Location External
Pump Data
Pump Type Vibration
Pump Wattage 45
Maximum Pressure (Bar) 15
Self Priming Pump Yes
Performance
Initial Heat Up (Seconds) 1.8 Min
Recommended Heat Up Time (Seconds) 7 min
Brew Temp (F) (2 Oz Shot In Paper Cup) 170
Brew Time for 2 Oz 25
Brew Temp (F) (8 Oz Shot In Paper Cup) 168
Time To Produce Steam (Seconds) 39
Time To Steam 8 Oz Milk (Seconds) 42
Hot Water Temp 8 Oz (F) 169
Hot Water Time 8 Oz (Seconds) 22
Hot Water Recovery Time (Seconds) 19
Sound Level - Brewing (Db) 69
Maintenance
Descaler Used Urnex Cleancaf
Details
Warranty (Years) 2
Country Of Manufacture Italy
NSF Certified No
Recommended Applications Home
Service provided
Repairs By Whole Latte Love
Contact Number 888-411-5282
Average Customer Rating 3.5 out of 5 (4 Customer Reviews)

Rated 4
Rated 4 out of 5

Posted By:
Christopher Strganac

02/14/2011

***see below. Simply put I see this as a great stepping stone machine. The price is perfect (if I were to buy one now as I received this as a gift). If you like espresso..I would recommend skipping the steam-driven and going with a machine like this. I have only made doubles. Usually I will make two before work and the speed of heating the boiler is excellent (having caused a small explosion with my old steam-driven one- i was wary when I removed the portafilter to make the 2nd double the first time i used the machine). I have read reviews criticizing the machine's ability to make a double...and I cannot comment on this. I can say that the quality is far better than steam-driven espresso and moka-style espresso. I have also read where the steamer is poor too...but as a simple straight espresso drinker again I cannot comment. Advice: I also have read where people do not like the rattling of the tank when the pump is working. I simply lift the lid of the tank during this process and the sound is greatly reduced. ***A brief background to put my review in perspective. I received this as a birthday gift...asking for a real espresso machine. I had a steam-driven machine that was getting old. When i received this gift, my dad had also bought a tamper...which to be honest I had no idea espresso was tamped.....so in sum I am a newbie to espresso...even though I have loved espresso for some time.

Ease of Use:
5
Espresso Quality:
4
Steaming Ability:
3
Construction:
5
Price Value:
5
Instructions:
3
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Rated 4
Rated 4 out of 5

Posted By:
Dave Tonnes

04/24/2009

Has owned for:
More than 1 year
Ability Level:
Beginner

It finally died.

After 4 years of daily use, my Bar32 finally died. It made gurgling sounds and the water leaked down thru the machine instead of coming out where it's supposed to. I wanted to do surgery on it to see if I could fix it, but alas DeLonghi doesn't want us working on their machines because they put them together with weird screws.

How Long Have I Been Using This Product?

More than 1 year

What's Best About this Product?

Value. Reliability. Nice foamy espresso!

Some Helpful Tips For Using this Product:

I used water from my under-sink reverse osmosis filter. I suspect this contributed to the long life of the machine.

My Experience With Using This Product:

Beginner

The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:

Costco

Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:

The water reservoir makes a rattling noise when the pump is on.

Some of the Other Machines I've Used:

Mr. Coffee ECMP10

Ease of Use:
3
Espresso Quality:
5
Steaming Ability:
5
Construction:
3
Price Value:
5
Instructions:
5
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Rated 4
Rated 4 out of 5

Posted By:
Eric Nelson

01/26/2007

Has owned for:
Less than 1 month
Ability Level:
Coffee Lover

Well built, and stylish machine for $150, but unfortunately the espresso is not hot enough. It might be okay for some (140), but I like my quad latte at 160+, and since I am using a shot of room temperature flavor, and 1/2 (nonfat) milk, even if I heat the milk to 170, I still end up with 140 degree latte that is luke warm about halfway to work. This is my only gripe after using the machine for a couple weeks.

How Long Have I Been Using This Product?

Less than 1 month

What's Best About this Product?

Ease of use, and excellent construction/style for a $150 machine.

Some Helpful Tips For Using this Product:

Read the section here about achieving the 20-25 second pull, it works, and remember this machine uses a "light tamp" because it has the idiot-proof filter. I find that this machine cannot pull water in less than 20 seconds, and I actually prefer a 30 second shot the best, and setting of 4 on caprese burr grinder gives that, and thick crema.

My Experience With Using This Product:

Coffee Lover

The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:

Starbucks Itallian Roast

Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:

The temperature of the brewed espresso in (pre-warmed) cup is too low (140), even after pulling blank shots first. They should be in the range 160 - 164.

Some of the Other Machines I've Used:

Krups FND111

The Type of Grinder I've Been Using:

burr grinder

The Make and Model of My Grinder:

Caprese

Ease of Use:
5
Espresso Quality:
3
Steaming Ability:
4
Construction:
4
Price Value:
4
Instructions:
4
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Rated 2
Rated 2 out of 5

Posted By:
Ioana Montel

07/22/2006

Has owned for:
1 - 6 months
Ability Level:
Coffee Lover

Not that impressed

After my X3 broke, it so happens that I had to buy a replacement in a hurry and this is all my local store had. I had vouched to never buy a Delonghi again after my old Delonghi broke right after the warranty expired. Well, after the X3, it is very hard to get used to this machine. The portafilter is very, very light, small, plasticky and worse of all, there is no way to knock the grounds out of it. I've tried everything and the only way to clean it is under running water and that means used coffee grounds into the drain. Also, if you need to make couple of espresso shots, you better buy several filter cups. In terms of espresso, for some reason it makes a weaker shot than my X3 and I've tried using Illy, Lavazza in Blu and Lavazza Qualita Rossa. The Qualita Rossa in my experience works best with this machine, I get somewhat a decent cup of espresso. It seems that the Lavazza in blu is too finely grounded to work with this filter and because of the filter size, I haven't been able to find a better quality replacement.

How Long Have I Been Using This Product?

1 - 6 months

What's Best About this Product?

nothing really

My Experience With Using This Product:

Coffee Lover

The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:

illy, lavazza

Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:

portafilter

Some of the Other Machines I've Used:

Francis X3

Ease of Use:
3
Espresso Quality:
2
Steaming Ability:
2
Construction:
2
Price Value:
2
Instructions:
2
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Sometimes I make a very nice single shot espresso but when I try to make a second one, no coffee/liquid will come through the filter. I have tamped the coffee exactly the same as the first time, but no coffee!! If I put the filter on without coffee in it, still no water will go through. If I let it dry for hours/days, it will usually work the next time. As the manual suggested, I took the filter apart and cleaned it and reassembled and the problem keeps happening sporadically. It is very unpredictable and doesn't happen every time. It is causing me to waste lots of coffee and get very frustrated. Advice for the newbie??

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mjackson ♦ Robyn,

The only solution I have heard of is to try running steam out of the machine before brewing a 2nd shot.

09-12-2011 1:42pm |

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Hello! Does anyone know why water would stay pooled in my portafilter after I've pulled a shot? It just drips and drips; the puck is never anything remotely close to dry. In fact, it's pretty much pure liquid. I've cleaned and descaled everything I can think of, to no avail.

This is my first question to you guys, so sorry if it's been asked before. If so, I can't find the answer.

Thank you.
Katie

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mjackson ♦ Katie,

I don't think the cleaning is the problem. I do think it could be how much coffee you put in the filter, you may not have enough. It most likely is your grind it could be to coarse. The machine will work well. Try more coffee and a finer grind. Try and time your shot and see if is coming out to fast. It should take about 25 seconds. Also you may want to weigh your coffee and see how much coffee you are using. For a double shot I would suggest about 16 grams. I hope this helps and keep trying it should all come together with some experimentation.

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katie sommer Mark, thank you so much for the suggestions and feedback. I have a lot to learn because it seems counter intuitive to me to use *more* coffee at a *finer* grind to get a dryer puck. But I'll totally try it (I'll try anything)! One question--when you say 25 seconds, do you mean before the espresso comes out, or when the espresso is coming out? Thank you so much again. This is an awesome resource to ask appliance-specific questions.

03-28-2011 9:47am |

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I'm trying to replicate the Starbucks Chai Latte for my wife, she loves them. I have the concentrate from starbucks, but I'm at a loss on how to prepare the milk. I think I have to use the frothing cup, but I'm not really sure. How can I use this machine to make Chai Latte's? I'm pretty sure I have to steam the milk, but that is the extent of my knowledge. Do I really need this machine to just make Chai Latte's? Is there another way to steam milk without buying an espresso machine?

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Michael Rosso ♦ Brain...You can use either the Nespresso Aero or the Nespresso Aeroccino to froth and steam your milk. Thanks and happy brewing.

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I purchased this pump driven espresso/cappuccino make for my daughter for Christmas and it did not come with the coffee pod tool. Is it possible to purchase one and can it be used with this machine? I have one and use it all the time.
Thanks, Elaine

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WholeLatteLoveS S Did your machine come with two filter holders? If so the larger is for a double shot, the smaller is for a single shot and pods. If you do not have the smaller basket, you can call Delonghi for a replacement, as we do not carry Delonghi parts. You can call them at 800-322-3848

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