DeLonghi EC155
Hi, we just bought our machine a week ago and have yet to have it make great espresso. The machine appears to run thru the coffe so fast the end product is something more like weak coffee to light tea. What are we doing wrong?
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DeLonghi EC155 Espresso Machine
Our Price $99.95
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Features
The DeLonghi EC155 is the most affordable pump-driven semi-automatic espresso machine we offer. This little powerhouse packs 15 bars of pump pressure, so getting a good extraction is simple and fast. Delonghi’s patented Sempre Crema Filter helps ensure you’ll get a layer of rich crema on your shots, and the EC155 also comes with a filter basket designed for use with ESE (Easy Serve Espresso) pods to make brewing even simpler.
A dial on the front of the machine controls all of the functions on the DeLonghi EC155, from brewing to steaming to hot water. For making cappuccinos, lattes, and other espresso-based milk drinks, the EC155 features a steam wand with an attachment that makes steaming and frothing milk a breeze. Maintenance is also easy, thanks to a removable 35 oz water reservoir, drip tray, and straightforward cleaning cycles.
Features & Benefits: Coffee
Versatile Portafilter
The DeLonghi EC155 lets you create delicious espresso 2 different ways. You can use the Sempre Crema Filter to brew using your favorite ground coffee beans, and depend on a smooth layer of crema every time you brew. The EC155 also comes with a special filter basket for use with ESE pods for added convenience—no grinding, dosing, or tamping needed.
Powerful Pump
A dependable pump means consistent, well-extracted espresso shots and lots of steam. The DeLonghi EC155 features a powerful 15 bar pump to create a consistent extraction every time. It’s also self-priming—a rare feature for a machine at this price point. This feature means you don’t have to worry about complicated set-up when you first get the machine or after a long period without being used.
Straightforward Controls
A dial on the front of the machine controls the EC155 and it features 5 different settings. From left to right, they are steam, power off, power on, coffee/hot water dispensing. Indicator lights are also located around this center dial and will illuminate when the machine is on and when the machine is at proper brewing or steaming temperature.
Stainless Steel Boiler
Great heat stability and durability are the major qualities of a stainless steel boiler. They are less vulnerable to pitting and damage from scale build-up. Not only does the EC155 have a stainless steel boiler, it also has 2 separate thermostats so that the proper temperature is always reached for brewing or steaming.
Features & Benefits: Frothing and Hot Water
Easy Frothing
If you love cappuccinos, latte, and other café-style drinks, you’re in luck. The DeLonghi EC155 has a special frothing attachment that helps you steam and froth milk with ease, so you can create almost anything you’d find at your local coffee shop. To steam, turn the knob to the steam icon and wait for the temperature ready light to illuminate (next to the word “OK” on the control panel). Once illuminated, the EC155 is ready to steam. Just immerse the tip of the steam wand in a pitcher of cold milk, turn the steam knob located on the top of the machine, and froth away. Make sure to clean the wand after every use, once it has cooled down.
Hot Water
If you want to enjoy a cup of tea, hot chocolate, or a bowl of delicious instant soup, the EC155 can dispense hot water right from the steam wand. Just turn the control knob to the coffee/hot water dispensing icon at the same time as you turn the steam knob. When the desired amount of hot water is reached, just turn the steam knob to stop the flow of water.
Features & Benefits: Care, Maintenance, & Other
Large Water Reservoir
The DeLonghi EC155’s 35oz water reservoir is located on the back left side of the machine. With such a large capacity, you can make multiple espresso shots and steam without having to refill. Plus, it’s removable, so cleaning and refilling is a snap.
Removable Drip Tray
No one wants espresso to drip on their countertop. The EC155 has a removable drip tray, so you can clean up after a day of brewing, or entertaining guests. Just remove and rinse with warm water and non-abrasive detergent to clean.
Housing Construction
The EC155 is housed in durable black and silver plastic that is easy to clean and maintain.
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How To Choose An Espresso Machine
Posted By: Mark Jackson
Posted At: Feb 8, 2011 at 3:29 PM
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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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| Misc Data | |
| Manufacturer | DeLonghi |
| Model | EC155 |
| Specifications | |
| Dimension - Width (Inches) | 7.5 |
| Dimension - Height (Inches) | 11.2 |
| Dimension - Depth (Inches) | 9.5 |
| Weight (lbs) | 10 |
| Watts | 1100 |
| Volts | 110 |
| Housing | |
| Housing Materials | ABS Plastic |
| Drip Tray Material | Plastic |
| Drip Tray Cover Material | Stainless Steel |
| Drip Tray Capacity (Oz) | 9 |
| Power Cord Length (Inches) | 36 |
| Cup Height | |
| Adjustable Height | No |
| High (Inches) | 3 |
| One Touch cappuccino | |
| One Touch Cappuccino | No |
| Frothing Wand | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Steam Wand Style | Wand |
| Wand Movement | Articulating |
| Usable Length (Inches) | 4 |
| 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 |
| Cup Warmer | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Size (Inches) | 6 x 5 |
| Passive / Active | Passive |
| Portafilter Data | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Type | Pressurized |
| Weight (Lbs) | .75 |
| 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 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) | 2.7 Mins |
| Recommended Heat Up Time (Seconds) | 7 Mins |
| 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) | 41 |
| Time To Steam 8 Oz Milk (Seconds) | 88 |
| Hot Water Temp 8 Oz (F) | 160 |
| Hot Water Time 8 Oz (Seconds) | 37 |
| Hot Water Recovery Time (Seconds) | 75 |
| Sound Level - Brewing (Db) | 62 |
| Maintenance | |
| Descaler Used | Urnex Cleancaf |
| Details | |
| Warranty (Years) | 1 |
| Country Of Manufacture | China |
| NSF Certified | No |
| Recommended Applications | Home |
| Service provided | |
| Repairs By | DeLonghi |
| Contact Number | 800-322-3848 |
Average Customer Rating
3.9 out of 5
(11 Customer Reviews)
3.9 out of 5
(11 Customer Reviews)
Rated 5 out of 5
Posted By:
Robert Delsol
02/20/2013
Has owned for:
1 - 6 months
Ability Level:
Coffee Lover
A double shot of surprise
I figured at this price point it was a roll of the dice. I would have spent more but I was afraid I wouldn't use it enough to justify it. So far, I have been surprised. Most criticize the steam quality. The short arm is fine if you use a small single serve pitcher. After practicing, I can get great froth and hot milk every time. The espresso is good, with decent crema. Certainly good enough for lattes (which is what I mostly drink). A bit small and light. Seems like it might be fragile. But so far good... if not great! I definitely think it's important to follow the instructions to the letter.
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
1 - 6 months
What's Best About this Product?
Milk Froth (other than the price)
Some Helpful Tips For Using this Product:
Practice frothing. Don't blast full steam ahead, ease up to about 1/2 to 3/4. Keep tip just below the surface where you're producing small bubbles not large ones. Get the right size pitcher -- and a metal tamper for grounds.
My Experience With Using This Product:
Coffee Lover
The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:
Lavazza Crema E Gusto, Lavazza Gold.
Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:
I don't really have any that wouldn't drive up the price of this unit.
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mjackson ♦ Robert,
I agree if you set yourself up to believe in the machine and use it as you are supposed to this can be a fun machine to own as it actually does work.
Rated 5 out of 5
Posted By:
markcoffee
09/29/2010
Has owned for:
Less than 1 month
Ability Level:
Coffee Lover
This machine will produce an excellent espresso IF the grind is perfect. I am disappointed with the plastic used for the coffee wand. It used to be all metal.
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
Less than 1 month
What's Best About this Product?
Price for the performance.
Some Helpful Tips For Using this Product:
Buy a metal burr grinder.
My Experience With Using This Product:
Coffee Lover
The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:
French roast
Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:
Rather have metal parts that are exposed to intense heat.
The Type of Grinder I've Been Using:
Capresso Infinity Burr Grinder
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Rated 1 out of 5
Posted By:
Robert Tolz
09/24/2010
Has owned for:
1 - 6 months
Ability Level:
Connoisseur
Huge Disappointment
I have to agree with the reviewer who says that the coffee comes out so fast, regardless of grind, that you get no flavor and no crema. I had bought this machine for our vacation home, thinking that I could go low-price for the occasional usage. But this thing is basically a piece of cr*p. Even with minimal usage, the steam pump died, and that must have been after pulling fewer than a couple of dozen shots. I could have sent the machine back under warranty, but I was so disappointed with it that I just let it sit in a corner gathering dust. Today I decided to call the service center to get an idea of what it might cost me for shipping and repair, and they were totally unhelpful, refusing to give a guess as to the repair or shipping costs. Well, after a bit of internet research I determined that round trip shipping costs would be between $30 and $40. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that the repair cost would most likely bring the entire outlay to more than 50% of the cost of a new machine. If I actually liked the machine, I might have decided to go ahead, but as it stand it looks like this appliance will be set out on the curb with other the other trash. Adding insult to injury, when I tested it out the other night (because I wanted to refresh my memory about what wasn't working) the damn thing burnt my pinky finger when I was putting it away. It must have been out of spite.
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
1 - 6 months
My Experience With Using This Product:
Connoisseur
Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:
The portafilter is a small 54mm size and will not accept the standard amount of coffee grounds that I would otherwise put in the 58mm portafilter under my Gaggia.
Some of the Other Machines I've Used:
Gaggia Classic; Gaggia Evolution
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Rated 1 out of 5
Posted By:
Wendy Luttrell
04/07/2010
Has owned for:
Less than 1 month
Ability Level:
Beginner
DeLonghi EC155
The machine has been a big disappointment. My drip coffee maker makes a richer coffee than this machine. I use a very fine grind and pack the coffee in and it drips out so fast that the coffee couldn't possibly be as rich as it should be. I have written to customer care with no response. Perhaps my machine is defective.
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
Less than 1 month
My Experience With Using This Product:
Beginner
The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:
Peet's French Roast
Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:
I don't care if you don't post this just contact me and let me know if the machine is defective or not. Thank you
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Rated 5 out of 5
Posted By:
EspressoDude
03/22/2010
Has owned for:
1 - 6 months
Ability Level:
Coffee Lover
I would like to amend the comments I posted in a review Nov. 25, 2009. In that review I expressed frustration with the short frothing wand which I believed caused the milk to overflow the pitcher by the time it became hot. I recently discovered that by using a slightly smaller pitcher and opening the steam control valve a smaller amount instead of full blast I am able to steam the milk very easily and quickly without creating an overflowing pitcher. I really like this machine and stand by the favorable comments in my previous post. I'm very happy with my recent discovery that allows me to take full advantage of the steamer. I'll admit to some degree of operator error on that one. :-)
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
1 - 6 months
What's Best About this Product?
Low price, removable water resevoir, heats quickly, and produces excellent espresso.
Some Helpful Tips For Using this Product:
Don't use full pressure when opening the steam control valve.
My Experience With Using This Product:
Coffee Lover
The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:
Illy Dark Roast, Lavazza Grande, Starbucks, Archer Farms
Some of the Other Machines I've Used:
Krups, Mr. Coffee
The Type of Grinder I've Been Using:
burr
The Make and Model of My Grinder:
Starbucks Barista Burr Grinder
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Rated 5 out of 5
Posted By:
WestPalmSean
01/06/2010
Has owned for:
1 - 6 months
Ability Level:
Connoisseur
Best $$ I ever spent on an espresso machine
I had brought my old tired Krups machine to work because I didn't want to get a nicer, more expensive machine (like a super-automatic) broken. It was fine for cuban coffee but that was it. I bought the DeLonghi based on reviews and price and what a gem it turned out to be! Best crema I've ever gotten out of almost any machine. For the price, I've never been happier. PS. Thanks WLL for the free espresso cups and saucers!
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
1 - 6 months
What's Best About this Product?
Outstanding crema!
Some Helpful Tips For Using this Product:
The crema from the ESE pods doesn't seem to be as thick.
My Experience With Using This Product:
Connoisseur
The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:
Pilon, Cafe Bustelo, Lavazza Grand Crema ESE Pod,
Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:
I had to get some proper cappuccino cups that would fit under the portafilter but that was expected.
Some of the Other Machines I've Used:
Misc Steam Espresso Makers, Saeco Odea Giro
The Type of Grinder I've Been Using:
Blade
The Make and Model of My Grinder:
Krups
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Rated 4 out of 5
Posted By:
EspressoDude
11/25/2009
Has owned for:
Less than 1 month
Ability Level:
Beginner
I'm very happy
I'm very happy with the quality of the Espresso this machine makes. I read the other reviews before selecting this model, and I agree this machine produces a surpisingly good quality brew for an affordable price. It heats up rapidly and in a short time I can make 2 double espressos before heading out the door in the morning. I do find the steam wand to be very frustrating to use. I had read that the distance between the counter top and the tip of the wand was very short, and I solved that problem by turning the machine so that the wand protruded beyond the counter top. The issue I have yet to solve is that the wand is so short I need to fill the frothing pitcher within an inch of the top. Then by the time the milk starts to get bubbly hot the frothing pitcher begins to overflow. If I reduce the volume of milk in the pitcher the wand is too short to steam the milk. With that rather large exception, the machine does produce a wonderful shot of espresso.
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
Less than 1 month
What's Best About this Product?
Low price, removable water resevoir, heats quickly, and produces excellent espresso shots.
Some Helpful Tips For Using this Product:
If anyone has a suggestion for extending the length of the frothing wand please contact me.
My Experience With Using This Product:
Beginner
The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:
Starbucks French Roast, Archer Farms Fair Trade Espresso
Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:
Length of frothing wand.
Some of the Other Machines I've Used:
Mr. Coffee, Krups
The Type of Grinder I've Been Using:
burr grinder
The Make and Model of My Grinder:
Starbucks Barista Burr Grinder
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Rated 3 out of 5
Posted By:
Max Leggett
07/23/2009
Has owned for:
1 - 6 months
Ability Level:
Coffee Lover
Broke down after 4 months
Magnificent espresso, but had to return it after 4 months. I'd done all the maintenance, descaled just last month, but no water would move through the head, other than the occasional drip. Pulled it to pieces, scrubbed everything clean [which I'd done just last month, and nada. I returned it to the store who replaced it with a new one. I'll see how long this one lasts.
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
1 - 6 months
What's Best About this Product?
excellent espresso, thick crema, and cheep cheep!
Some Helpful Tips For Using this Product:
Doing all the preventative maintenannce didn't seem to help, but perhaps I just got a bad one. Just pulled the first espresso on the new machine, and kicker, justicker.
My Experience With Using This Product:
Coffee Lover
The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:
Saltspring Island
Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:
Working longer tha n 4 months.
Some of the Other Machines I've Used:
Gaggia
The Type of Grinder I've Been Using:
burr
The Make and Model of My Grinder:
Solis Maestro
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Rated 4 out of 5
Posted By:
Edward Walsh
01/16/2009
Has owned for:
1 - 6 months
Ability Level:
Beginner
Great machine for price
This is a great machine, I love it. Makes a great shot. For the price its worth it. Even if it should go in a year and need to be replaced, which I don't believe it will, its worth the $99 when you compare to money saved from Starbucks! One note though, This website lists the portafilter diam as 54mm, its not. I bought a 53 mm filter based on that info and found out its to big. I borrowed a friends calaper and measured the Insied Diam of Single and Double shot basket. It is 52 mm. The built in tamper on this unit is 50mm. They don't sell a tamper smaller than 53 mm on this site. The built in tamper feels cheap and could break after a lot of usage. So I am going to have to hunt down a 50mm tamper somewhere or somehow make my own. One other note. I can get the milk to forth, but not on the first heatup of the steamer. I usually have to froth milk till green light goes out, shut of steam and wait till light comes back on and finish up frothing. If I do that I get great froth.
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
1 - 6 months
What's Best About this Product?
price, ease of use
My Experience With Using This Product:
Beginner
The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:
Lavazza, Home Roasted beans
Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:
Tamper, Larger boiler for steamer, can't steam in one shot, need to do it over two.
Some of the Other Machines I've Used:
none
The Type of Grinder I've Been Using:
Baritzza
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Rated 5 out of 5
Posted By:
Rande Shaffer
11/04/2008
Has owned for:
Less than 1 month
Ability Level:
Coffee Lover
Great Bang for the Buck!
Outstanding machine, I was shocked at how good the espresso is. I bought this as an extra machine to take when visiting friends and family since the Expobar is not designed to be moved.
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
Less than 1 month
What's Best About this Product?
The price, ease of use, speed, low noise.
Some Helpful Tips For Using this Product:
Be certain to place the filter into the handle in the proper direction.
My Experience With Using This Product:
Coffee Lover
The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:
Lvazza
Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:
The plastic Jet Frother needs to be removed to clean by unscrewing and I suspect those plastic threads won't hold up by continually removing and replacing. A press-on frother with an inside gasket would probably have a longer life.
Some of the Other Machines I've Used:
Expobar Office Lever
The Type of Grinder I've Been Using:
Burr
The Make and Model of My Grinder:
Rancilio Rocky
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Rated 5 out of 5
Posted By:
Ann Scott
03/02/2008
Has owned for:
Less than 1 month
Ability Level:
Connoisseur
Excellent little machine. I got this to use while I am waiting for my big Solis to be repaired so I looked down my nose at this little thing when it first arrived.However, let me say that this little thing makes fine espresso, and the milk frother is fabulous.
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
Less than 1 month
What's Best About this Product?
Ease of use and the speed of getting everything done plus; you can't beat the price with a stick!
My Experience With Using This Product:
Connoisseur
The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:
Espresso Vivace Lavazza Illy
Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:
Since I'm left handed it takes a bit of extra work to get the porta filter tight enough without sending the whole machine flying across the room.
Some of the Other Machines I've Used:
Solis Master 2000 Digital Solis Creme SL70
The Type of Grinder I've Been Using:
Burr Grinder
The Make and Model of My Grinder:
Capresso
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Deanna Archuleta
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A A If you are using your own grinder, I would suggest making the grind a little bit more fine. If you are using pre ground coffee, you can tamp it down a bit to slow the water down in the grounds to get a more robust extraction from it.
Stacy deBruyn
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at 11-10-2012 1:49pm
DeLonghi EC155
I just received my EC 155 last night. The unit that the portafilter attaches to is not aligned. Is there a way to move it without ruining the machine so that the holes where the espresso comes out will line up with the larger holes on the drip tray? or is this defective? Also wondering how the baskets lock into the portafilter? I assume there must be a way to lock them in so that they don't fall into the trash or knock box every time you empty the used grounds.
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mjackson ♦ Stacy,
Not sure exactly what you mean by all the questions. Here is what i can help with, Lock the basket in place using the thumb slide right near the basket, In your manual it is picture 13. I do not think it is defective and the holes lining up is not important. I hope this helps
Caitlyn Levine
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Does this machine have the capability to make regular coffee as well as espresso? Or just espresso and hot water? Thanks,
Caitlyn
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Michael Rosso ♦ Caitlyn...Thank you for your interest in the DeLonghi EC155. This machine is not really designed to make "regular coffee". However you can make Cafe Americanos, which I believe taste better that regular coffee. Thanks
Jug jensen
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Michael Rosso ♦ Jug...Thank you for your interest in the DeLonghi EC155. It does not come with a permanent water filter. It does use metal brew baskets in the brewing process. I hope this information helps, however if you have any other questions please contact us directly at 1-888-411-5282 option 1. Thanks.
Kristin Render
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at 01-09-2012 4:53pm
DeLonghi EC155
I am trying to find a combination machine that makes espresso (so i can make starbucks-type drinks at home) and regular coffee for my husband. All the ones I see seem to have terrible ratings. Do you know of a good one that is moderately priced?
I currently have a Nespresso but it doesn't make espresso for my latte drink the way I like, i.e., it is not strong enough.
Thanks !!
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mjackson ♦ Kristin,
You may want to buy a reasonably priced good espresso machine like the Gaggia machines, You can then make a great espresso and steam milk. You can make an Americano using the Gaggia as well . An Americano is espresso poured on top of hot water in order to dilute it some and it is then just like a cup of coffee. Some people even like them better then regular coffee. You can get hot water form the Gaggia, or even microwave a cup . By reasonable cost I assume you mean under 200 dollars. If you are considering spending more then there are other options such as a super automatic which start at around 400 dollars and they can do both. I hope this helps and let us know if you have any more questions.
eric stoermer
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at 04-19-2011 8:38am
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Hi !
I just ordered one of these machines. What size tamper do I need to get for it?
Thanks!!!! Can't wait for some awesome espresso!!!!!!!!!
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mjackson ♦ Eric,
Congratulations on your new purchase and your new machine.The Delonghi will use a 54 mm tamper. I hope this helps and have fun with your new machine.
Richard Bean
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at 02-25-2011 10:47am
DeLonghi EC155
I tried making my first latte, and I couldn't get the process down for frothing the milk and making the espresso. I made the espresso first, which was great and perfect, but the frother spued out hot water not steam. My old maker could do both at the same time. Apparently this one can't.
Question: Do I froth the milk first in a cup. then pack the coffee in the machine and make the espresso? I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong to get steam, not hot water.
Thanks for you help.
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Michael Rosso ♦ Richard... You will need to brew your espresso first. Then wait a few seconds before you froth and steam your milk. Remember you will need to purge your steamwand of residual water before you start to steam. Thanks.
Barbara Fluegeman
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at 01-29-2011 7:29pm
DeLonghi EC155
My DeLonghi EC155 has started dripping pretty steadily from the frothing wand when I brew espresso. Also, the ready light never comes on any more, although I have tested the temp of the water and it gets up to at least 174°. The espresso output drips when I am using the frothing wand. If I want the milk to get pretty hot, it also tastes a bit watery. I have had it 4 years, and it is possible that it is just wearing out. I wonder if there is a gasket or something I can replace. If not, and I have to get a new espresso maker, should I stick with this which used to make decent enough espresso and cappuccino (and I have extra filters and such already), or should I upgrade. I have a new capresso infinity burr grinder and I don't want to replace that yet, but I could afford $200 or a little more for the espresso machine.
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Michael Rosso ♦ Barbara...It sounds like the steam wand valve needs to be replaced. Looking at your price range for a new machine I would suggest either the Gaggia Color or the GAggia Pure with a pressurized brew basket. Thanks
Russell Raney
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at 01-17-2011 7:39pm
DeLonghi EC155
Hello,
We own a DeLonghi EC 155 espresso maker. One convenience we've discovered is that the frother spigot doesn't reach far enough down into the frothing pitcher due to the short length of the steam tube. Is it possible to buy a longer replacement steam tube that would fit this model?
thanks,
Russ Raney
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mjackson ♦ Russell,
I am sorry there is no way to extend the wand. It is ideal for a 12 or 20 oz pitcher. It is designed to create foam easily. You should not have to put down the wand rally far in the pitcher. It should work well and I hope this answers all your questions.
dorothy gerst
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at 10-05-2010 9:26am
DeLonghi EC155
there is still water left in the coffee filter holder. did I not grind the coffee enough?
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MikeR No, with a machine like this, that does not have a 3 way solenoid valve, it is perfectly natural to have a 'mud' of sorts, or water on top of the grounds after brewing.
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mjackson ♦ Dorothy,
There will probably always be a little water left in the filter. The important thing is your shot timing and how the espresso tastes. You may want to try adding a little more coffee in your basket. That will decrease the amount of space between your coffee and the bottom of the grouphead. If your grind is to fine your shot will come out to slow. I hope this helps and let us know if we can be of any more help.
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