DeLonghi ESAM3300 Esclusivo Magnifica Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine | 
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| Brand: DeLonghi
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $1,260.00
Buy New: $675.00
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 10284
Color: Silver
Shipping Weight (lbs): 28.6
Dimensions (in): 15 x 11 x 14
Warranty: 1
MPN: ESAM3300
Model: ESAM3300
UPC: 044387233019
EAN: 0044387233019
ASIN: B000N2YKQ0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Automatic espresso/coffee machine with integrated coffee grinder | | • | Beans-to-brew system; 2 stainless-steel boilers; 3-hour auto shutoff | | • | Electronic steam and coffee thermostat; adjustable-height coffee spigots | | • | Heated cup tray; removable water tank and bean container for easy filling | | • | Measures 17 by 13 by 18 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
A magnificent piece of high performance machinery, De'Longhi has packed pro-quality technology into this countertop unit for perfect, steaming hot espresso every time. Featuring a stainless steel double boiler and beans-to-brew system, you're guaranteed an espresso that's bold and tasty thanks to coffee freshly ground right in the machine. One-year limited warranty.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
 One of the Best Super Automatics Out There for the Price May 11, 2007
73 out of 73 found this review helpful
I have the EAM3200, which is the previous model version. The differences are slight but noticeable to the newer. These machines are the best in class for price and performance, produce a great espresso, and are maintainable in ways that other manufacturers models are not. The coffee from the Delonghi is just as good as from Jura and even some manual models such as Expobar and Rancillo. It is very close to what you find in Italy - not quite, but for the price it is worth it. Great crema, hot temperature, rich flavor. And the best part is you can pull out the brew mechanism and clean it - VERY key. This will ensure sound operation and function for many years.
In order to keep this machine is fine working order, you need to do a bit of upkeep each week and use the right beans.
1. Only use non-oily, 100% Arabica beans. If you use oily beans it will clog frequently and attract rancid flavors. It will also shorten the life of the machine. I use Illy, but any espresso will do (I actually get the Illy dark roast - it has more flavor when brewing a larger "americano" cup).
2. Clean the brew mechanism once a week. Just snap it out and run it under hot water.
3. Use spring water instead of tap water. This will keep any weird flavors from your tap entering the coffee. It may build up minerals, but...
4. De-calcify the machine when it asks for it - don't wait.
I, for one, would rather have manual controls over coffee amount, strength, etc. You are not losing out on anything by not having digital controls - other than not being able to have the machine automatically on and ready to go when you first wake up. As for the other models ability to do milk-based drinks at the touch of a button - how often do you really want a cappuccino? If it is every day, then get the 3500. If you are like me and need real coffee in the morning, then get this model. The milk canister can only sit in the fridge for so long. If you are planning to serve cappuccino at dinner parties, then you are committing Italian heresy - cappuccino is only served in the morning.
CONS
1. The cup warmer does not work very well, but get double walled cups and the temperature of the product will not be an issue.
2. You can't have it turn on automatically at a certain time. But it only takes a few minutes to get up to temperature.
3. It is NOISY.
My espresso settings - coffee amount at 10 o'clock, strength at 3 o'clock, single cup dispense. Super double espresso in an espresso cup. I may have 2 of these on a saturday.
My wife's "americano" settings - coffee amount at 3 o'clock, strength at 3 o'clock, double cup dispense. Full cup of rich coffee in a normal cup.
Bean grind at 5.
Nearly perfect. November 30, 2007
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
I wish I could give it a 4.5. As others have noted, it is a bit on the noisy side. We went from a Bunn drip machine (best drip coffee maker by far) to this after being blown away by the one our hosts had in Germany. It's been worth every penny. Speaking of pennies, a 20% off coupon at Bed Bath & Beyond is the ticket for low price and a VERY good return policy.
We have used Starbucks and Pears beans, and will continue to try others probably. Cleaning is a snap, my only real gripes are the water reservoir - obviously designed with coffee-sipping Europeans in mind, not us coffee-DRINKING Americans. Still, we haven't used the Bunn since we plugged in the Magnifica.
Likes:
Superb coffee!! Great crema, better than coffee houses
Easily adjusted cup size & coffee strength
FAST warm-up
Easy to clean
Everything works perfectly
Dislikes:
A little noisy.
No automatic timer (not a big deal, since it warms up fast)
Cup warmer not of much use, and no way to shut it off
Worth It's Weight in Gold November 23, 2007
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Truly a great espresso machine; consistent, easy to use, makes great coffee. I've been using only Illy beans with it, and I feel like I can hardly go out and buy an americano or a latte at commercial stores because it just doesn't seem to taste as good as at home!
I think the first review really covered most of the details you need to know, but here are a couple of my favorite features. I love that it's easy to get inside and really clean everything out, pull the infuser out and rinse off, etc. It also has a very nice amount of complexity vs. simplicity with respect to the settings for amount of water, coffee, etc. in each cup. My only negatives would be that it's a bit hard to make a latte that's really as hot as you'd want it, and i think the water reservoir runs out fairly quickly. Overall I would highly recommend. My wife and I figured that we would use once in a while after we bought, but it's bean over 3 months now and we have yet to make a pot of drip again.
Pricey but really wonderful December 1, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I really do love my DeLonghi Magnifica. It greatly simplifies my morning mocha ritual. Just push the on button and this fabulous machine spends a minute cleaning an warming itself. Then all you have to do for an espresso is select the single or double button. Granted, Mocha lovers (like myself) still need to spend some time steaming the rest of the beverage, but the quality of the steam for the milk is really superior. The bean hopper holds enough for about six doubles and the water reservoir makes about four frothed doubles before needing to be refilled.
My only argument with the machine is that the strongest adjustment on the bean quantity knob is a bit low and I had to dial back the water quantity knob and add less chocolate to make the ideal drink. Oh yeah. the stainless steel tray is easily scratched by ceramic cups so it will not remain perfectly shiny for long. Still. What a wonderful example of improved living through automation. Also it seems as if most of the parts are easily replaceable from the supplied order form.
Awesome Machine - GREAT COFFEE!!!! September 2, 2007
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
We have one of these at work and I am saving up to get one for home. It is so easy to use. The Quality and Consistency of each cup is what I really like about it. You can decide how full you want the cup as well as how strong. And then you press a button.
We use Seattle's Best Coffee Beans at work and it makes a great cup of coffee. It reminds me of going out to a coffe house in Germany.
If I could give higher than 5 stars I would!
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