shame its pod reliant.

Regarding the 150 capsules at ebay for ~£21...

Owning one of these machines, and having just purchased a second, the very point for me is to make excellent Lavazza coffee. Seems rather odd to put a no-name brand in the unit instead, which I would doubt would be as good as Lavazza.

On a positive note, just had an email from Tesco saying the unit has been dispatched for click-n-collect, so will get it tmw.

Link?

link works to tesco

Uses Lavazza coffee pods

great deal

I have this. Quality AEG machine. Lavazza coffee quality and milk steamer/frother works well. Got this for £45 for Christmas using doubled up clubcard points so this is a fantastic deal.

I have this and it is by far the best pod coffee machine in my opinion.

Good ££ and pods appear to use proper coffee, not instant type stuff that empty away into your cup. Just not the quickest at dispensing, but lovely coffee. Overall :-)

shame its pod reliant.

Pods are good value. Works out at an average 2p per cup

Why, oh, why have I bought a coffee machine! I never used my Senseo from years ago after boxing day!
Hot deal (unless I find out that the pods are outrageously expensive)!

Is there a setting/pod to make an americano?

 
£34.50 is a good price.
The Milk Frother on its own is £59.99 on Lavazza.com and John Lewis.
 

You don't get a free Milk Frother with it at all what you get is a coupon to send off for one which expired in 2015.

So take note.

However at £35 you won't find a better Coffee 'Pod' machine.

£21. for 150 pods on eBay!

Bought, thanks.

I purchased http://www.tesco.com/direct/lavazza-a-modo-mio-espria-lm3100-u-espresso-coffee-machine-by-aeg-cream/470-7420.prd?skuId=470-7420 last week from Tesco and got no Milk Frother. The deal was here on UKHD http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/tesco-lavazza-modo-mio-coffee-machine-with-free-milk-warmer-frother-39-50-tesco-2370273 read the comments you'll see others have a out of date coupon too ..

If theres no frother then it gets returned - spec does state its included and not a coupon

It's a different listing.
This is the one that is reported to come with the out of date voucher http://www.tesco.com/direct/lavazza-a-modo-mio-espria-lm3100-u-espresso-coffee-machine-by-aeg-cream/470-7420.prd?skuId=470-7420&sc_cmp=aff*nt*gmo*HotUKDeals_1018132&utm_medium=gmo&utm_source=tradedoubler&utm_campaign=aff*HotUKDeals_1018132

This is the one listed - weirdly a cheaper price with a frother included.
http://www.tesco.com/direct/lavazza-a-modo-mio-espria-lm3100-bu-espresso-coffee-maching-with-milk-frother-by-aeg-white/450-7265.prd?pageLevel&skuId=450-7265&sc_cmp=aff*nt*gmo*HotUKDeals_1018132&utm_medium=gmo&utm_source=tradedoubler&utm_campaign=aff*HotUKDeals_1018132

Purchased. This is my 2nd machine as well!

The first I got ages ago, and that did indeed need to have the frother sent away for. The unit received was different from the original pic, but the same as the one shown in this deal. I believe the machine can be purchased with and without the frother, and this deal clearly indicates it should be included.

Hands down the best coffee machine I've used, and purchased a 2nd one for my desk at work. Capsules are 26p-30p depending on variety, and the decaf is the best decaf coffee I've ever had.

12 capsules included in a box, which is about 3 quids worth.

Would you please send the links here? thanks!

Ordered... I already have a coffee machine, damn HUKD :laughing:

That is still 14p each.
I suspect that 2p each was a problem with either arithmetic or typing. Not credible.

Link please?

 
hatton420 didn't say it was 2p, iforwevans did (and probably a typo). It happens, need more coffee :smiley:
 

Info on Tesco page states that a milk frother is in the box

Errr, yes, as you could see when clicking "view full quote".
Need more coffee? :wink:

Heat from me, just ordered one.

I wonder if they have any stock?
Mines yet to be dispatched, but on for click×collect for tomorrow afternoon

Catalogue Number: 450-7265
Quidco 1.5% = £0.52p
http://quidco.com/tesco-direct

Was tempted with one of these 2 weeks ago in France. Auchan had a mini version in a choice of colours for 29 euros. No frother though.

My eyes are not mistaking me, this is listed on the Tesco website as
??

Well.. in the review comments for this listing (click on the link and scroll down) some say no frother is included and any offer is out of date, whilst others say it's in the box.

I was going to order this last week but without the frother. Excellent deal. Ordered! Now on the look out for pods. Cheapest place anyone?

That's not the reviews for this listing.

150 pods £21 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/cialdissima-150-CAPSULES-COMPATIBLE-LAVAZZA-A-MODO-MIO-COFFEE-ITALIAN-ESPRESSO-/281825760571?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

Thanks OP, ordered. Has anybody tried this alongside a Nespresso machine? I noticed the pressure is lower than the Nespresso machine we have at work (15 v 19 bar), does this make much difference?

How can you tell? Not disputing would just to know

Just to confirm, the reviews I'm seeing are attached to the product listing reached via the get deal button..

Regarding the 150 capsules at ebay for ~£21...

Owning one of these machines, and having just purchased a second, the very point for me is to make excellent Lavazza coffee. Seems rather odd to put a no-name brand in the unit instead, which I would doubt would be as good as Lavazza.

On a positive note, just had an email from Tesco saying the unit has been dispatched for click-n-collect, so will get it tmw.

How can I tell?
I can tell by pressing the get deal button and I am seeing all 4 and 5 star reviews I don't know what you are reading unless it's the reviews from the other deal that is posted.

http://www.tesco.com/direct/lavazza-a-modo-mio-espria-lm3100-bu-espresso-coffee-maching-with-milk-frother-by-aeg-white/450-7265.prd?pageLevel&skuId=450-7265&sc_cmp=aff*nt*gmo*HotUKDeals_1018132&utm_medium=gmo&utm_source=tradedoubler&utm_campaign=aff*HotUKDeals_1018132

Top tip that I hope others can enjoy...

When heating the milk, let it get a bit warm and then slowly drop in 3-4 heaped t-spoons of quality drinking chocolate powder. The stirring and heating all but eliminates clumps of chocolate, and when adding to a fresh espresso makes for a lovely mocha!

Placed my order at 9 this morning but no dispatch confirmation for c&c as of yet, any one had dispatch email, apart from Stud

Yeah then only reason I'd buy one of these things is if it made better coffee but it doesn't really, if you know what you're doing. What it does mean is less coffee choice, higher prices and more waste but admittedly that can depend on how Mich coffee you end up throwing away. Guess you may get more fresh coffee with these pods and a more regular brew but I still don't think that justifies the extra cost.

stu1979 ..

If you click the 'load more' button you'll find this review :

"Don't expect the free milk frother - the offer ended 31/12/2014 - Tesco haven't removed the product from sale yet and it certainly isn't included in the box as the website suggests."

The bar pressure aint the be all end all, Lavazza is one of the best coffee out there! I used to roam about looking for a 7Eleven looking for a coffee because most places were Costa and the likes meh coffee.

Would have bought it if it used powder coffee aswell. So you just have to rely on their pods.

Heat Heat Heat, I have one of these they are fantastic, just ordered another
Use Lactose free milk in the milk frother, that is the trick.

My order is showing as dispatched on my tesco account.

I thought the higher pressure got a better crema on top of some drinks [things like the aeropress just cant do that], though counterbalanced by the fact that Lavazza are considered to have better quality tasting pods

I have a Tassimo but for this price I'm going to give it a go with the Lavazza pods, recent Tassimo pods have been awful, especially the ones with milk or whatever they call it now.

Ordered & dispatched, collecting tomorrow.

Thanks OP

Tempting...must resist...already have espresso machine...

Have you tried the Aeropress? Swear by mine, takes a bit of time to get the 'method' right, but once you do... perfect.

BTW I paid nearly 100 notes for this a while back from John Lewis, and haven't regretted it, really nice coffee and quick and easy to use. I've tried a few of these pod machines, and this is the best I've tried. This is a great price!

Awesome got the same deal two years ago and bought two but sold the milk frother for £15 each. Both machines going strong coffee is the best and pods are around £4 think it's 16 in a box forget as I put them all in a tin

Hmmm. Can you buy hot chocolate pod's for this?

My order now showing as despatched, would prob keep machine even without frother after reading more reviews.
Who will be first to report if frother included?

I have a Nespresso machine but not a milk frother- and will be willing to buy this milk frother off someone who doesn't need one! PM me please! thanks.

Heat added, my capacchino machine broke on day after boxing day so looking for a replacement

Too many strong, positive reviews....here & on the Tesco site......ordered! Couldn't resist! Thanks OP (I think :wink:!!

Does this just make normal coffee? I'm not much of an expert I just like a normal black coffee... I have my eye on a tassimo or the costa pods... Is this better?

Thanks Op Ordered.

Bought one of these bad boys. Thanks OP

I bought one of these about a year ago and it's really worth buying! The milk frothier works brilliantly and the Lavazza coffee is very good! Worth the tiny price

Are the Lavazza pods recyclable?

Can't complain for less than £35! Ordered, thanks.

Ordered. Thx. Heat added.

Ordered. Thx. Heat added.

Tesco have dispatched mine yayyyy :stuck_out_tongue:

Gosh! Not sure I'll be ordering these pods..... 100 decaf compatible ones for......... £1,957.00........ How Much!!! :stuck_out_tongue:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Italcaffè-Espresso-Decaffeinated-Capsules-Compatible/dp/B013CONRHI/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1453415523&sr=8-15&keywords=Lavazza+pod+chocolate

Seller probably running out of stock, so hikes price to maintain listing position until new stock arrives.
Then drops the price again.

​I purchased this very machine from Aldi, probably coming up to a year now and it's developed a fault, whereby water is seeping out of places it shouldn't. Moreover the pump has lost half its pressure or losing pressure due to the leak.

Considering I only have 1 coffee per day and 2 on the odd occasion it's had very light use. Besides this disappointing fault, the espresso machine was great, so much more flexibility, control, choice and affordable buying ground coffee. Although, the unit was very bulky and not coffee hot hot, otherwise it became very bitter.

Heat to OP, I've purchased this machine to replace it. Wonder how the Aldi return process will go...

Don't think Lavazza Blue are compatible with this Lavazza A Modo Mio.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

Sorry if someone else has already posted but

http://www.ecocapsula.com/en/refillable-coffee-capsule/lavazza-capsules.htm

The only problem is that they only seem to deliver to Italy...

gilders you are correct.
This machine takes only the A Modo Mio pods, not the Espresso Blue and not Espresso Point pods.

If you want hot chocolate the frother can make a very nice one, but small.

Yes, my mistake. Just saw them on the Lavazza site. Not listed under the A Modo mio capsules.
Still Hot chocolate tastes much better made with milk (imo).

Anyone collected theirs yet? Does it have the frother included in the box or do you have to send away for it?

Lol, no wonder these are being discounted anyone who searched for Coffee Machine on google wouldn't have this one appear in the search. Spot the typo?

~ Lavazza A Modo Mio Espria LM3100-BU Espresso Coffee Maching with Milk Frother, by AEG, White ~


Bargain bought one, thanks :smiley:

Is this better than the senseo? TIA

Collected & complete with milk frother

It's all in one big external box & then 2 individual boxes inside so I'd say it would be fine to gift.

One observation - it is definitely Cream, not white as the Tesco website describes

can i make americanos with this machine? does it come out hot? i have a tassimo and its rubbish.

Just collected. It's cream not white, which is better for me and it does come with the Frother in its own separate retail box.

I can also confirm the coffee machine and frother are separately retail boxed and then boxed again in a bigger "combo" box.

Just collected mine, and it does come with the milk frother which is included inside the main box, but separately boxed (if that makes sense :wink:). The pods included expire at the end of February, so short dated but not expired. Thank you OP for posting this deal.

Collected mine about 1 hr ago, frother in the box along with 12 coffee capsules.

The frother is brilliant.

First trial run of coffee makes me realise that the Tassimo stuff is rubbish.

Couple of people have mentioned that Tesco describe this as white, yet it is cream.
Another mistake seems to be "Whether it's a cappuccino, caffè latte or rich creamy hot chocolate, this compact and great looking coffee machine is ideal"
There is no hot chocolate pods for this, unless you want to buy some unbranded ones.
Still a great buy (I've bought 2).

No, it's still there. 150 pods on ebay

I performed a search/find on their ebay feedback for these pods and even though they have plenty of positive feedback it's mainly in regards to the delivery and service. The very few comments that actually mention the taste of the product say that it doesn't taste the same or not as good as the original Lavazza pods which kind of put me off (personally) if I'm honest.

Thanks, deleted my initial comment as I found them.

Flavour is what counts so slightly apprehensive now as well on the Ebay ones.

Go for it, a bargain it is.

Frother can heat milk, heat & froth, even froth cold milk for milk shakes.

Just made the first few cups, espresso and Americano with frothy milk and just hot milk. Excellent. Better than Tassimo by far - and IMHO as good as any high street coffee outlet. Superb buy for the price - absolute bargain.

You might be right

Told you, Lavazza rocks :wink:

I received mine yesterday and the milk frother does come in a separate box inside the main box.

I have a Gaggia barista machine and use Lavazza coffee as it's the best. We had a Tassimo machine for convenience but I've never been impressed. We received the Lavazza machine complete with milk frother yesterday. I've got to say it is on par with my Gaggia. The coffee is so smooth and the milk frother is a great bonus. I'd definitely recommend. It was a bargain

 
Picked up today. The coffee machine is light cream and comes with a selection of 12 pods. The coffee machine and the milk frother come in two separate barcoded retail boxes, bundled inside a larger "Limited Edition" box.
 

I have the senso with the £8 coffeeduck, your own expresso machine. Fill with all the filtered coffee you want. Lavazza coffees is ok but you have a world of choice with an expresso machine.

Going to give this a try after only using tassimo for years!! Worth it for this price plus the milk frother.

yeah...press the button then boil yur kettle and top it up with water.

Well impressed. Piping hot, brilliant milk frother and makes a mean hot chocolate too.

Three thoughts; I really struggle to see the difference between the coloured pods (why not number them?); and you need to start and stop the coffee flow (so mustn't get distracted). It's also pretty noisy.

That aside, great coffee and a bargain price.

Don't be put off by my three points/criticisms - I'd be it still even knowing them in advance. It may be cheap but the quality is very good (I have a £450 bean to cup machine that's now staying in the cupboard)!

Does anyone know if these machines have a quality control test run, using coffee pods, before being packaged and delivered?
The reason I ask is because I oredered 2. I opened the first one and the front of the machine had coffee stains. There was also coffee stains on various parts such as spout and the tub that collects spent pods.
I rang Tesco and arranged replacement. On repackaging I noticed that the white padded "bag" packaging was coffee stained too.
I've opened box 2 and everything looked pristine, until I looked inside - the white disc, with the holes has brown staining that scrapes off. I pressume this is dried coffee.
Both machines had original packaging such as foam inserts and blue tape. The water tank on both must have been new.
So I'm wondering if the machines get tested, but the first wasn't cleaned through, or if Tesco are selling reconditioned machines as new??
I don't think either of the machines were ones that have been returned to Tesco and Tesco have just put them back on sale without checking, as some of the parts such as water tank are pristine and some (if not all) of the packaging and tape has not been removed and reinserted or stuck back on.

"Mine had no noticeable signs of being used or tested before it got to me, it does sound like yours may be customer returns TBH."

If it had of being just one of the 2 that I bought, then I'd definitely think it was a return. But I really don't think it is a return that Tesco have just put back on sale. The packaging was too perfect (basically factory sealed), SOME of the parts looked brand new and other little things like the trial pack of pods were still sealed. I know that someone could have bought some regular packs of pods and used them before the trial ones, but it's unlikely that this would have occurred on both the machines.

The second machine looked absolutely perfect, so if it hadn't of being for the first one being so obviously stained, I wouldn't have thought about looking inside it. I even had to use a torch on the second machine to see inside it and spot the dried coffee on the white, perforated disc. Therefore it makes me wonder how many people thought to inspect the inside of their machine so closely?? I'd guess very few.

I have emailed AEG to see if they can explain why both have signs of use, yet are factory sealed.

Are the eBay pods any good?

Haven't opened ours yet to know for sure, but I read a review on Amazon the other day that mentions something that might be causing the problem you're experiencing:

"Updated Review: After having searched and searched to find out why the machine wasn't working it turns out it was a protective sponge in the water tank stopping the machine from working so that is why I am amending my first review.

After brewing my first cup of coffee I have to say that this machine is awesome, especially for me as I have dexterity issues.

Two buttons to press & an easy to use leaver, cleaning is a breeze & the water tank is so simple to use, this is a company who know how to not only make good coffee but such an easy to use for everyone machine.

Finally the only thing I ask of Lavazza is (with this model specifically) please put "remove safety sponge from water tank" into future printings of their manuals.

Awesome machine, would recommend to all coffee lovers."

-

Thank you for your reply. I'll have a look.

Personally I wouldn't buy them again over the original Lavazza ones despite the savings, though I can see how some people would be content with them ..

oumk2001,
I'm 99% certain I know what your problem is. I doubt you've not left the protective sponge in as it's quite large and obvious to remove, but the suggestion is heading in the right direction.
I had the noisy issue with nothing coming out. The fix is quite simple. The water tank just needs pushing down a little harder!
I have another espresso machine and that water tank just glides in easily. This one needs a bit of a push!

Great advice

This why our's wasn't working.Took me a couple of goes before I sussed that was the problem

It needed a right good push down

I love the convenience of the pods, but I always said I would stick to an espresso machine. But after reading the reviews & watching some Youtube videos order placed. They even told me I had some unused vouchers to put towards it. Thanks op.

Madcow

Also 1.5% TCB, every little helps

Thank you so much!!!! I did what you suggested and it worked. Thanks again!

When making a long black coffee it is hassle boiling a kettle and mixing with cold water so as not to burn the coffee, and if you run enough water through the pod to make a long black, you over extract and it doesn't taste very good.

Does anyone know if you can run this machine without a pod in it (so you get just the hot water coming through) without damaging it?

I wouldn't think there would be a problem running water through without a pod. In fact I would do this to clean the machine, especially if it hadn't be used for a while.
Another option is to just switch the kettle off before it reaches boiling point. Remember these capsules are only one espresso shot, so don't expect to make a large drink, unless you use 2 pods.

It's a little noisier running water through without a pod, but I do that anyway to clean the coffee out after the last cup is made.

OOS now on this deal (can still buy the machine at £39.50....but certainly no "deal" :smiley:

Exactly the same for me. Pushed down hard on water container and super loud noise disappeared and water flowed... Drinking the creamiest decaf cappuccino ever right now!

I've just gotten around to unpacking mine and setting it up. I see what you mean now about the protective foam. It would be quite hard to miss, being pink and all. I feel a bit foolish quoting that Amazon review now. Haha.

Thing is, I've flushed mine through without a pod to clear any manufacturing/testing residue and then proceeded to make a few cups with the sample pods provided and even though the machine appears to be flowing as you would expect it to, it is hellishly loud. I've pushed down as hard as possible on the water tank reservoir (it appears as flush as can be with the work surface that it's sitting on) but the noise is extremely loud even though the flow is good. Also, the various coffee pods I've tried so far (the red, striped brown/gold and pink ones) seem to come out very bitter with a burnt taste to them which seems to be in direct contrast to what's been said on here and in all the reviews I've read. I wonder if there's something wrong with mine or if I'm doing something wrong somwhere.

On the plus side. I'm really happy with the frother that came with it. Never used one of those before. It's great for a hot chocolate or mocha with marshmallows.

How long are you running it for? An espresso shot is usually around 30ml, the longer you run it the more bitter/burnt the coffee will taste as it 'over extracts' the coffee.

I have to say so much better than Tassimo!!! And the frother is brilliant. Thanks OP, deal worth it!!!

You shouldn't. You were trying to help so thank you!

I used the 'Frother' for first time but wondered if I'm doing anything wrong, as it doesn't froth the milk very much or it's something wrong with it. I get more success heating milk and using a small 'hand held frothing' mixer. I definitely don't think it's worth the £50 rrp appx. I'm hoping to set up the coffee machine today (looking out for the protective foam) and compare it with my 2 year old tassimo (another HUKD Offer :smile:).

Oh, I didn't realise that you only used a very minimal amount of water. I was passing a lot more water through it than that. Well that explains that then. I'll try again later allowing for considerably less water. Thanks for the reply, I appreciate the advice :smiley:



Did you try the frother with the little cog style wheel on it's own in the bottom of the stainless steel jug? You have to use it without the separate smooth collar and only fill it to the lower Max level line and wait for an audible beep which lets you know that it's finished frothing.

Thanks for reply Jans. Yes, I used the cog style wheel with semi-skimmed milk up to the first mark. I've tried it a couple of times last night, don't get me wrong, it did froth but not very much. I poured the milk into my coffee (more milk than froth) and had to use spoon to get the rest of the froth out.

I also found this useful link on JL page, which said "Ensure that the whisk is the correct way round so that you feel the magnet pull the disc to the base of the jug". Incidentally JL have the frother on it's own for £59.95 :confused:

Lavazza milk frother guide

For those who don't currently have an Ocado account, there's a one off deal

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/50-worth-groceries-6month-free-delivery-pass-with-ocardo-for-35-through-wowcher-2382520

£50 worth of shopping for £35, and they stock the Lavazza pods.
11 boxes, so 176 pods, so under 20p per pod for the cheaper £4.25 packs, or 22p per pods for the expensive £4.89 packs

https://www.ocado.com/webshop/getSearchProducts.do?tags=%7C20000&entry=lavazza&cluster=20977sub30938sub53156sub53207&groupSimilarProducts=y

​to froth the milk, only insert the serrated collar (remove from the smooth collar if inserted)

I previously suggested that specific method in my reply and Charlie was already aware of it as detailed in the comments directly above yours.

For people wanting frothy milk try Arla's B.O.B. milk. Far frothier than the 1% milk I'd previously been using.

Damn!

I really wanted one of these but completely forgot to order!!

Did anyone buy one but change their mind? I'd be happy to take it off your hands :smiley:

 
Went out to buy Lavazza pods and was very disappointed how little supermarkets stock these. Most I could find was at Sainsbury's (only 3 flavours £4/pack of 16 pods). Tesco only had 2 flavours. Asda and Morrisons nil.

Compared to Dolce Gusto where Asda had all flavours including the choco ones (all at £7 for 2 packs of 16 pods). Tesco had a large selection also. And Tassimo easily found almost everywhere including Costco.

Besides using Lavazza.com, where else is everyone getting their pods from?
 

Waitrose/Ocado have the full range.
Ebay

saw Tesco instore price at £99! great i brought one online!

if you have the waitrose card, can select these pods for 20% on the "pick your saving" offer make it to approx £3.40 per box

Hi Jans. Would you believe I use a very old (another HUKD Nesquix freebie) battery operated milk frother, a bit like this one:-

Milk frother. I'm not sure how to upload photos here otherwise I'd show you a coffee I prepared earlier :smiley:. I put 100ml semi skimmed milk into tallish glass container - 1 min full power in microwave, then whisked it with battery frother for a few seconds. The milk level went from 100ml to 250ml mostly frothy bubbles. I poured it onto a strong Azera Expreso instant coffee/100ml hotwater (with a dash of Hazelnut syrup).
Result delicious one layer milky coffee, top layer of lots of long lasting micro thick bubbles. I still haven't had chance to try out the coffee machine and it's pods yet.

Does anyone have one of the machines for sale?

Hi Charlie. I would never have thought one of those little battery operated gizmos would be very efficient but I've just watched a few youtube vids and they look like they do the job perfectly fine. I think I'll get one of those myself to see how it goes. The hazelnut syrup sounds so nice, I've never used coffee syrups before, only ever used the cocktail version, haha. Will pick some up next time I'm in Sainsburys.

Mine's leaking water and Tesco have run out of stock to replace it :disappointed:

eSpares has a wide variety of the capsules
www.espares.co.uk/search/ma2377pt1946/coffee-maker-capsules/lavazza

Only thing they can offer is a refund. I'd already bought plenty of pods so going to have to go through them and then take it back

I haven't read the 2 year guarantee info yet,but you could get in touch with AEG to see if they can replace the coffee machine.The Helpline number is 08445 614614.
Hope this helps.

Jan08 and slipped_disc, That's not very good. Where is the leak? Hope you're able to get a replacement.
I've just started making coffee in mine. Got to say, coffee taste's much better/original than from "tassimo pods" :smiley:

I also have a Tassimo but thought the Lavazza tasted more "original" so, like Jan08, I've invested in a few boxes of pods that I'll have to use!
I'm not sure where the leak is from - at first I thought somebody had moved the coffee maker and loosened the water tank - so I'm still investigating.
If Tesco can only offer a refund, I can't find anywhere else selling it for such a good price...

Have you contacted AEG customer services direct? . I'm sure they'd help you get it replaced, even if tesco can't because its out of stock and especially if its under warranty and you've registered it or have proof of purchase. Good luck!

I'll keep an eye out, in case mine develops a leak too.

Ours started leaking intermittently and has been returned. But we were going to return it anyway due to the unacceptable noise. It was quieter after pushing down hard on the water container but still loud. With all this pushing down something will give after extended use. I suspect this might be why it started leaking but could not verify.

The machine keeps pouring water until you stop it. It should just pour the correct amount needed for each pod otherwise you end up with bitter burnt coffee. Bad engineering for a consumer product.

The frother was a nice toy but it took too long and you could not use much milk. Who wants to be playing around with cog wheels and smooth collars. Not very user-friendly. We went back to our trusty £3 Ikea whisk. Wife likes whisking her coffee also.

For us it was not a great experience. But if you like it it was a good deal.
 

Help?? Can owners please advise - I love my machine and recon the frother is brilliant - much better than the cheap hand held jobbies. My question - my machine pours what seems to me to be a small amount of water through the pod and then stops after a minute or so. It's less than a fifth of a mug say. How much water does yours pump through the pod into the cup?

Hey thanks for the response. I have the blue capsules - perhaps they're the ones that flow very slowly? I have tried others and while they may well have flowed more swiftly they didn't pump a huge amount of water through. In fact when I try and get more water through, it looks like slightly coffee coloured water rather than normal coffee. I'm still happy but just wondered if mine operated the same as others.

This machine uses A Modo Mio capsules, NOT Lavazza Blue. That could be why you're having trouble. If you mean you are using the blue coloured A Modo Mio capsules (de-caf) and it's only producing a small amount of liquid - remember this is an espresso machine NOT a coffee machine such as Tassimo. You are only meant to get a single shot worth of espresso from each capsule. If you want a mug sized drink then you'll need to use 2 capsules.

The milk heater and frother is great in my opinion. But it really does matter which milk you use. I usually purchase supermarket 1% milk (orange cap). This does not froth well. I have found B.O.B. milk (yellow cap) to be excellent - extremely frothy!

Hi Charlie Brown. I have just (attempted) to register ours on the AEG website and I'm not sure if it was successful or not. I have received an acknowlegement by email but I was under the impression that I would have needed to also submit a lot more information in regards to the product than it requested. There was no request for the model number or serial number like you would expect. Only the product name which only appeared to accept the name 'Lavazza.' I initially, I tried 'Modo Mio' but their system didn't accept that, only accepted Lavazza. It later requested my email address, name and contact details but nothing in-depth in regards to the product itself. Was it the same for you or have I messed up somewhere and should have used a different model name in the box? Thanks.

Mine has also been leaking.It started 2-3 days after using it.I'll return it very soon.

Thanks for your response - all makes sense. FYI I'm using the correct pods the decaf ones. Btw got some discounted at Waitrose today and with a further 20% through the mywaitrose account, they were a great deal.

Yes, I had the same issue when registering it on AEG website and just entered lavazza and date/price of purchase, then I received email confirmation from them.

I'm sure it will be fine.