Keep an eye - they seem to go in and out of stock a fair bit. They've been out and back in once already today.
gavinski101
9 Oct 17#14
I've had the 4200 for almost 10 years now pulling 4 double espressos daily, cracking machine, best bean fo cup machine ever.
I wonder if DeLonghi intended to make the ever lasting coffee machine......?! I would of quite happily brought another one after 5 years if it had broke.
bo0td to gavinski101
9 Oct 17#20
Had any problems with coffee grounds being spilled inside the machine? Mine's 5 years old and has started doing this. Not a huge problem, but a bit annoying.
gavinski101 to bo0td
9 Oct 17#22
Yeah it's been doing it for a whilst, just give it a clean every couple of weeks with a cloth
well I have had mine for a year. Dont recognise the cold coffee problem but of course you need to heat the milk to get a good temperature. I never use the steamer though. Produces good coffee. Only gripes is you are always having to either empty the grounds, fill the water, fill the coffee etc on a daily basis. great machine imo for the price
b1g1an to ukwestspeed
10 Oct 17#37
The steamer is very good IF you pull the paranello wand off and then surf the top to build volume and then plunge it deep to bring it up to temperature.
Two essential buys to go alongside one of these, milk thermometer and double walled glasses, this set is perfect and been a bargain price for years...
Big glasses for long coffees and the little ones hold exactly a double shot, keeps your drink hot for ages.
violetd
9 Oct 17#10
I have a previous version of this, so don't know if it'll work on yours, but I just give it a shot of hot water from the frother wand, without setting the steam setting. That tip was in my instruction book.
eatmorefish to violetd
9 Oct 17#16
Yeah, but it's a PITA and even then doesn't result in a hot shot.
b1g1an to eatmorefish
10 Oct 17#36
Absolute rubbish, if you set it to 4 instead of the 2 it comes out of the box on it'll produce a double shot at exactly the temp it's supposed to be. You're probably used to overheated coffee!
jolouis
10 Oct 17#34
We use ours every day. It's brilliant! I always froth :joy: :joy: :joy:
caverncity
10 Oct 17#32
I buy and sell used coffee makers including stove top, pod machines and bean to cup and always use them first to make sure they work and even bought myself my own Delonghi bean to cup which I sold in the end as no matter what I try I always go back to Nescafe Alta Rica as its consistent, tastes like coffee should taste like and I dont have to heat my cups or warm it up in the microwave plus it doesnt cost me a few hundred pounds for the machine to be stuck in the corner taking up valuable work top space as a simple kettle does the trick but thats my opinion on having a decent coffee, some people dont like instant and some dont like the messing about of bean to cup hence pods. Each to their own I guess.
fearona
10 Oct 17#31
Back in stock, just checked.
me_lee
10 Oct 17#30
I know this has just been expired but these are in and out of stock constantly.
If you still want one just sign up for a stock alert.
me_lee
10 Oct 17#29
Just made a double espresso - piping hot...
roda13
10 Oct 17#27
oos and crap boiler/heating element.
zinchead
9 Oct 17#26
I don't comment often, but I want to say this is rubbish. Water is never hot enough Too fiddly, requires alot of cleaning and maintenance.
I dumped it in the bin last month. yes, even at that price
SRM_87
9 Oct 17#1
I got this... good coffee, just wish it was a bit warmer
me_lee to SRM_87
9 Oct 17#2
I make mine as a strong espresso shot (or two) and top up with very hot water. I find I get a better taste this way as well.
fearona to SRM_87
9 Oct 17#5
On the esam 4200 you can do this, maybe same on this model With
the machine in standby/off mode, press and hold the One cup button
until the row of lights come on below. You should see the default of 2
lights is showing. Now press the two cup button repeatedly to select
your desired setting out of a possible 4 settings. When set, press the 1
cup button again to save your setting, and the machine will go back to
off
luapmac to SRM_87
9 Oct 17#6
Me too, so I make the drink stronger add the milk then pop in microwave for 1min, works a treat. Great machine
SRM_87 to luapmac
9 Oct 17#7
Yeah, I find I'm making 3 shot espresso for the ideal mix but I'm sure the doctor would disagree
With
the machine in standby/off mode, press and hold the One cup button
until the row of lights come on below. You should see the default of 2
lights is showing. Now press the two cup button repeatedly to select
your desired setting out of a possible 4 settings. When set, press the 1
cup button again to save your setting, and the machine will go back to
off
eatmorefish to SRM_87
9 Oct 17#15
This is THE major drawback with this machine. The stainless steel top does NOT HEAT up any cups placed upon it and is for design purposes only. This machine is only good for lattes and cold coffee IMHO.
Spod to SRM_87
9 Oct 17#18
Copy of the manual here: delonghi.com/Glo…pdf Page 16 - setting the temperature.
Edit: Oops - beaten to it already!
theroman to SRM_87
9 Oct 17#24
I have this machine, Tip to make it warmer, run some water though the steam spout before dispensing drink
SRM_87 to theroman
9 Oct 17#25
Cheers mate, I'll try it tomorrow or I won't get any sleep!!
person16
9 Oct 17#21
Kettle on or microwave to finish your coffee from 200£ machine.... cold obviously
hielliot to person16
9 Oct 17#23
Nope... microwave used to heat the milk only
hielliot
9 Oct 17#19
I have this machine and its excellent. I pop a bit of milk in the bottom of the cup first, blast in the micro for 20sec then use the machine with a double shot. Nice and hot and quicker than using a milk jug.
eslick
9 Oct 17#17
Was thinking of getting one of these but this thread has put me right off warm and have to put the kettle on for £200 :disappointed:
maccacharlie
9 Oct 17#13
Bought this last week fantastic with beans, you don’t need to add hot water tho just turn the dial to make a larger cup job done, prob get 25 cups from a £2.50 bag of beans so saves money in long run
CelicaGT-Four
9 Oct 17#11
So we had this at work...I used the espresso setting so it was quick, then added hot water from a zip tap...wish I had this super handy set up at home lol Edit. Voted hot, it wasn't quite this model, maybe one or two up from here, but our office one got hammered daily and rarely broke down
me_lee to CelicaGT-Four
9 Oct 17#12
Yes - my office machine (a 4200 which is basically the same machine as this - the numbering convention makes no sense...) has been in for a year. It gets absolutely hammered and has probably seen several years of equivalent home use. Loads of the staff use it and it simply hasn't missed a beat.
If it did ever break down I would get it repaired and if it couldn't be repaired I would definitely be buying another one. If you do a bit of Googling Delonghi have a fantastic reputation for coffee machines. I would recommend them to anyone.
nihcaj
9 Oct 17#8
Put the kettle on before you start and heat the cup with boiled water before you run the esproesso into it!
matdey
9 Oct 17#4
Got one last year from Argos for about this price. Awesome bit of kit. I don't use the frother though.
magicjay1986
9 Oct 17#3
Cracking price, cheers @me_lee. Same as you i've got the 4200 and could not fault it one bit.
Opening post
Currently £269 from Argos.
I own the ESAM4200 for work and this one is for home :sunglasses: .
Review here
Another here
Amazon page (for customer reviews)
Latest comments (39)
I wonder if DeLonghi intended to make the ever lasting coffee machine......?! I would of quite happily brought another one after 5 years if it had broke.
amazon.co.uk/gp/…c=1
Two essential buys to go alongside one of these, milk thermometer and double walled glasses, this set is perfect and been a bargain price for years...
currys.co.uk/gbu…tml
Big glasses for long coffees and the little ones hold exactly a double shot, keeps your drink hot for ages.
If you still want one just sign up for a stock alert.
Water is never hot enough
Too fiddly, requires alot of cleaning and maintenance.
I dumped it in the bin last month. yes, even at that price
With the machine in standby/off mode, press and hold the One cup button until the row of lights come on below. You should see the default of 2 lights is showing. Now press the two cup button repeatedly to select your desired setting out of a possible 4 settings. When set, press the 1 cup button again to save your setting, and the machine will go back to off
documents.4rgos.it/v1/…001
With the machine in standby/off mode, press and hold the One cup button until the row of lights come on below. You should see the default of 2 lights is showing. Now press the two cup button repeatedly to select your desired setting out of a possible 4 settings. When set, press the 1 cup button again to save your setting, and the machine will go back to off
This machine is only good for lattes and cold coffee IMHO.
Page 16 - setting the temperature.
Edit: Oops - beaten to it already!
Edit. Voted hot, it wasn't quite this model, maybe one or two up from here, but our office one got hammered daily and rarely broke down
If it did ever break down I would get it repaired and if it couldn't be repaired I would definitely be buying another one.
If you do a bit of Googling Delonghi have a fantastic reputation for coffee machines. I would recommend them to anyone.