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De'Longhi ECP3420 Bar Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Machine, 15", Black

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Color Black/Stainless Steel
Product Dimensions 7.25"D x 9.6"W x 11.9"H
Special Feature Milk Frother, Programmable, Removable Tank
Coffee Maker Type Espresso Machine
Capacity
2.3 Pounds
Material
Plastic
Item Weight
10.6 Pounds
Wattage
1100 watts

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  • EVERY CUP TO YOUR LIKING 15-bar professional pressure assures quality results every time, and adjustable controls allow you to make modifications for your personal taste preferences.
  • BREW LIKE A PRO Whatever your preference – single or double espresso, cappuccino or latte – the machine brews authentic barista-quality beverages just like you enjoy at your favorite coffeehouse
  • YOUR FOAM, YOUR WAY The Advanced Cappuccino System with manual frother mixes steam and milk to create a rich, creamy froth for evenly textured drinks – just the way you like them.
  • ONE ESPRESSO SHOT OR TWO? The three-in-one filter holder, included with the unit, has a holder for one espresso shot, a holder for two shots, and one for an easy-serve espresso pod – whatever your preference.
  • SLEEK SPACE-SAVING DESIGN With a sleek profile, compact design and narrow footprint, each model fits beautifully on a kitchen countertop – without taking up too much space.
  • CONVENIENT WATER TANK The water tank is simple to remove, refill and reattach, and the water level is easily visible to eliminate the guesswork.
  • EASY TO CLEAN Removable water tank and drip tray make for easy cleanup, and the parts are dishwasher safe.

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ECP3429
ECP3420

Brew Like A Pro

Whether a single or double espresso, cappuccino, or latte, this machine brews authentic barista-quality beverages like your favorite coffeehouse.

ECP3420

Your Foam, Your Way

A manual frother that doesn't require movement mixes steam and milk to create a rich, creamy froth of evenly textured drinks just the way you like it.

ECP3420

Every Cup Personified

15-bar professional pressure assures quality results every time and adjustable controls enable you to make modifications for your taste preferences.

ECP3420

One Shot Or Two

The three-in-one filter includes holders for single and double espresso shots, and an easy-serve pod option, catering to your brewing preferences.

ECP3420

No Waiting

The Rapid Cappuccino System maintains the optimal temperature so you can brew cup after cup instantly.

ECP3420

Adjusts to Cup Size

If you’d prefer a larger size beverage, no problem. The bottom tray of the unit is easy to adjust or remove to fit taller cups.

ECP3420

Convenient Tank

The water tank is simple to remove, refill and reattach, and the water level is easily visible to eliminate the guesswork.

ECP3420

Sleek Design

With a sleek profile, compact design and narrow footprint, it fits beautifully on a kitchen countertop - without taking up too much space.

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Advanced Manual Frother Advanced Manual Frother Manual Frother Advanced Manual Frother
Removable Water Tank
37 oz. 37 oz. 37 oz. 35 oz.
Programmable Drinks
Accommodates Taller Glasses
Three-in-one Filter Holder
Heating Element
Stainless Steel Boiler Stainless Steel Boiler Stainless Steel Boiler Thermoblock
Finish
Black with Stainless Accents Stainless Steel Stainless with Black Accents Stainless Steel

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Whatever your preference, single or double espresso, cappuccinos, or lattes, the De'Longhi ECP3420 15 Bar Pump Espresso Machine ensures barista quality results at home so you can enjoy your favorite coffee house beverages at home. The advanced cappuccino system with hot milk or cappuccino selector, mixes and steams milk to a rich, creamy froth for evenly textured drinks. Other features include a double layer drip tray, removable water tank, and fill stainless steel accents. Whatever your preference - single or double espresso, cappuccino or latte - the machine brews authentic barista-quality beverages just like your favorite coffeehouse. The bottom tray of the unit is easy to remove to fit taller cups. Easy to clean: Removable water tank and drip tray make for easy cleanup, and the parts are dishwasher safe. You can also store your filters in the space saving design.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
9,506 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of cleaning, taste and ease of use of the coffee maker. They mention that it produces great-tasting espresso, it's simple to use and does not take very long to prepare. Customers are also happy with value. However, some customers have reported that the machine leaks water all over their countertop.

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487 customers mention400 positive87 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the coffee maker. They say that it has everything they need, it's simple and great way to get coffee, and it does not take very long to prepare. Customers also say that the device is a great device for learning and that it'd been a delightful espresso adventure.

"...This machine can be a bit finicky at times.It's so easy to use, and relatively mess free. It is a bit loud, but that doesn't bother me...." Read more

"...This is a great device for learning or if your not too picky and just want to be caffinated with something slightly fancier than a regular cup of..." Read more

"This machine is a great value for your money! It's simple to operate, easy to clean and make great shots...." Read more

"...It does not take very long to prepare when you turn on the machine so the water is hot and ready to go within a minute or two...." Read more

389 customers mention328 positive61 negative

Customers like the taste of the coffee maker. They mention that it consistently produces great-tasting espresso, lattes, and cappuccinos. They also appreciate the unique coffee holder and the ease of use. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and taste of this product.

"...It works like a breeze, and produces consistently great pours with beautiful crema markings...." Read more

"...The milk steamer creates a hot and foamy deliciousness. This espresso machine is well made and makes a consistent coffee...." Read more

"...I am not the world’s biggest espresso connoisseur, but it tastes pretty good to me.-..." Read more

"...It makes incredible ground coffee to your liking that you can adjust from extremely fine for espresso to extremely course for a French press...." Read more

314 customers mention280 positive34 negative

Customers like the value of the coffee maker. They say it's unbelievably great for the money, the nitrous inserts are pretty cheap, and the coffee is well worth the effort.

"...or any reviews, I just want the amazon world to know it's a great machine for the price...." Read more

"This machine is a great value for your money! It's simple to operate, easy to clean and make great shots...." Read more

"...-Nitrous inserts are pretty cheap, inserts are pretty cheap, about $8 for a 10 pack. Each dispenser is good for 1 pint of whip cream...." Read more

"...This machine, despite its low cost, will actually make good espresso...." Read more

216 customers mention156 positive60 negative

Customers like the ease of cleaning the coffee maker. They mention that it's easy to use and relatively mess free. Customers also appreciate the water container and reservoir, saying that they are easy to put in and remove. Customers say the portafilter is easy to twist on.

"...It's so easy to use, and relatively mess free. It is a bit loud, but that doesn't bother me...." Read more

"...It's simple to operate, easy to clean and make great shots...." Read more

"...without the protective plastic on the steel surfaces, the group head was dirty, had coffee residue, and had scratches on the steel surfaces, cup base..." Read more

"...The water container is easy to put in and remove (just a light push to make sure it's in) and holds enough water for more than a couple of cups...." Read more

1,217 customers mention760 positive457 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the coffee maker. Some mention that it works great for making espresso shots cappuccinos and is a fantastic expresso machine, while others say that the steaming wand is useless and doesn't shoot steam out consistently, which can make it difficult to make your milk without over aeration.

"...It is a bit loud, but that doesn't bother me. It works like a breeze, and produces consistently great pours with beautiful crema markings...." Read more

"...It's simple to operate, easy to clean and make great shots...." Read more

"...since it is plastic and has a weird lip-type thing near the base, it is difficult and actually somewhat painful to hold it in such a way that you..." Read more

"...My opinion (ignoring the situation):The machine has a nice, neat and clean appearance, they take very good care of the finishes, I think..." Read more

199 customers mention81 positive118 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the temperature of the coffee maker. Some mention that it heats up quickly, produces a strong espresso, and stays hot for a long time after turning off. However, others say that the coffee does not get hot, even after cleaning the machine as suggested, and the cup warmer does nothing. Some say that it takes forever to get the milk hot, and that the temperature is inconsistent.

"...It does take a few seconds to heat up, and the temp isn't as hot as I'd like, but the next better unit is probably at the $300 price point or higher..." Read more

"...The coffee cups out wonderfully, hot, and has a nice flavor (this, obviously, depends on your bean type, though)...." Read more

"...coming out was stronger than the seal so essentially, the steamy one was useless to me...." Read more

"...the machine has the perfect spot to store the cups atop AND it keeps the cups warm.2. A small pitcher for frothing milk...." Read more

322 customers mention14 positive308 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the leakage of the coffee maker. They mention that it leaks a ton of water and the coffee won't drip out. They also say that the steam wand makes a bunch of noise but no water comes out. Customers also say the water tank doesn't seal properly and leaks all the water.

"...sure my last move (across 3 states) was the reason it has now started to leak, and I'm sad that I will one day have to part with it... but I'm..." Read more

"...the same issue many other reviewer's did in that it was just leaking a ton of water on my counter...." Read more

"...I do also experience leaking from the espresso part when I am running the frother just like in previous reviews, but its very minimal and not a..." Read more

"...The espresso does eventually drip out at a snail’s pace and ends up tasting more like coffee than espresso.-..." Read more

For the Price? Probably one of the best in the market.
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For the Price? Probably one of the best in the market.
I am a college student who works as a barista and absolutely loves coffee and espresso. When I first saw this machine at Target, it immediately caught my eye. If you are in a tough financial situation like many college students are, or if you are looking for a beginner machine that won't cost an arm and a leg, this would definitely be the one. Although this doesn't have a barometer, for the price point you can't really complain, especially since it has a pretty good steam wand. First, I'll get the leaking issue out of the way. The original unit I received did have the same issue many other reviewer's did in that it was just leaking a ton of water on my counter. Once I did a return and exchanged it for a same unit though, I noticed the issue was gone. I'm not sure what kind of quality control issues Delonghi is having, but I hope they get it fixed as soon as possible. Next, I'll get the cons out of the way. Since this doesn't have a barometer, you have to kinda just put your trust in the machine and simply taste and experiment as you go until you find the proper grind consistency for a good, layered, shot. Once you find it though, you'll be happy you did, as shown in the photo above. Second, since this is a manual machine, you'll have to either use a scale(another reason to buy one) or some other form of measurement to measure your shots for consistency. There is a 2 pack of espresso-measuring shot glasses on amazon that sells for only $12 that I would highly recommend for this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NWGC82N/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_QWM2KQN1W5HKTG4977CG The scoop/tamper this thing comes with is garbage. I hate to say it but since it is plastic and has a weird lip-type thing near the base, it is difficult and actually somewhat painful to hold it in such a way that you can comfortably tamp your espresso. Also, lets be honest. If you are brewing espresso, it's kinda common knowledge that the best results are gonna be from measuring your beans by weight. Not volume. Just get a kitchen scale if you don't have one already. My kitchen scale is easily one of my most useful kitchen tools, and if you use it properly, it'll probably be the same for you too. The portafilter is a pain in the butt to put on. IDK how Delonghi designed this thing, but in my experience, this portafilter always requires the strength of Hercules to put on straight, even when it's empty. IDK how this got overlooked, but because of that, even with all my force, I usually end up with the portafilter at a slight angle before I brew. Final issue: The steam wand. The steam wand is very powerful and is amazing at steaming milk, however the issue I had with it is the control. The steam wand will do 2 things: shoot out steam for steaming milk, or simply shoot out hot water for americanos. Differentiating it between these 2 actions is definitely not an easy task at first, and it is definitely more confusing than it needs to be IMO. If you are having trouble with it, here's how it works. Turn the dial in front of the machine all the way left to steam milk (wait for ON light to turn on), if the dial is in the ON position, the wand will do a weird thing were it keeps going back and forth between steam and hot water, and then finally turn the dial all the way right for hot water. Once your dial is in the proper position, turn the dial on the side of the machine all the way down to activate the steam wand. Design team definitely could've made the steam wand easier to use.If you are considering this machine, I would highly recommend it. If this is your first espresso machine, keep in mind there are a few extra items you'll need if you wanna use this thing to it's fullest potential.Kitchen scale. If you don't already have one for other kitchen applications, brewing good espresso is gonna come from consistency above all else. Measuring your beans by weight is already a massive step towards upping your espresso game. You should also be measuring your final product by weight, but you can also measure your shots with the glasses I posted above.Tamper. You can find the Delonghi one on Amazon for about $20, and once I bought this, I immediately noticed a HUGE difference in the quality of my shots. Since you are supposed to tamp your espresso with approximately 30 lbs of pressure, the only way to comfortably and accurately do this is with an actual tamper. The tamper Delonghi sells on amazon is the perfect size for this and fits like it was designed by NASA or something. Grinder. Obviously brewing fresh is going to be a huge improvement to any coffee game in general. Don't cheap out on your grinder. If you want to be as cheap as possible, you can go for a manual burr grinder and just grind your beans by hand. This will also be best for keeping the noise level down. I don't personally have too much experience with manual grinders, but just look for ones with many good reviews (see if you can find reviews of verified professionals) that mention espresso and grind consistency. If you do have the extra cash, I recommend an electric burr grinder. Never use blade grinders, as they provide no way to give consistent grinds. Probably the cheapest electric burr grinder you'll be able to find that gives good espresso is the OXO one. I believe it sells for approximately $110. This is the grinder I personally use and while there are better ones on the market, you won't be able to find any at the same price point.Steaming pitcher. Believe it or not, you will need one of these if you want to do things properly. You can find some pretty cheap ones on amazon at around $10. You'll want a steaming pitcher for 2 reasons. 1, for easier and more accurate milk measuring as well as pouring your milk for latte art if that interests you. 2, and the more important reason is this: Milk burns at 170F and breaks at 158F. Because of this, you need to be able to quickly gauge your milk's temperature so that you know when to stop steaming. Using a glass measuring cup may look ideal, but it will take so long for the heat to transfer to the outside of the cup that you may have already broke or burnt your milk by the time the outside of the cup feels hot. This is why steaming pitchers are so thin and are metal. Faster heat transfer means more accurate gauging of temp so you know when to stop steaming your milk.While it will take you some practice, with the proper tools and technique, this is in my opinion, probably one of the best espresso machines to start with or for anybody if you are confined by size or price.
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I am a college student who works as a barista and absolutely loves coffee and espresso. When I first saw this machine at Target, it immediately caught my eye. If you are in a tough financial situation like many college students are, or if you are looking for a beginner machine that won't cost an arm and a leg, this would definitely be the one. Although this doesn't have a barometer, for the price point you can't really complain, especially since it has a pretty good steam wand.

First, I'll get the leaking issue out of the way. The original unit I received did have the same issue many other reviewer's did in that it was just leaking a ton of water on my counter. Once I did a return and exchanged it for a same unit though, I noticed the issue was gone. I'm not sure what kind of quality control issues Delonghi is having, but I hope they get it fixed as soon as possible.

Next, I'll get the cons out of the way. Since this doesn't have a barometer, you have to kinda just put your trust in the machine and simply taste and experiment as you go until you find the proper grind consistency for a good, layered, shot. Once you find it though, you'll be happy you did, as shown in the photo above. Second, since this is a manual machine, you'll have to either use a scale(another reason to buy one) or some other form of measurement to measure your shots for consistency. There is a 2 pack of espresso-measuring shot glasses on amazon that sells for only $12 that I would highly recommend for this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NWGC82N/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_QWM2KQN1W5HKTG4977CG

The scoop/tamper this thing comes with is garbage. I hate to say it but since it is plastic and has a weird lip-type thing near the base, it is difficult and actually somewhat painful to hold it in such a way that you can comfortably tamp your espresso. Also, lets be honest. If you are brewing espresso, it's kinda common knowledge that the best results are gonna be from measuring your beans by weight. Not volume. Just get a kitchen scale if you don't have one already. My kitchen scale is easily one of my most useful kitchen tools, and if you use it properly, it'll probably be the same for you too.

The portafilter is a pain in the butt to put on. IDK how Delonghi designed this thing, but in my experience, this portafilter always requires the strength of Hercules to put on straight, even when it's empty. IDK how this got overlooked, but because of that, even with all my force, I usually end up with the portafilter at a slight angle before I brew.

Final issue: The steam wand. The steam wand is very powerful and is amazing at steaming milk, however the issue I had with it is the control. The steam wand will do 2 things: shoot out steam for steaming milk, or simply shoot out hot water for americanos. Differentiating it between these 2 actions is definitely not an easy task at first, and it is definitely more confusing than it needs to be IMO. If you are having trouble with it, here's how it works. Turn the dial in front of the machine all the way left to steam milk (wait for ON light to turn on), if the dial is in the ON position, the wand will do a weird thing were it keeps going back and forth between steam and hot water, and then finally turn the dial all the way right for hot water. Once your dial is in the proper position, turn the dial on the side of the machine all the way down to activate the steam wand. Design team definitely could've made the steam wand easier to use.

If you are considering this machine, I would highly recommend it. If this is your first espresso machine, keep in mind there are a few extra items you'll need if you wanna use this thing to it's fullest potential.

Kitchen scale. If you don't already have one for other kitchen applications, brewing good espresso is gonna come from consistency above all else. Measuring your beans by weight is already a massive step towards upping your espresso game. You should also be measuring your final product by weight, but you can also measure your shots with the glasses I posted above.

Tamper. You can find the Delonghi one on Amazon for about $20, and once I bought this, I immediately noticed a HUGE difference in the quality of my shots. Since you are supposed to tamp your espresso with approximately 30 lbs of pressure, the only way to comfortably and accurately do this is with an actual tamper. The tamper Delonghi sells on amazon is the perfect size for this and fits like it was designed by NASA or something.

Grinder. Obviously brewing fresh is going to be a huge improvement to any coffee game in general. Don't cheap out on your grinder. If you want to be as cheap as possible, you can go for a manual burr grinder and just grind your beans by hand. This will also be best for keeping the noise level down. I don't personally have too much experience with manual grinders, but just look for ones with many good reviews (see if you can find reviews of verified professionals) that mention espresso and grind consistency. If you do have the extra cash, I recommend an electric burr grinder. Never use blade grinders, as they provide no way to give consistent grinds. Probably the cheapest electric burr grinder you'll be able to find that gives good espresso is the OXO one. I believe it sells for approximately $110. This is the grinder I personally use and while there are better ones on the market, you won't be able to find any at the same price point.

Steaming pitcher. Believe it or not, you will need one of these if you want to do things properly. You can find some pretty cheap ones on amazon at around $10. You'll want a steaming pitcher for 2 reasons. 1, for easier and more accurate milk measuring as well as pouring your milk for latte art if that interests you. 2, and the more important reason is this: Milk burns at 170F and breaks at 158F. Because of this, you need to be able to quickly gauge your milk's temperature so that you know when to stop steaming. Using a glass measuring cup may look ideal, but it will take so long for the heat to transfer to the outside of the cup that you may have already broke or burnt your milk by the time the outside of the cup feels hot. This is why steaming pitchers are so thin and are metal. Faster heat transfer means more accurate gauging of temp so you know when to stop steaming your milk.

While it will take you some practice, with the proper tools and technique, this is in my opinion, probably one of the best espresso machines to start with or for anybody if you are confined by size or price.
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