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Retail price
€ 269,-€ 152,99
Basic
Basic
Steam wand
Steam wand
1 l
1 l
Separate tamper
Separate tamper
Built-in coffee grinder | ||
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Build quality | Basic | |
Adjustable temperature | ||
Milk frothing method | Steam wand | |
Water tank capacity | 1 l | |
Type of tamper | Separate tamper | |
Number of cups per brew | 2 | |
Cup warmer |
According to our semi-automatic espresso machine expert
Thanks to its slim size, the coffee machine takes up less space on your countertop than other piston machines.
Your cup of coffee stays hot for longer on the heating plate.
You can easily make a cup of coffee with an ESE pad as well.
You can't grind coffee beans yourself without a coffee grinder, so you have to purchase it separately.
With frequent use, you have to refill the 1L water tank often.
The De'Longhi EC685.BK Dedica Black takes up little space on your countertop with its narrow size. You can brew 2 espressos at the same time with the double filter holder. Only want 1 espresso? Use the basket for a single filter holder. You can preheat the cups on the heating plate. With the steam wand, you can froth milk for a cappuccino or latte macchiato. The double drip tray is specifically designed for placing small and large mugs. Want to make space for a latte macchiato cup? Easily remove the top layer of the drip tray.
Note: it takes time and patience to learn how to prepare tasty coffee with a piston machine. This is a lot less easy than with a fully automatic espresso machine.5 stars
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Read the manual carefully before using the device. An espresso machine is a special case and that requires preparation. For example, you can't make coffee after frothing milk, but you shouldn't want to because it is a single boiler machine and your espresso will burn and not taste. If you want to be able to steam and make coffee at the same time, use a double boiler. The heat plate on top is not to heat your cups before brewing the coffee (it is best to put a cup of espresso water before that), but to keep your cups warm after brewing the coffee, before drinking it. I don't think people who complain about cold espresso here understand that you should preheat an espresso cup.
The tamper is the only thing about the device that I don't find useful, because the content of the scoop is just too large and has an edge in the handle, so that coffee often remains in it. But those are details.
In the beginning the coffee sometimes didn't flow through, but that was my own mistake: after each cup it is best to let a cup of water pass through the machine so that the head of the machine is clean again; Do not tamp the grind too closely in the filter and make sure that the filter is clean. Folks, espresso is a delicate thing and the filter grind is very fine. This means that a simple grain can already cause a blockage, so that the filter does not run through and you do not get coffee. Therefore, take good care of your device and clean it every day. I haven't had any problems with it since then.
I read here that the filter would easily fall out of the holder: certainly not the case with me.
Drink a fantastic double espresso every day for almost a year now and enjoy it to the fullest. Incidentally, I have not had to descale once (but I only use mineral water in it).
Would have liked the milk frother to be 1 cm longer, that would make frothing a bit easier because I use a large milk jug (600 ml).
Jolanda
30 April 2020
Automatically translated from Dutch
I was looking for a not too expensive, compact espresso machine for my small kitchen. This one looks great and works well. It's especially nice that it heats up so quickly. The steam wand also works very well, especially for the price.
Noor
6 February 2018
Automatically translated from Dutch
Beautiful machine that makes delicious coffee, but 1 major drawback: the machine is already broken after 2 years (just outside the warranty of course). For a machine of this price and well-known brand, I expected more. We didn't even make coffee with it every day. Very sad that this is not more durable ... I will not buy these again.
Lien Haelwaeters
6 January 2023
Automatically translated from Dutch
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Product number | 785498 | |
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Manufacturer code | 0132106272 | |
Brand | DeLonghi | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Type of coffee machine | Piston machine | |
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Type of coffee/filling | ESE pods, Ground coffee | |
Bean grinder included | ||
Water tank capacity | 1 l | |
Removable water tank | ||
Removable drip tray | ||
Thermometer |
Number of cups per brew | 2 | |
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Adjustable water temperature | ||
Suitable for frothing milk | ||
Milk frothing method | Steam wand |
Hot water function | ||
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Display | ||
Auto shut-off | ||
Cleaning indication | ||
Standby mode | ||
Cup warmer | ||
Storage compartment | ||
Non-slip feet |
Included by default | Tamper | |
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Type of tamper | Separate tamper | |
Included filters | 1 cup of coffee with ESE serving, 1 cup of coffee with ground coffee, 2 cups fo coffee with ground coffee |
Spout height | 12 cm | |
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Filter holder diameter | 6 cm | |
Filter holder material | Stainless steel | |
Height | 30,5 cm | |
Width | 15 cm | |
Depth | 33 cm | |
Weight | 4,2 kg | |
Color | Black | |
Build quality | Basic | |
Material | Metal | |
Metal type | Stainless steel | |
Material interior | Stainless steel |
Coffee heating system | Thermoblock | |
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Power | 1300 W | |
Pump pressure | 15 bar | |
Pressure gauge |
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