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kim mareeSouth-East, TAS
- 6 reviews
Temperamental and not intuitive
I have had this machine for almost 6 weeks. It looks very nice on the bench and doesn’t take up much room. The milk frothier is awkward and not straight forward. You need to dismantle and clean 2 seperate pieces every time you make a coffee. It’s also very temperamental. I use the same coffee but if the tamp is slightly too compacted it won’t even push the water through. I’m not new to making coffee...I’ve had several machines previously. I plan to buy a better model as the frustration not worth it. So much wasted coffee.
Purchased in March 2021 at JB Hi-Fi.
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IanLatham 2615, ACT
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
- Dedica EC685R (Red)
- Verified purchase
Amateur barista's dream machine
To make a perfect cup of coffee you need: freshly roasted beans, freshly ground coffee and a means of extracting the most flavour from the grounds. I've tried just about every method: saucepan, filter, plunger, percolator, pods... None of them match the perfection of the mighty steam-driven espresso method, but until recently, it's only been available in coffee temples via a barista. At last, DeLonghi has made true espresso available in your kitchen at a reasonable price. My machine cost $299 from The Good Guys. There are more expensive models,...Read more
but I'm not sure they're worth it. It takes some practice and more fuss and cleaning up than a pod machine, but the results are worth it. The cleverly designed steam outlet triples your milk volume with the finest of micro-bubbles. Latte art is possible, but requires more skill and patience than I'm willing to invest. My only criticism is the cheap plastic tamper that comes in the box. I bought a professional steel tamper on eBay to ensure prefect crema ($16). You will also need a knock box ($35) and a 350ml milk frothing jug ($12) And one caveat: don't use pre-ground coffee — for best results, match the Dedica with a good conical burr grinder. We have a Sunbeam ($99)Purchased in June 2021 at The Good Guys for $299.00.
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SweetnessGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
This is the best coffee machine I have owned
Makes a perfect cup of coffee everytime. I love the fact that is tells me when it needs de-scaling and that I can alter the size of the pour according to what cup I am using, so I don't have to constantly watch it
Purchased in April 2021 at JB Hi-Fi Retail Stores for $300.00.
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Macca the RoadworkerKimberley, WA
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Gets the pecker peckering in the morning
Was lucky enough to get this on a rewards card so I didn't have to pay. Buying the glass eye and false teeth helped a lot.
It makes a terrific steaming cuppa every time, so hot in fact when my new glass eye fell into the cup when I sneezed, it melted the paint off it.
The frother works like a beauty too. I can throw the new false teeth in a bit of water and they come out gleaming. All the better for a wonderful tasting morning cup of cha to start my day.
Purchased in September 2021 at Rewards card.
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tweek_vonsheekAU
- 10 reviews
- 6 likes
Great Machine
Bought this as a gift for my husband about a year and a bit ago and he really loves it . The red colour looks great in the kitchen and the machine makes great coffee . It has a milk frother attached and is just an all round great little machine ! Highly recommend it for any coffee lover !
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ManpreetMelbourne
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
- Dedica EC685R (Red)
- Verified purchase
Great for small spaces
It's my first coffee machine. I had no issue whatsoever with it after using it for 6 months. It's the best machine to learn the art of home brewing coffee. I experiment with temperature and filter by using pressurised and non-pressurised.
I found the quality is very consistent once you know the amount and tamping pressure.
The only improvement I would suggest is increasing the height of the portafilter docking to allow travel mugs to fit in.
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Love it!
I love delonghi products. My last coffee machine (delonghi icona) lasted approx 6 years before I had to replace it.
This one is even better! The pressure, heat and steam produced are incredible for a home machine. I have over 10 years experience as a barista and have recommended these machines to countless friends and customers as a home machine
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Ace223Malvern
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Coffe and style together!
We are have had this for around six months now and have only good things to say about it. It looks great - really stylish stainless steel and red design, very 'Italian cafe' but the most impotant thing is the consistent output of delicious coffee. It is quite literally the first thing I head to when I get up, after the dunny. I don't froth milk, I just do a shot and sdd it straight from the carton. Delicioso results!
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ChockieMalvern
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
Quality unit - makes good coffee
I enjoy appliances that are properly made and have a reasonable heft to them. This fits the bill. Its small but very solid. All metal design with a subtle Italian flair. Inside it has a quality pump and can easily make a great short black. You can adjust the time the water passes over the grounds to get perfect results. Lots of potential with this machine
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MangoMMelbourne
- 4 reviews
Top Notch Coffee Maker
This is a tiny but mighty machine. It is literally tiny! Less than 6 inches wide but it makes cafe quality coffee. In an altogether different league than any pod machine. Its nice to look at - all steel construction and easy to operate although it takes a little time to get the "feel" for the correct tamping pressure to make the most of it. Great little shot maker!
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LaterM8Camberwell
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Delighted with this Espresso machine
We carefully read all the reviews and compared machines before buying as out last Sunbeam espresso machine was somewhat of a disappointment - this DeLonghi is quite the opposite. Its exactly what we anted from the start and makes coffee that easily rivals the ;local cafe. Its Finished in stainless steel with read trim and is very tiny considering the powerful pump inside. Definitely recommend this particular model
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Ladsierichmond
- 4 reviews
Brilliant coffee maker
I was given this for my birthday and it is a winner of a present. Small in size but it makes THE BEST lattes. It has a lot of power for a small machine, more than enough to get great results even with supermarket coffee. I reckon I had about ten coffees the first weekend trying it out. Anyway, i have no complaints at all with this machine (rare) its just a great little coffee maker
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RoulaMelbourne
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
A great piece in my kitchen bench
Easy to use, great color, easy to lift and doesn’t clutter my bench! A great coffee machine for those who don’t like using pods
DeLonghi is one of my favorite brands!
A Xmas present from my kids. Disappointed it didn’t come with a milk frothing jug. It came with everything else
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HiHoBalwyn
- 4 reviews
Grabbed this on special!
This was up on Amazon for one of thos "lightening deals" and I didnt think twice because this particular machine has a cult following. Well maybe that's going too far but it is very well regarded. Once I got used to it I was pulling superb shots with really healthy crema, even with supermarket coffee. Definitely happy with it and may upgrade it to a single basket soon.
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Lorax1Geelong
- 4 reviews
Lovely coffee maker!
This was a surprise from my partner and, yep I love it! We got it based on the reviews here and and it really does make wonderful coffee, just like everyone says. I think its actually better now that its a few weeks old, either that or we are better at using it (probably both). It stylish looking in the kitchen too. Overall, its a win!
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Mescalimelbourne
- 4 reviews
Great micro sized coffee machine
I knew people said this was a small machine when I ordered it but I was surprised to see it 'in person'. Its VERY slimline but as everyone has noted packs a real punch! It manages to get very "full bodied" extractions from just regular supermarket coffee which tells me it develops decent pressure. I am still experimenting but mostly get it right now. (it's all in the tamping down!). I don't drink milk so I can't comment on the steamer but overall I am very pleased with this machine and plan to keep it indefinitely.
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Old55ermelbourne
- 4 reviews
Lovely tiny coffee maker
We got this after carefully reading reviews here. We agree! This really is the "mighty mouse" of coffee machines although it took a bit of getting used to. Its quite automatic but the one thing that you do control ( the coffee load in the basket) makes a huge difference and is quite sensitive to pressure. Too much and coffee spills over the sides, too little and you get a weak bitter brew. Get it correct though and you are rewarded with GREAT coffee better than many efforts in many cafes. Well worth it!
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Dr1ftwoodmelbourne
- 4 reviews
The little achiever of coffee machines
This is a really diminutive machine. I thought 'you're kidding' when we unpacked it as its so small and slim but my goodness, it performs a swell as the big boys if you know what you are doing. It took me a little while to get the "feel" of how coffee goes through it but now I can reliably make an extraction any time I like. As always, good fresh beans and keeping it clean are the keys. As others have noted, the steamer is a little underpowered but no matter. This makes better coffee than many other, dearer machines.
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BookemsMoorabin
- 4 reviews
One Of The Better Espresso Machines
As a Melbourne man, I appreciate my coffee and without being OTT about it, think I have reasonable palette for caffeine. I have had plenty of mediocre coffees in my time! That's why I appreciate this little machine. I say 'little" because it really is small but it is very capable and can do a lovely extraction. More than enough crema to satisfy this jaded coffee drinker. It was great value too - so I am generally very pleased with it. Like all things it takes a little practise but this machine is capable of delivering!
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Jessica Jade WongQueensland.
- 9 reviews
- 6 likes
Great little machine but caps hard to buy!
We have very limited counter space where we live so we picked this coffee machine because of how small it is but found a month later it's impossible to buy some of the cap pods. We called the manufacturer which told us they don't make the pods and gave us a few supplier details when calling they didn't have the ones we wanted or were to far away from us to collect!
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Questions & Answers
EdGohasked
Hi, I've just bought a new EC685R. I find coffee powder on the diffuser (the part where hot water flows on to the filter) each time after I make my coffee. Is this normal?
EdG
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Ianasked
Intermittent problem: when I switch from espresso to steam (wait for the light to stop flashing), the pump doesn't function, I get a squirt and a hiss and the steam pressure dies. I can get it going again by turning off and on a few times, but I shouldn't have to. Should I take it back?
4 answers
Ian, I would be inclined to ring DeLonghi customer support on 1800 126 659.
De'LonghiDeLonghi
Hi Ian,
Sorry to hear you're having issues with your Dedica. As mentioned by Tenterden, if you could please call the team on 1800 126 659 we would be happy to troubleshoot with you so we can resolve this ASAP.
Kind Regards,
De'Longhi Australia
I think I've worked out the problem. The steam switch appears to have three "positions" and sometimes I think have just flicked it to Position 2, which lets out the steam but doesn't start the pump. So long as I push it all the way, there doesn't seem to be a problem. I'll keep monitoring it and if this is not the case, I'll definitely call you. In the mean time, my machine makes a wicked double-shot macchiato!
Georgi Yasked
Hello everybody.
I have Delonghi EC685. After using the steamer option for milk, I press on of the first two buttons for coffee, and the machine gets stuck. The first two buttons start constantly flashing three times in white light, and I am unable to make coffee. Only thing I can do is to restart the machine.
Any help is welcome.
Thanks
2 answers
Hi Georgi,
Restarting the machine after frothing to extract coffee is normal.
While frothing, the thermoblocks temperature is rasied and shut down is needed to lower the temperature.
Dont turn it on and off !!! the buttons are flashing because the machine is too hot for brewing, after using the steamer (and with the vapor button unselected ) just open the steam valve, to purge it, cold water will enter the coil and cool the machine, those lights will stop blinking and u can brew once more :D
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