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DeLonghi EC860.M review

DeLonghi EC860.M

CHOICE Expert Rating

55%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Drip tray with full indicator.
  • Cup warming plate.
  • Programmable coffee delivery.
  • Very even coffee temperature when making consecutive cups of coffee.
  • Can accommodate large cups easily.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Borderline taste test score.
  • Poor milk frothing score.
  • The filter basket is fairly small and it's Not easy to fill/empty.

Type

Machine type
Semi-automatic

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
55%
Taste test score
50%
Ease of use score
74%
Milk frothing score
40%
Coffee temperature consistency score
90%
Measured heat-up time
45 sec
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
1 min 5 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
78%
Brand satisfaction score
85%
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
C

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$399.00

Specifications

Capsule type
N/A
Type of heating system
Thermoblock
Water reservoir capacity (L)
1.1
Stated pump pressure (bar)
15
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
31 x 26 x 33
Weight (kg)
7.7
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine, group handle, one and two cup filters (single wall), coffee pod filter, measuring spoon, coffee tamp, power cord, water filter, water hardness tester, milk frother (automatic), milk frother, descaler, DVD and literature.
Website
delonghi.com/en-au

Features

Standby mode
Yes (after 15 or 75 minutes, or 3 hours)
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Hot water nozzle
Yes (same as steam nozzle)
Removable drip tray
Yes (with full indicator)
Cup warming plate
Recycle scheme
N/A
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Adjustable steam pump rate
Jug for milk frothing
Milk frothing
Integrated

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