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DeLonghi Primadonna S DeLuxe ECAM26455M review

DeLonghi Primadonna S DeLuxe ECAM26455M

CHOICE Expert Rating

68%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Good taste test score.
  • Can be programmed to switch on at a particular time.
  • Drip tray full indicator.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Borderline milk frothing.
  • Slightly uneven coffee temperature when making consecutive cups of coffee.
  • It produces weak coffee when making two cups at a time or a double shot resulting in a watered-down flavour.
  • The grinder fineness control is a little hard to adjust.

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Recommended
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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
68%
Taste test score
70%
Ease of use score
78%
Milk frothing score
50%
Coffee temperature consistency score
60%

Sustainability

Warranty
24 months
Country of origin
Italy
Shop Ethical rating
D

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$2,499.00

Specifications

Milk frothing feature
Automatic
Coffee strength settings
Yes (5)
Measured heat-up time
1 min 15 sec
Frothing ready
Instantaneous
Water reservoir capacity (L)
1.8
Pump pressure – stated (bars)
15
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
35 x 24 x 45
Weight (kg)
12.5
Website
delonghi.com/en-au
Items supplied
Espresso machine, milk frother, water hardness tester, water filter, measuring spoon, descaler and cleaning brush, instructional DVD

Features

Standby mode
Yes (eco mode)
Automatic power turn-off
Yes (after 15 and 30 minutes, and after 1, 2 and 3 hours)
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Steam wand
Hot water nozzle
Yes (same as steam nozzle)
Removable drip tray
Yes (with full indicator)
Cup warming plate
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Grinder adjustment
Hopper empty warning
Cup counter
Dregs box full indicator
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Yes (4 settings)
Adjustable coffee dispensing height/depth
Yes / No
Removable group for cleaning
Wash / cleaning cycle
Decalcifying cycle
Can use pre-ground coffee
Water hardness adjustable
Instructional DVD supplied
Other features
Light above the cups

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