DeLonghi ESAM3500.N Magnifica Digital Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine

Description – DeLonghi ESAM3500.N Magnifica Digital Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine

Capable of preparing espresso, coffee, cappuccinos, latte drinks, and more, this super-automatic 1,150-watt DeLonghi ESAM3500.N Magnifica Digital Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine provides an array of convenient features.  Height-adjustable coffee spouts make it easy to brew directly into espresso, demitasse, or 12-ounce cups, and the instant reheat function keeps the machine at an ideal temperature, no matter how long between cups. The espresso maker comes with digital programmable menu settings that allow for setting the clock, start time, and one- to three-hour automatic shutoff, as well as adjusting the water hardness and temperature of the coffee. There are five settings for strength–extra-mild, mild, regular, strong, and extra-strong, as well as three buttons that allow for easily choosing the cup size–ristretto (small), espresso (medium), and large (American coffee).

This high end coffee maker/espresso machine also offers a unique beans-to-brew system that includes a conical burr grinder with adjustable fineness settings to automatically grind coffee beans right before brewing for exceptionally aromatic espresso. In addition, this unit comes equipped with a single-touch cappuccino/latte system, including a 25-ounce milk container and two detachable lids; one for frothed milk for cappuccinos and the other for steamed milk for lattes. Just place the cup under the nozzle and press the button for a perfect cappuccino or latte every time. The amounts of frothed/steamed milk and coffee are adjustable, and the container is detachable, so it can easily be refrigerated. An automatic cleaning function operates with the push of a button, and dishwasher-safe parts provide quick tidying up.

Other features of the DeLonghi ESAM3500.N Magnifica Digital Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine include a 7-ounce bean container, a 60-ounce removable water reservoir with a water-level indicator, two stainless-steel boilers for faster recovery and durability, a hot-water spout for tea or hot chocolate, and decalcification system lights that indicate when it’s time to clean the machine. Designed and engineered in Italy, the espresso machine measures 15 by 11 by 14 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

Features of the DeLonghi ESAM3500.N Magnifica Digital Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine

  • Easily prepares latte and cappuccino with the patented “Single Touch” hot milk system. Simply slide the milk tank onto front of the machine. Clean button makes it easy to maintain.
  • Easy-to-use digital control panel with programmable menu settings: adjust start time, auto off, clock, temperature, coffee strength (5 settings) and cup size (3 settings).
  • Grinds beans instantly for the freshest espresso with the patented “Direct-to-Brew” system. Brewing system is compact and removable for easy cleaning.
  • Removable water tank with 7.5 cup capacity
  • No waiting between preparing espresso and cappuccino with the double boiler system
  • Consistent, fresh and aromatic ground coffee with the professional-quality conical low-pitch burr grinder. Grind settings allow you to adjust the fineness for all types of beans.

Review of theDeLonghi ESAM3500.N Magnifica Digital Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine

Overall, owners are very pleased with DeLonghi ESAM3500.N Magnifica Digital Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine. They especially like the quality of the espresso, lattes and cappichinos that this high end coffee maker makes and say it is “better than Starbucks”.  One owner reports “I decided to try the Delonghi Magnifica ESAM3500 at the recommendation of an italian restaurateur who personally owns the Magnifica, and ranked it up there with his commercial espresso machine at his restaurant for both espresso & cappuccino quality.”

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Functionality:

Owners like the quality of the DeLonghi ESAM3500.N Magnifica Digital Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine and the ease of setting different features once you become familiar with the machine. One owner says . “I’ve never been able to consistently get the same high level of crema with my previous machines”.   Another says “It’s so EASY. You don’t have to do anything other than put your cup under the spout & hit buttons.” Owners report that one of the great features of this espresso machine is the detachable milk container that can be put in the fridge when not in use, after the machine has mechanically cleaned the frothing spout. This saves having to froth a pitcher at a time and wasting what’s left. The DeLonghi ESAM3500.N Magnifica Digital Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine tells you everything that it needs, from filling the beans container, to adding water, & descaling. It’s also programmable for auto, start and strength of coffee. The drip tray is removable and also contains the grounds container and the catch for stray coffee grounds, making clean up that much easier. Owners like that the internal clock doesn’t lose time if the power goes off. They also say the design is clean and compact and that this high end coffee maker takes up much less counter space than many other machines, though the smaller size means that the water reservoir and bean container are also smaller.

Complaints: 

Some owners have had problems with the milk frother jug and the o-rings that attach it.  Reviews are mixed about Delonghi customer service, with owners describing the customer support staff as nice and saying that the repair department does a good job but takes several months to do so. Owners also say that the coffee bean grinder is loud. Other owners say that the DeLonghi ESAM3500.N Magnifica Digital Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine doesn’t make the coffee as hot as they would like and that they have to resort to microwaving to heat it further.

Suggestions: 

1. One owner who had a o-ring break says that the o-rings used for certain water facets work perfectly and can be found at the local hardware store or Home Depot.

2. Another owner suggests a good thorough cleaning at least twice a year, which given the cost of the machine would seem to make sense.

3.  It’s important to hit the “clean” button to clean your milk frother hose after EVERY USE so the milk won’t dry and clog in the tubing.

4. Be sure to watch the DVD on how to operate.

5. Another owner suggested using filtered water for better taste & to keep the machine free from impurities.

Durability/Longevity:

Most owners report having their DeLonghi ESAM3500.N Magnifica Digital Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine for about 2 years with no problems, even with a lot of use, other than the periodic wearing of the o-rings used to connect the milk container.

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Value:

Owners say this is the lowest priced model with the milk frother pitcher. They say it the DeLonghi ESAM3500.N Magnifica Digital Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine is well worth the price. A sentiment echoed by many is “Worth every dime instead of paying the local coffee shop I will see return on investment within 6-8 mos.”.

Summary:

Most owners are very pleased with the DeLonghi ESAM3500.N Magnifica Digital Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine. As one saysThis machine is a MUST HAVE for anyone who’s a coffee fanatic ”. Owners like the ease with which one can customize coffee drinks, making a strong espress for one person, followed right away by a frothy cappuchino for another. They also say this machine makes a nicer crema than many of the others. As one owner says “You get spoiled with this coffee machine, especially when it comes out just like it would in a Italian Restaurant ie Cappuchino and Latte”. Owners especially like that the milk jug is detachable and can be put away in the fridge. We recommend this machine with one provision:  If you experience problems, don’t send the machine to Delonghi for repair; ship the unit back to Amazon as they will send a replacement right away. With this machine you can, as one owner says, enjoy the luxury of having “phenomenal coffee without having to leave home, undergo specialized training, clean-up, or do anything harder than pressing a button”.

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