Aldi Espresso Coffee Machine 08/05/2014

emaleth · 08-05-2014 11:56AM

mrcheez wrote: »

I just picked up mine from Parnell St. Last one in the shop*... be warned, they're selling quick!

*might be more in the back, worth checking!

I was going to thank you for saving me the walk up, but now I'll have to go anyway just in case

It was Santry Avenue that said they didn't have any delivered, btw. The customer care line had zero information on who might have them in stock.

mrcheez · 08-05-2014 12:02PM

emaleth wrote: »

I was going to thank you for saving me the walk up, but now I'll have to go anyway just in case

It was Santry Avenue that said they didn't have any delivered, btw. The customer care line had zero information on who might have them in stock.

There was an "opened" one on the floor (as is the norm in Lidl/Aldi for some reason), which I didn't really count. So if they really don't have anymore in stock I'm sure that will be grand!

dmc17 · 08-05-2014 12:05PM

mrcheez wrote: »

There was an "opened" one on the floor (as is the norm in Lidl/Aldi for some reason), which I didn't really count. So if they really don't have anymore in stock I'm sure that will be grand!

I've noticed this. Is is that customers open them to check quality before buying and then leave the opened box and pick up a closed box?

mrcheez · 08-05-2014 12:08PM

dmc17 wrote: »

I've noticed this. Is is that customers open them to check quality before buying and then leave the opened box and pick up a closed box?

Pretty much...

GY A1 · 08-05-2014 12:09PM

anyone tried one yet

McGrath5 · 08-05-2014 12:30PM

I want to get one, but won't be able to get to an Aldi till about 6, they will probably be gone by then.

SQ2 · 08-05-2014 12:42PM

Little queue for them in Maynooth this morning and they hadn't been put on the floor yet

First 4 at the tills were coffee machines

Arciphel · 08-05-2014 12:57PM

They had a stack of them in Aldi in Clonee as of 15 mins ago. I had a look but I passed - the way that you use the Nespresso pods is by way of an adapter which goes into the handle. I heard that similar compatible systems that use this approach in Australia have stopped working as Nestle have done a minor redesign of their pods to stop compatibility. I am sure if you had any problems that Aldi would take it back though, but I decided to pass on it.

mrcheez · 08-05-2014 01:01PM

Arciphel wrote: »

They had a stack of them in Aldi in Clonee as of 15 mins ago. I had a look but I passed - the way that you use the Nespresso pods is by way of an adapter which goes into the handle. I heard that similar compatible systems that use this approach in Australia have stopped working as Nestle have done a minor redesign of their pods to stop compatibility. I am sure if you had any problems that Aldi would take it back though, but I decided to pass on it.

hmm good to know, I'll nab a few from work and try them out this eve

emaleth · 08-05-2014 01:19PM

mrcheez wrote: »

There was an "opened" one on the floor (as is the norm in Lidl/Aldi for some reason), which I didn't really count. So if they really don't have anymore in stock I'm sure that will be grand!

Muchas gracias for the info, they had one left on the shelf and two opened ones, which looked fine to be honest. They weren't knocked around or anything so if anyone's up that way, still a couple in Parnell St as of about twenty minutes ago.

mrcheez · 08-05-2014 01:54PM

Arciphel wrote: »

They had a stack of them in Aldi in Clonee as of 15 mins ago. I had a look but I passed - the way that you use the Nespresso pods is by way of an adapter which goes into the handle. I heard that similar compatible systems that use this approach in Australia have stopped working as Nestle have done a minor redesign of their pods to stop compatibility. I am sure if you had any problems that Aldi would take it back though, but I decided to pass on it.

I just checked there with a Nespresso pod (latest redesign as these were delivered yesterday) and it appears to fit in fine.

Seems you need to push the pod into jagged points at the bottom of the filter so the bottom of the pod is cut open a little.

As to how similar it tastes to a real Nespresso machine, I'll find out this eve.

wallaby72 · 08-05-2014 02:07PM

Aldi in Palmerstown still had 3 in stock about 30 minutes ago

HeidiHeidi · 08-05-2014 02:19PM

wallaby72 wrote: »

Aldi in Palmerstown still had 3 in stock about 30 minutes ago

Just came on to post this!

Might have met you in the queue

dmc17 · 08-05-2014 02:24PM

Ok, I just fired her up. No major explosions so far! Nice cup of coffee. Might have been a little too much in the way of bubbles on top but it was probably due to the coffee I put in it.

radve · 08-05-2014 03:23PM

I bought the last one on parnells street. Box was opened and it has the machine and a handle. No instructions or anything else. What else was in the package?

dmc17 · 08-05-2014 03:25PM

radve wrote: »

I bought the last one on parnells street. Box was opened and it has the machine and a handle. No instructions or anything else. What else was in the package?

One of the inserts was already in the handle and the other 2 inserts + plastic spoon was in the water tank. Other than that just a small instruction book.

mrcheez · 08-05-2014 03:28PM

The instruction book should be online somewhere, although I wasn't able to find it.

mrcheez · 08-05-2014 03:34PM

radve wrote: »

I bought the last one on parnells street. Box was opened and it has the machine and a handle. No instructions or anything else. What else was in the package?

Was the machine wrapped in a plastic bag, and a cardboard insert containing the handle? If so it's likely you have everything.

Instructions were loosely positioned on top so might just have fallen out.

NOTE: a 3 Year Warranty form was included in the instructions. I've never had to fill in a warranty form before to qualify for the 3 year warranty from ALDI, but perhaps required for this?

radve · 08-05-2014 03:45PM

Machine was wrapped on plastics and but handle was not in a cardboard but included. I talked to manager and probably I can sort it if something critical is missing. I will hunt the instructions when I get home.

dmc17 · 08-05-2014 03:47PM

radve wrote: »

Machine was wrapped on plastics and but handle was not in a cardboard but included. I talked to manager and probably I can sort it if something critical is missing. I will hunt the instructions when I get home.

Were the other bits in the water tank at the back of the machine?

Roger00 · 08-05-2014 04:57PM

Picked one up in Sligo bout an hour ago, theres loads of them left.

radve · 08-05-2014 04:59PM

dmc17 wrote: »

Were the other bits in the water tank at the back of the machine?

Just arrived home. Theer was 2 pieces and plastic spoon or something in water tank, So I guess I gor everything except instruction manual.

dmc17 · 08-05-2014 05:29PM

radve wrote: »

Just arrived home. Theer was 2 pieces and plastic spoon or something in water tank, So I guess I gor everything except instruction manual.

Yep, that was pretty much it

gerrykiddy · 08-05-2014 07:46PM

Got one first thing this morning and using a really good coffee they are .......brilliant. Taste is good and smooth, nothing cept coffee in the cup. Easy to clean both before (first use) and after. Frother/warmer works well and drip tray is a reasonable size. Water tank big and removable for filling. Just a great buy, enjoy and sorry if you didn't get one this time but you will want one next time. Didn't get to use a pod or filter yet but it looks straightforward. The coffee holder is just like the movies, you put it in and twist. Seems an iffy fit but no leaks.

radve · 08-05-2014 07:49PM

I wasn't able to find manual for the thing. I sent email for support number but don't know if they reply.

While searching the manual I found several "clone" machines on sale. Prices were ~175 - 200 usd so I guess we got pretty good bargain here.

McGrath5 · 08-05-2014 08:07PM

Got one in Nutgrove earlier, about 10 or so left.

dmc17 · 08-05-2014 08:28PM

radve wrote: »

I wasn't able to find manual for the thing. I sent email for support number but don't know if they reply.

While searching the manual I found several "clone" machines on sale. Prices were ~175 - 200 usd so I guess we got pretty good bargain here.

Can you figure it out without a manual?

emaleth · 08-05-2014 08:52PM

I'll scan my instruction manual and send it if you like. Straightforward enough but I would want it myself.

moodrater · 08-05-2014 08:54PM

Is the steam wand any use, previous version was a noisy decoration.

radve · 08-05-2014 09:11PM

emaleth wrote: »

I'll scan my instruction manual and send it if you like. Straightforward enough but I would want it myself.

I'll let you know if I don't get manual through support. I would really appreciate to have some kind of manual as I am noob for this kind of machines.

Aldi Espresso Coffee Machine 08/05/2014

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