De'Longhi Magnifica Bean to Cup Espresso/Cappuccino Maker £199

Dante7 · 23-07-2020 11:49am

stesaurus wrote: »

I caved and bought the Melitta last night! So any recommendations for a decent bean

Fair play. I hope it's in decent condition.

Cloudpicker's SAM is very decent and is on sale at the moment.

https://cloudpickercoffee.ie/products/sam

sioda · 23-07-2020 12:27pm

stesaurus wrote: »

I caved and bought the Melitta last night! So any recommendations for a decent bean

Head over to the coffee and tea forum great thread there on different roasters, feicin thing has cost me a fortune but could say the same for bargain alerts

Alan McG · 23-07-2020 1:09pm

Call me cheap but I buy my stuff from https://www.discountcoffee.ie/

I find even their basic stuff (Saol Caife Temple) very decent quality at a really good price with next day delivery, which is free over €50.

They often have deals (buy 3, get 1 free). I generally get my deliveries 6Kg at a time, that's a lot of coffee to get through!

keith_d99 · 23-07-2020 2:42pm

Bell Lane's Dragonfly Espresso Bean is my current twist

link

keith_d99 · 23-07-2020 2:48pm

Alan McG wrote: »

Call me cheap but I buy my stuff from https://www.discountcoffee.ie/

I find even their basic stuff (Saol Caife Temple) very decent quality at a really good price with next day delivery, which is free over €50.

They often have deals (buy 3, get 1 free). I generally get my deliveries 6Kg at a time, that's a lot of coffee to get through!

Do you buy in 1kg bags ... or go for the smaller bags?
I find that beans lose flavour as soon as you open the vacuum packs - so always buy in 250g bags

Have 1 of these that defo helps for storage ...
Coffee Gator

23-07-2020 4:21pm

Alan McG wrote: »

Call me cheap but I buy my stuff from https://www.discountcoffee.ie/

I find even their basic stuff (Saol Caife Temple) very decent quality at a really good price with next day delivery, which is free over €50.

They often have deals (buy 3, get 1 free). I generally get my deliveries 6Kg at a time, that's a lot of coffee to get through!

this stuff is actually not bad at all for day to day.

free prime shipping

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07X11WZJZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Alan McG · 23-07-2020 5:22pm

keith_d99 wrote: »

Do you buy in 1kg bags ... or go for the smaller bags?
I find that beans lose flavour as soon as you open the vacuum packs - so always buy in 250g bags

Have 1 of these that defo helps for storage ...
Coffee Gator

Yeah I buy the kg bags and use a large Kilner jar to store the contents of the open bag in my cupboard
I store the main bulk of the beans in a dark, unheated room in my house. I've had no significant issues with degradation, but I'm sure some coffee crickets would claim to notice.

stimpson · 23-07-2020 5:56pm

Whole beans freeze very well. I buy kilo bags from discountcoffee.ie and freeze them as soon as they arrive in the sealed bag. When I’m nearly finished one bag I take another out of the freezer and defrost for 24 hours before opening.

I use one of these to store most of the bag at room temp:

Coffeevac 1 lb - The Ultimate Vacuum Sealed Coffee Container, Black Cap & Body https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0046JB136

This is all based on reading far too much about coffee storage on the web and is best practice from what I can see.

Del007 · 23-07-2020 6:20pm

I thought it's best to keep coffee in the fridge? Is that not the best thing to do?

stimpson · 23-07-2020 6:46pm

Del007 wrote: »

I thought it's best to keep coffee in the fridge? Is that not the best thing to do?

No - bad idea. It will attract condensation in the fridge. Room temp or freezer (for long term storage).

mcgovern · 24-07-2020 6:59pm

https://www.delonghi.com/en-gb/products/coffee/coffee-makers/automatic-coffee-makers/magnifica-esam-4200s-0132212136
Use code 10DELONGHI to bring it down to 232 pound.

24-07-2020 8:45pm

mcgovern wrote: »

https://www.delonghi.com/en-gb/products/coffee/coffee-makers/automatic-coffee-makers/magnifica-esam-4200s-0132212136
Use code 10DELONGHI to bring it down to 232 pound.

Thanks for sharing, I've had my eye on that for a while, delighted!

Just a heads up, the website asks for a UK mainland or Northern Ireland delivery address.

Tipsy McSwagger · 30-07-2020 10:45am

This should be here tomorrow. Sorry for the dumb question but what is the best way to make a normal coffee?

breeno · 30-07-2020 11:48am

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

This should be here tomorrow. Sorry for the dumb question but what is the best way to make a normal coffee?

Probably best to go Americano. Pull a double espresso (60ml) into 120ml of hot water. Can go 90ml on the water if you prefer a stronger taste.

keith_d99 · 30-07-2020 12:08pm

breeno wrote: »

Probably best to go Americano. Pull a double espresso (60ml) into 120ml of hot water. Can go 90ml on the water if you prefer a stronger taste.

I would go for Cappuccino

...

Left Dial @ 9pm - Right Dial @ 3pm

2 x Single OR 1 x Double
Then froth your milk. If you haven't a frothing jug you should get one.
Be careful not to burn your milk. Generally hold the bottom of the jug until it becomes too hot to hold!

07-08-2020 3:23pm

does anyone know how to remove beans from the top of the delonghi magnifica s.
the plastic grill (on top where you pour in the beans) seems to be fixed to the machine, thanks.

solved, there are 2 screws in the grill that had to be removed.

Synode · 13-08-2020 8:47pm

Been experimenting with settings since I've got this machine, which I'm loving. Was watching a video about making espressos recently and they were doing a sugar test. Drop a small bit of sugar on the crema, and a good espresso should hold it for a small period.

Anyone any advice on settings on the Delonghi to pass this test? I'm going to buy fresh beans in 3FE tomorrow and am thinking 9 o clock on left dial and max on right. Should I reduce the number on the hopper to the lowest?

stimpson · 13-08-2020 9:01pm

Synode wrote: »

Been experimenting with settings since I've got this machine, which I'm loving. Was watching a video about making espressos recently and they were doing a sugar test. Drop a small bit of sugar on the crema, and a good espresso should hold it for a small period.

Anyone any advice on settings on the Delonghi to pass this test? I'm going to buy fresh beans in 3FE tomorrow and am thinking 9 o clock on left dial and max on right. Should I reduce the number on the hopper to the lowest?

Good crema is a sign of a good shot. It’s the dissolved CO2 that becomes emulsified during extraction. It actually adds little to the flavour as most of the compounds are quite bitter. The secret to good crema is fresh beans.

There’s not a huge amount of control on a fully auto machine. I dial the left dial at around 10:00 and the right at 2:00 and then adjust the grind size until I approximate a 30 ml/30 second shot.

puntypower · 23-08-2020 8:53am

Anyone know somebody who fixes these machines? 2800 is talking to me in Morse code. Constantly clicking. The sound is coming from the back of the machine and the used beans light flashes in sequence with the clicking. Fully cleaned out and can't see anything obvious. May turn it off for a day or 2 and turn on again and it'll work then for a few day. Thanks and sorry not a bargain alert.

Mr.Crinklewood · 23-08-2020 9:14am

puntypower wrote: »

Anyone know somebody who fixes these machines? 2800 is talking to me in Morse code. Constantly clicking. The sound is coming from the back of the machine and the used beans light flashes in sequence with the clicking. Fully cleaned out and can't see anything obvious. May turn it off for a day or 2 and turn on again and it'll work then for a few day. Thanks and sorry not a bargain alert.

Is there a sequence to the flashing lights?

A few months ago mine was flashing at me, I googled the sequence and found the fix.

puntypower · 23-08-2020 9:32am

No sequence, I know which one you are talking about. It's just the red light going mad at me and clicking. Sounds like it's coming from the back of the machine the opposite side of the water container?? Maybe a sensor or something?

dingding · 25-08-2020 1:04pm

Any ideas, the door sometimes springs open even though the mechanism looks ok and no dirt. Is there something else to look for.

Appologies if this was answered already

stimpson · 25-08-2020 1:09pm

dingding wrote: »

Any ideas, the door sometimes springs open even though the mechanism looks ok and no dirt. Is there something else to look for.

Appologies if this was answered already

There is definitely a stray coffee bean somewhere in there stopping it closing.

dingding · 25-08-2020 5:57pm

Can soneone check if the door catch is spring loaded. Mine arent and I think this might be the issue. Perhaps a spring broke or fell out.

Thanks

stimpson · 25-08-2020 6:25pm

dingding wrote: »

Can soneone check if the door catch is spring loaded. Mine arent and I think this might be the issue. Perhaps a spring broke or fell out.

Thanks

It’s not spring loaded but if there is anything sitting behind the drip tray or grounds box then that will prevent it from closing properly. It’s dark in there so you will need to use your phones light or something.

fergpie · 25-08-2020 6:52pm

stimpson wrote: »

It’s not spring loaded but if there is anything sitting behind the drip tray or grounds box then that will prevent it from closing properly. It’s dark in there so you will need to use your phones light or something.

Something similar happened to me last week. I solved it by:

1. Check the sensor at the back of the inside of the machine - there's a small rectangular hole that the grounds tray slots into. Use a cotton bud to clean inside the hole.

2. If that doesn't work, try cleaning the side of the infuser (the space between the infuser and the ground tray). If any ground coffee is build up on the side the sensor constantly thinks the tray is full.

asharkman · 26-08-2020 1:34pm

puntypower wrote: »

Anyone know somebody who fixes these machines? 2800 is talking to me in Morse code. Constantly clicking. The sound is coming from the back of the machine and the used beans light flashes in sequence with the clicking. Fully cleaned out and can't see anything obvious. May turn it off for a day or 2 and turn on again and it'll work then for a few day. Thanks and sorry not a bargain alert.

http://www.kenilworthelectrical.ie these guys fixed mine under warranty.

Barr · 01-09-2020 12:33pm

My machine is starting to give trouble

The coffee does not come out the spouts , but ground straight into the black plastic waste tray .

I had a look at the handbook and it says to clean the spouts & the coffee guide by the door . Done both but still not working

Anyone else come across this issue?

Graham · 01-09-2020 12:37pm

Have you descaled?

Twice I thought ours had died a death, both times all it needed was a thorough descale.

01-09-2020 1:03pm

pull out your brew unit- is it moving smoothly up and down fully if you try to press it manually?

if not, it can cause all manner of mess internally.

clean/grease videos available online

Barr · 01-09-2020 3:08pm

Graham wrote: »

Have you descaled?

Twice I thought ours had died a death, both times all it needed was a thorough descale.

Yep , do that when the light is on so I don't think there is an issue with limescale

Barr · 01-09-2020 3:10pm

Deleted User wrote: »

pull out your brew unit- is it moving smoothly up and down fully if you try to press it manually?

if not, it can cause all manner of mess internally.

clean/grease videos available online

Interesting , never considered the infuser .

I have never greased it before .

What grease do folks use for this ? Where can I get it .

Graham · 01-09-2020 3:13pm

Barr wrote: »

Yep , do that when the light is on so I don't think there is an issue with limescale

When ours was particularly stubborn, making 'coffee' with the descaler solution unblocked the spout.

Followed by 2 or 3 runs of the descaling cycle with just clean water.

keith_d99 · 01-09-2020 4:41pm

Barr wrote: »

Interesting , never considered the infuser .

I have never greased it before .

What grease do folks use for this ? Where can I get it .

This is on the way to me ...

Amazon link

Mine is 6 years old - the original bargain

.... and it has been used 3-4 times a day in those 6 years. Great machine!

Getting a little bit creaky so going to grease it up. Also going to change the O-Ring which has never been changed.

mirrorwall14 · 01-09-2020 4:44pm

I’m getting a slight rim of coffee grind in my cup at the moment. Is that likely to be the beans or something else?

Barr · 01-09-2020 9:03pm

keith_d99 wrote: »

This is on the way to me ...

Amazon link

Mine is 6 years old - the original bargain .... and it has been used 3-4 times a day in those 6 years. Great machine!

Getting a little bit creaky so going to grease it up. Also going to change the O-Ring which has never been changed.

Thanks , I'll give this a go as well .

Mine is over 6 years old with no bother till now. Its probably due some maintenance by now.

keith_d99 · 01-09-2020 9:33pm

Barr wrote: »

Thanks , I'll give this a go as well .

Mine is over 6 years old with no bother till now. Its probably due some maintenance by now.

You didn’t change beans or anything recently?
Or did you change your grind settings at all?

Check the the pucks in the bin ... and see if it is defo wet through. If they are wet ... it could be grinding too finely?

01-09-2020 11:41pm

Barr wrote: »

Interesting , never considered the infuser .

I have never greased it before .

What grease do folks use for this ? Where can I get it .

https://youtu.be/XYuGUAgXBvU

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00APYQTPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_u4StFb6YMH8CM

bromley52 · 01-09-2020 11:45pm

keith_d99 wrote: »

This is on the way to me ...

Amazon link

Mine is 6 years old - the original bargain .... and it has been used 3-4 times a day in those 6 years. Great machine!

Getting a little bit creaky so going to grease it up. Also going to change the O-Ring which has never been changed.

Thanks for the grease link. I have been trying for ages to find someone who will post it to Ireland at a reasonable price. Most Amazon suppliers won't deliver here. It should be a bargain alert by itself.

genius200iq · 02-09-2020 2:03am

Have the same machine about 5 years, reckon the descaler light come on after X amount of coffees dispensed, descaled it once, after about 18 months , light came back on, have not bothered since, coffee tastes the same.
Your worrying too much about your coffee, just make it , drink it and enjoy it.

asharkman · 02-09-2020 4:56pm

genius200iq wrote: »

Have the same machine about 5 years, reckon the descaler light come on after X amount of coffees dispensed, descaled it once, after about 18 months , light came back on, have not bothered since, coffee tastes the same.
Your worrying too much about your coffee, just make it , drink it and enjoy it.

I did the same thing. Every time i turn it on i think, oh i should really descale this.....

Barr · 03-09-2020 11:15am

keith_d99 wrote: »

You didn’t change beans or anything recently?
Or did you change your grind settings at all?

Check the the pucks in the bin ... and see if it is defo wet through. If they are wet ... it could be grinding too finely?

Never touched the settings at all . Just left it as it came out of the factory.

Then the other morning it started grinding the beans straight into the black plastic waste container . No coffee out the spouts .

Checked the coffee in the waste container and it is dry.

CWF · 06-09-2020 12:29pm

I took out the brewing unit and took it apart as per the video but there doesn't appear to be any piston inside? Definitely nothing like the one in YouTube video with the red o rings on it. Anyone know what's going on?

06-09-2020 3:14pm

photo please, or a description of what it does look like

if its a delonghi magnifica esam 4200 it has that unit. its actually used across a few ranges

CWF · 06-09-2020 11:09pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

photo please, or a description of what it does look like

if its a delonghi magnifica esam 4200 it has that unit. its actually used across a few ranges

Here you go.

06-09-2020 11:45pm

push down on the silver plate, should slide out the bottom

Barr · 07-09-2020 9:31am

I found this video straightforward which was posted .

Worth a look for anyone attempting some maintenance

CWF · 08-09-2020 9:35pm

Sorted. Thanks.

08-09-2020 9:47pm

did it do the job?

CWF · 08-09-2020 11:00pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

did it do the job?

It did indeed. I thought that circular steel plate was screwed in and didn't realise I could push it. It was quite rigid but its all good now, nice and greased up. Thanks again.

De'Longhi Magnifica Bean to Cup Espresso/Cappuccino Maker £199

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