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

Donal94 · 06-01-2018 10:58pm

Turning into hukd here with all the comic geniuses, thanks for the help lads. Had read the manual and followed steps, did them again and got sorted.

vicwatson · 06-01-2018 11:10pm

Donal94 wrote: »

Guys I've just literally gotten the machine as a family member picked it up for me. I have water and beans in it but all the lights keep flashing and it won't do anything. Anyone any suggestions.

Donal94 wrote: »

Turning into hukd here with all the comic geniuses, thanks for the help lads. Had read the manual and followed steps, did them again and got sorted.

Ha, are you for real? You come looking for help saying thinks like “it won’t do anything” no wonder you got the replies you did, plus, this is bargain alerts

Donal94 · 06-01-2018 11:17pm

vicwatson wrote: »

Ha, are you for real? You come looking for help saying thinks like “it won’t do anything” no wonder you got the replies you did, plus, this is bargain alerts

As I said before jog on. Enjoy it up there in your ivory tower, you must have a great view down on the rest of us.really in the spirit of what boards is all about thanks again.

vicwatson · 06-01-2018 11:23pm

Donal94 wrote: »

As I said before jog on. Enjoy it up there in your ivory tower, you must have a great view down on the rest of us.really in the spirit of what boards is all about thanks again.

A very happy new year Donal, I hope all your wishes come through in 2018.

Donal94 · 06-01-2018 11:43pm

You too. Thanks again to the poster of this bargain, fantastic deal absolutely delighted with it, particularly now that I have it working after some of our fellow friendly boardsies offering me such constructive and helpful advice.

JustMac · 07-01-2018 11:53pm

Donal94 wrote: »

Guys I've just literally gotten the machine as a family member picked it up for me. I have water and beans in it but all the lights keep flashing and it won't do anything. Anyone any suggestions.

Sounds like it could be in descaling mode. See manual.

asharkman · 08-01-2018 2:42pm

ButtersSuki wrote: »

I may be mistaken but I though I saw someone post a link to a good silver milk jug on amazon here recently? I've gone back 25 pages on mobile but can't see a link and my eyes are starting to bleed.....anyone have any suggestions?

I went looking for one. Harvey Norman have one but for 29e! Eek! Lemme know if you get a decent one for less!

08-01-2018 2:49pm

Donal94 wrote: »

You too. Thanks again to the poster of this bargain, fantastic deal absolutely delighted with it, particularly now that I have it working after some of our fellow friendly boardsies offering me such constructive and helpful advice.

turn the steam wand dial and let a few hundred mls of water out. then will be available to make coffee.

this was explained about 5 times now in this thread - if you read back you would see it. hence annoyance from posters tbh. you obviously you didn't make much of an effort searching for it.

now likely to get a response telling people to "jog on".

kneejerk · 08-01-2018 4:54pm

It appears some people have got there old reservation honored by Argos.

I didn't receive anything so just wondering if anyone got it from Athlone or Sligo?

Vwsham · 08-01-2018 5:04pm

kneejerk wrote: »

It appears some people have got there old reservation honored by Argos.

I didn't receive anything so just wondering if anyone got it from Athlone or Sligo?

I’m still waiting on word from Sligo myself. Many other stores are contacting people and honoring the deal. Hopefully Sligo is no exception here. Fingers crossed.

littlesthobo · 08-01-2018 5:58pm

Short notice but code available for limerick at the offer.collect by 6 if any good to anyone

pjproby · 08-01-2018 7:13pm

I bought the 2800 on 26/12/2017. i have used it about a dozen times. I have registered it. i prefer my americanos. If anybody want to buy it at €113 cash its available. Else I will put it on adverts. I live in Clondalkin.

caviardreams · 08-01-2018 8:19pm

pjproby wrote: »

I bought the 2800 on 26/12/2017. i have used it about a dozen times. I have registered it. i prefer my americanos. If anybody want to buy it at €113 cash its available. Else I will put it on adverts. I live in Clondalkin.

You know an americano is just an espresso topped up with hot water - you can make them with this machine. Coffee will only be as good as the quality of the beans you are using so try it out with some freshly roasted beans before you abandon it! You may regret it

pjproby · 08-01-2018 8:25pm

i made a coffee for my daughter last week-water took about ten minutes to drip out-i assume the grinder needs adjusting but truly i would prefer a simple coffee. thanks for the reply though.

GSOIRL · 08-01-2018 8:35pm

Picked up mine today in Arklow. It had to be re-ordered at the new price but the very nice and efficient staff in Arklow were more than happy to honour the price I originally ordered it for. Many thanks to the person who posted it here.

Donal94 · 08-01-2018 8:49pm

You're really just proving my point. I can't understand how yourself and the other negative posters are so ready and willing to assume the worst and then to take time out to be intentionally rude to people. As I've said before it'll turn into hkud here with this type of attitude. Complete opposite to the spirit of boards and particularly bargain Alerts where we all post to help each other find bargains.
You have assumed I did or didn't do things incorrectly without ever asking and proceeded to be negative. It's a shame really that people on here have become so quick to jump and be unhelpful. Surely you have something better to be doing with yourself. Anyway I've had enough of this negativity. Thanks again for the bargain alert. And here's to a 2018 where people say nothing if they have nothing nice or helpful to say.

really

glasso wrote: »

turn the steam wand dial and let a few hundred mls of water out. then will be available to make coffee.

this was explained about 5 times now in this thread - if you read back you would see it. hence annoyance from posters tbh. you obviously you didn't make much of an effort searching for it.

now likely to get a response telling people to "jog on".

caviardreams · 08-01-2018 9:03pm

pjproby wrote: »

i made a coffee for my daughter last week-water took about ten minutes to drip out-i assume the grinder needs adjusting but truly i would prefer a simple coffee. thanks for the reply though.

Yes you will need to adjust the setting in terms of grind, beans quantity and water etc. it should take about 20 seconds to extract from start to finish per shot and end up approx 30mls. That's probably why it is not tasting great. But once you get it right, it is simply pressing a button each time for your coffee.

TireeTerror · 10-01-2018 3:36am

pjproby wrote: »

i made a coffee for my daughter last week-water took about ten minutes to drip out-i assume the grinder needs adjusting but truly i would prefer a simple coffee. thanks for the reply though.

You really are not going to get much simpler than the pressing of two buttons in the morning. One press to turn it on from stand-bye and then the button to make the coffee. It will grind the coffee, tamp it and extract delicious coffee from the grounds at a good pressure. Doesnt get any simpler than that.

tototoe · 11-01-2018 7:50am

Delighted with my new machine. Took a while to get the settings the way I wanted it, but lovely coffee now and much nicer and cleaner than my nespresso machine. Was impressed with Argos in The Crescent Limerick, for honouring the price and all the staff seemed to be aware of the missing pallet when I went in there so big kudos to them. Nice bunch of people

flangemeistro · 11-01-2018 10:02am

This might be obvious to everyone else but just a heads up to anyone who might have been making the same mistake I was.

My routine every morning is
✓fill my water tank
✓ system flushes through
✓ preheat my mug
✓ press the double shot button
✓ press the double shot button again
✓ place my coffee on the warming plate
✓ press the steam button
✓ place my jug of milk under the steam wand & froth
✓ clean steam wand & express steam into boiling water
( This is where I was making the mistake, after this I was just turning off my machine & I noticed the cleaning flush wasn't happening, the machine doesn't remember you're after making espresso before frothing your milk, while this isn't a major issue you can imagine a few hundred coffees down the road without being properly flushed would impact on the condition of your machines internals & the taste of your coffee)
✓ So now I press the steam button again which brings back on the flashing coffee lights & when they stop flashing I turn my machine off & it flushes the system through before going off.

Hope this helps out other people.

travist · 11-01-2018 12:11pm

At the time on purchase of machine I was offered some sort of extended warranty but usually do not take these. It was about 36 Euro I think. Did people buy it?

TheWatcher182 · 11-01-2018 2:01pm

Any one know if these are going any cheaper elsewhere other than Argos' 220 current price?

ButtersSuki · 11-01-2018 2:04pm

TheWatcher182 wrote: »

Any one know if these are going any cheaper elsewhere other than Argos' 220 current price?

There was one chancer selling one on adverts for €175 but not sure if he still is - there were some funny comments posted on his ad.

Vwsham · 11-01-2018 2:49pm

tototoe wrote: »

Delighted with my new machine. Took a while to get the settings the way I wanted it, but lovely coffee now and much nicer and cleaner than my nespresso machine. Was impressed with Argos in The Crescent Limerick, for honouring the price and all the staff seemed to be aware of the missing pallet when I went in there so big kudos to them. Nice bunch of people

Unfortunately the kudos doesn’t seem to stretch to the North West. I just spoke to the female front of house manager in Argos Sligo and she told me they will NOT honor their price.
I mentioned that many other stores were, as it was their error being unable to provide for reservations.
Very disappointed in their customer service. Not as much as a half hearted apology.

paddym1 · 11-01-2018 5:12pm

TheWatcher182 wrote: »

Any one know if these are going any cheaper elsewhere other than Argos' 220 current price?

Did you try contacting the poster of this:

pjproby wrote: »

I bought the 2800 on 26/12/2017. i have used it about a dozen times. I have registered it. i prefer my americanos. If anybody want to buy it at €113 cash its available. Else I will put it on adverts. I live in Clondalkin.

mad m · 11-01-2018 6:03pm

Oh you little dancer. Got it in post today !! Free when you registered machine. Mine is the 4200s

fmul9798 · 11-01-2018 6:19pm

Did you use a normal Irish address and what postcode?

mad m wrote: »

Oh you little dancer. Got it in post today !! Free when you registered machine. Mine is the 4200s

11-01-2018 6:24pm

what date did you register it do you mind saying?

the_pod · 11-01-2018 6:37pm

@flangemeistro - Why not do the milk first? That's what I've always done with my Saeco

pjproby · 11-01-2018 6:38pm

Re machine for sale in Clondalkin.

that machine is now sold-thanks for all the interest.

mad m · 11-01-2018 8:47pm

glasso wrote: »

what date did you register it do you mind saying?

End of November glasso

mad m · 11-01-2018 8:48pm

fmul9798 wrote: »

Did you use a normal Irish address and what postcode?

Yes. Registered my Irish address

stimpson · 11-01-2018 9:27pm

Did it come by standard post or courier?

mad m · 11-01-2018 9:41pm

stimpson wrote: »

Did it come by standard post or courier?

An post, signature required.

flangemeistro · 12-01-2018 2:25pm

the_pod wrote: »

@flangemeistro - Why not do the milk first? That's what I've always done with my Saeco

Ya I also do the milk first with my Krups and Panasonic B2C but this one takes an age to cool down after frothing milk before it will let you select espresso.

supue · 12-01-2018 3:13pm

flangemeistro wrote: »

Ya I also do the milk first with my Krups and Panasonic B2C but this one takes an age to cool down after frothing milk before it will let you select espresso.

There’s an easy fix to that. When you switch back to espresso the lights stay flashing for the coffee until it cools down. To speed this up, open the steam wand - the last remains of steam will come out, then hot water flows for a few seconds, then close the steam wand. The coffee should be good to go - if not, repeat for a few seconds more. You’ll get to know how long you need to do this for after a few attempts.

DarkBlonde · 12-01-2018 3:31pm

mad m wrote: »

Oh you little dancer. Got it in post today !! Free when you registered machine. Mine is the 4200s

Mine got delivered today, also have the 4200 so was mid December when I registered. I only just got my Ponaire order yesterday so plenty of coffee to get through!

travist · 13-01-2018 1:57pm

travist wrote: »

At the time on purchase of machine I was offered some sort of extended warranty but usually do not take these. It was about 36 Euro I think. Did people buy it?

I have not taken it out of box yet, so was wondering should I still try get the extended warranty?

jayjbe · 13-01-2018 2:09pm

travist wrote: »

I have not taken it out of box yet, so was wondering should I still try get the extended warranty?

I think you can go for product insurance within a certain period of purchase. Even if opened.

loki7777 · 13-01-2018 6:57pm

You can buy a plan at the point of purchase or within 45 days of buying them. If your item is replaced under the plan, the plan will end.

The only bad thing is that you can use it only once.

travist · 13-01-2018 7:20pm

thanks, I went in and asked the girl and she said as you do, 45 days to buy the extra warranty.. It is about 36-39 euro and seemed to offer 3 year cover (she couldn't be sure cause I didn't bring in the receipt).
The manufacture warranty is 2 years. Just seems that a few people may have mentioned issues with grinding coffee machines on this thread.

loki7777 · 13-01-2018 7:24pm

I would say it is worth paying €40 for the machine that is worth >€200(now, not before;).

bromley52 · 13-01-2018 8:34pm

I paid €113 so I think the 2 year manufacturers warranty will do me.

TireeTerror · 14-01-2018 5:14am

A warranty is not good value. Especially when you have a 2 year warranty to start with. Bear in mind that just because something is out of warranty does not mean that it cannot be returned. All goods must be fit for purpose for a reasonable amount of time. 2 years isnt reasonable, it would be reasonable to expect it to last more, say 4 or 5 years possibly.

Alan McG · 14-01-2018 10:23am

TireeTerror wrote: »

A warranty is not good value. Especially when you have a 2 year warranty to start with. Bear in mind that just because something is out of warranty does not mean that it cannot be returned. All goods must be fit for purpose for a reasonable amount of time. 2 years isnt reasonable, it would be reasonable to expect it to last more, say 4 or 5 years possibly.

Probably worth looking at what the warranties cover. Argos is likely to be no questions asked replacement if it's not working, but most manufacturers apply a parts only or fair use policy which they determine once they have it returned. Plus, who pays for carriage to get it back to DeLonghi's factory, themselves or Argos certainly won't and it's a big unit! At least you only have to turn up at Argos's door to give it to them.

Some warranties are also voided if you don't return the goods in the original packaging too! That's a big box to be holding onto. I know I don't have the space in my apartment for that.

jayjbe · 14-01-2018 12:31pm

Alan McG wrote: »

Probably worth looking at what the warranties cover. Argos is likely to be no questions asked replacement if it's not working, but most manufacturers apply a parts only or fair use policy which they determine once they have it returned. Plus, who pays for carriage to get it back to DeLonghi's factory, themselves or Argos certainly won't and it's a big unit! At least you only have to turn up at Argos's door to give it to them.

Some warranties are also voided if you don't return the goods in the original packaging too! That's a big box to be holding onto. I know I don't have the space in my apartment for that.

I also think if you return the product to argos within manufacturers warranty period due to fault, Argos will refund the extended warranty amount along with purchase price. I returned a kettle after 6 months. Had extended warranty and they refunded everything.

loki7777 · 14-01-2018 3:23pm

But you wouldn't like to get what you paid for it as now it's €220 not 113 - you would like to replace it with new one:)

TireeTerror · 15-01-2018 4:15am

Alan McG wrote: »

Probably worth looking at what the warranties cover. Argos is likely to be no questions asked replacement if it's not working, but most manufacturers apply a parts only or fair use policy which they determine once they have it returned. Plus, who pays for carriage to get it back to DeLonghi's factory, themselves or Argos certainly won't and it's a big unit! At least you only have to turn up at Argos's door to give it to them.

Some warranties are also voided if you don't return the goods in the original packaging too! That's a big box to be holding onto. I know I don't have the space in my apartment for that.

Why would you be sending anything to Delonghi? You bought it from Argos, not Delonghi. You have no contract with Delonghi whatsoever. Your contract is with the retailer, which is Argos in this case. You take the product back to them with or without a box and THEY decide if they are going to offer you a refund, a replacement or a repair. If they want to send it back to a company thats up them and they do it at their own expense. You will find that the vast majority of items will simply be replaced because the costs involved are too high.

I have no idea what you are referring to as "fair use policy" or "parts only". Without sounding harsh, there is no such policy, it does not exist and never has done. As for needing to keep the original box...come on are you just making this stuff up? You sound like you work/ed for a retailer because this is exactly the kind of waffle they would try to come at me with until I publicly humiliate them on the shop floor.

All products sold within the EU have a minimum 2 year warranty. Additional to that they must all be fit for purpose for a reasonable amount of time. The time can vary depending on the product and the answers to what is reasonable for any particular type of product can be found by googling. For example it would not be reasonable to expect a car tyre to be perfect for years and years if you used them and wore them down, thats normal wear and tear is its unreasonable to expect them to last beyond what is reasonably expected of them. On the same note is it reasonable to expect that a coffee machine would work considerably beyond the 2 year warranty period.

This is not my opinion, but consumer law which we should all be aware of, it will save us being robbed by these very poor value extended warranties being peddled by retailers.

Sure you will get less hassle with a warranty, but I'm strong and I quite enjoy the debate with retailers, especially when I have been 100% successful with every single incident I've been involved in. So much so that my friends always ring me to help them.

https://thecai.ie/your-rights/your-rights/know-your-rights/

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/consumer_affairs/consumer_protection/consumer_rights/consumers_and_the_law_in_ireland.html

https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/extended-warranties-are-they-worth-it

Alan McG · 15-01-2018 8:06am

TireeTerror wrote: »

Why would you be sending anything to Delonghi? You bought it from Argos, not Delonghi. You have no contract with Delonghi whatsoever. Your contract is with the retailer, which is Argos in this case. You take the product back to them with or without a box and THEY decide if they are going to offer you a refund, a replacement or a repair. If they want to send it back to a company thats up them and they do it at their own expense. You will find that the vast majority of items will simply be replaced because the costs involved are too high.

I have no idea what you are referring to as "fair use policy" or "parts only". Without sounding harsh, there is no such policy, it does not exist and never has done. As for needing to keep the original box...come on are you just making this stuff up? You sound like you work/ed for a retailer because this is exactly the kind of waffle they would try to come at me with until I publicly humiliate them on the shop floor.

All products sold within the EU have a minimum 2 year warranty. Additional to that they must all be fit for purpose for a reasonable amount of time. The time can vary depending on the product and the answers to what is reasonable for any particular type of product can be found by googling. For example it would not be reasonable to expect a car tyre to be perfect for years and years if you used them and wore them down, thats normal wear and tear is its unreasonable to expect them to last beyond what is reasonably expected of them. On the same note is it reasonable to expect that a coffee machine would work considerably beyond the 2 year warranty period.

This is not my opinion, but consumer law which we should all be aware of, it will save us being robbed by these very poor value extended warranties being peddled by retailers.

Sure you will get less hassle with a warranty, but I'm strong and I quite enjoy the debate with retailers, especially when I have been 100% successful with every single incident I've been involved in. So much so that my friends always ring me to help them.

https://thecai.ie/your-rights/your-rights/know-your-rights/

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/consumer_affairs/consumer_protection/consumer_rights/consumers_and_the_law_in_ireland.html

https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/extended-warranties-are-they-worth-it

Relax the cacks there TireeTerror. Don't get yourself so worked up!

Here is some additional info on what a manufacturer's warranty may cover:
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/consumer_affairs/consumer_protection/consumer_rights/guarantees.html

You will see the section as follows:
What action the guarantor undertakes to do and
Whether the purchaser must pay any charges for getting the product repaired (such as postage and packaging).

TireeTerror · 15-01-2018 3:12pm

Alan McG wrote: »

Relax the cacks there TireeTerror. Don't get yourself so worked up!

Here is some additional info on what a manufacturer's warranty may cover:
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/consumer_affairs/consumer_protection/consumer_rights/guarantees.html

You will see the section as follows:
What action the guarantor undertakes to do and
Whether the purchaser must pay any charges for getting the product repaired (such as postage and packaging).

Nothing to relax about, you just posted up totally wrong information and it should be made clear to everyone what is correct.

There is no issue with postage. Just to repeat what I already said, you did not buy it from Delonghi, you bought it from Argos. So unless you have to post it to your local Argos store instead of driving there and returning it, there will be no postage costs.

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

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