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

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  • Registered Users Posts: 5,225 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    djdunny wrote: »
    Exact same. Only thing to be aware of the is plug which comes with the unit will require an adaptor.

    As voltage is the same, couldn't you just swap out the plug? Maybe not recommended?


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,931 ✭✭✭dingding


    Redsoxfan wrote: »
    As voltage is the same, couldn't you just swap out the plug? Maybe not recommended?

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-PL-13-3S-Heavy-Duty/dp/B000RO1G2U


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    once you have the same fuse there shouldn't be an issue on swapping the plug


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,334 ✭✭✭SouthWesterly


    Does anyone have instructions on how to descale the 4200?
    I've not done it in so long I've forgotten

    Thanks


  • Registered Users Posts: 53,028 ✭✭✭✭ButtersSuki


    Does anyone have instructions on how to descale the 4200?
    I've not done it in so long I've forgotten

    Thanks

    I'll copy them and send them to you tomorrow. Send me your email via PM if you would as the files will be too big for here.

    EDIT: no need, instruction manual is online:
    https://www.delonghi.com/en-gb/products/coffee/coffee-makers/automatic-coffee-makers/magnifica-esam-4200s-0132212136?TabSegment=support


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  • youtube has official instructions videos from delonghi also


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,973 ✭✭✭Barr


    Just an update in my case . A few pages back ,my issue was that the broken grounds were going into the waste tray instead of making coffee.

    As suggested , I greased up the o rings . However it looks like they are too far gone as the brew unit is still stiff when moving it .


    I've ordered replacement o rings/service set so that should sort the problem.

    I'm guessing this issue with happen to others who bought the machine around the time of the original BA (like myself )


  • Registered Users Posts: 7,815 ✭✭✭stimpson


    I ordered this kit last week. I was going to post it when I have used it. It was about the same price as a tube of silicone:

    Piebert Fully Automated Coffee..
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01L45BJKY


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,973 ✭✭✭Barr


    Yeah , I think you were better off ordering the kit first day . If you have the brew unit dismantled anyway, its not that much more work to replace the 2 o rings at the same time.


  • Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭Niall20


    Anyone know of any current deals on this machine or similar?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 7,815 ✭✭✭stimpson


    Niall20 wrote: »
    Anyone know of any current deals on this machine or similar?

    I just bought one of these:

    https://www.gaggiadirect.com/bean-to-cup-shop.html#!/Gaggia-Naviglio-Bean-to-Cup-Coffee-Machine/p/73672640/category=17767053

    £20 delivery to Ireland but I have a £20 off code: CB2019FEB

    It’s better in every way than the DeLonghi Caffe Corsa machine. It has the same internals as all of the Gaggia Automatic machines - just no touch screen.

    They have a fully automatic Cappuccino version for £350 if that’s your thing.


  • Registered Users Posts: 7,815 ✭✭✭stimpson


    I found the delonghi service manual online this morning.

    https://elektrotanya.com/cgi-bin/download2.cgi?dk=k516ne1k7zxc3rgb4p3kf5tbbuq9f7uwhp1nho2ragg4jsdh&fid=344012&file=delonghi_esam_3200_s.pdf

    It has a walkthrough on cleaning the infuser. I suggest using some specialist coffee detergent like this:

    PAZAZZ Coffee Residue Remover & Backflush Cleaning Powder for Espresso Machine Group Head Grouphead https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07T73M2KY/


  • Registered Users Posts: 43,756 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    stimpson wrote: »
    IIt has a walkthrough on cleaning the infuser. I suggest using some specialist coffee detergent like this
    Without fail, every Sunday morning (just finished this week's now), I clean out my machine.

    Clean drip tray, grid and coffee grounds holder (after emptying obviously) in warm soapy water.

    Rinse out infuser under warm water - no soap.

    And a wet cloth to remove all the dried coffee grounds and drips around the machine.

    Therapeutic almost! :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 7,815 ✭✭✭stimpson


    Basq wrote: »
    Without fail, every Sunday morning (just finished this week's now), I clean out my machine.

    Clean drip tray, grid and coffee grounds holder (after emptying obviously) in warm soapy water.

    Rinse out infuser under warm water - no soap.

    And a wet cloth to remove all the dried coffee grounds and drips around the machine.

    Therapeutic almost! :D

    This is a bit more than that. You can dismantle it and clean the valve, relube the piston, change the seals etc.

    I do recommend a coffee detergent. I have a tub of Cafiza and it dissolves coffee oils like you wouldn’t believe.


  • Registered Users Posts: 373 ✭✭kaerobe


    De'Longhi Autentica Plus, Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, Cappuccino and Espresso Maker, ETAM29.620. £329.99 @ Amazon Prime

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NSWPB42?th=1


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,368 ✭✭✭XsApollo


    Is that a good deal?
    Might order


  • Registered Users Posts: 373 ✭✭kaerobe


    Youre saving a lot on the cost price but some reviews say you can get similar for around 300 gbp anyway.

    You need to be a prime member. For me it would pay for itself after 3 months. Im wondering does anyone here have experience with this model?

    People saying this is better https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072Q22S3J/?pldnSite=1&th=1


  • Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭Thebeast078


    kaerobe wrote: »
    Youre saving a lot on the cost price but some reviews say you can get similar for around 300 gbp anyway.

    You need to be a prime member. For me it would pay for itself after 3 months. Im wondering does anyone here have experience with this model?

    People saying this is better https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072Q22S3J/?pldnSite=1&th=1

    I have a sage but have not taken it out of the box yet. I also have a Delonghi bean to cup machine.

    Overall the general consensus is that the Sage will give you a better cuppa however requires a bit more effort and is more involved to get it right.

    I am more then happy with the Delonghi for the moment and if you get good beans, the coffee is excellent.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,973 ✭✭✭Barr


    Barr wrote: »
    Just an update in my case . A few pages back ,my issue was that the broken grounds were going into the waste tray instead of making coffee.

    As suggested , I greased up the o rings . However it looks like they are too far gone as the brew unit is still stiff when moving it .


    I've ordered replacement o rings/service set so that should sort the problem.

    I'm guessing this issue with happen to others who bought the machine around the time of the original BA (like myself )

    Following on from the above , a furher update in my case

    After firstly trying the grease on its own , then ordering new o rings ,the issue did not resolve .

    I knew it was in trouble as the piston was still abit stiff when I moved it manually .

    In the You tube videos I could see it should move alot more free

    So I ordered a new brew unit . Swapped it straight and problem solved :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,657 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    Barr wrote: »

    So I ordered a new brew unit .

    Where did you get it m8, I only see one that's suitable on Amazon, but it's got expensive delivery.




    Re. those Delonghi Esam 4200, , love it but it's a PITA to clean inside, all those nooks and crannies. Looks like they deliberately designed it that way.
    Anyone know of a similar beast, that easier to clean down ?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 6,973 ✭✭✭Barr


    Where did you get it m8, I only see one that's suitable on Amazon, but it's got expensive delivery.

    It was through Amazon I bought it , there was no chage for postage .

    Took ages to arrive though . It was out of stock when I ordered it .

    This is what I bought , its like a new machine now !

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0052ZYEVO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,657 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    Barr wrote: »
    It was through Amazon I bought it , there was no chage for postage .

    Took ages to arrive though . It was out of stock when I ordered it .

    This is what I bought , its like a new machine now !

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0052ZYEVO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Yeah, saw that one, it was the fact that it's £13.38 delivery and could be November 13 before it arrives, that was putting me off, but not many alternatives, I guess.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,042 ✭✭✭Pique


    Yeah, saw that one, it was the fact that it's £13.38 delivery and could be November 13 before it arrives, that was putting me off, but not many alternatives, I guess.

    It's showing as free delivery by Monday for me. (I have Prime though)


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    the ebay option is cheaper by £7 including delivery


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,973 ✭✭✭Barr


    It may be £7 cheaper but delivery could not be till Fri, 20 Nov :eek:

    No way I could do without my coffee till then


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Barr wrote: »
    It may be £7 cheaper but delivery could not be till Fri, 20 Nov :eek:

    No way I could do without my coffee till then

    that's the amazon delivery date...


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,973 ✭✭✭Barr


    glasso wrote: »
    that's the amazon delivery date...

    They are as bad as each other in that case . I ordered mine on the 3rd Oct and it arrived on the 13th so the turnaround time may be quicker.


  • Registered Users Posts: 742 ✭✭✭illdoit2morrow


    So this is my machine currently....

    The squeak at the very beginning and from around 35 seconds on are what I'm most concerned about.

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KO8zutJ2Rlg7_3oaDC9EI68303NYw9O4/view?usp=sharing

    Making some strange noises. This is just after a clean and a lube. Its been like this for a while now, i did replace the brew unit a few years back which seems to correspond when the squeaking noises began.

    Has anyone brought their machine to Kenilworths for a service or have any idea what might be causing this.

    TIA


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  • Registered Users Posts: 7,327 ✭✭✭bladespin


    So this is my machine currently....

    The squeak at the very beginning and from around 35 seconds on are what I'm most concerned about.

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KO8zutJ2Rlg7_3oaDC9EI68303NYw9O4/view?usp=sharing

    Making some strange noises. This is just after a clean and a lube. Its been like this for a while now, i did replace the brew unit a few years back which seems to correspond when the squeaking noises began.

    Has anyone brought their machine to Kenilworths for a service or have any idea what might be causing this.

    TIA

    Not familiar with the mechanics of the machine but sounds like some belt slip on the grinder drive.


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