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

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    #842
    Joekers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭Joekers


    Picked up one of these machines back in December and absolutely love it, would use it once in the morning for 2 cups however yesterday when I used it I noticed the coffee started to come out of it very slowly almost drip feed like. Haven't adjusted the settings or anything since I first set them and it was perfectly fine then.

    Cleaned out the machine this morning and used it after and it was still the same scenario coffee just dropping out. Anyone have any similar problems or know how to fix this?


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    #843
    stimpson
    Registered Users Posts: 7,815 ✭✭✭stimpson


    Joekers wrote: »
    Picked up one of these machines back in December and absolutely love it, would use it once in the morning for 2 cups however yesterday when I used it I noticed the coffee started to come out of it very slowly almost drip feed like. Haven't adjusted the settings or anything since I first set them and it was perfectly fine then.

    Cleaned out the machine this morning and used it after and it was still the same scenario coffee just dropping out. Anyone have any similar problems or know how to fix this?

    If it's not limescale then it could be grind size - it may need to be adjusted coarser (i.e. towards the + symbol) for the beans you are using. You should adjust the grind so it will deliver a fluid oz (28 ml) in about 25 seconds. make sure the grinder is running when you adjust it.


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    #844
    Joekers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭Joekers


    stimpson wrote: »
    If it's not limescale then it could be grind size - it may need to be adjusted coarser (i.e. towards the + symbol) for the beans you are using. You should adjust the grind so it will deliver a fluid oz (28 ml) in about 25 seconds. make sure the grinder is running when you adjust it.

    Okay so it could be the new beans I put into it, when you say adjust when running do you mean as I press for a cup and it's grinding I then turn it up higher?


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    #845
    stimpson
    Registered Users Posts: 7,815 ✭✭✭stimpson


    Joekers wrote: »
    Okay so it could be the new beans I put into it, when you say adjust when running do you mean as I press for a cup and it's grinding I then turn it up higher?

    Exactly.


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    #846
    bromley52
    Registered Users Posts: 2,792 ✭✭✭bromley52


    Joekers wrote: »
    Picked up one of these machines back in December and absolutely love it, would use it once in the morning for 2 cups however yesterday when I used it I noticed the coffee started to come out of it very slowly almost drip feed like. Haven't adjusted the settings or anything since I first set them and it was perfectly fine then.

    Cleaned out the machine this morning and used it after and it was still the same scenario coffee just dropping out. Anyone have any similar problems or know how to fix this?

    Your infuser may be blocked. Try soaking it in water for 5min.
    There is also a good video on YouTube on how to take apart the brewer unit to clean and re-lube it using food grade lube.
    I have not done it but it looks very similar to the 2800 one.


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    #847
    SQ2
    Registered Users Posts: 786 ✭✭✭SQ2


    Where's best to pick up de-scale? Thanks


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    #848
    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,001 ✭✭✭mad m


    SQ2 wrote: »
    Where's best to pick up de-scale? Thanks

    Seen descaler tabs in dealz or euro shop one time.


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    #849
    bromley52
    Registered Users Posts: 2,792 ✭✭✭bromley52


    SQ2 wrote: »
    Where's best to pick up de-scale? Thanks

    Sodium bicarbonate, citric acid and vinegar is all you need.
    Occasional use of vinegar won't damage the aluminium internals if present.


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    #850
    CeilingFly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,378 ✭✭✭CeilingFly


    Aldi often have descaler - they have it currently. Its in the section with the kitchen specials in the aisle with all the weekly special products.

    One bottle will do you for about 6-10 descales


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    #851
    breathn
    Registered Users Posts: 483 ✭✭breathn


    bromley52 wrote: »
    Sodium bicarbonate, citric acid and vinegar is all you need.
    Occasional use of vinegar won't damage the aluminium internals if present.

    Let's check the manual
    Please note:
    Use De’Longhi descaler only.
    Under no circumstances should you use sulphamic
    or acetic based descalers. Their use invalidates
    the guarantee.
    Failure to descale the appliance as described
    above also invalidates the guarantee

    Vinegar will destroy the rubber seals in the machine


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    #852
    magentis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭magentis


    For the sake of it just use the delonghi stuff!

    And as mineral content in water varies hugely in this country if you want good longevity from your machine do it when you get the reminder.


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    #853
    banie01
    Registered Users Posts: 16,475 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    As mentioned above, avoid vinegar as it has a drying effect on the seals.
    A lactic acid(same as Delonghi) or citric acid based descaler will do the job perfectly.
    I've been using the HG espresso machine descaler for 2 and a half years with no issues.
    Available fairly reasonably at Woodies and Homestore and more for 500ml bottle and often at 3 for 2!


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    #854
    stimpson
    Registered Users Posts: 7,815 ✭✭✭stimpson


    banie01 wrote: »
    As mentioned above, avoid vinegar as it has a drying effect on the seals.
    A lactic acid(same as Delonghi) or citric acid based descaler will do the job perfectly.
    I've been using the HG espresso machine descaler for 2 and a half years with no issues.
    Available fairly reasonably at Woodies and Homestore and more for 500ml bottle and often at 3 for 2!

    I posted a thread back here about descaler. https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=106231438&postcount=778

    Oust is lactic acid based, cheap and widely available.


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    #855
    SQ2
    Registered Users Posts: 786 ✭✭✭SQ2


    So are we happy with the Adli descaler then instead? Or after that where is good to pick up the genuine stuff?


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    #856
    [Deleted User]
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    SQ2 wrote: »
    So are we happy with the Adli descaler then instead? Or after that where is good to pick up the genuine stuff?

    Look at the ingredients. lactic or citric acid 100% fine.
    even white vinegar in 30%:70% ratio to water fine (for 3 times a year use) from what I've used and from internet reports but posters here who haven't used it will have you believe otherwise.


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    #857
    Daithi07
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭Daithi07


    Descale light is on. I'm following manual instructions to descale. Hold descale button for 5 seconds. Top 3 lights flash and won't stop. I half turn steam knob anyway and wait but nothing. I end up turning steam knob and let descale solution run through that way. What am I doing wrong as descale lift still comes on and I can't get rid of it. Please help me. I'm cracking up. Thanks


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    #858
    [Deleted User]
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    Daithi07 wrote: »
    Descale light is on. I'm following manual instructions to descale. Hold descale button for 5 seconds. Top 3 lights flash and won't stop. I half turn steam knob anyway and wait but nothing. I end up turning steam knob and let descale solution run through that way. What am I doing wrong as descale lift still comes on and I can't get rid of it. Please help me. I'm cracking up. Thanks


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLff4EpFBu4


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    #859
    Don19
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Don19


    I'm selling mine if anyone's interested. On adverts.ie

    I'm Don17 there as for some reason my Don17 profile won't work in boards anymore.


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    #860
    upandcumming
    Registered Users Posts: 2,709 ✭✭✭upandcumming


    Back at £220 on De'Longhi website, and £22 off with code THANKS10.


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    #861
    Nonoperational
    Registered Users Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭Nonoperational


    Not sure if this is allowed, but I have one of these barely used in box. €125 takes it.


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    #862
    c montgomery
    Registered Users Posts: 2,122 ✭✭✭c montgomery


    Nonoperational wrote: »
    Not sure if this is allowed, but I have one of these barely used in box. €125 takes it.

    Where you based?


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    #863
    SeanHarty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 648 ✭✭✭SeanHarty


    Also wouldn't mind having a chat if it doesn't suit montgomery


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    #864
    epopnomis
    Registered Users Posts: 662 ✭✭✭epopnomis


    SeanHarty wrote: »
    Also wouldn't mind having a chat if it doesn't suit montgomery

    keep me in mind also


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    #865
    FastFullBack
    Registered Users Posts: 1,451 ✭✭✭FastFullBack


    Interested. Cork/Munster area


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    #866
    Nonoperational
    Registered Users Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭Nonoperational


    It's gone lads sorry.


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    #867
    WeleaseWoderick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,441 ✭✭✭WeleaseWoderick


    Any tips for using the milk frother?

    Haven't really managed to get any good results yet.


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    #868
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,278 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    WeleaseWoderick wrote: »
    Any tips for using the milk frother?

    Haven't really managed to get any good results yet.

    Use full fat milk- semi/low fat milk just doesn't froth the same.


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    #869
    Alan McG
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Alan McG


    WeleaseWoderick wrote: »
    Any tips for using the milk frother?

    Haven't really managed to get any good results yet.

    Don't burn it. There's nothing worse than a delicious coffee ruined by burnt milk.... well maybe there are worse things, but just don't do it!


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    #870
    Hococop
    Registered Users Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭Hococop


    Alan McG wrote: »
    Don't burn it. There's nothing worse than a delicious coffee ruined by burnt milk.... well maybe there are worse things, but just don't do it!

    Probably a stupid question but how would you burn it using the frother?


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    #871
    Alan McG
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Alan McG


    The temperature of the steam coming out of the frother is well above 100C. Milk is technically "scalded" at 82C, but you'd want to stay below 74C.

    Basically the various proteins start to denature, or break down. It gives the milk a dirty taste.

    I bought one of these to keep an eye on the temperature. Although after a while you'll just get used to learning when it's done.


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