DELONGHI De'Longhi ECP3420 15" Bar Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Machine, Black, 18/8 Stainless Steel

Product Information

If one of your main requirements is a compact espresso machine, Dedica could be the answer. As this machine needs only 6 inches of your countertop, you’ll have plenty of counter space left.

DeLonghi ECP3420 Review | (An Affordable Espresso Machine) DeLonghi ECP3420 Review | (An Affordable Espresso Machine)

For the US/Canada market, Delonghi produces three slightly different models. Or six if you count color variations. The main difference between North American and European versions is that all American ECPs are equipped with ‘double drip tray’ system, the same ‘innovation’ that earlier was introduced on the Dedica Deluxe espresso maker:

Is the DeLonghi ECP3420 for you?

Accommodates taller cups: If you’d prefer a larger size beverage, no problem. The bottom tray of the unit is easy to adjust or remove to fit taller cups Nobody wants to wait around for their morning espresso, and with this machine you won’t have to. It has self priming operation combined with a stainless steel boiler, to ensure minimal wait time as the DeLonghi is preheating.

DeLonghi ECP3420 Review: A good starter espresso machine

The reason being, in many cases, they don’t come with this feature. Now, if the machine does come with a manual frothing wand, that’s fantastic! I had a really old Krups before also with a pressurised filter but it when this happened there was an emergency valve leaking the pressure in the dirty water basket to I guess avoid that it explodes in your head.

Key Features of DeLonghi ECP3420

This delonghi espresso machine is a great entry machine, however if you're wanting a bit more to y DeLonghi coffee machines are popular because they are reliable and well-manufactured. Most have a two-year warranty, so you’re covered if something happens. They have a huge range of models — more than 20 — so you can find something for your needs and budget. For these parts, you’ll just need to rinse them under a little warm water and wipe with a clean cloth. Ideally, you’ll want to clean them after every few uses. Every once in a while, you’ll need to rinse the boiler outlet by flushing it with water.