long time I researched the internet before buying a coffee machine and have finally decided on the ECAM 26.455.M by DeLonghi, deliberately and against the ESAM 6700:
- The ECAM-Series is more energy efficient and more compact to be in the design.
- Negative experiences of other Amazon customers with the ESAM 6700 have stopped me, among other things the purchase of ESAM 6700.
- The front panel at the ECAM 26.455.M is beveled and I feel the operation of the appliance more comfortable, since I as a tall person over 1,90m the writing on the oblique buttons and the display can read even better.
The machine I have now about 2 weeks and am completely satisfied:
- It is very high quality.
- The coffee, cappuccino, latte etc. tastes very good, the taste of which can be adjusted depending on the mood of the day (strength of ground beans / size of quantities).
- The frother does not (yet) very well.
- I think the cleaning process is not complicated: After each preparation of a milk-based mixed drink using the CLEAN button is recommended to blow steam through the frother and rinse liquid milk residues. The milk container is then provided in the refrigerator until a cappuccino or latte is needed again. At the end of the day the milk container is separated into its 5 items and cleaned with water, washing up liquid and a soft brush. The brewing unit is (do not use detergent according to instructions!) Removed and rinsed with hot water. The collection container of the coffee-brackets is emptied and cleaned well as the milk container. Then rinsed the fluid collecting basin. This act I'm much faster by hand than when cleaning the Bialetti espresso maker and the cooking pot in which I always heated milk.
I'm curious how long the ECAM 26.455.M performed their services. If they cause problems in the future, I will not compromise.
There are only two small points that bother me on the machine:
1. There is a milk-button to fill a glass with warm milk (frothed / without foam). Too bad I feel the warmth of the milk can not be adjusted! Especially in winter or illness, I would like to have a hot milk to melt honey in it. Hot is particularly important and not (denominated) hot !!
Otherwise, the milk-based mixed drinks (cappuccino, latte ..) of the heat are good enough!
2. The high-gloss metal grille above the suppression pool is not smooth on the back, which is determined on production. Welds are discolored and slightly scratchy. This I stay when dry with a microfibre cloth regularly depend on these edges at the seams and the slots. Unfortunately, this is disturbing during drying.
I hope my review will help you in finding a suitable coffee machine. I decided, now with the review also begin because my Amazon customer reviews has helped in many ways, very on the purchase! Post here a thank you to all the hardworking Amazon Customers products due to their experiences!
