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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Amaaaaazzzzzzing
By Vicky
The bad points first--machine arrived with no external packaging ( only its original box with dispatch invoice attached) and no security seal or tape the machine inside didn't appear to have been disturbed. Consequently the box was a little damaged and a little dirty not a big issue if your going to keep it for your self- I'd recommend asking amazon to place it in another box before dispatch.- at first it would not dispense any water and the instructions were all visual and made no reference to trouble shooting, called delonghi very helpful. If water isn't coming through, it's down to an air lock in which case you need to fill the water ( bottom of water tank is a plunger/devise when pressed on dispenses water) need to position it in to position on the machine without clicking it in to place and effectively plunge the water tank-filter about 30-40 times to remove air lock. Then water appeared, although slowly and splattering at first.- not really useful as a pure water dispenser for tea etc as it splatters a lot-think the pod is needed to control/position water flow correctly.Apart from that its a:Sensational machine which looks stunning in the kitchen, I think this machine is by far the best of the dolca gusta machine range. It's very very stylish especially when on and the middle section lights up ( 2 small white led lights fitted either side of water dispenser hole) as well as the green led drink capacity selector. I very nearly purchased a manual melody 3, so glad I never as I would have been heartbroken if I had come across this after purchasing the manual melody. This beats them all hands down in terms of looks, design, value for money and the warm feeling you get when it's staring at you.The important information which wasn't listed on site or mentioned by other reviews but I would have liked to know:-Comes with a two year guarantee-leaflet in box for registering on dolca gusta site where you receive £10 credit to use on their site for either pods or accessories.-Comes with twelve individual pods for a taster. ( cappuccino, lungo, americano and latte machiato)-Amazon offered the very best price.- easy set up literally in about 30 seconds- before use you need to do two flush runs hot and cold in to mini bin( provided) which fits neatly in to centre and also doubles up as a mini bin for discarding pods after.-very easy to operate as the exact amount of water needed is displayed on each pod and you just select the same level on display.Highly highly recommend both the machine and amazon, please if your thinking of buying a manual dolca gusta please go and see this first, you will see the difference also for a few quid more why not have the very best.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
dolce gusto coffee machine
By paula graham
this machine is very easy to use with the play and select option,its alot easier than the manual ones as you can set it to how you like your coffee...strong/weak. at first it left a bit of a bitter taste but i think i hadnt washed it through properly. the choccochino is to die for...so creamy and chocolatey. i prefer the skinny latte than the standard latte as its quite sweet. the machine is easy to set up and heats within seconds...handy if ur in a hurry on a morning! this is the best machine i have bought yet....you also have the cold option if you like cold tea etc...so caters for almost everyone.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
More than Just a Coffee Machine
By Jack Percival
In the beginning there was the coffee house. Then there was cafetiere, instant and coffee machines in all over the place. Now they are invading homes and this example definitely invades, its huge but tries to bring elements of the coffee shop experience into your home. The machine itself seems well built and looks nice with lights on the top and central sections which add to the experience. The water tank at the back is removable and should fit nicely under most taps making it easy to fill up.So to the coffee making experience - once you've filled the tank the machine takes about 30 seconds to start up after which its ready to dispense hot water. For this reason, when making cups of tea its probably quicker than boiling the kettle and can do about four cups without the need to fill up. You then lift the lever, insert the pod into the draw and push the lever down to pierce the pod. Select the required amount of water based on the pod and cup size (a nice feature compared to some cheaper models which require you to manually turn the water on/off). The machine will then push hot or cold water depending on your selection through the machine at high pressure which while noisy helps to create a pleasant experience. You then either put in a second pod for some drinks and repeat or simply remove the draw and run under the tap to clean.So what about the taste? It's definitely closer to coffee shop than instant but personally I don't think its quite there. If I had the choice I'd prefer a machine that ground the beans itself and also had a separate milk frothing function so you didn't have to purchase the dried milk capsules which don't quite get enough air into the foam. What this does have over that type of machine however is simplicity - both in making the coffee and also in cleaning up afterwards meaning that I'm not tense about using it, especially given its size being a constant reminder that its there.Overall - if you're looking for a pod based machine then this definitely comes recommended but be sure to bear in mind the size and consider grinding/frothing machines instead.