DeLonghi EC685.M Coffee Machine Review
DeLonghi EC685.M designed for a manual espresso brewing experience, the compact coffee making machine looks stylish, sleek, and looks astonishingly attractive on the countertop. The machine has a state-of-art in-built cappuccino for a rich creamy and frothy cappuccino.
The brand has carefully manufactured the machine and has introduced its patented thermoblock technology for a quick warm time. DeLonghi has a wide range of coffee machines on its self. Let us look at what makes DeLonghi EC685.M better than the other coffee machines.
Features
Automatic Standby Function
The coffee machine has an automatic standby function, which puts the machine on a standby mode after a specific time of inactivity. This help saves energy consumption and reduced utility bill.
Descaling Alarm
The in-built descaling alarm notifies the user when the machine is in requires descaling for effective working.
Removable Drip Tray
For hassle-free coffee-making experience, the machine comes with a drip tray ensuring the cleanliness of the countertop. The drip tray can be removed and washed manually.
Cup Warmer
It has a cup warmer technology that keeps the extra coffee warm until the next use.
Removable Water Tank
The water can be refilled and cleaned by removing it.
Patented thermoblock technology
The machine designed with the brand patented thermoblock technology warms coffee machines making it ready to operate in 40 seconds.
15-Bar Pressure
The coffee machine makes a perfect Italian espresso by applying 15-bar pressure.
What Do We like
Barista Style Coffee
The machine makes a perfect barista-style coffee.
Espresso and Cappucino
It makes espresso as well as cappuccino. It can also dispense hot water.
Superior Built Quality
The machine is sturdy and robust. It has an excellent outer body.
Easy to Clean
Some of its parts are dishwasher safe. You can detach them and let the dishwasher do its job.
Smooth Milk Frothing
DeLonghi EC685.M makes a rich, creamy layer of foam on a cappuccino.
What We Don’t Like
Extended descaling
The machine, though, has a descaling alarm feature, it takes 27 minutes to descale. The user or the owner has to be there around the machine throughout the descaling process.
A bit complicated
Making coffee in DeLonghi EC685.M is not easy. First-time users will have to watch a series of videos and thoroughly read the user manual to learn how to use the machine. Its assembling is also a little complicated.
No Built-in Grinder
The machine does not come as a built-in grinder. The user would either have to use pre-grinded coffee beans or buy a grinder separately.
Conclusion
The DeLonghi EC685.M is a nice product, but there are better coffee machines in the market to consider. It has an attractive appearance and satisfactory serving quantity. However, coffee lovers would love to have a coffee that is more creamy than watery.
