De'Longhi Scultura Traditional Barista Pump Espresso Machine, Coffee and Cappuccino Maker, ECZ351BK, 1.4 liters, Black

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But this machine isn’t for everyone – here are some of the cons to consider before coughing up the cash. Our De’Longhi Scultura Review found the machine was better for beginner at-home coffee makers. Inconsistent Espresso A filter basket is a small stainless steel cup with lots of small holes in the bottom. It sits inside the portafilter and is where the coffee grounds are placed. If your machine can make two shots at the same time, you’ll be provided with two different-sized filter baskets: one for a single shot and another for two shots. Tamper Use freshly ground beans if you can. Ground coffee is next best followed by the easy serve pods. Value For Money 7/10

Nozzle height doesn’t accommodate cups taller than 77mm, which means you’ll either need to tilt or get espresso cups Isolation from surface: To reduce noise, place rubber, non-slip feet, or suitable mats underneath the machine. Vibrations against the surface it’s on are often the culprit. De’Longhi Scultura accepts ground coffee and ESE (easy serve espresso) pods. Do not use it with coffee beans or other types of coffee pods.

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Inspect grinder and grinding settings: In super-automatic machines with integrated grinders, the grinder’s condition and settings can impact coffee output. Make sure the grinder is functioning correctly and set to an appropriate fineness level for your desired coffee strength.

Poor water tank connection: Sometimes, the obvious solution is the right one. Ensure that the water tank in your Delonghi coffee machine is correctly installed and securely connected to the base. Located in Italy, the home of the coffee connoisseur, Delonghi has been making appliances for more than 100 years. But since the Scultura is one of the cheapest coffee machines in De’Longhi’s collection, we can forgive that flaw. Its primary function is delivering flavoursome espressos from coffee grounds. However, this versatile machine can also use NX pods (compatible with Dualit and Nespresso machines) and Easy Serving Espresso (ESE) pods to produce a delicious drink, as well as being able to make a cup of tea when called upon.Both these machines have the option, so you can choose just how easy you want your morning drink to be. Both Are Smaller Machines If you’re making coffee for a fair few people, the Scultura might be the better option. A decent tank size – 1.4 L to the Dedica’s 1 L – means you won’t have to refill too often. Different Milk Frothing Abilities The De’Longhi ECZ351 is a smaller machine that punches above its weight in many ways. Here’s everything you need to know about this machine. The De’Longhi Scultura is compact with a decent tank size for its size. Capacity While it doesn’t make the perfect espresso, the Scultura provides an easy fix for cappuccino or latte lovers. And you can improve the espresso with these handy tips. The crema is also a little watery and inconsistent for our liking, suggesting the pressure isn’t quite right.

Regularly descale your machine to prevent milk residue from solidifying and obstructing the frothing system. As a preventive measure, always allow a burst of steam to exit the nozzle after frothing milk. Encountering a filter holder that doesn’t fit well into your coffee machine is a common issue, not limited to Delonghi machines. This issue can occur due to various factors that may contribute to the problem. Let’s explore some potential causes and solutions:

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Before adding coffee to the filter holder, place your cup under the spout and run hot water through it by pressing the brew button. This warms up the cup, ensuring your coffee stays hot.

If you can, steer away from the cheap supermarket stuff and go for something like Aromistico Napoli Dark Roast. You will pay a little more but I promise you will taste the difference. It’s all about the beans! The 15 bar pump will deliver the goods but it won’t taste very good if you don’t use good quality coffee. It can also happen when you’re not giving your coffee grounds a good enough tamp, so make sure you’re firm with it. Dripping From Spout If these tips haven’t solved the problem, you may need to dismantle your Delonghi machine and conduct further research into the components involved in preparing the milk foam. Issue 8: The filter holder doesn’t fit properlyIf your machine draws milk from an external container, inspect both ends of the milk frothing sleeve to ensure it’s correctly connected. The ECZ351 includes a practical cup warming plate, as well as an EcoFunction auto-shutoff feature that automatically shuts the coffee maker off after 20 minutes for optimal energy consumption.