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| Ease of Use | 8.5/10   |
|---|---|
| Durability | 6.9/10 |
| Style | 6.9/10 |
| Service & Support | 3.2/10 |
| Value for Money | 8.3/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 7.7/10 |
| Overall Rating | 5.8/10 |
| Krups Dolce Gusto KP200040 Espresso Machine |  | £89.95Free P&P |
Full review by
Guest.
on 25th Jun 2008
User Rating : 4
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Good Points: Looked like a good value machine.
Bad Points: First one leaked after 6 months. Wrote to DeLonghi twice, but no reply. Fortunately I'd bought it from Argos, so could have replacement. The replacement machine's plastic tubing doesn't get to the bottom of the water container (it's 6 cm too short - trivial complaint, but still annoying. When de scaling there is a lot of solution that can't be used as the machine 'thinks' the water tank is empty) The end piece for frothing milk is made of too soft a plastic to withstand unscrewing for cleaning. After a few times the screw-threads had worn, & it won't re-attach. I now have to be content with espressos, or froth the milk with a battery-powered 'frother'. I would not recommend this product to my friends.
General comments: I haven't any experience of other machines to compare, so at the moment I have not replaced it with anything else.
Guest.'s review and ratings | 149 words
Review by
philandhanataylor
on 22nd Jun 2008
User Rating : 5
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We've had the Delonghi Bar 14 for 13 months now, and for several months it has been leaking, now to the point we need to get a new machine.
The main problem for us is that to get the machine fixed we would have to take it to an authorised service centre, the nearest of which is 22 miles away (we're in Reading, the centre is in Basingstoke). It's just not possible to replace the faulty gasket at home due to the way the machine is fitted together.
So we're a little disappointed, but really en ...
philandhanataylor's full review | 102 words
Review by
sharonderby1
on 29th Feb 2008
User Rating : 10
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I think this is good valve for money, does anybody know if you can use ESE pods and if you what size to I need? I have just had one of these brought me for mothers day and comparing this to my Tasmino this one makes better Cappuccinos and make excellent Espresso. a little noisy but not that much
sharonderby1's full review | 59 words
Review by
nismohks
on 20th Jan 2008
User Rating : 8
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This is my first espresso machine and I started off using illy pre ground espresso which is perfect for this machine, I was pulling 30ml shots in roughly 25 secs after a few goes. It took me a while to learn how to steam milk adequately to get enough foam for cappuccinos, but once u get the hang of it, its dead simple. Just line up the surface of the milk with the offset at the lower end of the plastic nozzle and start from there. Practice makes perfect.
nismohks's full review | 175 words
Review by
Guest.
on 31st Dec 2007
User Rating : 9
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Superb... Cappachinos are very frothy. However only 2 cups at a time.
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Review by
vivimeggie18
on 15th Sep 2007
User Rating : 2
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I have had the machine for about 14 months and it now leaks quite badly. Tried to contact DeLonghi but have not heard from them yet. (this was one month ago now). I am quite disappointed as the water here in Aberdeenshire is not hard.
vivimeggie18's full review | 56 words
Review by
AdrianZawistowski
on 18th Aug 2007
User Rating : 7
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This is a light-duty machine for people who do not want to impress and will be faithful to you for years (mine is now 5-6 years old and going strong with little care... but we have good water in South Africa).
Heats up quickly so is ready in no time. But am moving on to something beautiful and more professional and will keep this machine at a 2nd home or for holidays away (does not deserve to be locked away in a dusty garage)
AdrianZawistowski's full review | 203 words
Review by
Geffrye
on 6th Jan 2007
User Rating : 8
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I would recommend the De Longhi Bar 14 overall as a starter machine despite the downsides.
Geffrye's full review | 51 words
Review by
degsi
on 25th Jun 2006
User Rating : 10
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I got this De Longhi Bar 14 Cafe Treviso 5 years ago when it was £99 from Comet. Now much less, excellent at making espresso, but use good fine ground coffee such as Illy or Lavazza club. Its never broke down, descale regular,(depends on your water hardness). I don't use the milk frother so can't comment on that. This machine better than krupps, always run machine for a few seconds after removing the used coffee holder to clear any coffee that maybe stuck to the water outlet with a cup und ...
degsi's full review | 99 words
Review by
techma
on 15th Jan 2006
User Rating : 9
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I have had my De'Longhi Bar 14 Cafe Treviso coffee machine for a year, and I love it!
I got it new for £35 from eBay, and I would recommended it to any part-time coffee enthusiast.
techma's full review | 56 words
Review by
sophiesworld2
on 29th Dec 2005
User Rating : 9
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I have had the De'Longhi Bar 14 cafe Treviso coffee & Espresso machine for over 2 years, and I am very satisfied. Previously I have owned 2 other machines which cost over £200, yet the coffee didn't taste as good. Admittedly it does take a while to froth milk. However, on the plus side, as the machine has separate thermostats for both coffee and milk, there is no waiting time (for the machine to either cool down or heat up when alternating between coffee and milk). Due to fact that milk do ...
sophiesworld2's full review | 152 words
Review by
wal133
on 9th Dec 2004
User Rating : 9
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The De'Longhi Bar 14 Cafe Treviso is a great value machine reasonably priced. Only Italians understand good coffee making so stick to Italian coffee machines.
wal133's full review | 66 words
Review by
Paddy.
on 23rd Apr 2003
User Rating : 7
Respect :
+3
It makes a good espresso, with a nice crema
Doesnt have much power to steam milk too well. As a trained Barista I have used many espresso machines and you can usually steam milk within 30 seconds. With this machine if you are making two latte's it would take approx 2 minutes to steam the milk at which point the espresso has nearly gone cold!!! Not good!
Paddy.'s full review | 65 words | 3 comments added.
Review by
Andy Mac.
on 1st Oct 2002
User Rating : 9
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Having enjoyed great coffee on the Continent again this year, I decided to get an espresso machine.
Searched the WEB and found this DeLonghi Bar 14 Espresso was well rated because it is a 15 bar machine.
I liked the style and compact size and managed to buy the machine for £59.99 from Comet uk. (which I consider to be a bargain as similar 15 bar machines are over £120 including another similar spec DeLonghi which, as far as I can tell, apart from looking naff has only the abilit ...
Andy Mac.'s full review | 117 words | 2 comments added.
Review by
Larry.
on 25th Mar 2001
User Rating : 9
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-4
Makes excellent coffee with good crema.The steam pipe is excellent for making Lattes and Cappuccinos.
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