DeLonghi Icona Pump Coffee Machine - Black $169 after Coupon at Dick Smith

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superforever on 19/11/2015 - 12:14 dicksmith.com.au (299 clicks)
Last edited 19/11/2015 - 13:04 by 1 other user

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TGG have the Red version for $249 at the moment, so $169 seems a good price.

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  ericnguyen on 19/11/2015 - 13:17

  This will come in handy with that Lavazza coffee was on sale few days ago.

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  mutantx on 19/11/2015 - 13:36

  +2

  Can recommend these units.
  Quite basic compared to many coffee makers available ( its totally manual ), but its very reliable and long lived.
  I have purchased two Icona units in the past … the second is still operational, but i so like the design i'm buying yet another as a spare, just to hedge against eventual breakdown.

  I'm a coffee addict ..I totally can it to ridiculous levels … and my first Icona most likely broke down due to it never being turned off even when the water reservoir and internal tank were empty, and possibly the fact i was also a bit overzealous with citric cleaner.

  The Portafilter is a variation on a "Pressurised Basket" with a central heat-tolerant ( bakelite ?) valve hidden under the metal basket.

  — When the micro-holes do clog up, i find the best way to clean is to burn/singe/destroy the fine particles of coffee with a high-powered butane flame. This method will discolour the metal finish of the basket slightly .. but its almost instantaneous, with very little effort involved.

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    Zinger on 19/11/2015 - 14:28

    I've got a similar unit.. the only problem I find is the frother is not the best.

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      mutantx on 19/11/2015 - 14:41

      similar unit, or same model ?
      I don't use the frother myself (prefer espresso+drop of milk.. and only ever use the frother for guests wanting a cappuccino).
      Iconia model seems fine as long as you start with really cold milk ideally in a pre-chilled pourer mug/cup.
      I keep my milk frother mug in the freezer ;)

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        Zinger on 19/11/2015 - 14:54

        +1

        very similar unit- the only difference is mine is the vintage version. (same characteristics, different finish)

        http://www.delonghi.com/en-au/products/coffee/coffee-makers/…

        I will chill my milk frother jug and try that over the weekend to see whether it makes any difference.

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  mutantx on 19/11/2015 - 15:59

  other reviews:
  http://www.productreview.com.au/p/delonghi-eco310bk.html