DeLonghi Stilosa EC260 Espresso Machine | Crew Review
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I would like to comment that on this machine you have to stop the dial when making your shots. I time mine to about 30 second for the double shot and i like it that way. Good luck!!
Okay thanks. I was thinking the machine was going to stop on its own and it never dead lol so I appreciate that, I was wondering how much a shot would be
This is exactly what I was wondering! So then, should I fill the water well all the way or should I also try to measure/guess how much water to use for one serving? This is my only complaint with this machine. I don't want to guess when my brew is finished.
This is why I came here! 😂😂
Thank you
Update: for a double shot I usually stop it around the 17 second mark. It depends on the espresso and the grind, but I find that with some brands more than 20 seconds ends up tasting pretty watery.
I just bought a brand new one from a reseller.
Super satisfied with the espresso I make with it for it's price.
A little noisy but worth it.
Thank you for this video.
I’m really impressed with my De'Longhi Stilosa! It is designed and constructed on a budget, but the qualities concerning fundamental operation of an espresso machine, and the experience of an espresso; the engineers took control, leaving the bureaucratic penny pinchers in the dust. I think it shows.
Because it doesn’t have a filter, I try to use distilled water in my Stilosa as much as possible to avoid mineral buildup.
Though, looking at the bottom of the removable water tank, I think there is a non replaceable particulate filter.
Yes it does have a filter on the bottom, so there s no need for distilled water.
Does tank made of plastic or stainless steel
@@samehagaybi7201 It's a removable plastic container.
I'm picking up a used one tomorrow. Is it a good idea to buy used? How do I check for working functions without making a coffee?
@@sophiah8794 Buy new. Its really affordable at that price from Target. I rushed out and bought one tonight. My kids (late teens) and I played with it. Its a really nice machine. This from someone who has NO idea about this sort of appliance! lol.
I just got this and its a pretty nice upgrade from using my Aeropress. The Instructions were not clear about this... When you first put water in it to flush the machine out its gonna take a few mins before the pump primes and water comes out. First thing you do after adding water is switch to the Brew/Water setting not the heat up setting. Then you wait a couple mins before the water even comes out.
Aeropress is superior. Aeropress, though, does not make espresso.
@@abueloraton I used an Aeropress for 5 years before I got this espresso machine. I am much happier with the espresso machine. It makes the beans I use taste much better. Sure I will keep the Aeropress for camping or if the power goes out but the Espresso machine is way better.
@@alchemicalanarchist Its interiors are made out of rubber, the brew filter (check it out) is half rubber (compressed filter=fake pressure), its tank is made out of soft plastic, which has BPAs, its hoses are all made out of rubber, it overheats the water, which causes extra bitterness in the coffee, its pump is waaaay too powerful (causes coffee brew flow to exceed the standard brew flow rate for espresso, which causes poor extraction--acidity), and it smells and tastes like rubber.
The Aeropress is a machine with huge acceptance and following by coffee experts. Now, Aeropress is not an espresso brewer; if you want espresso, Aeropress is the wrong tool. This DeLonghi machine makes overextracted, fake espresso for people who don't really know what espresso really is.
I am having to return this piece of junk and I've had to switch to French press for the time being. At least, the French press is not made out of CHEAP plastic and rubber hoses. If I ever have an espresso, it better be finely tuned! That's the whole point of espresso! And just so that you know, compressurized filters don't generate a full extraction. Also, for your info, basket filters should be 💯 % metal, not half metal half rubber like the trash you're drinking your commercial, supermarket burnt coffee out of.
@@alchemicalanarchist You might not really know high quality espresso: this cheap machine overextracts and overpressurizes: makes coffee much bitter and acid than it is supposed to taste! Besides, Its filter and portafilter are 50% made out of rubber, which is absolutely unacceptable and unhealthy.
@@abueloraton Ive used high end machines before. But they were at restaurants and I dont have the counterspace for a large machine at home. Sure the portafilter has some rubber in it but so does the aeropress. The portafilter in this machine has a spring loaded check valve that only opens when its at the right pressure. I seems to work pretty good.
Thank you for this review, after seeing it I decided to try the Stilosa and it totally changed our coffee reality. We've had high quality machines and grinders for 20 years (Silvia, Gaggia Classic etc) but I just got tired of wasting beans dialing in grinds and general inconsistency, plus the Gaggia Classic can require an awful lot of maintenance/rebuilding to deal with hard water deposits).
Anyway, the humble Stilosa with its little stainless steel boiler and pressurized portafilter works really well and produces very tasty espresso (sorry, coffee snobs, but it does). We blend the classic Costco green bag beans, which are a medium dark roast, about 50-50 with Lavazza pre-ground espresso coffee (the latter contains mostly Robusta, which deepens flavor). It takes all the guesswork out and gives us really good coffee very reliably.
You can spend a ton of money and make espresso your obsession (and I have done that). Or you can just have an easy high-quality no-frills coffee to start your day, just like the Italians, and this machine will do that.
FYI the mechanical pressurized portafilter on this machine is SO much better than the pinhole type designs from Gaggia and others. The latter clogs with coffee oils and has to be thrown away after about 1,000 shots because it's impossible to clean it. The DeLonghi design is much longer lasting and can be disassembled and cleaned to keep it flowing.
I had this machine in my hands this morning but I was in doubt if it would make a good coffee, that is, with foam. After watching your video, I liked the look of the coffee and ended up buying it. I've already tested it, the coffee comes out wonderful and the machine makes a lot less noise than my capsule machine of the same brand. The foam in the coffee and the noise were my concerns, and I am very satisfied! Thank you for your video that helped me to decide.
I just picked up this machine and so far It's fantastic!
I love that you can do regular fine grind coffee as well as the espresso.
Where do the coffee grounds go, in the gadet with the term she referred to as using a "basket: ?
@@dianneallen5623 same place as the espresso, you can make a single or a double.
For the price, this machine is really difficult to beat
I found this at the local thrift store for $15 (of course I got it) and I made some delicious iced americanos, iced lattes, hot lattes, cappuccinos. Trial and error with the timing of the valve, also depends on the type of coffee you use. La Llave in the green can is absolutely delicious! I gave it away to a girlfriend a while back and am now looking at getting another one, but if you're on a budget, this is it. It is very comparable to getting a latte at Starbucks nowadays, those kids don't give a crap enough to make a decent latte, save your cash
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Just got this one and doing decent espresso shots already but ****ed up the milk frothing when I was going off the manual alone, so your video is a big help! Thank you.
I just received my machine and after watching your video I’m confident I’ll be able to make a great latte. Thanks for your tutorial . ☕️
I’ve had this machine for about a year and I just found out you can remove the metal wand for the steamer and use it! I remove it often and clean but never steamed without it, I dislike foam in my lattes so definitely giving this a try!
This video is very helpful. My machine is weird! I used to be a barista and could make pretty decent coffee and froth milk and get microfoam. With this one, nah. When the machine says the frothing setting is on, it will work for about 12seconds and then get weak and stop. The green light will come off as if the water got cold. Then I have to wait till it comes on again. It’s always interrupted never just one time
I'm having the same issue. One strategy I found helpful is to let it prime a little longer after the green light comes on, like 3-5 extra minutes. Hope this helps.
@@ghettorevival9541 what does “priming” mean?
@@moona4545 7 months late but basically u let it heat up more.
Read the manual, it says to cycle the machine twice before making first shot. This also puts fresh water from the reservoir into the boiler for your first shot(s). I've always done this on the previous model and will continue with my new Stilosa.
My family just got one of these! So the espresso shot will keep on dripping if you do not turn it off correct ?
I just got one of these and love it! My main question that I can't find an answer is how do you know when your milk is hot enough? Nothing is worse than getting a Cold or lukewarm warm latte?
Look at the steam 😂
Hello! When you're starting out it can be helpful to use a thermometer to get the right temps. It varies depending on your milk. Over time you'll just start to feel it with the heat of the pitcher!
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How many table spoons of coffee and oz of water do you put in for the double. Every time mine is too weak. Also, the knob on the bottom of the filter says open, is that supposed to be opened for brewing or is that a feature for something else?
Just fill the portafilter. If you're using the pressurized basket, don't pack the portafilter, just fill it loosely all the way to the top, give it a little sideways shake to distribute the coffee, and go.
Are the maintenance and cleaning required similar to performing a surgical procedure like Nepresso?
Does the green "ready" light go off and on while you are frothing? Mine does. Also, I like to steam my milk to 160 degrees, so there are times when the steam stops altogether or slows to a slightly audible hiss. I have to turn off the steam, wait a few seconds, then steam again. But, in doing this, I get water mixed with steam for a few seconds afterward. Sometimes the steam quits mid-frothing, sometimes not. I've experimented using a glass bowl to watch how the steam peforms, and it is inconsistent at best. Any input here? Also, there is a tiny indentation in the silver frothing sleeve about 1/4 inch from the top collar. Is this an air intake? If so, why is it sealed?
It's kind of you get what you pay for. The Stilosa has a small boiler, which is ok for espresso but doesn't give you a lot of steam. You might experiment with a standalone frother, which will heat and froth your milk (and has the advantage of doing this while you're making the espresso).
Thank you for sharing this video, I have this machine and im struggling. Struggling to get a good tasting coffee. Is there a specific type of coffee to use ? or maybe im just doing something?
I just got one of these espresso machines. This was good information. Thanks for this!
Is a nice machine but... even with the double shot I still need a little more punch on my coffee. Which make a little inconvenient because it will take me longer to make the coffee the way I like it. Other than that is very user friendly. I just need my coffee stronger.
Great video but I wish you had shown the cleaning process, I'm lazy when it comes to cleaning, that's why I don't have a juicer; they are a nightmare to clean.
Does the water flow stop automatically. You had to turn the dial to stop ?
From the little experience I have with the machine, you have to stop the machine after you pull your shots. I ended up with a weird americano after my first use lol
What is the difference between a pressurized basket as opposed to a real basket?
Hello!
Pressurized portafilters have a double wall to create extra back pressure that slows water flow rate. This means you can brew espresso with a coarser grind than you need for a non-pressurized basket, which is essentially just a single wall screen.
Just got my machine and washed all the parts. Doing my first flush and the water is not coming through. What am I doing wrong??
I am going through an epic battle of doing latte art at home. Will this machine do it better without the additional piece on the steamer or is this just not a good machine for that? This has been quite a journey. Also, how should we best clean this machine?
Hi there,
This is definitely a very entry level machine and you will likely struggle to pour latte art with the steam wand on it. It's lower power and not constructed like a commercial wand.
For cleaning, you should have some guidance in your user's manual, but to start with it's important to wipe down your portafilter baskets to avoid oil build up, occasionally scrub the group head, and be sure to purge the steam wand after each use!
Inside you could slide up the basket singles cause I slide them in the top away from the water like a gadget slide them on top it has cause mine it has it and amazing to use any of them so amazing
Hello, how much time should the coffe extraction be? or how many mls should the coffe be when its ready? for both single and double shot?
I am wondering the same thing!
This machine is so bad, it won't produce a balanced extraction no matter what.
I tried different grinds but it is always as fast as 10 sec for a double shot which is much quicker than expected. Google the whole world but no one said anything, weird.
@@jianlipan5158 i do 30 seconds for a double lol everyone gotta find their grove with this machine since it doesn’t automatically stop
@@abueloraton Cmon, you don't have to write 100s of comments about how bad this machine is. Reading RUclips comments to understand how many people like the machine. And most of the time I read a negative review, its you which is annoying.
I buy beans from local coffee shop and I ask them to grind it. Which level or number do u suggest? I read it is 4 but the coffee is not creamy as it should be. Any tips? And thanks for this video
Buy the capresso grinder shown in this video, it is well worth the money. Mine has lasted over 7 years.
Just bought one. My old DeLonghi ECP3630 is leaking from the base.
The Ready button on the ECP620 does not light. I did tried one cup. My Bialetti stovetop Moka Express tastes much stronger. I'll return it tomorrow.
What kind of Coffee grinds were you using here? How do I make a caramel Latte? I didn't see the step where you added either milk or water to the machine but I did see milk and water come out. Do you put the milk and the water in at the same time in 2 separate reservoirs?
Hi! The milk and water don’t come out of the machine. The espresso just looks creamy.
To make a caramel latte, you add caramel syrup to your cup, add espresso, and then add milk. In this video, she made a latte without flavor. :) hope that helps.
@@alexsimone804 Oh good info...thanks very much. I purchased this exact machine online delivering to me this Sunday
@@SHORT-FRIDAYS Rubber hoses and soft plastic tank! Disgusting! I had to return it the next day. Decent espresso machines are sadly expensive, because they require solid built.
@@abueloraton what do you want for $100.00? Spend the money, you will be happier.
what are the black triangles on the front of the machine under the dial and to the left of the machine is it supposed to be where you hold the portafilter?
how long do you have to keep the machine on the espresso function for a single shot and double shot?
Wait till green ready light. Time your On position/flow time to the level of your expresso preference. Shorter will be more concentrated and longer will have more expresso but less concentrated.
Can u change or buy separate pressure bottomless
We warm our milk to 140 degrees and end up with half foam half milk. She mentions removing a metal piece on the want but we don't see how. Any suggestions? We're wasting a lot of milk. Other than that, love the machine.
You probably already figured this out by now, but the metal tube on the wand twists off
My manual shows a part "A9" which is associated with the steamer. My box didn't include one. Can you let me know if this is an additional purchase? Thanks!
Can’t get micro foam no matter what I try. I have watched countless videos and milk is either too thin or too foamy. I’ve been practicing with frothing soap and water and a cup of water with cocoa powder in it to simulate espresso. Got tired of wasting my milk but on the plus side the espressos that come out of this machine are very tasty! I’ve had the machine about two weeks or so and I like it so far
Milk froths best when its cold so get a bit of foaming as soon as you start when the milks cold and then put the wand deep in the milk and let it heat up and swirl around. You need to create this big bubbles first by just putting the tip in and then making those bubbles smaller with the rest of the swirling.
@@alchemicalanarchist Thanks! I have gotten a bit better at it but still practicing all the time.
Would you mind sharing what coffee you're using and if you are grinding it what you are doing? I'm using Lavazza Italian Espresso(pre-ground can) in this machine. Espresso is still very sour. I'd like to avoid the extra step of buying a dedicated grinder, but will go there if I must. Thanks!
@@carl5241 The pre ground espresso might be a problem because Its ground very fine and that can clog up the portafilter and make it come out very slowly. Before buying a grinder you can try some coffee that is not pre ground for an espresso machine. The Lavazza stuff is specifically for non pressurized portafilters. The portafilter in this delonghi is pressurized and should work better with a larger size ground. Like a normal grind.
@@carl5241 I am using the Lavazza Qualita oro ground coffee blend, medium roast. It’s pretty good!
Coffee shot comes out too watery. Is it the grind? I have a burr grinder (Starbucks) which doesn’t have a number setting. Am thinking grind is too fine. Please advise. Thank you.
I’m confused as to the stainless steel filter that is all in one. And not the cup with the filter. How do you use it?
Was considering it - but given that both times the espresso nozzles dripped when the frother/steamer was used turned me away from it. It does not look very well put.
okay so when the coffee is dripping dark and then the "dark color" stops coming out and it's more like colored water , then I need to clean out the portafilter and add another scoop of coffee?
Another question is how do I know it was one shot or two? If I put one cup under the two spouts it's 2 shots and 2 cups its a single shot in each?
personally, i’ve separated the shots 3 body notes out before - and the crema i remember to be the sweetest part of the shot.
thank you for the product review - especially on the “panorella(?)” wand - id love to see the wand body be removed !
Now make a caramel syrup with cinnamon and omg look out Starbucks! 💕
It’s actually quite easy believe it or not. You just need to understand the process.
Just found one for my wife today at good will (sold by weight) $8 BUCKS. setting it up now
what type of milk shouls I use and also what type of grounded coffee should I buy?? thank you!!
You have to grind the coffee yourself. The grinder is actually much more important than the machine, and you should invest more in a good grinder
if you buy your coffee beans from a starbucks, peet’s, or any coffee shop, they can grind the beans to an espresso grind(fine grind) for you. if you buy beans from the store however, you’re going to need a grinder to grind them. You can use any type of milk, but if you want creamy and foamy milk, you need a milk with fat, which the best is whole milk. Non-fat you can use but it will be incredibly hard to froth since there isn’t any fat to froth nicely.
i really like this machine but also was wondering if the portafiller can be replaced with a bottomless one? i dont really like having to tear apart several pieces and hoping they dont get lost every time i want to clean it
Have you found one yet?
What do I do if my first couple of shots are watery?
Thank you, mine arrives tomorrow ❤️☕️
just bought it and tried like 5 times and still getting watery no taste :( i don t know what i am doing wrong the grind is ok the filter is full i stop it after 13 sec like she does and still watery waste no good
Use the pressurized portafilter, and grind your coffee to the consistency of sand (not powder). Fill the portafilter full to the brim but don't pack it, just leave it loose and use your finger to level it off. Almost guaranteed you'll get good coffee out of this thing.
I got this machine yesterday and I can’t even finish the first use steps on the manual. No water comes out, I tried the steam dial too, just spurts and then nothing. 🙃
What's the story? It looks as though DeLonghi changed the design -- the front knob has only three positions. How do you use it? The online instruction manual shows the old 4-position switch.
Gosh girl. You made hard work of that!
Do you have to use a zip tie if you remove the metal part for steaming?
I recently bought this machine because my old one broke and while it's very convenient and easy to use, the coffee extraction always seems to be less than ideal. I remember that with my old machine, the coffee shot would have this brown-golden colour to it the minute the extraction started, however with this machine it's always this very dark color, not to mention that it it gives me very watered-down shots. I read somewhere that maybe I should use two 2-dose shots to get the same effect as a regular machine 2-dose, but I'm not sure if that's true. Anyone else experience this problem?
this machine is very sweet working
How to clean this machine, I have noticed that the water drips a little bit less than 8 months since I bought it.
Wondering what I am doing wrong...my shots drip into my cup instead of having a nice stream as yours did...I'm brand new to the espresso machine...can you help me out?
Thanks for the video! What grind setting do you use on the capresso?
Yes...what grind setting did she use ? She should have shown us !
Espresso is a very fine grind on most commercial grade grinders it’s either a 1 or 2
I would suggest the finest, since the Capresso doesn't grind "powder fine." I use my Bodum Bistro on its finest setting, and tamp very firmly. Gives a pretty good shot *and* a dry puck! :-)
@@maryl.7226 Hi Mary; do you use the smaller version of the Bodum Bistro grinder or the larger one, with the coffee bean’s container on top? 🤔 I want to order mine and would like to order the one you mention, it’s just fir my personal use at home. Thank you
@@minniealcocer6247
Hi Minnie!
There are currently two "Bistro" grinders on the bodum.com site. (Confusing, because though different from each other, they're both named simply "Bistro." I have the $79.99 model. Both are "on sale" as of today (2021.03.11) though may run better at times. I got mine for $69.99 in October 2020. There are a few features that vary; here is a little summary for you:
$49.99 model:
* plastic receptacle instead of glass (Plastic may lend itself to more static and "clingy-messy" grinding of beans.)
* no timer; you hold the "on" button down till you get the amount of coffee you want (I always weigh my coffee before putting it into the grinder, so the timer is no big deal to me. Without a timer, you just have to hold the button down till your coffee grinds -- for me, my 22 grams takes maybe 15 seconds)
* THIS is probably the most important thing: the cheaper model has no "friction clutch." (See the note I've included for the $79.99 model below.)
* measures tiny bit larger than $79 one
* seems it comes in black only
$79.99 model:
* glass receptacle (I have very little static and zero problem with it)
* preset timer for number of seconds you want it to grind. Time is for seconds only, not relating to weight of beans. You figure that out on your own.
* Friction clutch, for the potential occasion that a little stone or something would be in with the beans. I've never encountered this, but apparently the friction clutch stops the motor immediately upon sensing any unusual friction, such as a stone would create. Their words: "Friction clutch that prevents damage to the grinding gear in the event of small stones in your beans."
* Color choices: black, red, white
I don't think the cheaper one was available when I got mine. The consideration is whether the glass receptacle, timer, color choice, and friction clutch are worth $30 extra.
Importantly, I like that Bodum does offer some replacement parts for these grinders, which you can easily exchange yourself: the grinder cone part ($15), and the glass receptacle ($8), etc. (See bodum.com --> coffee --> spare parts). Bistro is made in China; I'm not sure whether other inexpensive Chinese-manufactured grinders offer replacement parts; this is one big reason I went with Bodum.
Ordering from the company: free shipping and my grinder arrived all perfectly and complete in 3 days (to Tulsa, OK). Be sure to look thoroughly in the packaging inside the box; the cone is in a little box by itself and at first I thought the grinder was defective. I hadn't seen the little box in all the packing materials.
Hope this helps, and all the best!
So is the bigger filter for a double shot & the smaller filter a single shot? Trying to figure it out.
yes. that’s correct
I bought a similar machine! I love it so much and decided to start a RUclips channel making very nice drinks with it! You did a great review! My videos are coming soon!
Hi!! Thanks for the video, was exactly I was looking for. Also, I’m gonna start buying my coffee supplies at your Bellevue store.
This coffee machine overall needs more work. The foamer/steamer doesn’t work as effectively sometimes being more watery, overly frothy, and sometimes not working at all. Also, the espresso side is always under - it doesn’t brew the full dilution of the coffee it always leaves it lacking coffee taste and flavor.
Could you purchase a 58 mm porta filter separately,”? Would it fit?
This was exactly what I needed. Thank you
How long do i need to froth to make latte art foam with this machine? I just got it recently
Hi! I have both of the products in your video. Do you happen to remember the grind setting you used in the Capresso?
Which is bettef EC260 or EC235 or EC221
A little hard to use lol. I thought it would stop automatically when make a shot of coffee
I have one but idk if I’m using the right ground coffee
How to change the basket? When I first bought it the basket was already in the portafilter and I can’t get it out
Hi. I use a wooden spoon/fork thing. There should be a little gap near the handle where you can insert something under the basket lip to apply leverage to the basket.
The steamer isnt working for me. I'm following her video instructions, but the milk isnt getting hot. Can someone help?
I got one from Amazon, it run, heats up and makes noise but no water comes out at all? Any idea?
Hello!
It's always very difficult to diagnose issues like this. We usually recommend reaching out to the manufacturer to troubleshoot as it could be a machine defect.
Why is it recommended to use filtered water?
I’m a newbie. How do you know how long to steam the milk?
Hi All! Does your espresso using this machine make good crema? Mine doesnt at all... I used beans for Starbucks, just grinded earlier so it's not stale coffee 🤔
First of all, use the pressurized portafilter. Don't listen to the coffee snobs who say you can't get good coffee that way. Second, some varieties of beans just won't give you much crema, especially if the beans were roasted a while ago. Just for fun try a pre-ground espresso coffee like Lavazza Crema e Gusto. This blend includes some Robusta beans, which deepen the flavor and also give you more crema. But the pressurized portafilter will help produce a decent cup of coffee including crema.
Just bought it! Great Review btw:)
I have a similar machine, and I am just confused at when to stop pulling the shot. I thought the machine would stop on its own after the shot is done but it keeps going, so I really don’t know when to stop it. Could someone help me on that!
im also very new to espresso but i recommend getting a 1 ounce espresso cup and once it's full you turn it off! One ounce is one shot of espresso, so if you want 2 shots use 2 one ounce cups. Then after brewing your shots you can pour them into your big cup. hope this helps haha.
Curious why you're using the Infinity grinder when your review for it says not good for espresso... ?
be careful with this espresso grinder... the beans shot like a bb gun into my brothers head.
Anyone else's coffee from this machine really weak? I have bought really nice beans and its not doing it for me.Any advice?
There are either 2 problems why this is occurring, the grinds of the coffee isn’t fine enough, or the machine doesn’t use enough pressure to expel the coffee. I’m not sure if you grind your own beans but you have to make sure whether you do it yourself or have a barista do it for you that it is a fine grind, it should be like fine sand. If it’s not fine enough then it will come out watery and sour. And also i forgot to mention but another thing could be that the coffee beans you’re using are too much of a light roast. Lighter roasts are usually not as strong as darker ones and are used for drip coffee or french presses. So if you’re using a lighter roast i would suggest trying a darker one. And finally the machine may have a pressure problem, because if you notice it drips slower when brewing, then the machine probably doesn’t expel enough pressure to be consistent. I would try troubleshooting it from their customer service or maybe get a replacement IF YOUR MACHINE IS NOTICEABLY BROKEN. Sorry if this is too long i’m just a barista bored at 11pm
@@thiccynickyy864 hey thanks for the great reply. I have bought both pre ground beans and whole beans myself and noticed very little difference.
The water pressure seems okay too so I'm really not too sure. I have nice beans at the moment but still the coffee isn't as strong as it would be from a cafe. Obviously you can get better machines than this one but I still expected nicer coffees.
@@revjackbrennan I’d say if you’re grinding your own beans crank your grinder to the finest grind setting you can. I have a little Mr. Coffee that has a pretty fine grind setting on it. Also I don’t believe the machine has an auto stop for pulling shots. Are you using to double shot filter or the single shot filter?
Mine is brand new and it’s not dropping ??????? I’ve followed all directions correctly :(
How do you clean the basket? Do you need to take it apart?
Wipe it out with your finger and run hot water through it from time to time. Every few weeks you can take it apart and clean it with detergent but you shouldn't have to do it often.
Are nespresso pods compatible in this model? or can you open a nespresso pod and dump the contents in for the same effect?
Opening the pods or even opening kcups works great
This machine only works with ground coffee?? I use my grinder and the machine make a lot of noise and don't brew. And spit the water from the frot not from the portafilter. Is a Mess. Can someone help me pls?
Where do I put the milk in? I have the espresso put down, but didn't see her add the milk anywhere throughout this video.
Put milk in the little metal jug
How long should I hold for the broth I like creme but I am having a hard time with broth milk 😟
I got a used one but the “Ready” light is broken. Does anyone know approximately how many minutes after having it on it is ready?
A bit low on temperature but only just bought it. OK for price.
Are all the delonghi portafilters with the special baskets 51mm? I just ordered a new tamper and want to make sure it fits.
i have the same question, thats the reason im seeing this video, the stilosa 260BK es 54mm or 51mm??????
@@manuelarreola898 the tamper I ordered ended up fitting the portafilter so I think they’re all 51mm
Thanks! Incredible how there is not any information about this even in the home page of delonghi, I saw a video and the person says that it's 54mm but thats the only one I have seen talking about this, even though there are special videos talking about changing the Portafilter they do not talking about the size so weird
i am confused as to how to use the extra coffe holder. how does that fit into the portafiller
Hey how is this different from the $150 ecp3420 ? Other than more plastic on stilosa & more stainless steel on the ecp3420, is there any functional difference ?
Also I find it interesting that the more expensive ECP3420/ECP3620/ECP3630 come with 3 filter baskets : one shot, double shot & ese ! Yet the Stilosa only comes with two baskets with the single basket used for the pods ! Can someone explain that?
I have the 3420. It basically seems identical, just with more stainless trim. The baskets are 7 grams, 14 grams, and the other one is for the ESE pods. Never tried the ESE pods, as I like to use freshly ground coffee rather than old ground coffee wrapped in filter paper.
When I do a double shot, the left side always pours faster than the right side? Could someone help me please?
Excellent review, thanks!
Also do you have to change out the coffee every time you brew an espresso and use new coffee every time I’m a newbie
Yes fresh coffee each time!
Hi! im having problems with my shots it doesn’t have any crema or bubbling
Hi there, what was that coffee grinder called? Cheers
Thanks for the review
Thanks now my coffe is so good
I just exchanged mine due to main switch not staying on. Replacement also doing it. Anybody else had this problem.
Thanks