DeLonghi Pump Espresso/Cappuccino Maker - EC460

by DeLonghi

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 16.4 pounds
• ASIN: B000B7NCSY
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,664 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Professional quality stainless steel cup warming plate for warm, ready-to-use cups.

Manual control with LED for ease-of-use. The switch also features a SureGrip surface for more comfortable handling.

1.5-liter (53 oz.) removable wat

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

75 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent espresso machine for your home or office, June 13, 2007

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J. Monty (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews
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My wife-to-be and I wanted to start making our favorite espresso drinks at home since buying them each morning from Starbucks made us feel guilty (spending $8/day on coffee = $240/month or $2,880/year ). So we started looking into getting an espresso machine and a nice burr grinder for our home. Since I had worked as the manager of a trendy coffee shop/Bar/Restaurant when I was in college, I was already a skilled Barista. As part of that job I also had to read up on coffee types and the various ways to properly prepare it. This really came in handy as we began to research a massive variety of espresso machines. One thing you will quickly find out is you can't be stingy when it comes to spending cash on your machine (but think of the money you can save by making your own). So I was prepared to spend around $350 for our new machine and I seriously considered the starbucks barista model machine (in that price range). But then we came across the De'Longhi EC-460. The machine didn't have very many reviews but it did have good specs, good looks, and the few reviews I could find were very positive. So we gave it a try. Wow are we glad we did. This machine is awesome all around. It's got great looks (looks far better then models which cost 2x as much). It's got the cup warmer on the top, and an easily washable/removable water reservoir. This machine is ideal for making two beverages at a time (if you need any more than that and will need to make them in a second run). What I mean is that frothing/steaming milk for more than two beverages at a given time won't work very well in this machine so you will have to make your drinks in no more than groups of two's. The machine has excellent components (lots of power) and pulls an awesome shot (with perfect crema). And the steam wand heats fast and is extremely effective (great micro-foam). This machine is quality any way you look at it (without taking the price into consideration). Once you take a look at the price-tag for this machine you find that it's down right amazing. If you are looking for an affordable, quality machine (with really great style) to make tasty espresso at home...I would highly recommend you select this machine (EC-460 model).

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good espresso at a decent price, February 25, 2010

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A. Ferreira "62-year-old female" (Kentucky, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DeLonghi Pump Espresso/Cappuccino Maker - EC460

If you've owned a Delonghi before and been happy with it, you'll like this one too. We go through an espresso machine about every 1-3 years, as my husband is Portuguese and we drink espresso daily. This machine makes good espresso with a very nice thick crema on top.

I rather like this machine. It does not take up a lot of counter space. There is plastic on the housing but I don't think this is going to be a problem, and we've owned this machine for about 2-3 months at the time I write this.

The water bottle is easy to fill and large enough to hold several cups, and the espresso is good and rich-tasting with a nice crema. We don't use the frother, so I cannot comment on that. The hot plate on the top is not hot enough to heat a cup, but that's never been a concern for me. The drip pan fills pretty fast, be prepared to empty it on a regular basis (but it's easy to do quickly)
I like the Delonghi style of coffee ground pan, you can take the bugger apart and clean it thoroughly, which you will need to do on a regular basis, as it will clog with coffee. The holes are large enough to clean with an old toothbrush.

Here's a tip on cleaning the coffee pan holes: Scrub the pan holes with a toothbrush using Greased Lightening or a similar cleaning product. You can tell when it's clean by holding the pan up to the light and seeing if the holes are clear. Greased Lightening cuts through coffee residue better than anything I've found. However, be advised this product is definitely a chemical and smells pretty toxic, so be sure to rinse the pan repeatedly after you get it clean to get all the cleaner off of the pan. I try to clean mine every week at least. Once in a blue moon you need to empty the pot totally and clean the holes where the water comes out of the machine because coffee will get up in there over time also.

If you have trouble getting used coffee grounds out of the pan (as they can get pretty firmly packed in there), my suggestion is to find a small wooden or bamboo spoon to help remove them. Using metal spoons or implements can scratch the pan and possibly damage the holes in the bottom. I ordered a small cheap bamboo spoon that works really well for this. (look on ebay if you can't find a small spoon locally)

Also, we use filtered water from our refrigerator dispenser in our coffee machine, which helps to avoid scale forming inside the machine. I strongly advise using filtered water in espresso machines, because frankly, you won't clean it often enough otherwise to keep it cleaned out inside. (trust me, this is a job you'll most likely put off in favor of more fun activities).

The best recommendation for Delonghi comes from my European husband--he's been an espresso drinker all his life and he definitely likes the coffee from this machine.

Our coffee brand? We usually order Cafe Bustelo or La Laza from CVS by mail order. The coffee comes pre-ground for espresso, it's vac-packed, it tastes good but not bitter, and it works really well in espresso machines. If you earn CVS bucks regularly and watch their sales, you can order your coffee for a really good price. They usually put on a pretty good sale about the time the bucks come in twice a year and that's when I stock up.
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Update Dec 15, 2010: after owning this machine for about a year, the rubber ring that goes around the froth dispenser started getting cracks in it (the froth dispenser is the round piece with the little holes in it that sits in the bottom of the coffee grounds pan) --this was not surprising, considering how much use this machine has had. (I mean, after all, rubber only lasts so long!)
I was able to locate a froth dispenser replacement, NO thanks to Delonghi -- their customer support was clueless about what part I should order. They finally tried to sell me an entire pan assembly for over $30.
Do an online search for "delonghi froth dispenser bar32" and you should be able to locate this part. It will be the filter plus the rubber ring. I was able to get this for about $12.50 shipped. (by the way, this part also fits other Delonghi machines that have similar pan assemblies, of which there are many)
So far the machine has otherwise performed well and is not leaking. It seems to have good pressure, still heats up about the same time frame, and overall we've been pleased with it, even if it were to die today.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I wanted in an espresso machine!, November 12, 2008

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DesignerMan (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DeLonghi Pump Espresso/Cappuccino Maker - EC460

After much research, I decided to get the DeLonghi EC460 machine, and am not disappointed. Superb craftsmanship, quick start-up, ease of use, and nice crema made this a winner. I do pre-heat the cups and collection mug in a microwave before filling the mug, just so it will all be warm enough.
My mocha is now as good as the $4 ones I use to buy at You-Know-Where.
I also recommend buying a Terry's Tamper and a 1-cup pyrex mug to get you going.