Last Updated: August 9, 2020 (Refresh Now)
De Longhi ESAM3300 Super Automatic Espresso Coffee Machine
Last Updated: August 9, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
480
Unverified
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Coffee
177espresso, beans, cup of coffee, grinder, delonghi
+86%
-14%
" ... Have had this for 6 months, works great, makes great coffee. ... "
" ... We make coffee once a day in the morning. ... "
" ... Great coffee machine! ... "
" ... It’s very easy to use, makes a great espresso (or longer pours), and the ability to make a coffee from grounds is a bonus (allowing my wife to drink her disgusting chocolate-flavored Godiva coffee). ... I can’t compare this to other automatic machines, but I would definitely recommend this to someone wanting to make solid coffee with little effort. ... "
" ... It makes an excellent cup of creamy coffee every time. ... I drink americano with milk, and find that if i heat milk in the microwave, then add the coffee to the warm milk, it does not lose its crema. ... "
" ... Still delicious coffee every day. ... "
" ... Just does what it suppose to do: great coffee!. ... If you like great cup of coffee in the morning and throughout the day this is your ticket. ... "
" ... This was our first step from a drip coffee maker and I can’t express enough how delighted I am with my first cup of coffee in the morning! ... My coffee comes out with a rich crema, warm and tasteful. ... "
Product Reliability
105delonghi, saeco, espresso, error, defective
+63%
-37%
" ... No problems at all . ... "
" ... I have been using this machine for about 2 weeks now and it's just as wonderful as when I took it out of the box! ... "
" ... No issues during first month at all. ... "
" ... Overall I am happy with the purchase and let’s see how long the machine will last. ... "
" ... Used this for a year without a hitch so far . ... "
" ... Just like the machine we'd had for so many years. ... "
" ... That was about 2 years ago and it is still going strong. ... "
" ... When the compact machine stopped working, I replaced it with this model and I am very happy once again! ... "
Cleaning
76clean, easy to use, beans, coffee, espresso
+80%
-20%
" ... Make sure you clean your steamer really good after each use ... "
" ... 😊 And a one-use bottle of cleaning solution. ... I have used oily and non-oily beans and have had no issues with the machine. ... No, but I use a glass measuring cup and it works fine. ... Cleaning the Infuser. ... You should periodically clean the infuser (this is what pushes the steam through the puck of ground coffee). ... To clean the infuser, look for the red buttons in the middle. ... This is good opportunity to clean out any other coffee grinds that might have accumulated in the bottom of the machine. ... "
" ... We clean and descale it regularly. ... "
" ... It uses a lot of water to rinse itself on turn on and shut down, but then it keeps itself clean. ... "
" ... It is important to understand how to clean and maintain every part of this machine. ... Cleaning the infuser is extremely important in order to make your Delonghi last. ... There are several YouTube videos on how to clean the infuser properly. ... I clean mine once a week. ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean, quickly brews my espresso/heats milk and isn't as wasteful as a nespresso . ... "
" ... The steaming wand is way easier to clean than on our Krups. ... "
" ... It also comes with a water hardness test so you can tell the machine how frequently to remind you to clean it. ... "
Ease of Use
75easy to clean, machine, espresso, use and clean, instructions
+96%
-4%
" ... Once you get the settings right, it makes a really flavorful espresso or cappuccino, and it could hardly be easier to use. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and super easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Very easy to figure out. ... "
" ... Very easy to use, descaling is a little bit of a challenge. ... "
" ... Well made machine and easy to use. ... "
" ... This is the easiest machine to maintain I have found. ... "
" ... easy to use, easy to clean ... "
Price
28money, worth every penny, machine, bucks, worth the money
+82%
-18%
" ... I am sure this was an older model but new which was ok with me given the price. ... "
" ... Was spending $5 : day on iced lattes and now I make my own at home for a fraction of the cost. ... "
" ... This is a great espresso machine for the price point. ... "
" ... And the results are worth it !!! ... "
" ... I paid $489 recently and now the price jumped $40? ... Stars lowered due to price increase. ... "
" ... Love it and think it was worth every penny! ... "
" ... I bought a second one recently for my home as the price had dropped to within my range. ... "
" ... Has saved us a lot of time and money. ... "
Build Quality
26stainless steel, frothing, use, measuring, grinder
+35%
-65%
" ... The machine does not feel like it’s made with quality grade materials. ... It feels cheap and flimsy. ... "
" ... Broke in less than one year ... "
" ... In addition part of the protective tape was pealed off already. ... "
" ... It bubbles and spits without frothing. ... "
" ... Pump broke after one year of use. ... "
" ... The plastic frothing cap works too well. ... "
" ... I guess I used the heck out of this machined. ... "
" ... However, the internal components are plastic. ... "
Returns
18replacement, returned, send, replace, send it back
+17%
-83%
" ... There are simply no words I will send back! ... "
" ... We actually sent it back to DeLonghi and they found nothing wrong with it. ... "
" ... by the time I discovered all of the problems it was past my 30 day window for return. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... I’m returning it. ... "
" ... If not, I will be returning the machine and trying to find an adequate Saeco or Gaggia as a replacement (potentially the Gaggia Brera). ... "
" ... returned the unit and considering if i want to try another or not. ... "
" ... Now I’m returning both and buying a Jura C65. ... "
Usage
17bean, milk, container, tray, hopper
+88%
-12%
" ... Set up is piece of cake. ... "
" ... This machine is about 14.25" high when closed and it works great under the cabinet. ... To access the beans, the top cover hinges up. ... The hopper holds about half a bag of beans. ... "
" ... Dimensions – “Will it fit on my kitchen counter?” ... Product Description states “17 by 13 by 18 inches.” The listing’s Comparison section and Product Information section both state 15.3 x 11 x 14.4 inches. ... Width 11” (27.94 cm) ... This is from the center of the bow-front drip tray to the rear of the machine. ... Here are some additional things to think about on height spacing: ... Opening Bean Reservoir Lid (left-top of machine). ... You need another 4.25 to 4.5 inches (10.795 cm to 11.43 cm) of height clearance beneath your cabinets if you want to be able to fully open the bean compartment lid without rotating/moving the machine. ... The lid only sticks up a couple of inches when open, but you will want at least 4 inches of additional space to use it. ... I tend to put in a smaller amount of beans from a separate airtight container rather than fill the bean reservoir it to the max and have the beans exposed to air for a long-ish time. ... Is there a reservoir for milk? ... Use a flat-bottom container ... I find it more economical to buy the four-use bottles of EcoDecalk on Amazon, which are currently about $15 per bottle. ... "
" ... It is a very good looking machine and doesn't take up too much counter space. ... "
" ... - If you keep it on a counter, under a cabinet, reloading the beans can be non-ideal ... "
" ... No Starbucks French Roast! ... "
" ... Our previous Saeco Odea had an adjustable platform to allow for taller cups. ... "
" ... I like it better because it takes up less space on my counter. ... "
Family
14purchased, kitchen, friends, absolutely, wake
+93%
-7%
" ... There are three adults in this home. ... "
" ... My husband and kids all want a latte, so that's 4-5 a day, plus we sometimes have a decaf one in the evenings. ... "
" ... This IS the mostly used kitchen appliance that we have on the countertop! ... "
" ... I just got my second one for another house. ... "
" ... Got this for my college-age son. ... "
" ... Purchased this to replace 7 year old Magnifica that I absolutely loved. ... "
" ... I have friends who own two of these: home and office. ... "
" ... The first one I purchased in Europe while living there at the suggestion of my Italian friend. ... "
Size
13plastic, bean, two cup button, size, reservoir
+69%
-31%
" ... Dimensions – “Will it fit on my kitchen counter?” ... Push the two-cup button, or push the single-cup button and then quickly right after the machine stops, push-and-hold the single-cup button. ... Just position a cup under each. ... Then push the infuser back into place. ... "
" ... Be gentle as the part is plastic, but so far has been durable for me (note that it fits back only one way and you may need to flip it over to re-attach - pay attention when removing). ... "
" ... After having a mini fit, I started fiddling with it and it started right up. ... "
" ... It does what it has to do, easy to set up, and doesn't take up too much space. ... "
" ... Just one comment about the size of cup that fits under the espresso spout, it doesn’t handle taller cups. ... "
" ... The 16 oz cup fits here, but you have to kind of dip/slide it under this one so I just use that when I'm making a big latte. ... "
" ... Fits easily on the counter. ... "
" ... We have owned several super automatics before (Saeco, Krups, and Jura) This Delonghi seems to have the percent balance of size, functionality, durability and ease of use. ... "
Design
11two, sleek, make, look, display
+100%
" ... The product looks nice and was something my wife wanted. ... "
" ... The look of this machine is great. ... Very sleek, clean looking. ... "
" ... It is easy to use, despite it's intimidating appearance. ... "
" ... it is used daily and we all do quad shots. ... "
" ... We use it daily and it is surprising in its ability to replicate great shots day in and day out. ... "
" ... We like its sleek look too. ... "
" ... It is also easy to learn how to do latte art with this machine, I love the quality and appreciate how sleek the design is! ... "
" ... I liked older display better. ... "
Water Resistance
9tank, filtered, distilled, bottled, dials
+56%
-44%
" ... As LAX reviewer and several other reviewers have recommended, it’s best to use bottled water (unless you are fortunate to have good soft water). ... I recommend using bottled water if you have hard water. ... "
" ... I am using double water . ... "
" ... I recommend using distilled or filtered water. ... "
" ... Walmart water is 82 cents per gallon. ... "
Heating
7milk, hot, tea, microwave, hot water
+86%
-14%
" ... I especially like the frother & the ability for me to have it make hot water for use with tea lattes. ... "
" ... It also has a warmer plate on top to keep cups warm. ... "
" ... I heat a cup for use with it and the double shot is delicious and very hot. ... "
" ... I drink americano with milk, and find that if i heat milk in the microwave, then add the coffee to the warm milk, it does not lose its crema. ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean, quickly brews my espresso/heats milk and isn't as wasteful as a nespresso . ... "
" ... I can make a great iced latte for this summer heat in about 5 minutes or less and it tastes great,. ... "
Marketplace
5delonghi, called, shipping, new one, never
+20%
-80%
" ... The manufacturer said they were going to get back to me and they never did. ... "
" ... No help from the company. ... "
For Travel
3europe, vacation, trip, purchased, coffee
+100%
" ... In a good cafe in Europe or South America I would expect that quality and some places will make better espressos. ... "
" ... One for primary residence and one for vacation home. ... "
" ... The first one I purchased in Europe while living there at the suggestion of my Italian friend. ... "
Delivery
3received, box, arrived, arrive, every
+67%
-33%
" ... It arrived as promised, I set it up and am now using it without any issues. ... "
" ... Very fast delivery! ... "
Defective Delivery
3used, said, returned, replacement, received
-100%
" ... Received broken from factory. ... "
" ... Called Delonghi and they said it was defective. ... "
" ... ( may be was defective ) ... "
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