DeLonghi ESAM6600 Gran Dama Digital Super-Automatic Espresso Machine

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DeLonghi ESAM6600 Gran Dama Digital Super-Automatic Espresso Machine

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 11 x 17 x 16 inches ; 36.4 pounds

Shipping Weight: 38 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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ASIN: B000M3CKUI

Item model number: ESAM6600

Price : $2,019.93
You Save : $1,480.07 (42%)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
For use with either coffee beans or ground coffee, this fully automatic espresso machine features an integrated conical burr grinder with various settings for adjusting the fineness of all types of beans. The unit's direct-brew system grinds beans instantly before brewing to produce the freshest espresso or coffee. Plus, it delivers 15 bars of pressure and Thermoblock technology for even heat distribution. For added convenience, the machine's digital programmable menu settings allow for adjusting the start time, auto shut-off, and the clock, as well as adjusting the temperature of the coffee and water hardness. Choose from five coffee-strength settings--extra-mild, mild, regular, strong, and extra strong--plus three cup-size options, which include ristretto (small), espresso (medium), and American coffee (large).
The machine also includes a 25-ounce milk container and two detachable lids--one for frothed milk for cappuccino and the other for steamed milk for latte. Simply place a cup under the nozzle and press the button for perfect cappuccino or latte every time. Amounts of frothed/steamed milk and coffee are also adjustable to accommodate individual tastes. Even more, the entire milk container detaches easily so it can be placed in the refrigerator, and dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup a snap. Other highlights include an 8-ounce bean container, a 60-ounce removable water reservoir, a water-level indicator, and an instant reheat function to maintain an ideal brewing temperature, as well as a cup warmer, a removable drip tray, an automatic cleaning function, and rinse and decalcification auto-programs. The 1350-watt espresso machine measures 16-1/2 by 11-1/4 by 15 inches.
DIGITAL PROGRAMMABLE MENU SETTINGS Allow you to adjust start time, auto shut-off and clock.You can adjust temperature of the coffee and water hardness. Plus, there are five settings for coffee strength: extra-mild, mild, regular, strong, and extra strong.Three buttons allow you to easily choose the size of cup you want: ristretto (small), espresso (medium) and large (American coffee). The three settings can be customized to your preferred taste. PATENTED SINGLE TOUCH CAPPUCCINO AND LATTE The system includes a 25 oz. milk container, two detachable lids, one for frothed milk for cappuccino and the other for steamed milk for latte. It also includes a unique automatic cleaning function with the easy push of a button. Plus, the entire container is detachable, so it can easily be placed in the refrigerator. All parts are dishwasher-safe. Place the cup under the nozzle and press the button. You'll get a perfect cappuccino or latte every time! Amounts of frothed / steamed milk and coffee are adjustable. WHAT YOU GRIND IS WHAT YOU BREW The compact and patented Direct-to-Brew System with Thermoblock technology provides excellent heat distribution and it's removable for easy cleaning. The beans are ground instantly to ensure the freshest espresso or coffee. 15 BARS of Pressure. PROFESSIONAL-QUALITY CONICAL BURR GRINDER Integrated burr grinder produces consistent, fresh and aromatic espresso or coffee. Grind settings allow you to adjust the fineness for all types of beans. INSTANT REHEAT FUNCTION Heats the core of the machine, ensuring that Magnifica maintains an ideal temperature for brewing.
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71 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Superb - Like most highend devices, it needs TLC November 26, 2007
By David DeCurtis
First of all, this machine is physically superior to all other super-automatic brands I checked out. The top line Jura, Saeco, and Krups are all wrapped in plastic with steel accents in front while the Delonghi is fully encased in steel. The engineering is very solid and it has a gorgeous presence in the kitchen.If you like Cappuccino, you will love this machine and its truly one touch operation. However, you must use proper sized Cappuccino cups to get the full experience. The machine is tuned to froth the milk and add the espresso shot so that froth extends about 1/4 inch above the edge of the cup. You can change these settings, but out-of-the-box it is perfect. I have never had a better Cappuccino anywhere - even Italy. (I use Illy medium roast beans). The milk container is incredibly convenient. I have placed the machine near my fridge so I simply store the milk container in the fridge after each use. It snaps in and out of place very easily.The espresso shots are wonderful. It is important that you take note of the grind setting when you open the box before you change it. They set the grind setting at the factory for each machine and it is unlikely that you will find a better mark. People say that super-automatics can't make a shot as good as the manual machines but think this machine defies that rule.To really enjoy and understand this machine, you need to read the manual and take some simple extra steps before and after you use it each day. First of all, use the rinse feature often. It takes 1/2 second to push the button. If the machine has been sitting for a while, hit rinse before you use it so the infuser will heat up. After your last cup for the morning etc, hit rinse. It is a quick and simple way to keep the machine working well. Second, before and after you use the milk container, hold the CLEAN button for 5 seconds. It blasts steam through the internal parts that transport the milk. There is no other way to clean the milk that enters the machine. If you don't do this, the milk will harden in the machine and cause problems. You do not need to CLEAN after every cup, just when you are finished for that period of the day. Again, it is quick and simple and makes a big difference. Finally, prep your machine based on your usage. Don't let the machine tell you to empty the container, fill the beans, or fill the water. Get ahead of it so that your coffee making sessions are not interrupted by these messages. Once every day or so, depending on usage, just check everything before you start so you don't waste time or coffee.Here is an important point. If you are drinking alone, this super- automatic is as much work or more than a manual machine. You need to prep and clean it more than a manual machine. The super-automatic only pays off in terms of convenience when you make the second cup and beyond. With this machine, you can just hit CAPPUCCINO 10 times in a row and you will have 10 cups - it's that simple. But after 14 cups you refil the water, empty the grounds container, top off the beans, clean the milk and rinse the infuser. To me, its all worth it because it makes a great cup of coffee and it is just so damn cool.In summary, I am so pleased with this product that I was motivated to write this review. What else can I say?
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
The Gran Dama Lasts Longa... October 19, 2009
By Omega
I had a Jura Capresso F9 for a year before it went bad - the company replaced it with a refurbished machine. I had upgraded to the Jura from a Saeco which was an absolute nightmare.Ultimately I enjoyed my Jura but hated that none of the parts were user-serviceable and I had to rely onthe cleaning tablets to ensure that the machine was 'clean'.After seeing the Delonghi in a William-Sonoma store demo I thought it was great - fully integrated single-touch operation and it was SOOOO much quieter than my Jura. I decided to upgrade.Setup was easy and all the pre-programmed touch buttons seemed to fill to the right quantities. I was nervous after seeing a couple reviews on here complaining about the milk container, but I've not had a problem since and I use the machine 3-4 times daily without any issue.There was another reviewer on here who made a statement I couldn't agree with more: you DO NOT purchase a fully automatic espresso machine with the idea that it eliminates cleaning or maintenance - that includes cleaning/cycling after each cup. However, this machine makes that process much easier.The construction and parts are all solid-steel. It shocked me that my $2000 Jura had silver plastic in the front with the audacity to call it 'chrome'. Yeah, I'll call that chrome when pigs call themselves fat-free.Anyhow, I'm quite pleased with this and would certainly recommend the product for those looking to replace or upgrade their current systems. When I have guests the machine has NO problem brewing lattes, regular cups of coffees or straight espressos - I also love that I can change the strength and taste for each individual cup; this is really ideal for multi-person use or guests and something that many other machines can't do. Or at least without completely changing the taste programming; the DeLonghi has a simple one touch button to change this between multiple taste/strength preferences.My only 'con' is I wish I could turn off the pre-brew function - I don't see this as an option in the programming screen.Overall pluses:- Big water tank- inter-changeable accessories- overall construction- cleaning system/self-cleaning- taste/strength change (on-the-fly)- many more...Cons:- Instructional DVD didn't work- Pre-brew function cannot be modified- No in-line water filter- cleaning container by count only - doesn't recognize if you've emptied or cleaned it out sooner
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35 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Design Flaw June 11, 2007
By Craig
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I had to return two of these machines - on the first, the milk pitcher was almost impossible to install on the machine - it worked a few times, then started sticking terribly. Then it stopped recognizing that the pitcher was installed at all, thereby making a latte impossible. On the second machine it only worked once. I spoke with DeLonghi and they acknowledge that they had heard about this problem from other people. As with the earlier DeLonghi models, the milk doesn't get hot enough. With this added quirk, I'd avoid this machine until they get it straightened out.
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two duds
well I do not write reviews so excuse me but I got two duds. This first one the LCD panel was missing lots of elements, so exchanged it. There went really well thanks Amazon. Read more
Published 1 month ago by bq
Serious about your Lattés? This is not the machine for you.
Pros:- Great if you just want the machine to do everything for you.- One-button operation.- Easy to care for. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Iryssa
Milk pump gone bad-bummer.
Have had this machine a little over a year. At the one year mark it stopped frothing milk. Seems that the pump isn't sucking up the milk from container. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ssrksisson
FIX FOR MILK CONTAINER JAMMING
I own this model and before i shelled out a few grand for it i of course came to amazon to read all the reviews. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jordo
WORTH EVERY PENNY
I researched fully automatic espresso machines for over 6 months, always coming back to the Delonghi products. Read more
Published 6 months ago by coffeelover
Terrible
Makes the worst lattes. I describe this as the "neediest" automatic espresso machine I've ever owned. Read more
Published 12 months ago by D. Marshall
2nd Delonghi to die on me.
I had the esam 4500 and upgraded to the Gran Dama. It's a little over a year now and the LED display just completely died on me. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Bruce
Poorly Manufactured
I purchased my original Gran Dama about 18 months a go. A few months after purchasing it I returned it because the display stopped working. They exchanged it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Michael K. Rasmuseen
Great Machine - a Few Issues...
We've had this machine for 2 1/2 years. Never a problem with the mechanical parts of the machine, it has flawlessly made us espresso, cappuccino, etc nearly every day. Read more
Published 16 months ago by GB
love it!
great machine.. coffee tastes amazing.. and I am very picky! I was concerned about the milk frothing system,,,main reason I got this machine! Read more
Published 18 months ago by Lily
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