De'Longhi Nescafé Dolce Gusto Mini Me, Single Serve Capsule Coffee Machine Starter Kit, Including 6 boxes of Coffee Pods, EDG155.BG, 230 Milliliters, Black & Grey

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When the power button is orange instead of green, it means that the descaling warning has been triggered. This feature is available on models produced since 2014. To be perfectly honest, we weren’t expecting the best results from the Mini Me when it came to flavour, but we’re big enough to admit that our preconceptions were unfounded. The Mini Me produced espresso that’s smooth and rich, with just the right hint of bitterness.Admittedly the Mini Me can’t compete with the Inissia when it comes to flavour, but that’s probably as much to do with the difference in capsules as the difference in machines. Ultimately, your choice of espresso flavours is far more limited with Dolce Gusto compared with Nespresso. Milk drinks For cold beverages, use water at ambient temperature, never refrigerated water, and place two or more ice cubes (20g per ice cube) in the cup. The amount of beverage depends on the size of the cup, the position of the drip tray, and sometimes the milk and coffee powders which are natural products that might show a small seasonality effect. Water or liquid is leaking outside the machine during beverage preparation. On the whole, though, we found the Mini Me to be adequate when producing espresso or lungo drinks, but wouldn’t really want to subject ourselves to anything involving the milk capsules if at all possible. Conclusion

Choose the appropriate water level (the amount of water is specified on each adapted beverage capsule).For more details about the LEDs on your machine, please refer to the user manual of the machine. Can I use a machine in countries with different voltages? There is no limit in the number of coffees a machine can make in a day, but consumers need to be careful not to make too many coffees in a row, because if they are continuously extracting beverages it might lead to an over-heating of specific elements of the machine resulting in error mode triggering. Only the capsule holder can be washed in the dishwasher. The drip tray and the water tank must be washed manually. For my manual machine, the user manual states that when you descale the machine you only use the Hot button. Then rinse with both Hot and Cold. Don't we also need to descale the cold water pipe? It is necessary to purge the machine before its first use. To do this, select on the head the maximum amount of water from the machine, drop an empty container under the head of the machine and press the Cold Water position (blue button) and wait for the end of the stream. Repeat the process on the hot water position (red button). Your machine is then ready for use. All you have to do is pop in the pod of your choice, select whatever volume you desire using the machine’s volume selector, and then adjust the lever to hot or cold based on whatever drink you choose.

In fact, an expresso can be distinguished by its rich aroma and the creamy foam on the surface of the cup. You then just select the correct volume and push the lever to the right. The Mini Me is fairly loud during extraction, but not as loud as the Nespresso Inisia. There’s also a degree of vibration, but not enough to make the cup dance around on the drip tray like the Dualit Xpress 3-in-1.

However it is possible to prepare these cold beverages with the Hot function. How to use my machine in full safety? Verify that the drip-tray is correctly positioned. The coffee flows very slowly during operation of my Dolce Gusto machine. What should I do? For medium hardness water, descaling every 3/4 months gets rid of limescale build up, keeping waterflow fast and beverage temperature within expectations. For my automatic machine, the user manual states that when you descale the machine, you only use the Hot button. Then rinse with both Hot and Cold. Don't we also need to descale the cold water pipe? If priming is not possible after these manipulations, take the appliance to an authorized service center. What should I do if my appliance is not working?

I should have mentioned this earlier, but one of the coolest things about the Dolce Gusto is the fact that it has a very compact footprint. For someone with as many kitchen gadgets and appliances as I have, it can be easy for my worktop to begin looking crowded, so I was relieved when I first unboxed this highly compact machine.When you start your machine and during the rise in water temperature, the on/off button flashes red for about 30 seconds. While Nespresso is Nestlé’s capsule system for coffee connoisseurs, Dolce Gusto is, as the Nescafé branding would suggest, aimed at consumers looking to step up to real coffee from instant or filtered beverages. That positioning is further enhanced by the fact that you can buy Dolce Gusto capsules in the supermarket, while Nespresso capsules can only be obtained online, or from the Nespresso boutiques. Stylish and funky Whilst coffee percolators operate at one bar of pressure (normal atmospheric pressure) and a number of other machines operate at no more than two bars, the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto system can operate up to 15 bars. Does the machine have a shelf life?

To ensure your full safety during the use of your machine, follow the "recommendations for safe use" in the manual that came with your machine. This can prevent clogging in the water outlet and hygiene issues. How often should I descale my machine?It is compatible with NESCAFE Dolce Gusto capsules which gives you an impressive variety of delicious flavours to choose from. As this coffee machine features a 1500W power output, your drinks will be ready in no time at all, allowing you to start the morning with a spring in your step. The fast heat up feature guarantees you won't be waiting around for your coffee in the mornings. To be noticed that water hardness is the first reason of machine calcification and so it is recommended to descale the machine frequently (every 3months or less according to water hardness). Could I leave the used capsule in the machine or should I immediately discard it?