| | |  | Portable Audio & Video | Home » » » » Delonghi BAR32 Pump Espresso/Cappuccino Maker | | | | | | | Description: | | DeLonghi is proud to present this unique and popular BAR32 Retro Pump-Driven 35 ounce Espresso Maker. Just a few of it's features include pump driven, makes coffee in mug-size or smaller cup-sizes, brews standard or with pods. With ESE (Easy Serving Expresso) espresso making has never been easier. The Sempre Crema filter produces a rich, creamy froth and the swivel jet frother makes frothy milk for cappuccino, latte and other beverages. The easy cleaning 35 ounce water tank is removable and fills easily right at the faucet. This model features an exclusive anti-drip design. | | | Features: | |
• Retro - Pump Driven Machine - 35 ounce
• Large Space Coffee Filter & Drip Tray-allows use of coffee mugs.
• Patented Easy Serving Espresso can be used with coffee pods. With ESE filter holder, expresso has never been easier to make.
• Patented Sempre Crema Filter produces a rich, creamy froth for use with ground coffee.
• Swivel Jet Frother makes frothy milk for cappuccino, latte & other beverages.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 10.63 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.74 inches | | Product Height:
| 12.6 inches | | Product Weight:
| 10.1 pounds | | Package Length:
| 15.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 13.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 11.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 9.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 69 reviews |
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My two cents worthNov 12, 2009
I got this machine in the mail last week. My previous Mr. Coffee steam driven espresso maker died after about six months use. I decided to get a better machine since the less expensive steam driven units use aluminum for boiler construction. I took apart the Mr. Coffee and I could see that there was a little corrosion in the bottom of the boiler, meaning that I am drinking aluminum tainted coffee. No thanks.
Now, back to the Delonghi. The first few days that I used it, I hated it. I was going to send it back, but didn't get around to it right away. The coffee was anemic and the steamer didn't quite cut it. I make two mugs of cappuccino in the morning, and had to keep closing the steam knob and wait for the OK light to go back on. I learned to just keep the steam on and to open the knob more than the 1/4 turn that is recommended. It steams the milk just fine that way. I also didn't like having to dump the grounds and refill the filter basket in order to get a full carafe of strong espresso. ( I have switched to a french roast and espresso beans and use bottled flavoring. That seems to make the best coffee if I want flavored coffee). I do like the fact that I can make a mug of decaf for my wife, and then a cup of leaded for myself in short order. It just took some experimentation to get it right, since the instructions don't cover the nuances of the machine. I am really glad that I gave the Delonghi a chance. Every time I use it, I like it more. The only reason that I didn't give it 5 stars is that the filter basket really should be a little larger. Then I could make enough espresso for two mugs of cappuccino without having to refill the basket. The steamer is also a tad too low to be able to steam milk in any decent sized container. I like to use the mug that I drink the coffee from, and it just doesn't fit. I can tilt the mug to get it under the nozzle, but can't do that once the milk is frothed without spilling some of it. The machine has to be lifted a little to get the mug out. But I can live with that. I would definitely recommend this espresso maker. It works great once you get the hang of it.
 DeLonghi machines are greatOct 26, 2009
I love this machine. In fact, I needed a second machine for my office so I bought a second one exactly the same. It's a great price and it makes a good coffee. After reading some of the other reviews I do have to admit that maybe the foamed milk isn't really piping hot.
Great Value!!!Oct 23, 2009
This is a great machine for the price. Produces a nice espresso and the frother works great. Super easy to use and keep clean.
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Great machine Great priceOct 12, 2009
I have had this machine for about 2 months and am very happy with the mochas I can make at home. The espresso has that beautiful crema consistency, and the steamer for the milk produces great foam. I find the machine easy to use and clean. I am able to make mochas equivalent to the best coffee bars. This is a great machine and a great value.
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The one to buy!!!Sep 05, 2009
Like many of you, I pored over the Amazon customer reviews of many espresso makers before making my purchase. I was replacing a cheap Mr. Coffee device that was a lemon. I have been making espresso and cappuccino for many years using the department store-grade articles that come with a four (espresso)-cup carafe and controls consisting of an on-off switch and a steam valve and I was very satisfied with the flavor of the product. However, I was never able to reproduce the lovely crema of the espresso I enjoyed in Italy or of our better baristas in the U.S. but that was just an aesthetic compromise. Other customers' comments encouraged me to consider a pump-driven espresso maker, so I took a chance with this one: it seemed to be in the middle of the price range and most customers were pleased with the results they got, although some unhappy folks obviously bought defective devices and were dissatisfied with DeLonghi's customer service. For me, so far, so good and I am delighted with the results. Although making espresso with the DeLonghi requires a bit more attention than the less expensive basic models I'd grown used to, it is a minor compromise. This machine makes superb and beautiful espresso. Because the water is drawn from a 35-oz. reservoir, you cannot just wait until all the water you've poured into the machine runs through (like you can with the machines that hold only a cup of water in their reservoir) but you have to stand by to shut off the water flowing through the grounds when you've made enough. Therefore, you can make your espresso as strong or as weak (that defies logic!) as you prefer. Don't worry; your "wait" will amount to less than a minute.
The controls are simple, yet efficient. The silver knob on the front has four positions, left to right: preheating water for steam - off - preheating water for coffee - water flowing through the coffee. A red light indicates that the heating element is energized. A green light indicates that the water has reached its desired temperature for steaming or coffee, depending on the mode you've selected. The valve/knob on the top of the machine regulates the flow of steam through the nozzle to froth your milk.
The milk frothing nozzle is superior to any I have ever used. The frothing starts almost immediately and is a very efficient process. When the milk is frothed, click the control knob over two positions and you will probably find that the water temperature is ready to make coffee immediately. Less than a minute later, you're done.
The DeLonghi does not come with a milk frothing pitcher. It does have an attached grounds-tamper which is a convenient perk. My only complaint is that when making espresso, a few drops of water tend to drip out of the milk frothing nozzle, as if there is minor leak-by the valve. Also, before frothing milk, I drain the steam line into a separate cup to purge a teaspoon to a tablespoon of water from the line before the steam is expressed.
I am delighted with this DeLonghi Espresso Maker and recommend it highly.
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