Shop DeLonghi ECO310BK 15-Bar-Pump Espresso Machine, Piano Black

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Description

Italian passion for elegant design, a penchant for color, and technological innovation characterize the De’Longhi Icona collection. The Icona Pump Espresso Machine is inspired by vintage Italian design that blends intuitive controls with bold finishes and quality materials. The dual filter holder, combined with the Icona’s high-pressure pump extraction, create caramel-colored crema with every use. Professional-style features include a warming plate on top of the machine to keep cups warm before use, as well as De'Longhi’s patented milk frothing Cappuccino System that enables you to make rich, thick, long-lasting foam for your latte or cappuccino. The Icona Pump Espresso Machine evokes the Italian spirit of la dolce vita, enhancing the design of any modern kitchen with a touch of style. The Icona Collection, which also includes the Icona Electric Kettle and the Icona 2 Slice Toaster, is inspired by the bold, striking lines of 1950s Italian design; a time when Italy was just beginning to dictate the rules of fashion and style to the world. Stylish design enhances any kitchen.
View larger Ergonomically designed filter holder comes with one- and two-cup inserts.
View larger Convenient Frothing Wand for Rich, Long-Lasting Foam Enjoy traditional cappuccino, enhanced by De’Longhi technology: rich, thick, long-lasting foam for you or your guests, made quickly and effortlessly. 15-Bar Pressure Pump System As opposed to steam-powered extraction systems that push water through coffee grounds using only two to three bars of pressure, the Icona Pump Espresso Machine uses 15 bars of pressure. The high-pressure pump creates the foamy crema that gives espresso its rich flavor. Multifunctional Filter Holder and Convenient Built-In Coffee Tamper The filter holder is compatible with ground coffee as well as Easy Serving Espresso (ESE) pods. Offered by some of the world’s leading coffee roasters, including Illy and Starbucks, ESE pods are pre-portioned, so they take the guesswork out of preparation and are easier to clean up than ground coffee. Rails on the sides of the cup warming plate protect cups from accidentally falling off. The coffee tamper is built in, so you have one less piece of equipment cluttering your preparation space. Refill the 48-ounce water reservoir by lifting it out of the machine using its specially designed handle. Intuitive Control Panel This espresso pump's face includes three indicator buttons with corresponding lights to show whether the unit is on or off, the temperature of the coffee or hot water, and the pressure of the steam. The knob on top of the machine regulates the volume of steam released through the Cappuccino System steam wand. Cappuccino System pushes steam and air through milk to create foam.
View larger What's in the Box Icona Pump Espresso Machine, filter holder with one- and two-cup filters, and coffee scoop.
Icona Pump Espresso Machine features: Vintage Italian look and feel Three-button control panel Metal exterior and stainless steel boiler Cappuccino System milk frother Compatible with pods and ground coffee Cup-warming plate

Features

• Use convenient pods or ground coffee with the patented dual function filter holder. It makes espresso preparation simple and fast.
• Easily prepares latte and cappuccino with the patented "Cappuccino System" frother. It mixes steam and milk to create a rich, creamy froth for perfect drinks every time
• Eliminate annoying start-up preparation with the self-priming operation
• Always brew espresso or cappuccino at the perfect temperature with two separate thermostats, which allow for water and steam pressure to be controlled separately
• Enjoy delicious espresso for years to come with the durable, high-quality stainless steel boiler and 15 bar pump pressure

Customer Reviews

Overall happy with the product
Lisa CC

We were worried about purchasing this product after reading the previous review about the lukewarm results. However, we had read so many other reviews of similar machines that we thought it could easily have been user error. When we bought the machine, we actually read the manual very carefully before doing anything. (Not our typical style :) We followed the instructions. We did more than the minimum 5 recommended times of running the machine using water only; it needed about 10 times of this to get really hot -- but only on the first time out of the box. The espresso itself can be pretty good, but probably only for a casual espresso drinker. Even for casual sippers such as ourselves, it is easy to pull a shot that is completely undrinkable. (Actually, my husband is less discerning, so we feed him the "bad" shots.) I know what a beautiful espresso tastes like since I work next to a famous Illy shop in DC, and this espresso is, sadly, not the same. But, it is still very wonderful and enjoyable. Very drinkable, if you take care. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase.I would like to give another tip, which is that the first 10 or so times that you use the machine, the filter attachment (the thing with the handle) is extremely hard to get to its fully attached position. Fully attached is perpendicular to the machine; this is not indicated anywhere in the manual. So if your machine is LOUD, you may not have this fully attached. It gets easier after a few uses. The machine is not very loud when you use it properly.Cheers!

Makes fantastic coffee but could use some improvements
anton2g

I have to say that I love that I got this espresso machine. It has been a lot of fun making tasty espresso at home. This is my first espresso machine and before this I had never pulled a shot of espresso before. After only half an hour of explanation I learned how to easily pull a very tasty shot from this machine. There is a lot of good stuff about this machine, but also a few things I wish were improved upon.The best thing about this machine is that it is easy to pull a delicious shot of espresso with this machine, if you do it right you won't fail. I like that the machine looks really good on my countertop. It has a larger water reservoir and a nice cup warming tray, although the warming tray won't heat up your cups but will keep them warm if you have already heated them up with hot water. Its really great that I can use either a prepacked coffee packet or tamp my own grounds for the espresso. The two spouts pour very evenly and it produces a lot of great creama.There are a few things I wish were improved upon. One of which is the button interface, its nonintuitive if you are using it for the first time. I will go into detail later on how to properly use this machine. Another big annoyance is that frother wand only swivels side to side and doesn't rotate front to back like most machines have. The whole thing is made of plastic which gives it a slightly cheaper feel and makes it less sturdy when you are knocking the thing around. Another big annoyance is that the size of tamper you need is a really uncommon size, 52cm, and the tamper provided that is attached to the machine is awkward to use and you never really get a good tamp with it.Here is how I have learned to make a cappuccino with this machine.Read more ›

Fanstastic Machine, but requires skill.
M. Bach

I fell in love with this machine--both its looks and its espresso quality--after being introduced to it by a DeLonghi employee in a department store. He pulled a great shot for me in the store: dark, rich taste, very hot, with a lot of crema, and for the past week I've had similarly great results at home. I was leery buying this machine after reading the Amazon reviews, but I took a risk and I couldn't be happier.Lukewarm shots seem to be a common complaint for machines like this. They happen for a variety of reasons, but this 15-bar pump definitely produces all the heat you need. Problems occur, rather, when the filter (the scoop-like handle) and your espresso cups aren't hot enough. First, run the machine with just water at least once before you make a shot, every time. I also run the filter and my cup(s) under hot water just before using, and as a result my coffee both tastes rich and is very hot. You also, without a doubt, need coffee that's been ground with an excellent conical burr grinder to get a fine and consistent grind, which is crucial for the way machines like this work. Most grinders that do a great espresso grind unfortunately cost as much as this machine, but as a substitute you can certainly get it ground professionally at your local coffee shop, and use that coffee for a few days. Not as fresh, but the grind is more crucial. Keep in mind these two things (good grind + warm cups & filter) and you will produce fantastic shots with this machine. And its style definitely classes up your kitchen!

Awesome step up from a "steam toy"
matt

After receiving, this machine as a gift from my amazing girlfriend, I am totally impressed. First things first, we are both on a pretty tight budget, and the best part about this product is the value you get, for the price you pay. Not only is this espresso machine amazingly stylish, but it is capable of making an awesome shot of espresso. I will not claim to be a coffee guru, but I do my research, and one thing I can tell you is this a huge upgrade from a steam powered espresso machine. The taste is so much better, probably ten times closer to the "real" espresso taste you coffee geeks are aiming for. I feel that with time, and technique, this machine will certainly be able to produce a cafe quality coffee, if not better.I was most impressed by the sturdiness of this machine. It is quite heavy, and the portafilter has a nice weight to it. The group head is a BIG hunk of metal, and retains heat, this is good news for those who don't know. Another great feature, is the removable water tank. It takes no time at all to pull the tank, throw it under a brita faucet filter, and fill it up.The instructions that come with this thing are the only problem. It took me a good hour to figure out how to use this thing, and I'm pretty tech/mechanically inclined. Reading the instructions gave me no help, so I plan on writing a guide here to help get you going.First things first, after filling the tank, inserting the portafilter (handle that hold the filter basket), and setting a cup under the spouts, turn the machine on (top button). The red light will come on indicating power is on. Press the pump button (middle) to prime the boiler. If water doesn't come out within 10 seconds, pull the tank, and slowly pour water into the intake while pressing the pump button.Read more ›