Archive for March, 2010
The Delonghi BCO 120T
As we head for spring and buying for coming presents (weddings, mothers day), I thought I would introduce some reviews on DeLonghi products. This wonderful Delonghi espresso machine does it all for under $100 including shipping, again with Italian craftsmanship. If he wants coffee in the morning and she wants espresso. This is the coffeemaker, espresso machine for you. It even makes cappuccino. Overall this machine at 15 Bar is rated at 4 star by consumers. This is a rather long comment, but good thoughts here.
“This machine looks nice on the counter top. The expresso part of this unit works great. The coffee part of the machine leaks a lot. We can not find the leak at all. We called DeLonghi they didn’t help at all. They just said it was not under warrantee. Easy way to get out of helping.
I would have liked to have them tell me what I might check to fix this myself. Is it some thing that I might be able to correct? The coffee that the machine makes tastes wonderful. The best coffee that I have gotten from a coffee maker in the price range of $300 or less.
This DeLonghi replaced a Bunn like you see in a restaurant it was okay but the DeLonghi is the Best. We are using the same coffee as in the other espresso machines so I know that the DeLonghi is great. Too bad that it had the big leaking problem, so sad…This seems to me like the engineering of this product is not good , they could fix this leaking problem if they wanted to. I was slow to react to the situation, if I didn’t like the coffee so much I would have just tossed it out in the trash. It had been leaking for a while and I was trying to find out what was going on, I put the plastic water holder in tight, not so tight always the same results. I should have called Delonghi when it was still under warantee, I think I will get another one. If it leaks I will react sooner, and they would repair it.”
THIS IS A GREAT REMINDER TO CHECK YOUR MACHINE WHEN YOU FIRST GET IT. IF THERE IS ANY WRONG, CONTACT THE PEOPLE YOU BOUGHT IT FROM RIGHT AWAY. We accept quick returns. HOWEVER, YOU MUST ASK FOR A RETURN TICKET BEFORE SENDING YOUR COFFEE MACHINE BACK.
The DeLonghi EC155
As we head for spring and buying for coming presents (weddings, mothers day), I thought I would introduce some reviews on DeLonghi products. The DeLonghi EC155 coffeemaker is a true bargain for what you get including Italian craftsmanship. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be a review from a customer. Overall, this coffee maker, which is also an espresso machine at 15 Bar is rated a 4 star by consumers.
“The Pros are it makes great espresso with excellent foaming capability.” The cons are none. I bought one of these some years ago and have since then I absolutely loved it. The price is VERY reasonable compared to other espresso machines. It’s easy to clean. It foams milk really well for a cappuccino. The quality of espresso is also excellent. Whenever I’ve lost a filter and needed to purchase a replacement part Delonghi’s customer support was always very helpful. I wouldn’t buy any other machine.”
The DeLonghi EC155
As we head for spring and buying for coming presents (weddings, mothers day), I thought I would introduce some reviews on DeLonghi products. The DeLonghi EC155 coffeemaker is a true bargain for what you get including Italian craftsmanship. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be a review from a customer. Overall, this coffee maker, which is also an espresso machine at 15 Bar is rated a 4 star by consumers.
“The machine is still chugging along- although it sometimes leaks a little through the steam wand, especially when making several drinks in a row. It also takes slightly longer to warm-up and recovery than when it was new. Every month or so, I find myself waiting an extra 5-10 seconds for that green light to glow. This isn’t a big deal now, but in a few more months, it could be. I guess at less than $100, I shouldn’t expect too much durability.
On the upside, in playing around with the filter basket assembly, I can sometimes get a more authentic tasting and darker-colored crema, but this is a trial-and-error filled affair which must be adjusted with every new batch of beans.
All in all, I still think the EC155 is a considerable bargain and a great entry level machine, but when it eventually dies, I hope to upgrade to something beefier with a commercial-style portafilter.”
The DeLonghi EC155
As we head for spring and buying for coming presents (weddings, mothers day), I thought I would introduce some reviews on DeLonghi products. The DeLonghi EC155 coffeemaker is a true bargain for what you get including Italian craftsmanship. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be a review from a customer. Overall, this espresso machine at 15 Bar is rated a 4 star by consumers.
“The DeLonghi EC155 produces some very good tasting espresso, with loads of crema. Overall, I have some pretty low impact quibble issues, and I still think that the machine is an incredible value. I have no issue recommending this machine as a great value for the features and the price range. The DeLonghi EC 155 should find its way on a lot of wish lists and into a lot of wrapping paper this year too.”
Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker Recipes
The following are coffee recipes from Mr. Coffee that taste good to me or sound good. Give them a try and let me know what you think. If you would like more, let me know that too. Notice that the recipes do not call for a lot of coffee, which makes the 4 cup Mr. Coffee TF4 and TF5 Coffeemakers perfect for these recipes.
Black Forest Coffee
Ingredients:
6 oz. freshly brewed coffee in a Mr. Coffee® Coffeemaker
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
Whipped, cream, chocolate shavings and maraschino cherry for decoration.
Directions:
Mix coffee, chocolate and cherry juice. Pour in glass, top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and the cherry.
Creamy Coffee Smoothie
Ingredients:
5 scoops of vanilla ice cream
1/3 cup of milk
1/3 cup of freshly brewed coffee in a Mr. Coffee® Coffeemaker
1/2 cup of cubed ice
Directions:
Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth.
Pour into tall glasses, decorate with fresh mint, and serve.
Mocha Coffee
Ingredients:
2 cups hot brewed coffee in a Mr. Coffee® Coffee maker
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons milk
Directions:
Pour hot coffee into 2 mugs. Stir in cocoa, sugar, and milk and serve.
Comments on Mr. Coffee coffeemaker Limited Warranty
Limited warranty on the Mr. Coffee TF4 and TF5 coffeemaker
Comment on the 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – Part 4
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, (Okay) use on improper voltage or current, (Okay) use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly of any coffee maker parts, repair or alteration by anyone other than Sunbeam or an authorized Sunbeam service center. (Okay) Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes. (That’s Okay, too.)
Remember: Warranties always cover only things that are originally wrong with the item or become wrong shortly thereafter when it comes from your website store or retail store. Do not return it to your store where you purchased it. If an unexpected defect does come up later, notify Sunbeam at 1-800 MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) immediately. Be sure to have the model number and date of purchase ready when you call. The model number is stamped on the bottom metal plate of the coffeemaker.
Limited warranty on the Mr. Coffee TF4 and TF5 coffeemaker
Comment on the 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – Part 3
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Comment: So remember, the date you buy it the year starts. When you get the service manual, put the date of purchase on the front cover. Also, remember if the coffee maker is brewing differently and you have maintained your coffee maker send it back right away. Contact your buyere about getting a ticket to return your coffeemaker. If there is a problem, it will only get worse.
Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. Sunbeam dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling Sunbeam products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty. This is good to know. Comment: Remember when buying your household coffeemakers, look it over right away for any obvious defeats, which may have happened during shipping. Keep the paperwork that comes with the delivery of your Mr. Coffee coffeemaker along with the sales receipt that comes with your coffeemaker.
Limited warranty on the Mr. Coffee TF4 and TF5 coffeemaker
Comment on the 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – Part 2
If the product is no longer available, a replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Comment: Fair enough again. No second hand coffee maker replacement here, but do you have a choice of color? Does the one of greater value still meet your specific needs? With the wide variety of Mr. Coffee coffeemakers has that are truly similar I believe this to be the case. Note the DRX series that is programmable.
Limited warranty on the Mr. Coffee TF4 and Mr. Coffee TF5 coffeemaker
Commentary on the 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – Part 1
Sunbeam Products, Inc, or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited (collectively “Sunbeam”) warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Comments: This warranty sounds fair enough. By the end of the first year you should realize that you have a quality coffeemaker. This means you have followed all the guidelines set forth and the Mr. Coffee coffee maker still works great.
Sunbeam, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. Comment: If they DO find any defeat, they will take care of it in an appropriate way. But, what do they mean by remanufactured product? A remanufactured product may be a return item or an item that had something wrong with it. Another word commonly used is “refurbished.” The manufacturer takes the product, whether a return or defective product, and checks it out extremely well at the factory until it is as good as new or even better. It is then sent to you.
Mr. Coffee TF5 Coffeemaker
Why is the plug on the cord polanized and how do I change the length of the power cord?
This coffeemaker has a polanized plug, that is, it is one where one plug blade is wider than the other. This type of plug reduces the risk of electric shocks. If it does not fit your outlets, call an approved electrician to take care of the problem. DO NOT modify the plug in any way. However, you can modify the length of the power cord to the exact length you want. To do this, follow these instructions:
1. To lengthen the power cord: grasp the power cord (not the power plug) and gently lift it out of the slot, then pull it away from the coffee maker.
2. To decrease the length of the power cord: Grasp the power cord (not the power plug), lift it out of the slot and gently feed it into the coffee maker.
3. When you have the power cord the length you want, lock the cord in the slot when you are happy with the length.
Note: This information also applies to the Mr. Coffee TF5 coffeemaker seen above.
Next week, one more bit of information on the Mr. Coffee TF4 and TF5 coffee makers